The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs has extended congratulations to Dr. Vonetta George, Chief of Surgery at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, following her selection as a finalist for the Global Doctor, Innovation and Leadership Award 2026, presented by the Caribbean Global Awards.
Dr. George's nomination places her among a distinguished group of healthcare professionals from across the Caribbean and beyond, recognised for excellence in medicine, innovation, and leadership. Her selection reflects a career built on clinical excellence, patient care, and the advancement of surgical services in Antigua and Barbuda.
Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, the Honourable Michael Joseph, praised the achievement as a source of national pride.
"Dr. Vonetta George's selection as a finalist for this prestigious international award is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of her unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence," Minister Joseph said. "As Chief of Surgery at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to improving the lives of countless patients. On behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, I extend heartfelt congratulations and wish her every success at the awards ceremony."
The Ministry also highlighted Dr. George's broader contribution to strengthening the national healthcare system and her role as an inspiration to aspiring medical professionals across the country. Her nomination, the Ministry noted, speaks to the calibre of professionals serving at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre and the important work being carried out there.
The winner of the Global Doctor, Innovation and Leadership Award 2026 will be announced at the Caribbean Global Awards Gala, scheduled for September 26, 2026, in London, United Kingdom.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs joins the staff of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre and the wider public in celebrating Dr. George's achievement and wishing her continued success in her professional endeavours.
