JvD residents bypassed for jobs on JvD school construction - Gerald E. Chinnery
Speaking to Virgin Islands News Online today, September 21, 2022, Mr Chinnery added that his contention is not one to tell the contractor what to do, but to ensure that his community benefits from monies being spent on the island.
Open discussion needed - Mr Chinnery
“We are of the opinion that if they are talking about spending this amount of money in the community… it should have an open discussion to find out how much young workers we have, who we could train to be on board,” he said.
“If this kind of money will be spending in this area, I think the people should have a first preference or crack at it and then what we can’t do, then we outsource… not that we are telling you what to do with your company, but it’s only fair,” he added.
Local construction firm Quality Construction Limited was awarded the contract for the building of the school to the tune of $4,333, 743.86. According to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), six pre-qualification applications were received for the project, including five from the Virgin Islands and one from St Lucia.
However, according to Mr Chinnery, local skilled workers who approach the contractor for work are being told that area is already covered. He said areas include plumbing services and a heavy equipment operators.
“Me and my brother, we own the New Horizon Ferry and other services… and we have not been fully approached to take part in any of the work,” he added while noting that his company has also pumped sponsorship monies into the school in the past.
More community involvement
During a September 15, 2022, Pre-construction meeting at the current school in Jost van Dyke, Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) said that she knows the project is a long time in coming, and the community is looking forward to seeing works being done.
Mr Chinnery; however, has called for a cohesive project that involves the locals of the island where a relationship is built with the community as the new school is constructed.
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24 Responses to “JvD residents bypassed for jobs on JvD school construction - Gerald E. Chinnery”
Public announcement. ALTERNATIVE BARGE AND FERRY SERVICES ARE NEEDED FOR JOST VAN DYKE URGENTLY!!!!
Quality has its crew and has proven over the years to be on time and efficient. MR. CHINNERY LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS IM SURE THE CONTRACTOR WILL SOURCE WHO HE NEEDS.
Mitch must go
Who qualify them as bad craftsman? Just because you want to leave them out of making a living. Are you qualified? more than half of who they have working are NOT qualified either. That is the reason they £*f up so many buildings. They pass themselves off as qualified and they come to learn on the job.
Damn! This sh** is hillrious as to date no works have been started. Yellow has made 2 trips with his team thus far and both times he has used your ferry , he has used your barge to take over materials yet you come on here with this BS. Mr Chinnery you have bennifited the most from this project so far , all this seem to be is some kind of Politicl move. Please explain to us how a round trip to Jvd from west is in tight copetition with round trip from Road Town to charotte Amalie . Guess you dont love Jvd people all that much ?