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Nov 18, 2025 Sports
Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) held its National Conference on November 16 as they elected their new Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term.

GCF president Anand Raghunauth
Incumbent and returning president Anand Raghunauth and his team returned to office unopposed following the end of the electoral process, which saw Vice-President Irshad Mohamad, Company Secretary Marcia Lee all returning to continue their good work within the fraternity.
Directors Loris Nathoo, Shiv Nandalall, Davion Mars and Yolander Persaud will also continue work in their respective posts with Nathoo pulling double-duty as he will serve as the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the Federation.
GCF has also named their five committee members selected to serve on the Board in; John Lee, Pritima Balgobin, Gilbert Williams, Sabine McIntosh and Roberto Neo.
The Board of Directors further thanked their members for continued support in the development of chess in Guyana as they look forward to two more years of productivity.
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