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October 17th, 2024
Approach to promoting VI may need to be revamped- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim President of the BVI Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has said she hopes more money is allocated to the ministry responsible for tourism in the upcoming budget.

October 9th, 2024
‘Shut the country down’ once a month to clean up- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of Tourism Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has suggested that the Virgin Islands takes the example of Rwanda to ensure the territory remains a clean and tidy tourist destination.

October 8th, 2024
VIF&FC to BVITB a good move but proper preparation was needed- Flax-Brutus

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of Tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI) Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has said the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) being moved to the BVI Tourist Board is the right thing to do but questioned if the method used was the right one.

September 21st, 2023
Petition launched over abysmal state of VG water supply

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- An online petition has been launched over the alleged poor state of water in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, which according to the petition’s organizer has seen the island being plagued with water woes including foul-smelling water and lack of a reliable supply.

May 30th, 2023
Sharon P. Flax-Brutus appointed as a Director of Green VI

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Green VI, an environmental organisation committed to promoting [British] Virgin Islands’ sustainability through environmental best practices, is pleased to announce the appointment of two “distinguished” individuals, Sharon P. Flax Brutus and Edward Childs, to its Board of Directors.

October 14th, 2021
'Cater to all travellers, including gays & lesbians'- Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Outspoken taxi operator Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' is advocating for the territory to cater to all travellers, inclusive of lesbians and gays.

May 19th, 2021
Vaccine policy @ Leverick Bay Resort was shared with Labour Ministry- Flax-Brutus

LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Following news that staff members at Leverick Bay Resort and associated companies were given an ultimatum to either vaccinate for COVID-19 or be subjected to third party COVID-19 testing out of pocket every 14 days, Company Director of Operations, Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has indicated that the policy was shared with government authorities before it was circulated.

July 20th, 2020
Former BVITB Director Sharon P. Flax-Brutus lands Director of Operations job on VG

LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Former Director of Tourism Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus will be taking her years of tourism and management experience to the Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals and Leverick Bay Resort and Marina.

May 26th, 2020
Rhodni A. Skelton appointed Acting Director of Tourism

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following the departure of Sharon P. Flax-Brutus as Director of Tourism on May 20, 2020, Mr Rhodni A. Skelton has been appointed to act in the post.

May 21st, 2020
Fake News! Ex Tourism Director was NOT escorted by Police

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our news centre, well established for its accuracy, has investigated reports and headlines circulating in social media and some in the local press fraternity that the former Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus, was escorted out of the Tourist Board Office by Police. That information has been found to be false and misleading.

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