Jamaica-born Dwayne Fields, who hails from St Catherine, is now occupying a much-vaunted position in the global scouting movement as he has been elevated to the position of chief scout of the United Kingdom.

Fields, who was recently in Jamaica spreading a message of leadership, service and opportunity for the island's young people, says he wants to use his position to strengthen ties between the island and the international scouting movement while also inspiring the next generation of leaders.

“Coming back to Jamaica as chief scout of the United Kingdom is incredibly special for me. This is the country that helped shape my values, my resilience and my sense of purpose,” said Fields. “To see so many young people embracing scouting and service gives me tremendous hope for Jamaica's future."