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Natasha J. Chalwell tipped to be Deputy Director of BVITB

Marketing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell is expected to become the new Deputy Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), sources have informed our News Centre. Photo: BVIPA/File
The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has been rocked with staff resignations, payouts and the sacking around 2020 of the controversial talk show host and a strong critic of the Premier, Cindy L. Rosan, when her job was made redundant. Photo: BVITB/Facebook
The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has been rocked with staff resignations, payouts and the sacking around 2020 of the controversial talk show host and a strong critic of the Premier, Cindy L. Rosan, when her job was made redundant. Photo: BVITB/Facebook
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who is also the Minister of Tourism, reported in July that tourism numbers in the VI had hit a record high in the first half of 2024. Photo: GIS/File
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who is also the Minister of Tourism, reported in July that tourism numbers in the VI had hit a record high in the first half of 2024. Photo: GIS/File
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Sources closed to the process have informed our News Centre that current Marketing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell is expected to become the new Deputy Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).

The same sources familiar with the process said Mrs Chalwell, who has been with the BVI Ports Authority since 2020, has already been highly recommended by the BVI Tourist Board and her contract is in the final stage of negotiations.

Mrs Chalwell brings to the table a Bachelor’s Degree in International Tourism and Management and also has qualifications in hospitality.

It is unclear when she will start, as Director of the BVITB Mr Clive L. McCoy, when reached, said he had no comments on internal Human Resources matters. The last Deputy Director was Rhodni A. Skelton, who left a few years ago.

What does the Deputy do?

The BVITB has been rocked with staff resignations, payouts and the sacking in December 2020 of the controversial talk show host and a strong critic of the Premier, Cindy L. Rosan, when her job was made redundant. It has been alleged that she was after a million-dollar payout from the Dr Natalio D Wheatley’s administration; however, that is not going anywhere, according to one person in the Ministry of Finance.

The Deputy Director is charged with assisting the Director of Tourism with the responsibility of developing, implementing, and managing a series of tourism marketing initiatives, including the oversight of the development of the Board's annual Marketing Plan, establishing and maintaining networks within the regional and international tourism industry as well as assisting in overseeing general operations.

Tourism a political football?

Some Members of the Opposition have used the BVITB to play anti-government politics, despite all Tourism arrival numbers spiking in every sector of the industry.

Premier Wheatley, who is also the Minister of Tourism, reported in July that tourism numbers in the VI had hit a record high in the first half of 2024.

According to the Central Statistics Office, compared to the same period in 2023, tourist arrivals surged by a remarkable 17.2%, totalling 682,773 visitors as opposed to 582,674. This exceptional performance, the Central Statistics Office stated, could be attributed to substantial increases across all categories of tourists.

Meanwhile, Mrs Chalwell could not be reached for comment up to publication time.

16 Responses to “Natasha J. Chalwell tipped to be Deputy Director of BVITB”

  • asura (16/08/2024, 12:46) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
    very great choice
  • yesssss (16/08/2024, 13:35) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    She is amazing!!!
  • OKaiii (16/08/2024, 13:44) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    She should be Director. Way more experience than the current. Humble woman as far as I know.
  • Hmmmm (16/08/2024, 13:51) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh lord cindy ainy going like this
  • GREAT!! (16/08/2024, 13:57) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Fantastic Choice!!!!
  • Great lady. Refuse it.. (16/08/2024, 14:35) Like (14) Dislike (9) Reply
    She good where she is. Natasha pleased refused and stay where you at. You doing very good where you at..Avoid that confusion and disorganize place. What happen to Lenette Harrigan. She is very qualified and knowledgeable and works hard.
  • Liat2020 (16/08/2024, 15:07) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    She should be director.
    • Liat 2020. Agree 100% (17/08/2024, 09:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      If they really serious about the product and want to bring about real positive change, make her the director. I agreed with a previous blogger, she should not accept no deputy,, What would happen is that the director in his feelings and insecurities will just frustrate her out of there...
  • Falling on Deaf Ears (16/08/2024, 15:14) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Six staff resigned in the last year with more to go.
  • Thoughts... (16/08/2024, 15:24) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations to her!!!!!! Great lady and an excellent choice.
  • Jimmy P (16/08/2024, 15:53) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    I fully support this.
  • CHICO (16/08/2024, 20:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very beautiful lady.
  • citzen (17/08/2024, 11:41) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wish her all the best hope she can work with clive
  • ------------------------- (17/08/2024, 11:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    "The BVITB has been rocked with staff resignations, payouts and the sacking in December 2020 of the controversial talk show host and a strong critic of the Premier, Cindy L. Rosan, when her job was made redundant. It has been alleged that she was after a million-dollar payout from the Dr Natalio D Wheatley’s administration; however, that is not going anywhere, according to one person in the Ministry of Finance"

    NOW YOU SEE WHY SHE HATES THE PREMIER SO MUCH
  • hey (17/08/2024, 17:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am pleasantly surprised to see this news but She is an excellent choice for Deputy or even the Director ( if the position arises) . One thing about her, she is knowledgeable and understands the industry from a local and global perspective


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