Atiba Harris Led SKNFA Executive Council Re-Elected
The Atiba Harris led SKNFA Executive Council was re-elected on Sunday, January 12, at the SKNFA Special Congress held at the NBGC Technical Center in St. Peter. Harris earned 13 votes, while his challenger, Jeffrey Hazel, received 8 votes.
In an interview with the media, Harris thanked the SKNFA members for voting for his team and returning them to office. “I would like to thank the members of the SKNFA for putting trust in us as a council to carry on football business together. We’ll continue to develop,” he said.
Harris outlined some of the future plans for the new term, focusing on the development of football. “Last term, we focused primarily on developing the infrastructure and we still have some work to do. Also, we would have been successful in qualifying for our first major tournament in the Gold Cup in 2023. So we want to continue our development of our youths, our women’s football and so forth,” he said.
He also emphasized the need to semi-professionalize the top flight of football, saying, “I still believe in the home and away method where clubs can continue to develop, build their capacity and also understand the day-to-day operation of football.”

The SKNFA President attributed the council’s re-election to their record of work, saying, “They’ve seen the work, they’ve seen the development of the technical center, they’ve seen the major sponsorships coming on board with the way we’re dealing with the players in terms of their players’ health and so forth. We still have some challenges that we need to overcome; we need to work on and we will continue to work on those.”
The re-elected SKNFA Executive Council members include 1st Vice President Shawn White, 2nd Vice President Cuthbert Caines, and Ordinary Members Javeim Blanchette, Patricia Claxton, Phil Cooper, and Alleyne Morris. Representatives from FIFA and Concacaf were present at the elections as observers.
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Conclusion
The re-election of the Atiba Harris led SKNFA Executive Council marks a significant milestone in the development of football in St. Kitts and Nevis. With a clear vision for the future, the council is committed to continuing the development of the sport, including the infrastructure, youth and women’s football, and the top flight of football.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the key priorities for the re-elected SKNFA Executive Council?
A: The council’s key priorities include the development of infrastructure, youth and women’s football, and the top flight of football.
Q: How does the council plan to semi-professionalize the top flight of football?
A: The council believes in the home and away method, where clubs can continue to develop, build their capacity, and understand the day-to-day operation of football.
Q: What is the council’s plan for the future development of football in St. Kitts and Nevis?
A: The council plans to continue developing the infrastructure, focusing on the development of the technical center, and working towards semi-professionalizing the top flight of football.