A SEISMIC shift has rocked the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) as Sheryl Hermonstine emerged victorious in the presidential election, ushering in a new era of leadership.
The long-awaited Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of officers, held Sunday at the National Racquet Centre, was anything but smooth, leaving a trail of controversy in its wake.
Hermonstine secured five votes, while Dr Ariane Mangar garnered a solitary vote.

The other elected officials are Mark Scott (First Vice President), Mayfield Taylor-Trim (Second Vice President), Dwayne Carter (Treasurer), and Niall Stanton (Assistant Treasurer).
The Committee Members are Dr Ariane Mangar, Thelson Williams, Tyrone Smith, Osafo Dos Santos and Towanna McAlmont.

James Cole was re-appointed General Secretary, providing continuity, while Kenisha Headley was named Assistant General Secretary.
Attorney-at-Law Emily Dodson served as the Returning Officer.

The election was held amid significant internal strife, with numerous public spats exposing deep-seated governance issues within the AAG.