GSSF holds Annual General Meeting elects new executive for 2025–2027 period

Jul 08, 2025 Sports

Members of the newly elected Board of Directors.

Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation Inc. (G.S.S.F.), an incorporated non-profit entity under the Companies Act 1991 and holder of charitable status, hosted its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the National Resource Centre, Woolford Avenue.

The meeting was well-attended by members in the shooting sports fraternity, who gathered to review the Foundation’s achievements, financial health, and strategic direction for the coming term. The Foundation’s Annual report was delivered by Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer.

Another highlight of the AGM was the presentation of Financial Statements. The externally audited financial statements for the year ending 2024 were presented by Treasurer Mr. Ray Beharry, who provided a detailed breakdown of the Foundation’s income, expenditure, and reserve balances. The GSSF expressed sincere appreciation to Mr. Harryram Parmesar of Parmesar Accounting Firm for his continued professional and efficient auditing services.

Four proposed motions for constitutional amendments were tabled and carried unanimously by the membership. These changes aim to strengthen the Foundation’s governance structure and align it with best practices in sport administration.

Elections were conducted under the impartial oversight of Mr. Javin Singh, Press and Information Officer at the Delegation of the European Union to Guyana, Suriname, and with responsibility for Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten. The G.S.S.F. welcomed the presence of Mr. Kame Prashad who served as an independent observer.

In his address to members, Dr. Pravesh Harry, who now begins his second and final consecutive term as President, reaffirmed the Foundation’s dedication to integrity, innovation, and inclusion in the sport shooting community. He also thanked his fellow outgoing and incoming executive members for their service, with a call to members to “step forward with ideas, energy and action.”

Following the conclusion of formal proceedings, members were invited to enjoy light refreshments. The meeting provided an opportunity for fellowship, strategic discussions, and renewed commitment to the Foundation’s mission of advancing responsible and disciplined sport shooting in Guyana.

The following individuals were elected to serve for the new term:

President: Dr. Pravesh Harry
Vice President: Mr. Ryan McKinnon
Secretary: Mr. David Dharry
Treasurer: Mr. Ray Beharry
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer: Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon
Chairman – Steel Challenge: Lt. Col. Lancelot Khan

- Chairman – Practical Shooting: Mr. Sadiq Rahat
- Chairman – Trapshooting: Mr. Matthew Phang
- Internal Auditor: Mr. Raphael DeGroot

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Dr. Pravesh Harry, Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation, Mr. David Dharry, Mr. Ray Beharry, Mr. Ryan McKinnon

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