A new chapter for sports development in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is underway, following an official announcement from the country’s Ministry of Sports that names ex-national team footballer Renson Haynes as the new head of the National Sports Council (NSC).
Haynes’ tenure in the top administrative role officially commenced on May 4, marking a transition that sports officials hope will inject fresh energy into the nation’s growing sporting ecosystem. In its official statement announcing the appointment, the Ministry highlighted the extensive cross-cutting expertise that Haynes brings to the table, spanning key areas including sports governance, executive leadership, and large-scale organizational operations.
The appointment underscores the persistent dedication of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines government to upgrading the systems that support sports administration and grassroots to elite sports growth across the country, the release emphasized.
In his new post as NSC manager, Haynes will take on a broad portfolio of core responsibilities. These include steering the day-to-day operational activities of the entire council, overseeing upkeep and access to all national sporting infrastructure, leading the rollout of new and existing national sports programs and community-focused initiatives, and driving progress for both competitive athletes and local sporting organizations across all 32 islands of the nation.
The Ministry closed its statement by expressing full confidence in Haynes’ capabilities, noting that his longstanding commitment to sports growth, professional track record, and personal passion for advancing local athletics will deliver meaningful, positive change to St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ entire sporting sector.