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Paul D. Bayly Out! Anthony S. McMaster In! as Acting CEO @ RDA

- Transition to take place from March 3, 2020
With Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) Mr Paul D. Bayly on his way out, Mr Anthony S. McMaster, a former Permanent Secretary under the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime, has been appointed the interim CEO. Photo: Facebook/Youtube
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is a United Kingdom (UK) mandated vehicle passed into law by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to oversee the recovery and development of the Territory post hurricanes Irma and Maria. Photo: VINO/File
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is a United Kingdom (UK) mandated vehicle passed into law by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to oversee the recovery and development of the Territory post hurricanes Irma and Maria. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), which many Virgin Islanders continue to be suspicious about, and see it as an alternative Government, is in the spotlight again.

The New Zealander and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul D. Bayly, who had the support of the United Kingdom appointed Governor Augustus J U Jaspert but resigned in January 2020, is finally leaving.

According Board Members speaking to our news centre on condition of anonymity, his last day on the job will be on March 20, 2020, as decided at a recent Board meeting.

Mr Bayly, who earns over $300,000 a year will, according to Board sources, proceed on leave shortly then return on March 19, 2020 for a Board meeting.

At the height of his tenure, Mr Bayly was labelled by some as a failure in the post and was accused of stacking the RDA with expats.

Interim CEO confirmed 

Meanwhile, after interviews with a number of persons, including former Financial Secretary Neil N. Smith, the Recovery Board selected Mr Anthony S. McMaster, a former Permanent Secretary under the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime, as the interim CEO.

McMaster's compensation and other terms and conditions of his employment were not immediately obtained by our newsroom.

Both Mr McMaster, who served as Director of Programme Delivery at the RDA and has acted in the CEO position before, and Mr Bayly could not be reached up to time of publication.

RDA

The RDA is a United Kingdom (UK) mandated vehicle passed into law by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to oversee the recovery and development of the Territory post hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Created as a statutory body, it was set up under VI legislation to work hand-in-hand with ministries to deliver projects under the Recovery and Development Plan (RDP).

Many political pundits and social commentators had criticised the agency of being an ‘alternative government’ created by the United Kingdom due to mistrust in the then NDP administration.

The RDA’s role included raising funds for projects and capacity building.

29 Responses to “Paul D. Bayly Out! Anthony S. McMaster In! as Acting CEO @ RDA”

  • Set ah fools (27/02/2020, 12:23) Like (12) Dislike (12) Reply
    While ah set of yall busy in ppl busy this New Zealand making over 300,000 for sitting in a office babysitting the gv making $12,500 every 2 weeks wow but we worrying bout a poor man come up when these ₩#!+€ ppl sealing monies from right under our noses 12,500 every 2 weeks I wonder who investigating them buddy.....
  • vex (27/02/2020, 12:35) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Locals first
  • racist (27/02/2020, 13:12) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    He needs to go fast!
  • Really !!!! (27/02/2020, 13:23) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Anthony McMaster vs. Neil Smith. AND THE WINNER IS....nothing surprises me anymore in BVI.
  • $300k! (27/02/2020, 13:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Better have a nice vacation before my last month - what a joke!
  • Dulce (27/02/2020, 14:33) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Okayyy but what are the chances of our shot at the UK loan guarantee as a result of his appt. How does his appt.,which is indicated as interim affect our credit worthiness and consideration for the loan. What are his qualifications for the position and is it equivalent to that previously required for CEO. Has the requirements for CEO as listed by the UK been modified .

  • IBO (27/02/2020, 14:56) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    I only hope you all know what u all doing. Hope no one holds a jail cell soon. Things to hear and Talk.
  • GG (27/02/2020, 16:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    huh! barry say you will hear
  • Well Sah (27/02/2020, 16:09) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    LIKE THE NDP STILL RUN THINGS?
  • One word (27/02/2020, 16:14) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    corruption..................................who the cap fit let them wear it
  • Lawd help us (27/02/2020, 16:24) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just add more fuel to yhe fire. The ministry was a mess now them put him on charge of the RDA
    • No (27/02/2020, 20:54) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      Left a whole ministry in a mess from corruptness now head of RDA. They keep rewarding the criminals.
  • No, no, no (27/02/2020, 16:45) Like (15) Dislike (10) Reply

    I am not happy with this appointment. Dr. Drexel Glasgow would have been a much better choice.....

  • Ah lie dat (27/02/2020, 17:03) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Them put that to police cheese wow
  • Banco Unpopular (27/02/2020, 17:43) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    The local GOv, removing (by design and surreptitious deeds) the UK approved and well qualifed CEO and replacing with a less than qualified on a temp basis person of their choosing, is not a good look.
    Loan Decision;
    The VI at this time,is not qualifed for a guaranteed by the UK loan as outlned.
    Loan Denied.!!!


  • The watchman (27/02/2020, 20:18) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    I hope McMaster get the same pay the other guy was getting!
  • Outsider (01/03/2020, 22:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    There must be have white envelopes handing out!
  • Dolittle (02/03/2020, 13:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

    All the RDA business gone be on the street. 



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