ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 22,
2026 - Johnell Mitchell has been elected president of the Grenada Athletic
Association (GAA), moving up from First Vice President to lead a new
seven-member executive through 2029.
Mitchell was elected during the
association’s Annual General Meeting at the National Cricket Stadium on
Saturday. He succeeds Conrad Francis, who did not seek re-election.
Mike Baptiste was elected First
Vice President, while Albert Joseph will serve as Second Vice President.
Desiree Stephen retained the
position of General Secretary, with Aida Bedminister-Joseph elected Assistant
General Secretary. Vaughn Joseph is the new Treasurer, and Shere-Ann Noel will
serve as Public Relations Officer.
Mitchell and Stephen are the only
two members of the new executive who served under Francis. The other five are
new to the association’s leadership.
The new board will be responsible
for overseeing the development of athletes, clubs, competitions, and national
programmes during its term.
Mitchell said the executive will
hold its first meeting on September 1, when its members will begin discussing
their priorities and the preparation of a strategic plan.
“There are several things I would
like to see as the new president, including stronger club structures and
greater stakeholder engagement,” Mitchell told GrenadaSports. “But I
want to discuss those matters as an executive and get their input as we begin
putting our strategic plan in place.”
He also called on the new
executive to work together and build upon the association’s long history.
“We have inherited a foundation
from over 100 years and need to leave it better than we received it,” Mitchell
said.
Kerlon Peters, who also contested
the presidency, congratulated the newly elected team and extended his best
wishes for its term in office.
“Thank you for the support, and
congratulations to the new GAA team,” Peters said. “I am grateful for all the
support as we continue to work for the development of sports.”
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