Former spokesperson for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers’ Union (SVGTU) Fiona Charles-Williams has been elected unopposed as its new president.
Charles-Williams, a graduate teacher serving 23 years in the profession, served as public relations officer under the new executive and did not face a challenger in the election held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Immediate past president, retired teacher Oswald Robinson, defeated Rosmond Richardson of Bishop’s College, Kingstown and was elected as the union’s first vice-president.
The other members of the executive are:
2nd Vice President Yokanne Blugh
General Secretary Andrea Durrant
Assistant General Secretary- Reba Cozier-Veira
Treasurer Aurie Gordon
Public Relations Officer – Shanique Bailey
Committee Members Jevon Bynoe and Anthony Compton.
On her platform, Charles-Williams said she will continue transparent leadership and advocate for legislation that benefits teachers and promotes the union’s social reach.
The new executive was elected to a two-year term.