THE bay islands now have a dedicated tourism board championing their unique beauty, lifestyle and opportunities.
The board was formed at the September meeting of the Bay Islands Chamber of Commerce and the members are Steve Morgan, Bob Turner, Petrae Mclean, Kayleen Higgs and Maggie Carstairs.
Chamber president Col McInnes, of Lamb Island, said the board's role would be to promote the bay islands and act as a conduit for marketing possibilities for island-based businesses in tourism.
"They will also coordinate events and form close contacts with other tourism organisations," he said.
"The board will achieve some very good things for the islands and will help make many people aware of all that's good about them.
"The islands have so much going for them.
"Where else can you buy a home for $300,000 and, from your bedroom window, see your boat anchored out in the water?
"Anywhere else it would be $3 million."
Bay Islands Chamber of Commerce meets every second Wednesday, with a networking meeting that is open to everyone held every two months, alternating between Russell and Macleay islands.
For further information, visit www.bayislands chamber.com
