Out of the Jamaica Classic Car Club (JCCC) annual general meeting and elections, which took place on February 22, at Curphey Place, St Andrew, Shane Angus now heads the entity’s executive.

“I feel elated and happy that the members are in support, and willing. The executive group we have now is well-purposed. We have put persons in place who are suited for the positions, so you should see a big change in the club,” Angus told the Jamaica Observer’s weekly Auto magazine.

Angus replaces former President Naresh Potopsingh. He is joined by Nigel McFarlane, 1st vice-president; Gerald Cameron, 2nd vice-president; Dwight Burchell, treasurer; Paul Gammon, assistant treasurer; Marcel Brandon, secretary; and Rick Chang, assistant secretary.

The club’s executive committee members are Wade Marsh, Rae Parchment, Neville Marsh, Raymond Shields, Courtney Thompson, Nicholas Chang, Vivian Mitchell, Kyle Jaisingh-Byles, Cressmore White, Douglas Ewbanks, Richard Hylton, and Denesh Baboolal.

Having previously headed the club from 2013 to 2019, Angus remained on the executive committee even while overseas. Returning home in 2025, he reignited his connection to the JCCC.

He takes over leadership with the club in good health, as announced by Potopsingh at the annual general meeting. In his report, Potopsingh said the club has managed to be fully updated on all its financial and operational obligations, putting it in a position for growth.

He noted the strong presence of the JCCC in social and traditional media, plus the significant upturn in the attendance of young persons at club events. He thanked the members for their support during his tenure.

“The three main issues for the club, from my perspective, are back licence, which affects those with long-term projects that may be off the road for long lengths of time, the need for a flat registration fee for classics, and an easier process of re-registration for vehicles, as many older cars may not have their original documentation,” he said.

These three are added to Angus’s own aims for his Administration.

“I want to get a home for the club, and get the club back to being a classic car club,” Angus said.

That means, for Angus, reaching back out to older members and assisting them to get their cars back out on the road. Getting the JCCC a home would give it a physical location for members to gather and socialise, while providing an administrative base for new members and those interested in classics.

The JCCC took the time to honour its members, handing out the Clubman of the Year trophy to Shields.

“I did my work. I participated as much as I can, and I’m happy to see my work wasn’t in vain. Yes, I’m happy to receive clubman of the year,” said Shields.

Cameron, Winston Marshall and Gregory Webster all took home awards for outstanding service to the club.

Brian Madden was recognised as the outstanding club member, while Angus and Michael McFarlane were bestowed the title of global ambassador.

Raymond Shields, 2026 JCCC Clubman of the Year (Photo: Rory Daley)

Naresh Potopsingh, outgoing president, JCCC (Photo: Rory Daley)