The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has announced a slate of new diplomatic appointments, naming heads of missions and consulates during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Conference Room.
The appointments include Roland Matthews as Consul General to New York; Vynette Frederick as Ambassador to the United Nations; Brereton Horne as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom; Ideisha Jackson as Ambassador Designate to the Republic of Cuba; and Kenton Chance as Ambassador Designate to the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Matthews, a former Member of Parliament for North Leeward, will lead St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ consulate in New York, one of the country’s most strategically important overseas posts due to the size of the Vincentian diaspora in the United States.
Frederick, an attorney and former senator, has been appointed Ambassador to the United Nations, where she will represent the country in multilateral forums addressing issues such as climate change, sustainable development and the concerns of small island developing states.
Horne, a lawyer specializing in criminal defense, will serve as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. His posting is expected to focus on strengthening relations with London in areas including education, trade and development cooperation.
Jackson, an educator and development professional, has been named Ambassador Designate to Cuba. Her portfolio will include overseeing bilateral cooperation in health, education and technical assistance—areas in which Cuba has long partnered with St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Chance, a journalist and communications professional, has been appointed Ambassador Designate to Taiwan. He is the founder of iWitness News and has worked across local, regional and international media since 2002. Chance studied journalism and international affairs at Ming Chuan University in Taiwan and, in 2022, became the first Vincentian to receive Taiwan’s Distinguished Alumni Award. His appointment reflects both his professional background and longstanding ties to Taipei, positioning him to advance diplomatic, cultural and educational exchanges.
Government officials said the appointments form part of a broader effort to strengthen diplomatic representation at key international posts. New York, London, Havana, Taipei and the United Nations are considered central to St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ foreign policy priorities, spanning diaspora engagement, multilateral diplomacy and bilateral cooperation.
Officials noted that the mix of political, professional and academic experience among the appointees is intended to enhance the country’s ability to advance its interests overseas while maintaining strong relationships with longstanding partners.
