SVGPA Sports and Cultural Club elects new Executive

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority Sports and Cultural Organisation at its Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2010 elected a new executive for the year 2010/2011.{{more}}

Alain Weekes was re-elected President, unopposed. The new Vice-President is Samantha Bailey, Secretary Joselle Jack. Kimalla Cambridge will serve as Treasurer and Valcia Thomas is the new Public Relations Officer.

The organisation also announced plans for the celebration of its 17th Anniversary. A week of activities began on October 17, 2010 with a church service at the Trinity Apostolic Church in Questelles, followed by a visit to the Thompson Home and a luncheon at the Cruise Ship Terminal and Ferry Berth.

On Wednesday, October 20, 2010 the club will host an open day from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Administrative Building of the SVG Port Authority’s Compound where customers can get their blood pressure and sugar levels tested. A discussion on Chronic Diseases will be held in the Training Room of the Port Authority’s Administrative Building at 7 pm. Harvey Farrell will be the facilitator.

On Thursday, October 21, the club will engage in a competitive sports evening at the Victoria Park at 6 pm. On Saturday, October 23, the club will host an after-work lime at the Harbour Bar in the Terminal Building at the Cruise Ship Berth from 1pm. A Creole evening and karaoke will be held on Friday 29th at the canteen on the main Compound of the Port Authority.

On Sunday, October 24, members of the club will journey to Black Point for a picnic and on Saturday 30th, the 17th Anniversary celebrations will climax with an Oldie Goldie Dance at the Octagon, from 8 pm.