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Troy Christopher new Chairman of BVI Red Cross

- Bevin Brathwaite the new Vice-Chair & Sylvia C. Romney Moses the Treasurer
Troy Christopher is the new Chairman of the BVI Red Cross. Photo: Provided
Mr Bevin Braithwaite is the new Vice-Chair of the BVI Red Cross. Photo: GIS/Department of Information and Public Relations
Mr Bevin Braithwaite is the new Vice-Chair of the BVI Red Cross. Photo: GIS/Department of Information and Public Relations
Former political candidate Ms Sylvia C. Romney-Moses is the new Treasurer of the BVI Red Cross. Photo: Provided
Former political candidate Ms Sylvia C. Romney-Moses is the new Treasurer of the BVI Red Cross. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new Chairman, Vice-Chair and Treasurer for BVI Red Cross were named when the organisation held its annual general meeting on Sunday, November 22, 2020.

Troy Christopher has replaced Mr Geoffrey Brooks as Chairman, according to a press release from the BVI Red Cross today, November 23, 2020.

Additionally, Mr Bevin Braithwaite replaces Mr Christopher as its Vice-Chair while former political candidate Ms Sylvia C. Romney-Moses, is the new Treasurer.

BVI Red Cross Director Stacy C. Lloyd commented, “We welcome our new Chairman and Vice-Chair who will help guide the direction of the agency. Both have served on the BVI Red Cross Board in different capacities so they are well aware of the good work we do and continue to do for the community.”

Other BVI Red Cross Board Members include Secretary Mrs Maria Abraham, and Member Ms Rennea Powell. As director, Ms Lloyd also serves on the BVI Red Cross Board.

Role of BVI Red Cross Board

“The Governing Board of the BVI Red Cross is the ultimate decision-making body within the organisation and ensures that it works towards its vision and mission, the press release stated, adding that the Board upholds the core ethos and values of the Red Cross.

It said the Board sets and reviews policies, maintains the organisation’s financial integrity and evaluates its operations and effectiveness.

“Its role includes safeguarding the long-term reputation and assets of the Branch, and appointing the Director, who is responsible for the operational management of the organisation. The mission of the British Virgin Islands Red Cross is to mobilise the power of humanity so that individuals and communities have the capacity to prepare for, deal with and recover from crisis.”

The BVI Red Cross was established in 1956.

The Red Cross Movement is a volunteer-based international humanitarian organisation.

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