The World Physiotherapy North America Caribbean region (NACR) convened its 2026 general meeting on Friday, 24 April, at the historic Cara Lodge Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, bringing together executive committee members, staff, and delegates from across the region.
Chaired by Jenny Audette, the meeting opened with key organisational reports, including the chair’s update, the 2025 financial report, and presentations from World Physiotherapy’s operations team and CEO. Delegates engaged actively throughout the morning, contributing questions, insights, and reflections on the region’s strategic direction.
Reflecting on the day, she said: 'It was great to spend purposeful time all together in one room. We got a lot of good work done and got to know each other better. I look forward to our ongoing work.'
After lunch, representatives from member organisations delivered concise updates on their national activities and priorities. Small‑group sessions focused on strengthening continuing professional development opportunities, expanding mentorship pathways, and fostering collaborative research initiatives for 2026. The day concluded with a networking session that reinforced the region’s commitment to shared learning and deeper professional connections.
The weekend wrapped up on Saturday, 25 April, with a one‑day continuing professional development (CPD) workshop hosted by the Guyana Physiotherapy Association and the Ministry of Health. Local physiotherapists and NACR delegates attended the session, led by Dr Paolo Sanzo, president of the World Physiotherapy specialty group the International Federation of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).
The workshop, held at the Ministry of Health in Georgetown, centred on advanced spinal musculoskeletal management and provided a valuable opportunity for hands‑on learning and the development of clinical skills.
Sibyl Edward, World Physiotherapy board member, said, 'Physiotherapists in the NAC region, like those around the world, are practicing under challenging circumstances.
The GM provided a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the achievements shared and a platform to discuss our collective strategic priorities for advancing physiotherapy across the region. The discussions demonstrated a strong collective commitment to professional development, collaboration, and advocacy.'
Across the two days, the general meeting facilitated collaboration, knowledge sharing and problem solving between member organisations, which underscored their collective commitment to advancing the profession across the NACR region.
