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Jenifer O'Neal officially resigns amid federal investigations

-Tells staff new OMB Director will be appointed 'In Short Order'
Jenifer O'Neal, the director of the V.I. Office of Management and Budget, officially resigned from her position this morning, citing the need to minimize disruptions caused by ongoing federal investigations. Her resignation was announced in an email sent to her team early this morning. Photo: VI Consortium
VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- - Jenifer O'Neal, the director of the [US] VI Office of Management and Budget, officially resigned from her position this morning, June 17, 2024, citing the need to minimise disruptions caused by ongoing federal investigations. Her resignation was announced in an email sent to her team early this morning.

In her farewell message, O'Neal expressed her regret over leaving the position she has held for nearly six years. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that due to the ongoing investigations, and the need to minimise any further disruptions to anyone while I work to clear my name, I have tendered my resignation to Governor Bryan this morning," she wrote, according to a copy of the email seen by the Consortium.

O'Neal highlighted the numerous achievements and improvements made under her leadership, emphasizing what she said were positive changes in office environment and policy. "The accomplishments as a group have been many, and a whole lot of improvements has occurred as well...from the office surroundings to new policies/units, and procedures," O'Neal stated, encouraging her team to continue being changemakers.

Her resignation comes at a time when the federal government has increased its scrutiny over several high-ranking officials in the US Virgin Islands.

This includes the recent federal actions against Davidson Charlemagne, the Director of Maintenance for the Department of Education, and his wife Sasha Charlemagne; Darin Richardson, former Chief Operating Officer of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority; Police Commissioner Ray Martinez, and Calvert White, Commissioner of Sports, Parks, and Recreation.

O'Neal assured her colleagues of the continued support from Governor Albert Bryan and his administration, confirming that a replacement for her position would be appointed soon. "I know this is a stressful time for many of you but please keep the faith and be assured that Governor Bryan and his team will appoint someone to lead OMB in short order," she reassured.

Governor Albert Bryan is expected to address these changes and the ongoing federal scrutiny today at 10:00 a.m. during a Government House press conference.

14 Responses to “Jenifer O'Neal officially resigns amid federal investigations”

  • Lb (17/06/2024, 23:21) Like (9) Dislike (15) Reply
    You did a good job Jen! BVI hopefully appreciates and uses your expertise! I have no doubt your name will be cleared.
  • ... (18/06/2024, 00:42) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just watch, the usvi scandal. Get out the popcorn.
  • Tiffany.. (18/06/2024, 04:47) Like (18) Dislike (8) Reply
    She did the right and honourable thing. This will never happen in the BVI, no matter what, no matter how bad, how guilty they will never resigned, They get suspended they take government to court..Who do not believe that a shirt Britain take over to fix things is our best solution to forward progress. Not thinking..
  • bvibuzz (18/06/2024, 07:03) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
    just because she is a women
    • Guest (18/06/2024, 09:04) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      So, Ray Martinez is a woman too? You need to learn to separate issues.
  • Maria Louisa Varlack (18/06/2024, 08:15) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    i was born on the island of tortola british virgin islands on may 22 1968 at peebles hospital in road town tortola british virgin islands. i have a british birth certificate. i have a british passport from the passport office in road town tortola british virgin islands. i am a british dependent territories citizen. i am a british overseas territories citizen. i do not want to lose my british passport for the virgin islands. i was 20 years old when i borrowed $12,000 from development bank of the virgin islands, ministry of education and culture, bvi education and culture. i entered the usa legally and lawfully with a visitor visa and with a student visa. i attended valencia community college in orlando florida and i obtained a total of 48 college credits but i never did grauated. i graduated from hamilton lavity stoutt community college in the british virgin islands with an associate degree. i was 34 years old when i was awarded $15,000 from united nations educational and scientific cultural organization in the british virgin islands. i entered the usa legally and lawfully with a visitor visa and with a student visa. i attended seminole community college in sanford florida and i obtained a total of 24 college credits but i never did graduate. i was 42 years old when i attended mildred elly in new york city and i graduated with a practical nurse diploma and then i enrolled into state university of new york at farmingdale state college for one semester but i was unable to graduate with a bachelor degree in nursing. since january 2002 i have been homeless and jobless and penniless. i have been living in homeless shelters since january 2002. i do not have a job or a career or a profession. i do not have a us permanent resident card nor do i have us alien registration receipt card and number. i am not a criminal and i have never been a criminal here in the usa nor in the british virgin islands. i cannot return home to my birthplace road town tortola british virgin islands and i have no where else to live.
    • @ ma.l. Varlack (18/06/2024, 09:56) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      This comment is irrelevant to the subject matter and your story not adding up. The BVI never abandon you. You are responsable for your actions you made choices live with them and rise out of your ashes.
  • Hmm (18/06/2024, 09:01) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    The Uk Government up here playing like they timid.
  • ok (18/06/2024, 09:17) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Disappointed but not surprised. Lets see if you guys try to recycle. She was here and she left for bigger fish. Miss Jennifer, don't come back.
  • job (18/06/2024, 09:44) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    You see these high powered jobs they can make you or brake you. They are very stressful especially when those above or below you dont fully understand what you the individual have to deal with. Stress is a killer some wants something done this way others want it done another way. You who sees between both good and evil always gets the big stick.

    People someone has to do the job but weight the checks and balances to your life and your well been. Money is it really worth my health, my family, yours mental stability.
    I believe she did the right thing resign yes. Mentally she would thank her self.

    Sad to see and hear but truth always prevail, although many today choose to believe lies instead of truth. The evidence is right before their eyes yet they turn a blind eye and would convince you its not true. People stay woke

    She did the honorable thing its not worth it.
  • Maria Louisa Varlack (18/06/2024, 10:06) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    every time some one enters the usa with a british passport for the virgin islands we all portrayed as drug dealers and drug peddlers and drug pushers and criminals and prostitutes and whores and hookers and strippers. even though we all enter the usa with college tuition fees in our pockets to achieve higher education and affordable housing we all ended upin the opposite direction in the usa.
  • Karnage (18/06/2024, 11:38) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boy, this Maria Louisa Varlack is annoying AF
  • Pretty Eyes (18/06/2024, 18:16) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Jennifer an old friend of many decades, I believe she is honest, and I sincerely think that she has done the right thing. Stay strong my friend, don't forget to trust God, He doesn't slumber nor sleep, give your situation to Him and He will guide and keep you.


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