By Admin. Updated 2:58 p.m., and 4:06 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The No. 23 Ranger Guides Unit has elected a new Executive Board following a leadership election that saw 31 Rangers present their ideas, goals and vision for the continued development of the organisation.
The election proceedings took place on Friday, September 25, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m., with candidates delivering two-minute speeches before members cast their votes.
Following the completion of the voting process, the unit announced its newly elected leadership team, which will serve for a one-year term.
Kathryn Miller was elected Chairperson after securing 83.9 per cent of the vote.
Zion Lewis was elected Deputy Chairperson with 69.3 per cent of the vote.
Kassidy Thomas secured the position of Secretary with 82.4 per cent of the vote.
Shadé Baptiste was elected Treasurer after receiving 50 per cent of the vote, with Celeste Richardson serving as Assistant Treasurer.
Tyri Oliver was elected Fundraising Officer with 85.8 per cent of the vote, while Paris Williams will serve as Assistant Fundraising Officer.
Nataly Abu-Eid was elected Public Relations Officer with 34 per cent of the vote. Josel DaSilva, Charisma Lee, Jomyah Francis will serve as Assistant Public Relations Officers.
Camella Harry was elected Publications Officer with 71.4 per cent of the vote, while Aimee Soleyn will serve as Assistant Publications Officer.
Shay-Zyah Brewster secured the position of Log Book Keeper with 55.3 per cent of the vote, while Leanna Bailey will serve as Assistant Log Book Keeper.
Isabella Sam was elected Project Development Officer with 79.3 per cent of the vote, while Deshounté Charles will serve as Assistant Project Development Officer.
The unit also elected representatives for each year group. Treece Oliver was elected Year 1 Representative with 73.9 per cent of the vote. Micah Williams-Jack secured the Year 2 Representative position with 59.4 per cent of the vote, while Timesia Scott and Jennaya Bonadie will serve as Assistant Year 2 Representatives.
Dabria Alexander was elected Year 3 Representative after receiving 96.3 per cent of the vote.
As the senior section of Girl Guiding, the No. 23 Ranger Guide Unit comprises 186 young women drawn from Form Five, Year One and Year Two of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College.
The unit’s membership consists of 90 first-year Rangers, 64 second-year Rangers and 32 third-year Rangers.
Built on a strong tradition of community service and youth empowerment, the organisation focuses on preparing young women for the real world by equipping them with practical life skills, leadership training and valuable opportunities for personal development.
Members actively participate in service projects, advocacy initiatives, outdoor adventures and international camps, allowing them to develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills beyond the classroom.
Interested persons can join the unit at the start of each academic year by completing the registration Google Form shared across the unit’s social media platforms. Executive officers are elected annually and serve one-year terms.
The No. 23 Ranger Guides Unit congratulated all newly elected officers and assistants while thanking every Ranger who participated in the election process.
The unit said the strong participation demonstrated the commitment, confidence and leadership potential among its members as they continue to contribute to the growth and success of the organisation.
Photography for the election was provided by Rhondel Ferguson of 2GoodMedia. The article was written and edited by Camella Harry, Publications Officer, and Aimee Soleyn, Assistant Publications Officer, of the No. 23 Ranger Guides Unit.
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