Members of the newly elected BVIACOP Executive Committee following the Association's Annual General Meeting on October 1, 2026. Photo: BVIACOP

The BVI Association of Compliance Officers and Practitioners elected a new Executive Committee during its Annual General Meeting on 1 October 2026, marking the conclusion of the previous committee’s 7-year tenure from 2019 to 2026. Photo: BVIACOP

The BVIACOP elected a new Executive Committee during its Annual General Meeting on October 1, 2026, marking the conclusion of the previous committee’s 7-year tenure from 2019 to 2026. 

Mrs James-Hodge reflected on the Association's growth and achievements during that period, highlighting the development of numerous strategic partnerships that have strengthened the compliance profession within the Virgin Islands and beyond. 

Among these collaborations were engagements with regulators, the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Risk Management Institute (RMI), H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), BVI Finance, and international partners such as the International Compliance Association (ICA), Compliance Aid, Trans World Compliance (TWC), Label Tech, the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA), LexisNexis, and RiskScreen. 

She encouraged the incoming Executive Committee to build upon the strong foundation established over the past several years.

Notable achievements 

Among the notable accomplishments achieved during the outgoing Committee's tenure were the successful delivery of Lunch-and-Learn sessions, Roundtable Discussions, Webinars, Seminars, Masterclasses, and Compliance Conferences. These were all aimed at enhancing professional knowledge and fostering greater engagement within the compliance community. 

The Association also established a scholarship in honour of one of its founding Executive Committee members, Ms Harriette Skelton. 

The Harriette Skelton Scholarship was created to support the professional development of compliance practitioners and to promote excellence within the industry. 

New executive

The newly elected Executive Committee comprises: Myrla-May Barzey-Penn (Chairman), Adenike Sicard (Vice-Chair), Myrtha Amparo-Jabre (Secretary), Sherika Ellis (Treasurer), Delice James (Ethics Chair), Sherylene Francis (Education Chair), and Shamelia Romney-Winter (Legal Chair). 

The BVIACOP said as it enters this next chapter, the association remains committed to advancing professional standards, fostering meaningful collaboration, and supporting the continued development of the compliance profession within the Virgin Islands. 

The Association looks forward to building on its achievements and further strengthening the compliance community through education, engagement, and strategic partnerships that contribute to the ongoing success and reputation of the jurisdiction.