Scouting comes full circle with investiture of Georgetown Troop

A significant milestone in the development of scouting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was celebrated on June 5, 2026, with the official enrolment of the

new Scout Troop in Georgetown, the town where the scouting movement first began in the nation.

The investiture ceremony brought together scouts, leaders’ parents, and community supporters in the celebration of youth development, leadership and service, a release from the Scout Association states.

Chief Commissioner Sherron Morgan-Peters addressed the gathering, emphasizing the important role scouting plays in shaping responsible and productive citizens. Deputy Chief Commissioner Ave Weekes-Stephens

also delivered remarks, encouraging the boys to embrace the values of the Scout Promise and Law as they begin the scouting journey.

The scouts were further encouraged by deputy Principal of the Georgetown Secondary School Lornette Rodgers, who commended them for making the commitment to become members of the Scout movement and challenged them to be positive role models within their school community.

The investiture ceremony of the Georgetown Secondary School Scout Troop was conducted by Deputy Chief Commissioner Weekes-Stephens and Environmental/Training Commissioner Lemuel Providence. During the ceremony the new scouts were formally invested into the Movement and welcomed into the World-Wide family of scouts.

An additional highlighted of the occasion was the investiture of scout leader Keiran Browne, making his commitment to serving and mentoring young people through scouting. Browne will join Kimique Allen in providing leadership and guidance to the newly enrolled troop, strengthen the troops’ capacity to deliver a quality scouting programme, and support the development of its membership.

The Scout Association has expressed sincere gratitude to all leaders, parents, educators and community members who continue to support the development of young people through the scout programme.