Smith reaching out to donors to help fix medical deficiencies on VG

Deputy Premier Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has indicated that she is seeking benefactors to help address the healthcare issues affecting Virgin Gorda.

Residents expressed concerns about delays in accessing urgent medical care since a tragic incident involving the death of Virgin Gorda resident Revovion Sprauve, who passed away on August 31 after reportedly being denied timely access to medical services at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic due to reduced hours.

“I am very concerned about the medical deficiencies on Virgin Gorda and have been working behind the scenes to reach out to potential donors to assist with the most urgent needs,” said while speaking to BVI News this week. Her statements follow criticism about the absence of the Territorial At-Large Representatives at a community meeting in Virgin Gorda, where residents voiced their concerns about the sister island’s healthcare issues.

Smith and Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton have cited prior travel commitments to the UK as the reason for their absence. “On the same day as the meeting, I was en route to London for a previously planned series of meetings with the new government, the Financial Services industry, among others,” Smith explained, emphasising her concerns about the healthcare issues on the sister island.