Soroptimist International SVG elects new Board

A new Board of Directors of Soroptimist International St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), was elected when the organisation held its annual general meeting on Saturday, April 25, 2026. They will serve for the 2026-2027 term.

The newly installed Board comprises:

Shannon Samuel, president; Idalia Job, vice president; Donnette O’Neil secretary; treasurer Christine DaSilva; membership officer Angela Taylor; with Errolene McKenzie Sandy elected as communications officer. The new Programme Action Committee (PAC), is comprised of Ikarmola Laborde, with Rene Baptiste as governance officer, and immediate past president in Jane Farrell.

“With renewed energy and a shared commitment to service, the organization looks forward to advancing its mission of empowering women and girls, strengthening communities, and building on a proud legacy of impact across St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” the organisation said in a release.

It noted that over the years, Soroptimist International SVG has undertaken a range of meaningful initiatives, including support for the Helping Hands Centre for children with disabilities, assistance to the Glebe Hill Preschool in Barrouallie, and the establishment of the comfort station in Kingstown. The organization said it has also led impactful awareness campaigns such as breast cancer education, partnered in advocacy surrounding endometriosis, and implemented youth-focused summer programmes like Girls on Fire. Additionally, it lists its ‘Literacy for All’ initiative under which annual book donations are made to primary schools, and its support for incarcerated women.

“The new executive remains committed to expanding these efforts, fostering greater cohesion within the organization, and continuing to make a tangible difference in the lives of women and girls throughout the nation,” the organisation affirmed.