DAIC Elects New Board of Directors and Reaffirms Commitment to Dominica's Private Sector

The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) has announced the election of a new Board of Directors following its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at the Prevo Cinemall Ballroom, Roseau.

The AGM, which drew private sector representatives, stakeholders, sponsors, and

invited guests, also featured an Open Session under the theme: "Beyond the Runway:

Unlocking Private Sector Growth Through Dominica's International Airport." A keynote

address was delivered by Mr. Samuel Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the

International Airport Development Company (IADC), who outlined the wide-ranging

economic opportunities spanning tourism, logistics, agro-processing, cargo, MSME

development, and job creation that Dominica's international airport is expected to

generate. Mr. Johnson encouraged the private sector not to wait for the airport's

completion anticipated by the end of 2027, but to begin preparing now for the

opportunities it will create.

Following the Open Session, the membership elected a new Board of Directors at the

closed AGM session. Outgoing President Mr. Brenton Hilaire said that the DAIC has

consistently encouraged the private sector to view the international airport not only as a national project, but as an opportunity requiring business preparation, investment,

collaboration, and strategic planning. He encouraged the Chamber to engage with the

Government of Dominica and called on the membership to contribute to the national

conversation on development with a focus on embracing opportunities, finding solutions, and partnering for economic growth.

Incoming President Mrs. Olive Strachan thanked the membership for its confidence in

her leadership and acknowledged the service of outgoing President Mr. Brenton Hilaire, who served through an extended and challenging period for the Chamber. She told the membership that leadership is not about position, but about people, trust, consistency, and service. Mrs. Strachan also said that the Chamber has an important role to play in strengthening collaboration, supporting a resilient and forward-looking private sector, and ensuring that members' voices are heard. She committed to leading with integrity, openness, action, and service, while working with the new Board to engage members and address the practical issues affecting businesses.

Public Relations Officer Mrs. Natasha Yeeloy-Labad told the Chamber membership that

they were in a most unique position to both support and guide governance during what she described as Dominica’s unfolding transformation as a developing nation. Citing the Chamber's 50 years of existence, Labad encouraged members to see the DAIC as the pulse of economic activity and made a commitment to transparently represent the Chamber's interests with an unbiased voice. Stating I’m here to both support and work with you!

Elected Board of Directors 2026

The following members were elected and confirmed to the DAIC Board of Directors:

President Mrs. Olive Strachan

Senior Vice President Ms. Tahera Musgrave-Robinson

Treasurer Ms. Evandney Esprit

Assistant Treasurer Ms. Gillian LaRoque

Public Relations Officer Mrs. Natasha Yeeloy-Labad

Immediate Past President Mr. Brenton Hilaire

Director Ms. Luana Laurent

Director Ms. Carla Roudette

Director Mr. Yvor Nassief

Director Mr. Michael Pascal

Director Mr. Nicolas Bruno

Acknowledgements

The Chamber expressed appreciation to its members, partners, sponsors, and

stakeholders for their continued support. Special thanks were extended to Do It Center

and the National Bank of Dominica for their sponsorship of the Open Session.