BVi Chamber of commerce
Our Team
2026 - 2027 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the policy body of the BVI Chamber of Commerce. Its members represent a cross-section of the business and professional leadership in the community. Members of the Board must be full members of the Association.
- The Board of Directors consists of six (6) officers and ten (10) general directors, the Executive Director (ex-officio) and the Immediate Past Chairman (ex-officio).
- The Officers - Chairman, Treasurer, President of Business, Vice President of Business, President of Hospitality and Vice President of Hospitality – are elected for a term of two years.
- The General Directors are elected for a term of one year.
- The Executive Committee is made up of the Officers, Executive Director (ex-officio) and Immediate Past Chairman (ex-officio).
- There are two (2) committees: Business and Hospitality.
Board Role and Responsibilities
- Serves as chief elexted officer and presides at all meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors
- Oversees the strategic direction operations, and advocacy efforts of the Chamber.
- Acts as the primary spokesperson for the Chamber to the public, government officials, and media.
- Ensures the Board operates within its bylaws and policies.
- Builds and nurtures partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and government agencies.
- Successor to the Chair, ensuring leadership continuity.
- Gains knowledge of goverance, operations and strategic goals.
- Assists the Chair with duties such as leading committees, representing the Chamber, or managing projects.
- Presides at meetings or represents the board in the Chair's absence.
- Serves as Chief Financial Officer of the Chamber.
- Safeguards funds and oversees proper disbursement.
- Maintains accounts and presents monthly fianancial statements and reports.
- Prepares annual financial statements and ensures timely audits.
- Manages disbursements with dual-signature requirements.
- Presents the latest audited financial statements at the AGM.
- Carries out the instructions and directives of the Directors.
- Conducts the correspondence of the Chamber.
- Prepares agendas (in consultation with the Chair) ad maintains minutes and attendance records.
- Responsible for recruiting, retaining, and engaging members.
- Supports building a strong and active membership base to sustain the Chamber's mission and financial health.
- Plans, coordinates, and executes Chamber events.
- Chairs the Events Committee and manages expos, seminars, networking mixers, fundraisers, and award ceremonies.
- Represents business interests in public policy and government relations.
- Ensures the voice of the business community is heard in legislative and community decision-making processes.
- Develops and oversees training and capacity-building programs.
- Supports professional growth and skill development of members and the local business community.
The Communications Director is responsible for:
- Manages internal and external communications to enhance visibility.
- Promotes initiatives and engages members and the wider community.
- Shapes the Chamber's public image and ensures consistent messaging.
- Provide a Chair’s brief on any outstanding initiatives upon taking up the post.
- Deliver the Chair’s handbook of work completed and updates on BVICoC business.
- An ex-officio member of all committees
- Perform such other tasks as may be assigned by the Chairman.
- Attend monthly Board meetings and Annual General Meetings. Allowed no more than three (3) absences from Board meetings without apology.
- Support BVICoC programs or events.
- Serve on at least one committee as assigned by the Chair.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Chair.
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Officers

Sinclair Flemming
Chair

Meslyn George
Chair-Elect

Shaina M. Smith-Archer
Past Chairman
(Ex Officio)

C. David McDonald
Membership Director

Wilma Blyden
Events Director

Aaron Parillon
Advocacy Director

Marva Wheatley-Dawson
Training Director

Terrence Bogans
Communications Director

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Treasurer

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Secretary
Staff

Executive Director
Lyndon Hodge

Executive Assistant
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