Vernon JeffersVernon Jeffers has been appointed general manager of the Jolly Beach Resort, effective February 6. Jeffers is no stranger to the property, having served as assistant general manager overseeing the food and beverage and maintenance departments. Most recently, he was the general manager/VP of both the St James's Club & Villas and The Verandah Resort & Spa. Chairman Astron Jarvis said, “We are navigating both a demanding and exciting time in the Caribbean tourism marketplace. Mr Jeffers brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him to meet the opportunities for Jolly Beach Resort & Spa head-on. He will certainly energize our staff as he initiates new programmes and oversees the operations of this 464-room beach resort.” Jeffers previously served as a board member at the Antigua Hotels & Tourist Association (AH&TA), as well as the BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association. In 1998, he was named Young Hotelier of the Year by the AH&TA during his tenure as F&B manager at the Royal Antiguan Beach Resort.