OFFICIALS at the Public Hospitals Authority last night refused to comment on the apparent suspension of its managing director as it probes the alleged mishandling of a multi-million dollar bond.

PHA Chairman Frank Smith confirmed that the investigation was in the “preliminary stages”; however, last night officials remained tightlipped over the details of managing director Herbert Brown’s alleged suspension or the bond, which was said to be valued at more than $30 million.

Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez did not respond to calls placed yesterday.