The campaigning is over and a new executive has been officially elected to run the affairs of the Dominica Football Association ( DFA ) for the next four years.
Glen Etienne, with 36 votes from the 57 delegates, convincingly won the post of president over his rivals Dexter Francis who got 1 vote, Ibrahim Brohim 12, and Ronald Isidore 7 votes.
Jason Jno Baptiste of Glen Etienne’s team lost his bid for the position of 1st Vice President. He got 19 votes to Michael Joseph’s 22 and Ron Green 13. However, Jno. Baptiste secured the post of 2nd vice president with 21 votes over Kelvin François (14) and Robertson Hypolite (15).
New comer Dexter Ducreay ousted veteran volunteer Philip White for the post of Treasurer. White could only muster 17 votes to Ducreay’s 30. Ken George remains assistant secretary treasurer beating Shawn Martin by 8 votes (25-17). With 27 votes, Gerald George easily retained the post of PRO by beating Delroy Williams who got 14 and Sheldon Casimir 3. Veteran coach Joffre Faustin is the new Youth Officer. He received 20 votes with the other contenders, John Joseph getting 15 and Tyrone Labad 3.
The committee members are Heinrich Anslem, Martin Lockhart and Christina Sobers who is the lone female on the executive.
The election was conducted by former Chief Elections Officer, Clem John and was observed by FIFA official, Howard McIntosh and FIFA legal officer, Marco Leal.
congrats big joe do your thing now as first vice you have enough influence to make a difference
Congrats to All. I have no doubt that with people like Glen, Ken, Gerald and Philip, the DFA will forger positively ahead. When you look at these key figures you can see they have the right attitude. Their general behaviors and deportment says its. People do not only look at you on a sports or football level but they way you behave on the streets and on the job tell a lot and O have no doubt that they will make a positive difference. Attitude is what counts and these men have it.
Proud of you guys. Gerald keep it up Bro. Dominicans proudly embrace you and your commitment to the task.
My only comment is how Carlisle is from Pointe Mitchel has nothing to do with Warner but he is the one voting on Warner’s behalf.
That’s the same Carlisle who said he has no benefit in DFA but this is left to be seen. This is the same Carlisle who criticize the PM for bringing people to vote and saying its illegal and unethical. This is the same Carlisle that talk about unethical behaviors in the police service. This is the same Carlisle that talk about corruption.
Carlisle you have lost all your principle in my mind and your have acted contrary to all that I thought you believe.
Very disappointed in you Bro.
Not withstanding that Congratulation to all the elected members and to the other participant please make your contribution in the interest of Football.,
good luck dominica football need you”
well done glen etienne wish you all the luck with your new job we in the uk could help you to we love football just e-mail me for help we will help you”
We want Dexter, we want Dexter!
Congrats Heinrich
Congrats to all the elected members but this was a poorly written article. This article was clearly written with a view from Glen’s team. Is it only Dexter Ducreau that’s a newcomer? Michael Bigjoe Joseph, Joffre Faustin, Christina Sobers are also new comers and won their place on the executive. I love the set up of this executive i believe some dead weight has been lifted and i hope the old heads give the fresh young blood the opportunity to make thing happen.
Stay focused ok?
Nice one Christina. Very Proud of you.
Yeah, and next time wear the right size jeans.
That sounds like a competent team. My only disappointment is with Phillip White. When you’re involved in sports/politics……organizations voluntary ones in particular, one has to know when to call it quits. Its a shame for White that after all those years, that is how his tenure ends!!! Good luck to the Executive.
This was just like a general elections campaign the person with the most resources will win. In addition like the elections, some of the candidates showed up in full blast only because of the elections. But i have another thought the president and the admin person should be two different jobs. The president should be a volunteer from a club, which should rotate every year …. like normal annual clubs. and the admin person should be hired like a normal job suited for people with qualifications. If it were not for the funds applied to the president…trust me no big fan fair would go on. Just a thought
glen congratulations my brother you deserve that. right now you have the opportunity to take football in dominica to the next level. no your enemies and be protected from your friends
While I congratulate Mr. Ettienne, I would like him to look seriously at the coaching staffs of our national teams. If they are not successful ,they should be fired!! New coaches with new techniques MUST be hired. There are too much friendship when it comes to sports in DA. No more kicking the ball down the field and hoping your teammate gets it. Just saying.
So Pleased With This OutCome!
Many Thanks To All Involved And Responsible!
Especially You men on the football teams. We are Moving!
Congratulations to all who participated in the process and to the new executive- now lets get to work bury all the petty foolishness that keeps having Dominica football talents and fortunes struggling.
Congratulations to all elected and to those not elected if you love Football you will make yourselves available to serve on the various sub committees. Welcome Mr Joffre Faustin you still have a lot to offer sports in Dominica sir. Pelaam spoke highly of your influence in his life.
Seems like it was a democratic process. Hope everyone who did not vote for the President elect will accept the results and give him room to preside instead of trying to fight him at every turn.
Congrats. Keep focused and get on with the job!
Congrats. Well-deserved
I’m so glad you won Glen. Dexter Francis only wanted to look out for himself. He told a friend of
mine that when he was President he travelled a lot and lots of extra money. I’m so glad hardy anyone voted for him and hope he never comes close to the DFA again.
The people have spoken and if this their wish so be it. Just one observation. Mr. Etienne is also an executive member of the DOC. Is this a possible conflict of interest, assuming he receives two remunerations? I hope that the game of soccer in Dominica can move forward in a positive way now and that there is no harking back.
All Smiles. Congratulations to you Glen and your team! I looked forward to this breaking news! Continue to work well! 36 from 57 ..yasssssssss!
Congratulations! Shows that when you df o your work, quite frankly, all the noise, and inuendos meant, nothing. Good luck, and now bring -Dominican football to a respectable position.