The British Virgin Islands has named a new Director of Tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The board of directors of the BVI Tourist Board has appointed Clive McCoy to the position, effective immediately. 

He succeeds longtime Director of Tourism Sharlon Flax-Brutus in the role. 

“Based on his qualifications and leadership and business development experience in the tourism industry, Mr. McCoy brings ah unique perspective to this role of providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of strategies and programmes that promote the BVI. The Board looks forward to him providing his expertise and experience to help the BVI’s tourism industry realize its fullest potential,” said Kenisha Sprauve, Chairman of the Board. 

McCoy had been serving as the British Virgin Islands’ Film Commissioner and Tourism Liaison Officer. 

“I am humbled by the opportunity to serve my Territory with tremendous focus and energy in this important position and recognizing the immense potential and possibilities of our tourism industry,” McCoy said in a statement. 

— CJ