{"id":268492,"date":"2026-02-28T06:10:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T10:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=268492"},"modified":"2026-02-28T06:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T10:10:59","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda-scout-association-elects-new-executive-committee-to-lead-national-revitalization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-scout-association-elects-new-executive-committee-to-lead-national-revitalization\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda Scout Association Elects New Executive Committee to Lead National Revitalization"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Antigua and Barbuda Scout Association (ABSA) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its triennial elections, held during the Annual General Meeting(AGM) on February 26, 2026, at Government House. <\/p>

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Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General and Chief Scout, who shared the AGM, a dynamic new Executive Committee has been elected to steer the movement for the March 2026 \u2013 February 2029 term, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Chairman \u2013 Dr. Fitzmore Burns<\/p>

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\u00b7       Vice-Chairmen \u2013 Ambassador Anthony Liverpool and Mr. Cordel Josiah<\/p>

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\u00b7       National Treasurer \u2013 Ms. Lily Schofield<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       National Secretary \u2013 Dr. Janil Gore-Francis<\/p>

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\u00b7       Scout Leader Representatives \u2013 Ms. Brianna Pereira, Mr. Tarik Mussington, Mr. Kadeem Charles & Ms. Abigail Burke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Lay Members \u2013 Mr. Norman Spencer, Mr. Joseph Prosper, Mr. Novelle Williams and Commander (ret\u2019d.) Auden Nicholas<\/p>

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Elected members \u2013 alongside uniformed members (Chief Commissioner Patricia Salmon and Assistant Chief Commissioners Lt. Col. (ret\u2019d.) Ivor J. Walker, Mr. Delano Richards, Ms. Heather Cole, Mrs. Patsy Quinland-Richards, Mr. Kibw\u00e9 Harris and Ms. Denise Jarvis) and two members to be co-opted \u2013 will form the Executive Committee for the Association.<\/p>

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This election marks a pivotal moment for Scouting in the twin-island state. Following its historic transition in 2022 to a fully independent\u00a0National Scout Organisation (NSO)<\/strong>\u00a0within the\u00a0World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM)<\/strong>, the Association is now poised for a period of unprecedented growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly elected committee is tasked with leveraging this independent status to catapult the movement into a revitalized era of youth engagement and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is more than just a change in leadership; it is a renewal of our promise to the youth of Antigua and Barbuda,\u201d said the Association’s leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a newly independent member of the global Scouting family, we have the autonomy and the energy to design programs that speak directly to the modern needs of our young people, fostering leadership, resilience, and civic pride.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Association\u2019s strategic focus for the upcoming triennium includes expanding Scout groups into every parish and strengthening the quality of mentorship provided to Scouts aged 5 to 25. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To achieve this ambitious vision, the ABSA is officially inviting\u00a0potential Scout Group sponsors \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>including corporate entities, community organizations, and faith-based groups\u2014to partner with the movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsorship offers a unique platform for organizations to play a direct role in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n