Malone-Smith & Lettsome were not investigated– BVIHSA Chairman
Mrs Malone-Smith and Mr Lettsome were both sent home on non-disciplinary leave in December 2021 following allegations of “fraud and gross misconduct” at BVISHA.
However, while Mrs Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith is back at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in some capacity, the Human Resources Manager Mr Levor A. H. Lettsome did not return to the job.
BVIHSA Chairman Mr Smith speaking to the press during a November 24, 2022, press conference, said the two were never sent on leave for an investigation at the directive of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie following questions from the press, but instead as part of a comprehensive review.
“As a matter of factual representation, just to ensure that the record is reflected accurately. The Board received no directive from the Premier…. the board is an independent statutory body that does not receive direction from any particular entity, in accordance with the BIHSA Act 2004.”
No investigations were carried out - BHIHSA Chairman
“There is no release and have been no release. There is no information that the Board has put out in the press indicating that we are doing any investigation. The board had embarked on a comprehensive review of which at that time, the areas under review required two staff persons in those areas to be on non-disciplinary leave to ensure the integrity of those reviews,” he added.
Mr Smith said the audit has been completed and the board through the Ministry has engaged persons, as part of a phased comprehensive assessment of some 700 employees across multiple divisions.
“So in order to accommodate the first phase, the board through the ministry engaged the services of the government department of internal audit. That internal audit has been completed earlier a few months ago, and it is currently under review internally by the Board,” Smith added.
Mr Smith could not say why after the review, Malone-Smith returned to the job and not Lettsome. He further declined to delve into what he termed ‘employment history’ and a legal caution to not publicly disclose any information on employment out of fear that it could open up the BVIHSA to litigation.
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23 Responses to “Malone-Smith & Lettsome were not investigated– BVIHSA Chairman”
Too many questions and just vague ambiguities by those in the know (board). Sounds like pure politricks and confusion. Why…?
We’re all adults here, no need to lie to us. If we expect children to do better, we adults must set good examples for them to follow. If they weren’t investigated for their actions then why were they sent home. Is this part of the settlement that is currently being worked on. The staff need honest answer. By the way when the Finance lady leaving. You know she the master mind behind this.
The reason why Mrs. Malone-Smith is back is she was place back in her position as Director of Hospital. Mr. Lettsome on the other hand was given a lower position. One was beneath his level of qualification. By admission from the Chairman, why was he not place back as Ag. HR Manager? Inquiring minds want to know.
That chairman moved Lettsome and put a woman there who caused a mess in HR. That ****** bring the entire *** Department down and it is now like the department doesn't even exist, and now so many of us are suffering because of this. Lettsome was easy to talk to and had a vision and a plan and the department was moving forward things were happening, now look at where we are. It was all a plot to get the man out of his position. The Chairman is a liar and he and his board is the reason why the hospital is in such a mess.
What plans did he have? Because I’m aware of someone who was victimize severely by his hands.
.mess up the blind leading the blind none can't see that ]place needs help staff bearly getting by and money wasting manger don't care about nothing mr minster what a shame
In the mean-time. we have failed our people. The auditor reach to the head of the fountain and sound the alarm. No healthcare. The ship is sinking. (NHI) probability of a scam. We cannot negotiate decent care for the patients. Board and crew have no spine and possible morally bankrupt. Moleto admit to the financial deficit they had a long time to revamp and clean up the real healthcare system. The auditor did her job. Healthcare is a muck. Follow last week discharge of our former Education officer. The complete lack of customer service and superior ignorance never fail to surprise me. Investigate instigate, promulgate reach for the broom.
Thanks to the media for keeping the press on their a**es. Where there is smoke there is fire. A nation that does not invest in the education and health of its people cannot thrive.
The C***** is tripping up himself. It is good to see the truth of how they victimize these two people coming out. I hope they both get some legal support on this because it is serious.