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Vance M. Lewis reportedly tipped for BVIPA MD post

- to reportedly occupy post in acting capacity for initial 4 months
Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBRTPP) Vance M. Lewis is tipped to take over the reins of Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA). Photo: 7020.org
BVIPA managing Director Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard was arrested in Miami on April 28, 2022, on drugs and money laundering charges. Photo: GIS/File
BVIPA managing Director Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard was arrested in Miami on April 28, 2022, on drugs and money laundering charges. Photo: GIS/File
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Limited (CBRTPPL) Vance M. Lewis is tipped to take over the reins of Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).

This comes on the heel of the National Unity Government led by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announcing it was seeking to terminate the substantive holder of the post, Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, who was arrested in Miami on April 28, 2022, on drugs and money laundering charges.

It is unclear if Pickering-Maynard has since been fired.

Lewis to reportedly act for 4 months

According to reports, the coalition government has been in talks with Mr Lewis and has reportedly agreed to have him occupy the post in an acting capacity for an initial four months.

Mr Lewis did not respond to our request for a comment on the reports up to the time of publication.

Our newsroom also understands Zoe J. Walcott will act as CEO of CBRTPPL.

Meanwhile, Premier Wheatley announced during a statement today, May 24, 2022, that the BVIPA Board has been dissolved and advertisements have been sent out for new members.

24 Responses to “Vance M. Lewis reportedly tipped for BVIPA MD post”

  • Say what!?! (24/05/2022, 12:44) Like (37) Dislike (7) Reply
    More recycling if the ole’ guard. He can’t retire up to now?!?! So that means Zoo E will be acting CEO? Or some other crony? Wonders never cease to amaze me with the shenanigans being played out in the BwE I soap opera!
    • To Say what? (24/05/2022, 14:17) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      One after the next. The hubris and mockery is astounding!!!!!!
    • Madussa (24/05/2022, 21:38) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      But...But...., what about Oleanvine? That is her job. Why are you all mad at her and taking her spot away? She's innocent I tell you...INNOCENT! LMAO.
  • News (24/05/2022, 13:39) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    LORD help us all -SAME .... DIFFERENT DAY .
  • smh (24/05/2022, 13:41) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dragging out the same old cronies I see. Nothing has changed
    • Hope Vance has the balls. (24/05/2022, 15:14) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      The Port need a good shake up...Hope Vance know he ain going there to look friends but to make a difference...
  • braff (24/05/2022, 13:41) Like (33) Dislike (2) Reply
    More club members
  • just sain (24/05/2022, 14:43) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    Vance is a great choice in my view. however, did t the Premier say that they cant hold multiple appointments ..so will Vance have to step aside from the communications and CBTTP board. ?

    good choice..always has been, always will be.
  • D6 vision (24/05/2022, 14:52) Like (13) Dislike (10) Reply
    Can never move zoe from pier park ,she is the oil engine out their..she plays a very vital role at the pier park.she has an intellectual view in business.byiy move cruise ship pier dead with out ships..let her be .the merchants need her
    • National Inquirer (25/05/2022, 07:30) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      Yes you are correct! 'An intellectual view in business " To assemble a Christmas tree ???? in March is visionary!

      Freethedrew
  • MMB (24/05/2022, 15:00) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    Bad mind going to kill you people in this place
  • Qualifications? (24/05/2022, 15:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is this due to a lot of experience working with a busy port?
  • Congrats. Good People. (24/05/2022, 15:09) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Do good and Good will follow you. Work with positive energy, seriousness and show respect and you will be rewarded...Congrats, well deserving...
  • Vance (24/05/2022, 15:40) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    I know you can handle the job but just do it temporarily to get things back in order.
  • Sea port Aidport. One Porr (24/05/2022, 15:40) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    We need to have all ports sea and Air under one umbrella. One CEO. One board..One road map. Thats tbe best way forward.
  • SUCK MY TEETH (24/05/2022, 15:52) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    STUPES!!! The BVI is not a real place. Just go ahead and dissolve the whole d**n government. The same ole same. But if the head is corrupt is not the tail also? STUPES!!!!!!!
    • Re( joice) and be sad (25/05/2022, 03:48) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      A fish spoils from its head. What is this unity group really doing?
      They are trying to say that they are waiting for applications for this position , but still they have somebody squeezing in that same spot. Osn't that the same thing they say the businesses are doing for the purpose of who they want to hire?
      Then again who do you think is pushing these suggestions(oh he'll not suggestions) I really meant directives.
      Illusion is not what you see but what you believe as well as think yousee. Here is the constant question, WHO IS TRYING TO FOOL WHO? the fooler or the fool ? Maybe it's the FOOLED.well suppose that is true, Barry say " yuh will hear". But yence say," yoooou say"
  • STEM (24/05/2022, 16:26) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    WE DONT WANT ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT PORTS WITH VENDORS ETC ALL THESE THINGS MUST BE LOOK AT CAREFULLY IF WE ARE TO WIPE OUT CORRUPTION .
  • My girl (24/05/2022, 18:24) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Zoe up Vance a waste of time
  • Devil in a she dress (24/05/2022, 19:24) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    This man has done nothing for the pier park now you giving him a bigger post has no marine knowledge smh
  • wondering (24/05/2022, 20:36) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Do you listen to yourself when you are spouting all this rubbish about what God says and what God thinks and the rest of the brainwash. People like you are the real problem in this world. You have been programmed to think and act in a way that benefits the system of oppression. Widen your scope if possible and work on justice for all. The master key to lasting peace.
    • @ wondering (24/05/2022, 20:57) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      That’s all you could come on here and spew??????

      Matthew 10:33
      33 but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.
  • ???????? (25/05/2022, 07:39) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply

    VANCE IS NOT FOR THE BEST OF THE BVI.!!!!!!

    THIS IS STUPIDNESS. DO WE EVER LEARN!!

  • tola (25/05/2022, 08:02) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Them should have ask Mr John Samuel he qualified for that job. Port done in ah mess it worst now.


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