– elects new Executive Board for 2025–2027

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 sport shooting 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, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer of the Foundation.
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 GSSF welcomed the presence of Mr. Kame Prashad who served as an independent observer.
Dr. Pravesh Harry was elected President with the Vice-President being Ryan McKinnon, Secretary David Dharry, Treasurer Ray Beharry, Assistant Secretary & Treasurer Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, Chairman – Steel Challenge Lt. Col. Lancelot Khan, Chairman – Practical Shooting Sadiq Rahat, Chairman – Trapshooting Matthew Phang and Internal Auditor Raphael DeGroot.
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.