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Dr June M. Samuel not among 104 applicants for BVISHA CEO post- Health Minister

- said candidate has been selected
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) received 104 applications for the position of CEO; however, the current CEO, Dr June M. Samuel, did not apply for the role. Photo: GIS/File
During an appearance on Talking Points on Monday, May 11, 2026, on ZBVI 780 AM, the Health Minister, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), right, stated that negotiations with the selected individual are in their final stages. Photo: Facebook
During an appearance on Talking Points on Monday, May 11, 2026, on ZBVI 780 AM, the Health Minister, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), right, stated that negotiations with the selected individual are in their final stages. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has confirmed that a new CEO for the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will soon be appointed.

During an appearance on Talking Points on Monday, May 11, 2026, on ZBVI 780 AM, the Health Minister stated that negotiations with the selected individual are in their final stages. 

Over 100 applicants 

Hon Wheatley noted that the BVIHSA received 104 applications for the position; however, the current CEO, Dr June M. Samuel, did not apply for the role. “We had over 104 applicants, but they got it down to about four. Then they started negotiating with those four, and they finally settled on one,” he stated.

Dr June M. Samuel has served as Acting CEO for several years following the departure of former CEO Dr Ronald E. Georges.

Commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline recently called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to ask the government why Dr Samuel, whom he called “one of ours”, "was not approved for the position even after acting for four years. 

Appointment soon

Many residents of the Virgin Islands have questioned the delay in the appointment of the new CEO; however, Minister Wheatley assured that an agreement for the new CEO is nearing completion, and he is hopeful that the individual can come on board as soon as possible.

In March 2026, an article by our news centre indicated that Trinidadian Dr William Dexter James had recently been recommended for the position by the BVIHSA board. Dr James served as CEO of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital from January 2021 until his resignation in July 2022. While the Health Minister did not reveal the identity of the new CEO, he confirmed that a candidate has been selected.

11 Responses to “Dr June M. Samuel not among 104 applicants for BVISHA CEO post- Health Minister”

  • Not mad a them... (13/05/2026, 11:51) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is the best thing that could have happened. She is absolutely not ready. At all... That organization needs someone who could really lead, and this lady is not it.
  • Stealth (13/05/2026, 13:59) Like (7) Dislike (21) Reply
    Why the BVI always have a problem promoting their own, locals
    , for senior positions in the country? Is this about self-discrimination, self-hatred, etc. Don’t other countries look out for their own? Is the BVI the exception ? Is distrust, disunity, crap in the barrel , etc, Road Town, Belle Vue. Dr- Hon Premier Wheatley this is not a good look? Geh ah fix. Stop the delay, procrastination, etc, in decision making, It projects weakness, although delay sometimes is a solution.
  • ok (13/05/2026, 14:40) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s for the best .
    • Time for someone New. (13/05/2026, 15:17) Like (12) Dislike (7) Reply
      I have two great suggestions for the post. 1/ Rosemary Crandall..2/ Gracia Wheatley Smith...
  • Jamova (13/05/2026, 16:54) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Rosetta Crandall will do a phenomenal job,but a wonder if she applied.She is very smart, compassionate and a good leader.
  • tom (13/05/2026, 17:23) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    She in charge now look the mess the place is in
  • change (13/05/2026, 19:31) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Year after year we have gone to the dogs under her leadership, I am sorry but she has to go it is for the best
  • HMMM (13/05/2026, 22:22) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    ONLY IN BVI YOU EMPLOY SOMEONE A CEO WHO LASTED ONLY 19 MONTHS IN HIS LAST JOB

    YOU ARE ALL CLOWNS HAHAHAH

    DO YOU KNOW PEOPLE WHAT IS A “RED FLAG”?
    • 5 main Issues (14/05/2026, 06:28) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      1/ Staff representation and fairness, Good middle management / Supervisors..3/ Quit having people living there and not paying their bills no matter who they are for..4/ Collect payment, A certain percentage before admittance and the rest after care dead or not...5/ Progress and improve the care, Proper Heart care long overdue, Eye care badly needed, Early cancer care life saving....Getting these care privately not only Crippling NHI but normal people...Hope we do get someone with knowledge and courage...Dr Yesing once said, Gracia Wheatley is a great leader, knowledgeable and intelligent and would do a good Job, my Issue is courage, the will the strength to push forward with the better agenda, to stand up to politicians..
  • Real (14/05/2026, 02:34) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    It is time for these top positions be given to Virginislanders. Stop moving the country backwards. When you bring people who do not know us to head up our health service you are doing Virgin Islanders a disservice.
  • good (14/05/2026, 16:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    GOOD!!!!! Make sure it stays that way


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