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OJ Smith departs Premier’s Office as consultant; Now @ BVIEC

Businessman and former Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for District Three, Mr Kevin C. Smith aka ‘OJ’ has ended his second contract with the Premier’s Office as a consultant. Photo: Facebook
Mr Kevin C. Smith was first hired as a political advisor via a consultancy for former Premier Andrew A Fahie, left, in the Premier’s Office in 2021. He was then kept on by the new Premier, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Mr Kevin C. Smith was first hired as a political advisor via a consultancy for former Premier Andrew A Fahie, left, in the Premier’s Office in 2021. He was then kept on by the new Premier, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right. Photo: GIS/Facebook
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for District Three, Mr Kevin C. Smith aka ‘OJ’ has ended his second contract with the Premier’s Office as a consultant, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Mr Smith's last day on the job was reported to be earlier this month and he started his new job as a consultant at the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) on Monday, April 22, 2024, according to the same source.

The details of his new contract with the Corporation were not obtained by our news centre as of publication time.

Mr Smith was first hired as a political advisor via a consultancy for former Premier Andrew A Fahie in the Premier’s Office in 2021. He was then kept on by the new Premier, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

Smith held top jobs in VI

'OJ' ended his first contract a few days before the 2023 general elections where he contested with the VIP as the Third District candidate and was defeated by Hon Julian Fraser RA.

The former political candidate was granted another contract renewal as Political Advisor to Premier Wheatley in May of 2023, following the general elections.

Mr Smith, an indigenous Virgin Islander, is very qualified after a career with top jobs in the territory, including as Postmaster General, Director of Trade and Consumer Affairs, CEO Digicel BVI and consultant to the Ministry of Finance.

39 Responses to “OJ Smith departs Premier’s Office as consultant; Now @ BVIEC”

  • Me (24/04/2024, 14:55) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    This place is beyond.It amazes me to see such gloom and no respect for we the people.
  • … (24/04/2024, 15:02) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    He is one lucky man
  • Karnage (24/04/2024, 15:15) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    You did the best thing hopping off the sinking ship.
  • smh (24/04/2024, 15:36) Like (49) Dislike (3) Reply
    From what I can see, consultancy mean free money in the bvi.
  • smh (24/04/2024, 15:46) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    What type of consulting was being offered to the Premier because he doesn't seem to have been guided effectively? We need transparency due to lack of transformation.
  • BiG FACT$ (24/04/2024, 16:15) Like (60) Dislike (1) Reply
    All theses man doing is eating big off the government and ain't making no difference in bettering the Virgin Islands, so sad meshon
  • News (24/04/2024, 16:24) Like (12) Dislike (7) Reply
    Willock to become an advisor to the Premier replacing OJ
  • hog city (24/04/2024, 16:57) Like (5) Dislike (32) Reply
    He born here and has a right to work anywhere so no big deal
    • Charbo (24/04/2024, 17:31) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
      @hogcity. Yes that’s true and that’s cool but at least we should get value for money. You see anything this man do for the territory to remember, or any changes happen with all the big jobs he had ? The place gone crazy. We all know the solution but we shame.
  • Insane (24/04/2024, 17:37) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol…wow…
  • The watchdog (24/04/2024, 18:23) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
    Mr Smith congratulations on your new job
  • Really (24/04/2024, 19:02) Like (33) Dislike (3) Reply
    Whst consultancy can he offer to the BVIEC. Does he have any experience in industrial management.
  • lodger (24/04/2024, 19:04) Like (6) Dislike (15) Reply
    Some of you so jealous and full of hate against our very own. oJ can work any place in his homeland
  • OK Then (24/04/2024, 19:06) Like (27) Dislike (6) Reply
    What is his qualification. Besides job hopping.
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (24/04/2024, 19:09) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is saying )> piece ah cake , just a walk nin the park
  • Rhythm up. (24/04/2024, 19:59) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    I am not surprise. You shouldn't either. What was he doing for that huge pay?
  • Hu (24/04/2024, 20:51) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Please, give CSC something ???? . He is starving for the government cake.
  • Lb (24/04/2024, 21:31) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    So happy to see a young Virgin Islander serving his country bam bam O J to the rescue yet again
  • yeah (24/04/2024, 21:39) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    OJ is the new CSC..
  • herbs power (24/04/2024, 22:04) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    What does OJ Simpson and OJ Smith has in common? both of them dead. FREE MONEY is the hall.
  • Maria Louisa Varlack (24/04/2024, 22:09) Like (4) Dislike (17) Reply
    Whether he works or not at least the man is qualified to hold any top job so you all smoke that
    • jack (26/04/2024, 15:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hold a top job a d doing what you were call to do is different thing,bviec have money to waste.
  • 2024 (25/04/2024, 05:05) Like (12) Dislike (6) Reply
    Boy!!!
    when it comes to our own citizens some of us simply tries to pull them down



