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

-BVIHSA Chairman says it’s his natural disposition to smile

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 September 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.