Governor-General His Excellency the Rt. Hon. Sir Rodney Williams presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Board of Directors of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre at Government House. According to Antigua News Room, the appointments were approved by Cabinet at its meeting on 4 June 2026.
The ceremony marked the Board members' formal assumption of office, during which each member took the Oaths — or Affirmations — of Allegiance, Office and Secrecy before His Excellency. Each member subsequently signed the official instruments and received their individual Instrument of Appointment.
The Hon. Michael Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, The Environment and Civil Service Affairs, was also present and joined Their Excellencies in welcoming the newly appointed Board.
In his remarks, His Excellency congratulated the Chairman and members on their appointments and acknowledged the critical responsibility entrusted to them in providing strategic leadership and sound governance for Antigua and Barbuda's premier public healthcare institution.
He urged the Board to approach its duties with integrity, diligence and a steadfast commitment to excellence, noting that the decisions made by its members would directly influence the quality of healthcare services delivered to the people of Antigua and Barbuda. His Excellency also stressed the importance of collaboration, accountability and innovation as the Board works alongside executive management, medical professionals and staff at the Medical Centre to strengthen the nation's healthcare system.
On behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency wished the Chairman and members every success as they undertake their national responsibilities.
The Office of the Governor-General extended its congratulations to the newly appointed Board and expressed confidence in its contribution toward the continued advancement of healthcare delivery at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.
