President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) Ephraim E. Penn was elected President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES) on October 18, 2024. Photo: Panam Sports

The General Assembly of Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES) took place at the Sandals Beaches Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands in October 2024. Photo: Panam Sports

Penn was elected during the general assembly of ANOCES at the Sandals Beaches Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on October 18, 2024, according to information published on  Panam Sports’ website on November 13, 2024.

‘I am honoured’- Penn

His election to the position of President of ANOCES underscores his outstanding leadership in regional sports development as well as his unwavering commitment to the Olympic movement.

The BVIOC under his guidance saw significant advancements in both grassroots and elite sports. With Penn at the helm, “ANOCES is poised to elevate his influence in shaping the future of sports across the Eastern Caribbean”, Panam Sports stated.

“I am honoured to serve as the President of ANOCES, and I look forward to working closely with my colleagues in the Eastern Caribbean to advance the development of sports, support our athletes, and further promote the Olympic ideals,” said Penn, adding, “Together, we will build a stronger, and more unified sports community in the region.”

Other leadership appointments

President of the Dominica Olympic Committee Billy R. Doctrove was elected ANOCES’ Vice President.

Elected as Secretary General was Keith Joseph who is also the General Secretary of the St Vincent and the Grenadines NOC, Glenville Jeffers of the St. Kitts and Nevis NOC as Treasurer, and the Secretary General of the Antigua and Barbuda NOC Cliff L. Williams as Committee Member.

The continuity of this experienced leadership team is expected to provide stability and momentum as the organisation works toward achieving its goals for the future of Eastern Caribbean sports

Currently ANOCES is hosting a meeting in Panama City, Panama, from November 12 to 14 2024, where the Centennial of Centro Caribe Sport (CCS) will be celebrated. This is a pivotal moment for ANOCES members to discuss and map out the organisation’s strategic priorities moving forward.