Dr Darrien S. Ray is a registered Bermudian clinical psychologist who has been practising on island since 2013. He provides therapeutic services for children, adults, and families. He also has extensive experience conducting psychological evaluations for a variety of diagnostic reasons, including academic, developmental, and emotional.
Our Purpose & Function
Formed in 2006 through the Bermuda Health Council Act 2004, the Health Council enhances and coordinates the delivery of healthcare services. To read more about our legislated functions, click to view the Health Council’s Log of Legislated Responsibilities.
Behind the Scenes
In the interest of transparency and in support of public awareness of our functions, the Health Council maintains a list of key achievements such as publishing research reports, conducting data analyses, developing new legislation etc. The list is updated regularly to display key events within the past 12 months, however if you wish to view events prior to this period, click here to see the full listing (link).
To see a more high level summary of our achievements each year, view our Corporate Plans above or review our Annual Reports (link).
If you would like more information about our key events and achievements, please email us at contactus@healthcouncil.bm or call us on 292-6420.
Added Data Analytics Procedure, Analysis Selection Flow Chart, and Data Analytics Request Form to Data & Reports Web page
15-Jul-25
Shared Nutrition Services Training Flyer, in Collaboration with Age Concern, on Instagram and Facebook Stories
25-Jun-25
Emailed Care Homes and Care Agencies Disaster Prepardness Resources for Hurricane Season
18-Jun-25
Presented at MSA Mental Health Week and Engaged with Senior Students in Mental Health Discussion
16-May-25
Volunteered at Berkeley Institute for Mock Interview Day
14-Mar-25
Emailed the Clinical Senate for the Health Workforce Strategy Stakeholder Consultation
10-Mar-25
Emailed Long Term Care Administrators an Invitation for In Training Program Presentation
21-Feb-25
Transplanted the first live donor under the Kidney Transplant Programme
30-Jan-25
Completed Pharmacy/Patient Service User Survey and Met Target Goal
30-Jan-25
Published a Client and Caregiver Contract Guidance, a Sample Client and Caregiver Contract, a Family and Caregiver Guidance Document, and a Care Provider Conduct Document
27-Jan-25
Released Partnership Letter to Pharmacy Owners for Pharmaceutical Services Review Survey
14-Jan-25
Provided Consultation Questionnaire (Principles) to Health Businesses and Professionals
09-Jan-25
Discussed Dementia Care and Initiatives on Ocean 89 in collaboration with Dementia Bermuda
18-Nov-24
Discussed Dementia Care and Initiatives on Magic 102.7 in collaboration with Dementia Bermuda
15-Nov-24
Coordinated and Collaborated with KPMG for Road to PIPA Session for Health Businesses and Professionals
15-Nov-24
Discussed Dementia Care and Initiatives on Vibe 103 in collaboration with Dementia Bermuda
13-Nov-24
Facilitated Appleby's PIPA Compliance Session for Health Businesses and Professionals
01-Nov-24
Discussed Residential Care in Bermuda & other health-related programmes on MP Anthony Richardson Show
06-Oct-24
Released Draft Report on Bermuda's National Senior Strategy for Public Consultation
25-Sep-24
Supported the MoH with drafting the Health Insurance (Health System Strengthening) Amendment Act 2024
01-Sep-24
Published Press Release on Health Council Seeks Feedback from Health Professionals on Proposed Regulations
22-Aug-24
Drafted and shared Annual Employer Compliance report for internal review
13-Aug-24
Contracted procurement specialist
12-Aug-24
Completed a detailed project plan for Caregiver (home care) guidance
12-Aug-24
Facilitated an internal review of patient rights research draft commissioned by UHC Program
12-Aug-24
Held In-service "Demystifiying the Medicine Packet Insert"
26-Jul-24
Patient rights research commissioned by UHC Program
19-Jul-24
Published report on residential care facilities
05-Jul-24
Held In-service on the legislative process in Bermuda
25-Jun-24
Policy development for medicine regulation enhancement continues.
19-Jun-24
Vetted the final list of cardiac medicines with the P&T Committee for the drug formulary
03-Jun-24
Conducted In-service learning from recent attendance at the Aging Conference.
