ANOCES announces Panam Sports NOC Strengthening Programme

February 20, 2026 by

The Association of National Olympic Committees of the OECS (ANOCES) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Panam Sports in respect of the Panam Sports NOC Strengthening Programme effective 2026. 

ANOCES President, Ephraim Penn, has expressed his satisfaction with the work that his Executive has undertaken regarding the initiative that was presented to Panam Sports President, Mr. Neven Ilic, last year.
 
“We are confident that the initiative will contribute greatly to the benefit of the young people of the subregion. The programmes will help shape successive generations who will represent our members at the regional and international level multisport Games and individual sport Championships of the respective International Federations,” Penn said.
 
The three major Programmes are as follows:

Sports Competitions Programme
This programme supports the organization of sports competitions proposed by ANOCES for Athletics, 3 x 3 Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Swimming and Table Tennis.

Coaches Education Courses Programme
This programme is focused on coaches’ education and development through training courses.

Methodologists Support Programme
This programme is designed to strengthen the work of the sport methodologists who are already assigned, actively supporting the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) within ANOCES, ensuring that they also provide dedicated assistance during regional and continental competitions.
 
The Executive Committee of ANOCES has agreed the allocation of the grant funds from Panam Sports for the aforementioned sport competitions. These allocations will be disbursed to the host National Olympic Committee to defray their competition organisational expenses for athletes and officials including accommodation and meals, ground transportation, trophies and medals, meals for competition officials, venue preparation/rental, and other related costs.

The ANOCES Competitions to which the grant funds will be applied for 2026 are:

CompetitionDatesLocation
ANOECS 3 x 3 Basketball23 – 24 MayTortola, BVI
ANOECS Athletics Championships4 – 5 JulyBasseterre, St Kitts/Nevis
ANOECS Beach Volleyball10 – 12 JulyBasseterre, St Kitts/Nevis
ANOECS Swimming6 – 8 NovemberSt Lucia
ANOECS Table Tennis6 – 8 DecemberSt Lucia

ANOCES has expressed its most sincere gratitude to Panam Sports for the continued collaboration between the two organisations.
 

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Ephraim Penn Elected President of ANOCES


November 14, 2024 by
Ephraim Penn, President ANOCES and BVIOC seeks information for small NOCs at 2024 ANOC assembly Cascais, Portugal. Photo: ANOC

Ephraim Penn, the President of the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), was elected as the new President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES). Penn’s election took place on the afternoon of Friday, 18 October 2024, during the General Assembly of ANOCES at the Sandals Beaches Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
 
Penn’s election to this prestigious position underscores his outstanding leadership in regional sports development and his unwavering commitment to the Olympic movement. Under his guidance, the British Virgin Islands has seen significant advancements in both grassroots and elite sports, and his new role with ANOCES is poised to elevate his influence in shaping the future of sports across the Eastern Caribbean.
 
Penn expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in him by the member National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and emphasized the importance of regional collaboration to strengthen the Olympic movement. “I am honored to serve as the President of ANOCES, and I look forward to working closely with my colleagues in the Eastern Caribbean to advance the development of sports, support our athletes, and further promote the Olympic ideals,” said Penn. “Together, we will build a stronger, and more unified sports community in the region.”
 
Leadership Team Appointments
In addition to Penn’s election, the General Assembly saw the appointment of Dominica’s Billy Doctrove as Vice President of ANOCES also serving as President of the Dominica NOC. The Assembly also re-elected former Executive Members: Keith Joseph (General Secretary), also serving as SG of the St Vincent and the Grenadines NOC, Glenville Jeffers (Treasurer) also serving in the same position for the
St Kitts and Nevis NOC, and Cliff Williams (Committee Member) who also sits as the SG of the Antigua and Barbuda NOC.
 
The continuity of this experienced leadership team is expected to provide stability and momentum as the organisation works toward achieving its goals for the future of Eastern Caribbean sports.
 
Strategic Meetings
ANOCES also set its course for future planning with a meeting to be held in Panama City, Panama, from November 12 – 14 2024, where the Centennial of Centro Caribe Sport (CCS), formerly the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organisation (CACSO), will be celebrated. This will serve as pivotal moment for ANOCES members to discuss and map out the organisation’s strategic priorities moving forward.

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