    • Hmm (25/04/2024, 11:50) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
      So true, its your very own bad mind you, just cause you rising and doing things, most times you will be shock to know its your own family and so call friends.
  • round rock (25/04/2024, 06:22) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
    It is hilarious sometimes to read some of the blogs on this site. It seems to me that there is nothing good happening in this country. Too often people are destroying people's character with the negative things that they said. We are quick to forget that Hon. Primer had hired a Chief executive officer for the Resource and Development Agency and was offered a salary of over $300.000.00 salary annually. That was marvelous because he was a white foreigner, and NO ONE said anything about that at the time. WE must try to shower praise for the territory and its people because there are other countries that would like to enjoy the blessings we have here.

    You don't hear the Philippines nationals, or the Spanish nationals complaining like our local Pepple. It is time for us to move forward and work to develop this Territory and stop the complaining. If we have any dissatisfaction, we will solve them at the poll.
  • Disinterested (25/04/2024, 07:22) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    This chap hops around more than a grasshopper, exhibiting chameleon behavior . In the world/universe of politics, some equates this grasshopping as political prosti……n. Clearly, OJ is not breaking any laws or doing anything wrong; he is making a living as he is entitled too. Nevertheless, his grasshopping is rather interesting and may be contributing to much neck injuries. Soberly, OJ was a consultant to the Premier. What return has the people gotten from this investment ? And I will leave it there with that question..
  • Interested (25/04/2024, 07:24) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    All we are good for is character assassination . Are we on the inside to know what is taking place ? Ask the persons in the Premier’s office what all he did ?
    Do you know the Premier to be a person who listens to anyone but himself? That is why the territory is a disaster.Let us see what his new ‘ chief advisor” will do.
    OJ was right to make his escape.
  • crazy (25/04/2024, 07:32) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply
    How is this any news? This is all Politics. This guy clearly has no stability.
  • She hungry and jealous (25/04/2024, 08:02) Like (3) Dislike (9) Reply
    Reading some of these negative comments I see Cindy out early trying again to make the government look bad the bvi needs to ban hate speech
  • El Demonio Negro (25/04/2024, 09:29) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    For you all that don't understand CONSULTANCY it simply means you're politically connected and will be paid well to do absolutely nothing. Similar to the contracts Andrew gave to C Skelton-Crime.
  • my2cents (25/04/2024, 09:31) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Oj should run at large
  • Quiet Storm (25/04/2024, 11:34) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is Kevin Smith aka OJ expertise? What skills does he bring to the table? Is he a management science expert? Is he an electrical engineer? Is he a mechanical engineer? Is he an electronics engineer? Is he a technologist? IMO to be an effective technical consultant for the BVIEC, one would need to have knowledge and experience in a) power generation, b)power transmission system distribution, c) system operation, maintenance and repair experience? Will OJ’s consultancy contract with BVIEC include how to lower operational cost without cutting the level of service? Will it include how to improve and expand the level service? Is OJ a Peter Principle project?? Does job hopping eventually becomes a liability, especially in a small, non-diversified economy? What is the value, if any, of stability? Are some employers averse to instability??
  • jack@$$ (25/04/2024, 13:45) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Consultant business is doing great here in the BVI. I have to serious questions.
    What are the quantifiable metrics for success?
    How can I apply for these positions?
  • Anonymous (25/04/2024, 15:27) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    It's all about political affiliation. Even tho he lost his party gonna look out for him, it is what it is
  • Really? (26/04/2024, 16:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s time education offer a scholarship for consultancy studies because it’s all we do around here. Consult and feasibility studies.
  • Really? (26/04/2024, 16:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s time education offer a scholarship for consultancy studies because it’s all we do around here. Consult and feasibility studies.


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