Guyana Cycling Federation calls emergency meeting amid ‘leadership crisis’

Guyana’s cycling governing body has called an emergency general meeting to tackle a leadership crisis.

The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) currently lacks a quorum at both council and executive levels, hampering the sport’s administration.

The GCF said the situation requires urgent action.

A notice issued by General Secretary Mark St. Claire confirmed the federation’s constitution allows for such issues to be resolved through an extraordinary general meeting.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Guyana Cycling Federation Calls Urgent Extraordinary General Meeting to Resolve Leadership Crisis

Georgetown, Guyana – January 4, 2025: The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) has announced an urgent extraordinary general meeting to address a critical leadership crisis that has left the organization without a quorum at both the Council and Executive levels.

The absence of a quorum has significantly hindered the administration and advancement of cycling in Guyana, making immediate action necessary.

In a notice issued by General Secretary Mark St. Claire, the Federation emphasized that its constitution provides for such situations to be resolved through a general or extraordinary meeting. This pivotal gathering aims to restore order and ensure the smooth functioning of the organization.

The extraordinary general meeting is scheduled to take place as follows:

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025

Time: TBA

Venue: National Racquet Centre, Georgetown

All registered cycling clubs are urgently invited to participate in this meeting. The Federation underscores the importance of this event and calls on all stakeholders to prioritize their attendance to collectively address the challenges and chart a path forward for the development of cycling in Guyana.”