Paul Mahaica to head resurrected Guyana Lifesaving Society

National swim coach Paul Mahaica has been elected president of the newly revived Guyana Lifesaving Society.

The move follows the conclusion of a First Aid and Lifeguard programme, an initiative facilitated by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.

In a transparent electoral process, Ewin Enmore and Trevon Gillis, who were elected Vice Presidents, will support Mahaica.

Kenita Mahaica will serve as the association’s secretary, and Ruritanya Bhudu will be named treasurer.

The Guyana Lifesaving Society’s core mission is to reduce water-related injuries through education, training, and public awareness.

The body is also tasked with promoting overall safety in, on, and around water.

The revival marks a significant milestone, building on a special meeting held in July, where more than 50 local lifeguards convened to officially revitalise the organisation.

Tamera Wood and Sarah Newton, two representatives from the Canadian Lifesaving Society, supported this key development by facilitating the training programme in Guyana.

The Canadian Lifesaving Society awarded seven lifeguards, three examiners, 41 Emergency First Aid, 32 Bronze Medallion, and 28 Bronze Cross certifications.

Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has praised the revitalisation and pledged the full support of the National Sports Commission to Mahaica and his new team.

Ninvalle expressed his pleasure at seeing Mahaica at the helm and remains optimistic about future collaborative efforts to safeguard the country’s waterways.