Press release from the Athletic Association of Guyana

The General Council of the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) taking into consideration the various issues of the Guyanese contingent during the recently held 50th Annual Carifta Games, made a unanimous decision to suspend its President, Aubrey Hutson, for an indefinite period while an independent investigation is conducted.

According to the release, in his absence, Retired Assistant Superintendent and First Vice President, Sheryl Hermonstine, will now take the helm as President.

Keith Campbell will now act in the position of First Vice President and Niall Stanton will act as Second Vice President since the Second Vice President, Retired Colonel Arthur from the Guyana Defence Force, sent in his resignation on Friday, April 14, 2023 with immediate effect. 

The release went on to state that the council would have accepted his resignation and thanked him for his service over the years. 

The council has also taken the decision to reinstate Elton Bollers, the former General Secretary of the AAG, as a committee member. 

There was also the election of a new General Secretary, James Cole. At the conclusion of the investigation, the council will consider the recommendations and take further definitive actions, the release concluded.