BVI Health Minister Demands Resignation of Health Authority Chair Amid Growing Crisis

British Virgin Islands residents have long expressed frustration with the territory’s health care system, but recent events have brought those concerns to a head. Last week, Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley took decisive action by requesting the resignation of BVI Health Services Authority Board Chair Ron Potter. This move comes amid growing public outcry over the state of health services in the British territory. Mr. Wheatley, who confirmed the request to local media outlets, cited dissatisfaction with the management of health care services during Mr. Potter’s tenure. The demand for change was further fueled by a tragic incident involving a man who died after being unable to access emergency care on Virgin Gorda. His attempts to seek help were thwarted by a closed clinic and calls to emergency numbers went unanswered, spotlighting the critical failures within the territory's health sector. Mr. Potter has been accused of blocking the establishment of a proposed...