03-Jun-24
Started patient rights research
03-Jun-24
Partnership with ACB to support the BPLN and implementation of LTC training programme
30-Apr-24
Updated Code of Practice
26-Apr-24
Continued with NAB to support licensure of LTC professionals
25-Apr-24
Provided final input on ageing for National Seniors Strategy
19-Apr-24
Completed initial contract with ACB for establishment peer network with LTC
12-Apr-24
Submitted Cab Memo of LTC priorities supporting National Seniors Strategy work
05-Apr-24
Supported the MoH with drafting the Bermuda Hospitals Board Amendment Act 2024
01-Apr-24
Attending On Aging Conference in San Francisco
15-Mar-24
Published data brief on GP expenditure
29-Feb-24
KTC Team joined CKD integrated care pathway programme with the Bermuda Health strategy team at KPMG to design a CKD screening programme for Bermuda.
29-Feb-24
KTC Team lead first live donor as an eligible live donor.
29-Feb-24
Drafted MOU: Leicester UK kidney transplant pathway has been approved by NHS Leicester Trust
16-Feb-24
Updated SHB fee schedule for effective date June 1st 2024
05-Feb-24
Published 2024 Licensed Health Insurers and Approved Health Insurance Schemes
22-Jan-24
Participated and Led Stakeholder Consultations for National Senior's Strategy
19-Jan-24
Published Press Release on Health Council and Ignite Bermuda Collaboration
09-Jan-24
Published a data brief on health insurance premiums collected, claims paid, and number of insured persons.
10-Oct-23
Held Engagement Activity for Brand Refresh Launch at City Hall with Department of Health
26-Sep-23
Proposals received for round 3 of Innovation Programme did not align with programme's objectives. Round 4 starts October 2023.
07-Sep-23
Added a Pharmacy Market Inspection Checklist
27-Jul-23
Added an updated document of the COVID-19 Guidance Care Homes to our website
13-Jun-23
Added the Dental Practitioner Examination Manual link to our webpage
07-Jun-23
Attended Brand Reputation Summit
23-May-23
Started strategic planning for Care Homes
10-May-23
Participated in the Convex End to End
06-May-23
Added Complaint Overview Process document on the Health Professional Complaint webpage
03-May-23
Published Press Release on Inspectorate to Support Growing Regulatory Functions of the Health Council
01-May-23
Published 2022 Employers' Compliance Annual Report
21-Apr-23
Published 2023 Full Procedure Codes (CPT)
31-Mar-23
Added Antiviral Entities to COVID Testing and Vaccine Facilities Listing
24-Mar-23
Created a Formulary Resource Hub page
09-Mar-23
Published Press Release on Health Registration Update for the Council of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy Council
21-Feb-23
Published Formulary Additions on Consumer Pricing webpage
14-Feb-23
Updated Board & Secretariat webpage
09-Feb-23
Updated Professional Associations webpage
07-Feb-23
Published Press Release on Collaboration with Pharmacies and Wholesalers for Better Universal Health Coverage of Medicines
23-Jan-23
Started Round 1 of the Innovation Programme
16-Jan-23
Donated Goods to the Transformational Living Centre to support families in need for the holiday season
19-Dec-22
Hosted Care Home Information Session at BUEI for Caregivers, Care Home Administrators and Owners
01-Dec-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Jahnae Harvey on Autism, Early Intervention, and Support in Adulthood
26-Oct-22
Published Bill of Rights for Persons in Care
25-Oct-22
Started Care Home Inspections
17-Oct-22
Particpated in BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
13-Oct-22
Transferred Caregiving Registration Process to Registrations Department
06-Oct-22
Started Round 4 of the Innovation Programme
06-Oct-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr Darrien Ray on Encouraging and Protecting Mental Health Development in Children
05-Oct-22
Published Press Release on Transition to New Online Payment System for Health Professionals
30-Sep-22
Updated Care Home Report Cards
28-Sep-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Jamie Kimball on What is Acupuncture, How it Works and It's Treatments
21-Sep-22
Updated Non-Complaint Employers List on website
20-Sep-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Jonathan Makanjuola on Health Disparities in Cancer Care
07-Sep-22
Updated COVID Testing and Vaccine Facilities Listing
02-Sep-22
Closed Diagnostic Imaging Registration
26-Aug-22
Hosted Webinar with Joanne Wohlmuth on Improving Respiratory Health
25-Aug-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Natalie Bennett on Diabetes and Your Feet
17-Aug-22
Updated Non-Complaint Employers List on website
09-Aug-22
Started drafting three additional Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) with topics related to telehealth, dialysis services and more.
