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Tourist Board to select Ad Agency for fall campaign – Director
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Mrs Sharon Flax-Mars has underscored the importance of all stakeholders becoming involved in the tourism efforts of the Territory.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Tammi T. David
By Ron M. Henry
This week’s Young Professional is a multi-talented pageant queen and Tourism professional who enjoys being in the spotlight as much as she can while being equally involved in mentoring and other similar activities.
UPDATE: VIF&FC PRO Lynette L. Harrigan not yet in receipt of appointment letter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been over a month ago that Virgin Islands News Online reported that confirmed sources had indicated that Ms Lynette L. Harrigan was asked to take up the post as Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC). However, to-date she has not been issued an official letter confirming her appointment.
BVITB discusses host of upcoming initiatives with local media over breakfast!
ROAD, Tortola, VI – The BVI Tourist Board has informed media operatives in the Territory that it is working on a number of initiatives for which the maximum support of the local media would be needed to get the messages out at the earliest possible time.
The Minister of Finance “begging” the Financial Sec for money? - Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal OBE believes the Minister for Tourism must be able to have some freedom of spending and not be "begging" the Financial Secretary for money to do so.
Yachting & Diving industries to receive special attention- Flax-Mars
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Tourist Board, now under the new directorship of Mrs Sharon Flax-Mars, intends to place special eyes on the yachting, diving and hotels and hospitality sectors as there is evidence of growth in some of these areas while others are facing financial challenges.
UPDATE: We need to be resilient, innovative & proactive - new Tourism Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "We need to be resilient, innovative and proactive to compete on the global tourism stage." This was an emphatic statement made by the newly appointed Director of Tourism Mrs Sharon Flax-Mars as she made her debut presentation at a press conference earlier today January 7, 2013.
Long Bay Beach, Beef Island Undergo Major Enhancement Initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Labour Dr. the Hon. Kedrick Pickering, Eight District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn and the BVI Tourist Board join forces to enhance Long Bay Beach on Beef Island.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Meslyn M. Allan
By Ron Henry
Dynamic and vivacious are just a few of the words that might come to mind in an encounter with BVI Tourist Board Public Relations Specialist, Meslyn M. Allan. Though she can most often be found wearing a ready smile and has a disarming level of charm; these gently mask the strong sense of ambition, discipline and goal-oriented work ethic that she epitomises.
BVI Tourist Board places Directional Signage throughout Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board has placed several new directional signs throughout Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Tortola to ensure that visitors are able to navigate the islands safely and expeditiously.
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