News
Improvements being made to VG healthcare services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has stated that significant improvements are being made to health services on Virgin Gorda through efforts of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Court rules in favour of Cedorene P. Malone-Smith & Levor A.H. Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nearly three years since they were sent home from their employment at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) following the release of a preliminary audit report, forming Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith, and former Human Resources Manager, Levor A. H. Lettsome have been vindicated in the High Court.
BVIHSA looking for board members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is looking to fill the vacant positions of members on its board.
Premier recalls Hon Marlon A. Penn fired previous BVIHSA Board Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) slamming the government for calling for the resignation of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Board Chairman Ron R. Potter, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hit back by pointing out the hypocrisy of Hon Penn.
Ron R. Potter is being used as a ‘scapegoat’- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has accused Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) of using Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Mr Ron R. Potter as a scapegoat.
‘It is not my intention to resign’ as BVIHSA Board Chairman- Ron R. Potter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being asked to resign as Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Board, Mr Ron R. Potter has since hit back with resistance.
Chairman of BVIHSA Board Ron R. Potter asked to tender resignation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre from sources familiar with the matter have said the Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority, Mr Ron R. Potter, has been asked by Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) to tender his resignation as Board Chairman.
Ron R. Potter defends himself against 'smiling' during VG meeting accusation
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.
Nursing shortage will continue without improved compensation packages- Ron R. Potter
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Mr Ron R. Potter says the issue of the shortage of nurses, doctors and other health services staff will continue if compensation packages are not improved.
'Clinics need to have separated budgets'- Dr June M. Samuel
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- The need for clinics across the territory to have their separate budget allocation was one of the topics of discussion during a community meeting at St Mary’s Episcopal Church Hall in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 6, 2024.