04-Aug-22
Completed Round 2 of the of the Innovation Programme
02-Aug-22
Approved 49 Health Facility Applications
01-Aug-22
Hosted Webinar with Agathe Holowatinc on Nutrition for High Performance Professionals
20-Jul-22
Closed Dental Imaging Registration
15-Jul-22
Updated Non-Complaint Employers List on website
06-Jul-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Ayesha Peets-Talbot and Beth Hollis on Your Health is Your Wealth
06-Jul-22
Drafted one Health Technology Assessment (HTA) with additional topics to be covered, but are not limited to dialysis services, telehealth, and more
06-Jul-22
Facilitated Innovation Programme Panel Meeting Round 2
04-Jul-22
Announced Health Council Webinar Series
01-Jul-22
Published 2021 Employer's Compliance Annual Report
13-Jun-22
Updated Non-Complaint Employers List on website
03-Jun-22
Published Health Facility Master List on website
02-Jun-22
Corporate Plans
Our annual Corporate Plans are our strategic road-map, helping us to envision Bermuda as the healthiest island in the world.
Board Members
The Health Council is comprised of a Board appointed annually by the Minister of Health. Operating since 2006 focusing on monitoring all aspects of Bermuda’s health system and enforcing compliance with legislative requirements.
Mr. Andrew Simons
Ms. Ariana Caines LLB
Assistant Vice President at Financial Lines
Dr. Darrien Ray, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Ms. F. Ann Daniels
Head of Compliance, Registrar of Companies
Ms. Keechia L. Tuckett
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health
Ms. Lucia Peniston
Financial Accountant, Bermuda Skyport Corporation
Ms. Lauren Bell
Junior Minister for Health, Economy & Labour, and Housing & Municipalities
Dr. Myra Virgil
Founding CEO and Managing Director at Bermuda Foundation
Dr. Nicola Paugh
Executive Director, IAC Bermuda
Dr. Ricky Brathwaite
Chief Executive Officer, Ex-Officio
Dr. Samantha Scott-O’Bannon
Chief Neuropsychologist at Mindset Bermuda
Dr. Sylvanus Nawab, MD
Health Council Chair
Secretariat
The Health Council Secretariat includes those individuals responsible for carrying out the mandated functions of the organisation.
Akilah Reid
Project Associate
Ashley Rodgers
Project Manager
Carmen Francis
Head of People Operations
Dr. Ayo Oyinloye
Director, Population Health Strategy and Innovation
Dr. Keasha Lightbourne
Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Dr. Ricky Brathwaite
Chief Executive Officer, Ex-Officio
Elisabeth Kast
Project Manager
Elizabeth Harrington
Pharmaceutical Market Lead (Pharmacy Inspector)
Eshe Coleman
Programme Manager
Fiona Douglas
Project Manager
Ja-Mae Smith
Programme Manager
Monitors, licenses and assess Long-Term Care facilities and Adult Day...
Jasmine Caisey
Project Associate
Jo’ell Robinson
Project Associate
Khamini Shrinarine
Project Associate
Provides support to health professional registration.
Lena Hassell
Outreach Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Coordinates collaborations between the Health Council and local community organisations...
Lindsay Lodge
Project Associate, Kidney Transplant Programme
Nicole Robinson
Project Associate
Sacara Phillips
Project Associate
Shawnette Place
Project Manager, Registrations
Shunee Burt
Project Manager
Soneya Bean
Project Associate, Corporate Operations
Taja Fox
Communications Lead
Tiara Carlington
Senior Programme Manager, Public Health Research and Programmes
Wendy Dill
Project Manager
Employment Opportunities
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Bermuda Health Council Privacy Notice
Effective Date: 1 January 2025
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Bermuda Health Council
Sterling House
16 Wesley Street
Hamilton, Bermuda HM11
Email: contactus@healthcouncil.bm
Telephone: (441) 292-6420
