Nevis Tourism Authority Names New Board of Directors

By: - March 5th, 2013

Above: Charlestown, Nevis (CJ Photo)

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Nevis Tourism Minister Mark Brantley has revealed the new eight-member Board of Directors of the Nevis Tourism Authority.

Businessman Greg Phillip will serve as chairman of the group, with Co-General Manager of the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club L Hall serving as deputy chair.

The other members include new Four Seasons Nevis Manager Sven Wiedenhaupt, restaurateur Randy Jeffers, NIA Representative and Treasurer Colin Dore, hotelier Richard Lupinacci, restaurateur Gray Colt and TDC Group executive Ernie France.

“I take this opportunity also to advice that this Board is entirely voluntary,” Brantley said. “Each and every member of this Board has agreed to provide their service to the Board for free, which is a departure from what it has been in the past and a return to the original concept of the NTA Board — that is, professionals in the Industry making a contribution.”

NTA CEO John Hantley was on hand for the announcement ceremony.

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