Otashie Spring elevated to President of SVG Football Federation

After spending two successive four- year terms as first vice- president of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF), Otashie Spring has been elevated to the post of President.

Spring’s ascension came on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Methodist Church Hall in Kingstown, when he was voted to the top post as the organisation held its much delayed 2023 Elective Congress.

Tallying 19 of the possible 53 votes, Spring defeated the other four contenders including the incumbent, Carl Dickson, who gathered four votes.

Second Vice-President on the Dickson led executive, Wayne Grant got 15 votes, while former president, Marvin Fraser garnered 12 votes and former national player and senior team manager, Renson Haynes got two votes. There was one spoilt ballot.

Meanwhile, Dominique Stowe, who was part of Spring’s team, is the new First-Vice President. Stowe gained 20 votes, outdoing his other opponents , Rohan Thomas Jr. who got 18 votes; Elroy Boucher who gathered 10 votes; and Lesli Millington, three.

Taking the post of second Vice-President was former committee member, Yosiah Dascent. He and Roxell John were tied on 18 each , however, John withdrew from the run off. Dascent and John were challenged by Nadichia Browne, who garnered 11 votes; Debson Cruickshank, five; and Trevor Huggins, zero.

Completing the list of vice- presidents is Dwight Roberts who earned his third consecutive stint as the third vice-president of the SVGFF when he edged out fellow North Leeward resident, Elron Lewis 26 votes to 25. And, Dwight Baptiste, who garnered 24 votes; Yoland London, 18; along with Deptor Culzac; Ayakie Daniel; and Koyanna Horne, who each got 17 votes , make up the five committee members.

Sixteen candidates sought the five committee members’ positions. Those who did not make the grade were Arrington Burgin, Gregory Matthias, Germarno Douglas, James Browne, Keith Duncan, Otnell Douglas, Rosalo Mc Kie, Tamara Barrow, Timora Peters and Warren Ollivierre.

The new executive will serve for four years.