The leadership transition process for the Dominica Athletics Association (DAA) is progressing steadily, with returning officer Tania Burnett completing the verification of all executive candidate nominations ahead of the body’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.
By the 5:00 PM deadline on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, all submitted nominations for DAA’s executive council positions had undergone thorough review, and every candidate that made the final slate met all of the association’s eligibility requirements. The full list of validated candidates was officially announced via a DAA press statement.
Brendan Williams is the sole nominee for the presidency, while Walson Pacquette has been put forward for vice president. Phillip White is nominated to serve as secretary general, with Felicien Antoine standing for assistant secretary/treasurer, Jermasha Mellow for treasurer, and Judy Larocque for public relations officer.
This full slate of executive candidates will face formal confirmation through the scheduled election process, which will be held during the DAA Annual General Meeting on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The gathering is set to kick off at 10:00 AM local time at the Dominica Olympic Committee Conference Room.
However, the DAA has clarified that not all leadership positions within the association will be finalized during the May 23 AGM. In alignment with Section 14.1 of the DAA Constitution, four specific representative roles – School Representative, Club Representative, Male Athlete Representative, and Female Athlete Representative – will not be filled at the annual meeting.
Instead, election for these grassroots representative positions will be conducted at a Special General Meeting, which is mandated to convene within four weeks after the AGM concludes. The association noted that further logistical details, including the date, time, and venue for the Special General Meeting, will be released to members and the public in the coming weeks after the AGM is held.