Jaycees SVG to host 65th JCI West Indies National Convention

The Junior Chamber International (JCI) St Vincent, formerly known as the St Vincent Jaycees, will host the 65th JCI West Indies National Convention from October 8-12, 2025, under the theme: “Creating a Brighter Future, Together in Hairouna!”

Is is the first time since 2014, that the local chapter will host the “premier regional event” that will involve more than 180 local and regional delegates, a release from JCI states.

Also in attendance will be international JCI board officers who will gather for five days of leadership training, cultural exchange, competitions, and impactful community service. The organisation pointed out in the release that during the convention, participants will engage in activities that reflect JCI’s key pillars of leadership, entrepreneurship, debating, public speaking, and community service.

Each delegate will contribute to a local impact project aimed at national development and regional solidarity.

The convention will be preceded by the inaugural JCI West Indies Leadership Academy, a historic first in the region, the organisation said. This intensive three-day workshop is designed to strengthen leadership capacity among emerging change-makers, empowering a new generation of Caribbean leaders through a series of skills development sessions. JCI St Vincent and the Grenadines has extended thanks to a number of named sponsors who have provided assistance for the hosting of the 65th JCI West Indies National Convention.