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Carnel D. Clyne resigns as VIF&FC Chairman

- citing ‘unforeseen personal responsibilities’
Moments ago it was announced at the 9th Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 4th House of Assembly (HoA) that Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Carnel D. Clyne, has resigned. Photo: VINO/File
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hailed the contributions of Mr Carnel D. Clyne in his short stint as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC). Photo: Facebook
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hailed the contributions of Mr Carnel D. Clyne in his short stint as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC). Photo: Facebook
Vice-Chairman Mr Khalid A. Frett will act as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) until a new appointment is made. Photo: Provided/File
Vice-Chairman Mr Khalid A. Frett will act as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) until a new appointment is made. Photo: Provided/File
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Moments ago it was announced, at the 9th Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 4th House of Assembly (HoA), that Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Carnel D. Clyne has resigned.

His resignation was handed in today, June 11, 2020, via email, according to Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in a statement.

Dr Wheatley said not too long ago he received an email from Mr Clyne indicating his wish to resign from his post.

“After reading his reason I have reluctantly decided to accept his resignation,” Dr Wheatley said, adding that Mr Clyne cited unforeseen personal responsibilities that would impact his performance and would not allow him to give the VIF&FC the attention it requires and deserves.

1st Festival report in 3 years

Thanking Mr Clyne for his service, Dr Wheatley said with Mr Clyne at the helm, the VIF&FC provided a financial report for Festival for the first time in 3 years.

Further, he said outstanding entertainment acts, both local and international, were achieved with Mr Clyne as Chairman and some of the largest crowds were seen at festival events.

He said, under Mr Clyne, who was appointed Chairman in March 2019, the festival saw new cultural activities added to the celebration.

Additionally, Dr Wheatley said the VIF&FC has cleared all outstanding bills from as far back as 2017, adding that "there is no bill hanging over our head for the first time in years."

According to Dr Wheatley, Mr Clyne was not a perfect man but a man of action and disliked when things moved slowly and sometimes may have rushed ahead in some instances without involving everyone “but his heart was in the right place.”

Vice-Chairman Mr Khalid A. Frett will act as Chairman until a new appointment is made.

32 Responses to “Carnel D. Clyne resigns as VIF&FC Chairman”

  • resident (11/06/2020, 14:19) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    He ain’t making no money this year so he resigns wow
  • SHAME (11/06/2020, 14:20) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    No festival no money so he resigns
  • Local (11/06/2020, 14:21) Like (13) Dislike (15) Reply
    That spot need to be given to Cadafee Boss Freeman. He fits best for it
  • Entertainment (11/06/2020, 14:21) Like (16) Dislike (22) Reply
    Great we need someone who will not keep bring island people here to perform bring the Americans artist make the bvi entertainment tourism
  • question (11/06/2020, 14:22) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    What could’ve push him to resigns ?? Hmm
  • 2nd district (11/06/2020, 14:22) Like (56) Dislike (5) Reply
    We need he in the second district Mitch is a joke
    • Agreed 100% (11/06/2020, 15:38) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
      That is what Carnel should focus on. He need to focus on bagging the 2nd District. Mitch is a show off and a joke.
    • Wanna bet? (11/06/2020, 21:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      I bet Mitch is squirming right now. If that is what Carnel intends to do, he have to start putting things in motion. Yes Carnel go for D2.
  • Stoutt (11/06/2020, 14:23) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    His family is Christian he don’t need no part in that
  • VG Resident (11/06/2020, 14:32) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
    Good decision Mr. Clyne at the right time. We don't need to have any!
  • good riddance (11/06/2020, 14:39) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    To much friend thing in this place sah, appoint the skilled not your friends
  • Forward ever Backward never (11/06/2020, 14:51) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Maybe there is going to be backlash for what I am going to say but I am going to say it anyway. Here in the BVI, high positions , committee heads and most positions of prominence are filled with persons with the same old washed out ideas because of perceived status and associations. This position needs to be filled with someone who has been involved in Festivals, participated in troupes and traveled to other countries and inter Caribbean Islands to view or participate in cultural events. There are people here who meet this criteria but the people responsible for recruiting is not interested in people with the qualities to fill these positions. They are looking for people who are part of the clique, the right last name and associations. This is why we will always be on the move full speed going Backwards. Don't you people see we need to change this archaic way of thinking and doing things? WTF is it going to take to see we are going nowhere fast? Nothing against Carnel but I personally thing that the challenge was beyond him. We have to change our recruitment methods moving forward.
    • @ Forward ever Backward never (11/06/2020, 15:55) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      We have to do away with the cliques. It's the same set of mindset, none to challenge the other, yes men and women
    • @forward ever backward never (12/06/2020, 01:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      ...so true. You may be surprised how many times they steal ideas of brilliant people and give them no credit because they dont have the right last name and is the same wash up ones in high position that dont have any ideas but they have the last name. Truth always comes to light.
  • Youth (11/06/2020, 14:56) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thanks for the good job you did with Festival Mr. Carnel Clyne.
  • Sam (11/06/2020, 15:39) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mr Entertainment. You is one of the bad minded one..
  • Stay Woke (11/06/2020, 16:33) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    We have a great man now in Khalid at the helm, hope he gets confirm.
  • My girl (11/06/2020, 20:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad sad this guy was an action man we going miss Cline
  • Diaspora (12/06/2020, 05:46) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unlike like Texas, the most remote of the US Slave states and who found out on June 19, 1865(origin of Juneteenth celebration) approx 2.5 years after Slavery was abolished, the Slaves in the VI found out time on 01 August 1834 that they were free of physical slavery. Informed of their freedom, the Slaves bust loose with wild celebrations and their descendants have been celebrating ever since.

    Now. an approx two-week celebration has emerged with the 1st Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in August being official holidays. The current celebration has shifted from an emancipation and cultural event to now mostly an entertainment and commercial event; it is a costly two week respite from residents life travails. Government, ie, taxpayers, is expected to underwrite a significant portion of the cost, incurring cost overrun in most years. Is there something rotten in the state of Denmark?

    Moreover, in recent years, it seems as if we have been playing musical chairs with the top leadership of the VIFFC. Any organization that undergoes constant changes of leadership is a clear indication that there are structural challenges with the organization, ie, the organization may not be able to run effectively as currently structured. Thus, an ad hoc committee needs to commissioned to look at a)cultural relevance and purpose of festival, b) organizational structure, c)duration, d)type of celebration, e)financing (public v. private)......etc.

    Other regional countries, eg, Antigua, have cancelled their 2020 Emancipation celebrations. What is the status of the VI’s?
    • Kitchen Table Group Panel (12/06/2020, 10:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I see we are on the same page Diaspora. However, you beat us to that wonderful thread.
  • We in trouble (12/06/2020, 08:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Running Festival is a tough and real challenging Job...This position needs a erson with good Public relations and people's skills,, honest, a good listener, responsible, straregic, of good spirit and fun loving.....Who amongst us have all these Qualities/attributes..?. I kno a few but they are none nnationals...This position seems to be for nationals only..
  • Aruba (12/06/2020, 09:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I believe in giving people a chance because I can recalled when I became president of the Bvi horse race committee people had a lot to say but it was the first time the greater Virgin islands horse racing associations ever meet and we work hard to not have conflicting race days and worked on the Virgin islands TRIPLE CROWN and it was born so not because we don't like or don't think the person can't give a chance and let them work and you will see what great things they can do
  • hmm (12/06/2020, 09:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    who cares
  • D 2 (12/06/2020, 09:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    He did a good job thank you Carnel now on to greater things


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