Anguilla has welcomed a new Director of Tourism. Jameel Rochester, who succeeds Stacey Liburd, brings a wealth of cross-sector leadership and strategic insight to the role.
Rochester previously served as Assistant Rooms Division Manager at Wymara Resort and Villas in Turks and Caicos, following his tenure as General Secretary (CEO) of the Anguilla Football Association. His extensive private-sector experience includes senior roles at prestigious properties such as Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts; Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla; and Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel.
He also held positions in the financial services sector at the National Bank of Anguilla Ltd. and CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank. This marks Rochester’s second tenure at the Anguilla Tourist Board, having previously led destination experience initiatives and served in interim roles as Acting Manager of Corporate Affairs and Acting Marketing Officer.
He holds an MSc in International Hospitality Management from Les Roches University, an MSc in General Management Studies (with Distinction), a BSc in General Management Studies from the University of the West Indies, and a Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Rochester’s blend of academic achievement and hands-on industry experience positions him to lead with innovation, sustainability and a strong focus on stakeholder engagement — further strengthening Anguilla’s tourism development.
