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Ron R. Potter defends himself against 'smiling' during VG meeting accusation

-BVIHSA Chairman says it’s his natural disposition to smile
September 10th, 2024 | Tags: Ron R. Potter BVIHSA defend Virgin Gorda health
Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mr. Ron R. Potter has defended himself against claims that he was smirking and smiling during the recently held community meeting in Virgin Gorda last weekend, September 7, 2024, saying this is his natural disposition. Photo: Facebook
Chairman of the BVI Health Service Authority, Mr. Ron R. Potter said he did not address accusations of him smiling during a Virgin Gorda community meeting on September 7, 2024, because he wanted to keep the focus on addressing resident’s concerns regarding health care. Photo: Facebook
Chairman of the BVI Health Service Authority, Mr. Ron R. Potter said he did not address accusations of him smiling during a Virgin Gorda community meeting on September 7, 2024, because he wanted to keep the focus on addressing resident’s concerns regarding health care. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mr Ron R. Potter has defended himself against claims that he was smirking and smiling during the community meeting in Virgin Gorda last weekend.

His ‘natural disposition’

Mr Potter came under scrutiny for his smiley disposition at the meeting, which was called to hear from residents about their concerns regarding the state of health care on the sister island. The meeting also came in the wake of the death of Mr Revovion A. Sprauve aka ‘Bucky’ on August 30, 2024.

On Monday, September 9, 2024, Mr Potter was the guest during Talking Points on ZBVI 780 AM, where he said, “That is my natural disposition…I understand the emotions that were on display at a particular point in time, somebody died, somebody lost their life and I understand, and I appreciate that.”

Mr. Potter went on to say that during his introductory remarks at the community meeting he expressed condolences to the bereaved family and following the meeting he expressed his personal condolences and that of the BVIHSA.

Did not respond during meeting to keep focused

The BVIHSA Chairman said he did not respond there and then to the criticism thinking it was the moderator’s job to do so and because he did not want to distract from the objective meeting, which was to hear the concerns of Virgin Gorda residents.

His accuser at the meeting he said does not know him, adding, “that person goes on to say because I look the way I look, I didn’t care about the community.”

Speaking briefly to our newsroom on the sidelines of the meeting, Mr. Potter said he regrets how the unnecessary discussions on his looks distracts from the needed conversation on the Virgin Gorda residents' cares and concerns expressed during the meeting. 

13 Responses to “Ron R. Potter defends himself against 'smiling' during VG meeting accusation”

  • Mismatched (11/09/2024, 06:21) Like (40) Dislike (10) Reply
    They should not have put that man as chairman of that hospital and it shows. Now tell me, what knowledge does he have about health other than what they feed him? He never worked in the health industry, nor does he have experience in the field, and for sure, he does not understand how to manage the complexities of the BVIHSA. They had him over in electricity and his performance there was below-average. Then, instead of letting him retire, they put him as chairman of one of the largest healthcare operations in the BVI and expect him to part the Red Sea. I guarantee that once he is there as chairman, the whole ship will sink, and everyone on the ship will drown because I doubt he made provisions for having life jackets on deck. And to make matters worse, he can't even rely on the CEO they have there because all she can say is she did not know about that or she was not aware of that. Craziness.
    • HMMM (11/09/2024, 12:50) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
      You should know about his contributions at Electricity, it sounds like you were right there beside him. You did not part the Red Sea, nor the pond either.
    • @Mismatched (11/09/2024, 14:53) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
      You are a bold face liar on Ron. His tenure at BVIEC was one where we saw Phase 5 and if that project was not done BVI would be just like St Thomas is today. The record is clear, go check it yourself. Nothing wrong with not liking the guy but do not tell bold face lies.
  • Falsely???? (11/09/2024, 07:31) Like (14) Dislike (8) Reply
    How is it false? He never denied it. Saying that's my natural disposition confirms he did it.
  • ccc (11/09/2024, 08:13) Like (17) Dislike (13) Reply
    he must go just like Milito is gone
    • @ccc (11/09/2024, 21:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      And yet we want independence. Not even a clear warning but must go. How can we live like that in an independent state.
  • WOWO (11/09/2024, 08:55) Like (23) Dislike (5) Reply
    as someone who don't know Ron well but has been around him many time, he has a pleasant disposition, his resting face is a smiley one. He's not the callous person that person made him out to be.
  • Real Macoy (11/09/2024, 09:38) Like (25) Dislike (4) Reply
    That's Potter normal appearance. He doesn't mean a thing by that smirk on his face.
    I guess that person don't know him so that's why they was quick to accused him.
  • Guy Smiley (11/09/2024, 11:10) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Keep spinning Spin Docta
  • Mrs Tubman (11/09/2024, 11:53) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Numbers 6:24-26
    Dear Sir;
    The Lord Bless you and keep you.The Lord make his face shine upon you. And be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you.And give you peace
    -------------------
    DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO DIM YOUR LIGHT.
  • Know (11/09/2024, 12:35) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    That's the man disposición for true. However the matter is very sensitive and something we have to keep that ever before our mind. What that lady said is subjective she don't know him.
  • Mark (12/09/2024, 11:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ron is always smiling, I have sat with him a number of times and that's just him naturally.
  • RedStorm (12/09/2024, 17:06) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Talk about silliness, now you cannot smile.can someone say if it’s against the laws of the land?


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