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Hodge Makes History, Becomes First BVI Athlete to Reach Two Sprint Finals at World Championships
Adaejah Hodge has etched her name in the history books, becoming the British Virgin Islands’ first athlete to advance to two sprint finals at a single World Athletics U20 Championships. The 18-year-old sprint sensation secured her spot in the 200m final after winning her heat in 23.16 seconds (-0.6), a commanding performance that showcased her exceptional talent.
Hodge, the national junior and senior record holder in both sprints, is now the second athlete in BVI history to reach two U20 finals in the same meet. Having already claimed a silver medal in the 100m on Wednesday, Hodge is also set to become the territory’s first athlete to win two medals at a single World Championships.
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Health Minister Calls for BVI Health Services Authority Chairman’s Resignation
A significant shift occurred within the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Board when Health and Social Development Minister Vincent O. Wheatley requested the resignation of Chairman Ron Potter.
The reasons for this request remain unclear, and it has not yet been confirmed whether Potter has complied. Potter, who was appointed Chairman in 2023, succeeded Moleto A. Smith, a U.S. Virgin Islands resident who was also reportedly compelled to step down.
The Cabinet’s decision to remove Smith and appoint Potter was formalised in a document from the Cabinet’s meeting on March 8, 2023. At that meeting, the Cabinet decided to appoint Potter, a former Chairman of the BVI Electricity Corporation, to lead the BVIHSA Board for a three-year term, pending approval by the House of Assembly.
Smith’s removal, which took place before the end of his contract set to expire in July 2024, was not fully explained. The Cabinet cited Schedule 1, Section 3(1) of the BVI Health Services Authority Act 2004 as the basis for Smith’s removal. This provision allows the Minister of Health to remove a board member if they have been absent from three consecutive meetings without consent, become disqualified, unable to fulfil their duties, or breached their appointment conditions.
Further details about the potential changes at the BVIHSA remain undisclosed, and no official statement has been issued regarding the matter.
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