St. Vincent’s chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI) has formally inaugurated its 2026 board of directors during a ceremonial event marking both transition and continuity in leadership. The January 3rd installation ceremony served dual purposes: honoring the accomplishments of the 2025 administration under President Lisha Beache while welcoming new leadership poised to guide the organization’s future direction.
The event highlighted several landmark achievements from the previous administrative year, most notably the successful hosting of the 65th National Convention of JCI West Indies. This gathering represented a significant homecoming as it marked the convention’s return to St. Vincent after an absence exceeding ten years. Additional accomplishments included substantive community outreach initiatives developed in collaboration with St. Benedict’s School and the School for Children with Special Needs.
JCI Senator Dennis Gaymes delivered a compelling address emphasizing the critical importance of youth leadership in community development. His charge to the incoming board members stressed principles of integrity and resilience, urging them to maintain strong connections to JCI’s foundational creed and mission statements when confronting future challenges.
Newly installed President Dominic Horne outlined his vision for the 2026 term during his inaugural address, expressing gratitude to the outgoing board while introducing the administrative year’s theme: ‘Be Better: Unity in Structure, Excellence in Service.’ The complete 2026 leadership roster includes President Dominic Horne, Immediate Past President Lisha Beache, Secretary General Nigel Thomas, Executive Vice President Tyana Stewart, and Vice Presidents Delon DaSilva and Omarr Edwards. Wanika Ashton, former National Executive Assistant and Past President, assumes the role of General Legal Counsel.
The ceremony concluded with the induction of new members into the organization, extending JCI’s legacy of youth leadership and civic engagement. This local leadership transition coincides with JCI’s global milestones, including the recent celebration of its 110th anniversary during the World Congress in Tunisia (October 2025), where the organization unveiled a redesigned logo symbolizing both its historical roots and contemporary evolution through symbolic elements including the traditional shield, structural pillars, global regions, and ripple effects representing member impact.