A new executive has been elected to run the affairs of Team Athletics SVG for the next four (4) years at the Elective General Meeting of the organization. The elections, which were held in the conference room of the National Sports Council at the Arnos Vale Playing Field, saw Keith Joseph returned to the position of President unopposed.

The first change came in the position of Vice-President, where the incumbent, Michael Ollivierre was defeated by former Committee Member, Kahlil Cato.

Two new committee members were elected – Esron Robinson and Delcia Stay-Layne, both of the Leeward side of St Vincent. All other positions were returned unopposed.

They are:

• Jacintha Ballantyne – Treasurer
• Alexandra Walrond – General Secretary
• Chantal Legair – Asst. Secretary/Treasurer
• Rawlson Morgan – Games Secretary
• LaRissa John – Committee Member
• Chester Morgan – Technical Director

Following the conclusion of the Elective General Meeting, President Joseph convened a brief meeting with the new executive at which all committed to working closely and in the best interest of the sport and the athletes who are the reason for there being an association.

The new Executive also committed to better relations with the media and facilitating a strong social media presence, focusing on its athletes and their relations with the athletics fan base in SVG. This is in keeping with the mandate of World Athletics under its World Plan through to 2030.