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C. Michael Thomas reappointed as TRC Chairman

Virgin Islander C. Michael Thomas has been appointed to serve another two and a half years as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Board of Directors. Photo: VINO/File
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) is responsible for regulating the Telecommunications sector in the Virgin Islands. Photo: TRC
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) is responsible for regulating the Telecommunications sector in the Virgin Islands. Photo: TRC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today March 21, 2017 at the continuation of the 5th Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 3rd House of Assembly, Members voted unanimously for Sea Cows Bay businessman C. Michael Thomas to serve another two and a half years as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Board of Directors.

Most Members spoke and showered high praises on Mr Thomas who was first appointed in February 13, 2015 for two years and his reappointment now will expire in 2019.

Some elected Members also expressed their dissatisfaction with the telecommunication services in the Virgin Islands, and warned there are still lots of work to be done.

The TRC is responsible for regulating the Telecommunications sector in the Virgin Islands, which includes some four carriers, Flow, Digicel (BVI), CCT Global Communications and BVI Cable TV.

Additionally, the TRC is also responsible for issuing radio and TV station licenses and awarding radio frequencies among other duties.

Over the past five years, there have been infighting and counter allegations by the three cellular phone carriers, and fights over awarding of the 4G spectrum and its implementation.

Recently, Flow has reported that someone has started to sabotage its cable lines.

Mr Thomas is the grandson of the late Mrs Varlerie O. Thomas whom the Sea Cows Bay Community Centre is named after.

The mover of the motion was Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4).

16 Responses to “C. Michael Thomas reappointed as TRC Chairman”

  • we done expect dah (21/03/2017, 18:14) Like (17) Dislike (15) Reply
    Because he is a NDP
  • Linky (21/03/2017, 18:26) Like (18) Dislike (12) Reply
    Waste of time.
  • hog city (21/03/2017, 18:46) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    Lots of talk and smiles
  • VG Resident (21/03/2017, 18:48) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    What is his business. Does he have an education in telecommunications? You can't do this job if you have no knowledge of the business.
    • @vg resident (21/03/2017, 20:39) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree with u...but who in government working in a field they train in? ....Dr Pickering running natural resources. ...Dr Smith running finance....Myron (lawyer/restaurant owner) education....Pastor Clyne hospital......PS for ministry of health degree in hospitality.....and the list goes on and on and on
    • Vance (21/03/2017, 21:15) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Talk shop!
    • Nicko (21/03/2017, 21:31) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      It seems you're New to the bvi shores to be questioning his buisnes.....think you should just read the news and move on.stay out of the coment section.
    • @ VG Resident (21/03/2017, 22:14) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      For the benefit of those who have not been around as long as i have, both parties do similar things. It's only when in opposition that the one states the other is wrong. #RealFacts
      • SO TRUE!!!! (22/03/2017, 11:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        I have been around for both parties as well and I agree with that statement 1000%.
  • CHATTY (21/03/2017, 21:17) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The are a lots of other industry needs to be regulated too eg the hairdressing and beauty salon .some of these ladies arent even qualified ok another one the spa industry,no certificate ,no liscence you should hear some of the comments fr some spa clients .they are masseuse.and not massage therapist .i would like to help them set up a regulatory board for those industries the goverment will benefit too.
    • Chatty too (22/03/2017, 09:41) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      I agree. I'm on board with you, but will you and I have any chance of making such contributions. NOOOOOO. Only certain people head have brains. Yours and mine clogged up.
  • HMMM (23/03/2017, 17:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How many jobs can these old farts have????
  • all supported (24/03/2017, 20:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is the way the two party system used to work. I'm happy it's back, even if only for a brief moment.


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