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Dean H. Greenaway ousted from BVIFA; Matter now in hands of Labour

Mr Dean H. Greenaway aka 'The Sportsman' has been relieved from his post as Head of the BVI Football Association's Competitions Committee. Photo: Facebook/File
The BVIFA, through its interim President Aubrey Liburd, confirmed that Mr Dean H. Greenaway was 'released from duty'. Photo: BVIFA
The BVIFA, through its interim President Aubrey Liburd, confirmed that Mr Dean H. Greenaway was 'released from duty'. Photo: BVIFA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has been tight-lipped over giving Mr Dean H. Greenaway aka 'The Sportsman' the pink slip. Our sources in the sports fraternity in the Virgin Islands (VI) told our newsroom that Mr Greenaway, who is a critic of the Natalio D. Wheatley Administration, was fired from his job as the Head of the BVIFA Competitions Committee.

The reason/s for his termination is unclear; however, we are told that the matter is now before the Labour and Workforce Development Department for resolution, as Mr Greenaway has allegedly claimed he was fired without cause.

The BVIFA, through its interim President Aubrey Liburd, confirmed that Mr Greenaway was "released from duty" but said it has not seen any documents showing Mr Greenway has taken the matter to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.

Mr Greenway did not confirm or deny the allegations but said he would comment at another time.

Greenaway on social media

Over the past three years, Mr Greenaway has been taking photos of potholes and areas in the Territory that need cutting and posting on his social media page.

Mr Greenaway, a former track athlete, was part of the first-ever team to represent the VI at the Summer Olympics when he competed in the 1984 Olympics. He entered the 400 meters where he finished 5th but did not qualify for the next round.

On May 19, 1979, Greenaway ran 400m in 46.04s, setting a national record.

He is also a former President of the BVI Athletics Association. 

22 Responses to “Dean H. Greenaway ousted from BVIFA; Matter now in hands of Labour”

  • VOTER6BVI (24/06/2024, 13:25) Like (7) Dislike (40) Reply
    DO NOT BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU.
  • Not Right (24/06/2024, 14:01) Like (42) Dislike (1) Reply
    fight for your rights. the truth is the truth.
  • Deano boy (24/06/2024, 14:35) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    Go on Cindy and Heritage shows for help.... You will quicker get results...Labour dept is a waste of time
  • Really (24/06/2024, 14:45) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    Didn't realize BVIFA was under the Government, I learn something today.
  • victim-eyes (24/06/2024, 14:54) Like (15) Dislike (5) Reply
    While I do not know what happened, know that in this place you talk against anything, they will make you suffer.

    Dean, people telling you to run for elections, dude, if you do that and become a politician, you will not be as effective as you are now. Your calling right now is to speak out on issues. Get into politics, it will be a different ballgame, and although your intention would have been to help to better the place, you will fall into the same trap.

    If the football association don't want you no more, don't fight it, move on. You got alot of beach offices so you will be ok
    • Stealth (25/06/2024, 08:56) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      The Sportsman is a journalist, a popularist, a traditionalist? Nuff people without the burden of governing can identify problems and profess to have the right solution(s). Elected to office and with the burden of governing, they find out governing is not as easy it may appear, especially lacking the burden of governing. Furthermore, most politicians elected to office quickly go along to along. In the end, it seems to not matter who is elected. They are all about their self-interest. The Sportsman have the right have to stand for election but if he is going to behave and represent as the typical politician, no thank you, continuing taking pictures highlighting the problems.

      Moreover, when one join an organization, one signs a contract to work towards attaining the orgs mission, following the org’s procedures and policies , if they are ethical, consistent with community norms , legal, etc. Sometimes though, relationships don’t work out and ways must be parted, provided they are aligned with labor laws.
  • They Wrong (24/06/2024, 15:06) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Heard it was a 5-1 vote to terminate him.
  • local boy (24/06/2024, 15:17) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I didn't know he was a critic I know he supported the government in the last 0election.
  • Yet (24/06/2024, 15:26) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    Another one from east bites the dust under the VIP, WOW!
  • hello (24/06/2024, 15:46) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Look into why Head of Women resigned just after 6 months.
  • Jimmy smith (24/06/2024, 16:41) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
    Even without knowing the full story, I could almost tell why they let Dean go, it has to be for nonperformance, old habits are hard to die. he was a complete waste as the sports office produced nothing in twenty-five years.
    • BV Islander (24/06/2024, 20:36) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      Amen Facts I work with him Ishtar in that office he’s just a camera man.
  • okay (24/06/2024, 17:58) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    he knows nothing about football, get someone who does and maybe we will do better on the field
  • rattie (24/06/2024, 18:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope the Brant out in the daily news thank God for vino
  • take that (24/06/2024, 20:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    All he want job for is to travel up and down the place.
  • When incompetence meets arrogance (24/06/2024, 23:20) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Not surprised by this. He is a biased and cantankerous news reporter whose arrogance has no end.
  • vg baller (24/06/2024, 23:33) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    You can’t put a non-footballer to make decisions for footballers..Dean knows nothing about football, not sure what his post was for real but from what I know he has been making poor decisions on behalf of the games… how can you bring cards from one league to a completely new league… smh!!! FIFA needs to look into where their money going also because for a small place like Tola with so much talent, the lil players are being used and abused while this so call committee taking the money.. who vex lost!!


  • Really? (25/06/2024, 16:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    And they just gave themselves “discretionary powers”. This place sickening. Name them, and sue them Dean!!
  • musa (28/06/2024, 05:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    About time.


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