The Island’s former NHS Chief Executive, Margaret Pratt, remains in hospital in the Caribbean today (Monday) after her husband was shot dead trying to defend her when a gang of robbers boarded their 41ft boat.
Mrs Pratt, who was on a round-the-world sailing holiday with her husband Roger, was the Isle of Wight’s NHS Trust boss back in 2008 after her role as Director of Finance for the trust between 2005 and 2006.
The attack took place in Vieux Fort, St Lucia on Friday. Immigration issues meant they could not leave the Island as quickly as they had hoped.
Chris Palmer, Director of Finance at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, who worked with Margaret, said:
“This is dreadful and shocking news. Margaret is an inspirational leader and great to work with. She worked on the Isle of Wight for the Primary Care Trust for two periods – as interim Director of Finance in 2005/2006 and as interim CEO for 9 months in 2008.
“Our deepest condolences go to Margaret and her family.”
Pictured: Margaret Pratt (middle) with her husband Roger (far right) [blog.mailasail.com]
