Chairman of BVIHSA Board Ron R. Potter asked to tender resignation
This is believed to be a result of a fallout over the state of the Health Care Services in the Territory and reports that Mr Potter is allegedly blocking the proposed medical school. At a meeting last week, September 7, 2024, Virgin Gordians had the entire Health Services panel, including the Chairman Potter; Minister Wheatley; Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr June M. Samuel; and Acting Permanent Secretary Taska K. Bertie, on Virgin Gorda to a meeting.
The BVI Health Services Authority came under fire over the death of Revovion A. Sprauve aka ‘Bucky’, who died on August 31, 2024, after going to the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic in the Valley with an emergency but the clinic was closed and no one was answering any of the call numbers.
It is our understanding that the Minister and the Chairman have a strained relationship and it has reportedly reached the point where the Minister can no longer work with Mr Potter.
"I did quietly ask him to resign, yes," Hon Wheatley confirmed to our News Centre today, September 12, 2024.
Two chairmen in 2 years?
It was in 2023 that former Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), in a coalition Government, fired Moleto A. Smith, the Board Chairman, claiming that he was not attending enough meetings in keeping with Schedule 1 3 (1) of the BVI Health Services Authority Act 2004.
It is unclear if Mr Potter, who has over 25 years of experience as an audit and advisory partner in the offshore financial services industry, including investment funds, fund administrators, and trust companies, is willing to walk away or if there will be a public fight over the matter.
Mr Potter was also accused by a resident at the recent Virgin Gorda Health Meeting of “smirking and smiling during the community meeting”. However, Mr Potter has defended himself against those allegations noting that he was not smirking or smiling and that he cared and is very concerned about all issues raised at the meeting.
Efforts to get a response from Mr Potter were unsuccessful.
.png)
Follow Us On
44 Responses to “Chairman of BVIHSA Board Ron R. Potter asked to tender resignation”
Every one of them need to resign. Clean up the whole house, don't only throw away the mop water
You come here respect the people of this territory be humble
When ayo going to send home miss Ma**** she's responsible for alot of $Hitt in d whole health system
It’s a stipend of $1000 a month.
The deputy chair is $600 and the members $500
All these people have full time jobs who serve on these boards
The CEO ???????? s responsible for the day to day operations of the BVIHSA Not the Chair
Nor are we informed:
Who, exactly did not answer those emergency calls? Who didn't schedule coverage or if scheduled, who didn't cover their shift?
What are the current resources on Virgin Gorda and what are the plans to ensure that they will be used to maximum benefit?
The population of the entire Territory isn't sufficient to support a well-rounded faculty for a physician training program. Perhaps, begin with a couple of limited residencies in general medicine and/or general surgery. Residents are immediate workforce (under proper supervision) and more likely to remain where they train than medical students who must then leave the program for advanced training.
(RH%☆DA. Wi#%$MS)