The American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) has announced changes to its leadership and reporting structure, confirming that Mr. Vernon Solomon, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Antigua), is no longer associated with the institution effective February 18, 2026.
The announcement follows a period of written correspondence involving a contract-related matter connected to a faculty appointment.
On February 2, 2026, the Managing Director of ConsultHIM wrote to Mr. Solomon raising a formal objection on behalf of one of several faculty members regarding an Employment Agreement. The letter stated that the faculty member accepted the position and relocated to Antigua based on a one-year fixed-term offer and other stated benefits. However, it alleged that after arriving in Antigua, the faculty member, like others, was presented with a formal agreement containing terms that were substantially less favourable than those outlined in the original offer.
According to the correspondence, the agreement presented after relocation reflected a shortened term running from January to April, combined with a 90-day probationary period, which could be terminated with 24 hours’ notice. ConsultHIM asserted that the agreement was voidable on the basis that the faculty member signed under “undue economic influence and/or duress.” The letter further requested that AUA confirm, by February 6, 2026, that it would issue a revised agreement reflecting the terms of the earlier offer letter.
After no written response was received by the requested deadline, a second letter dated February 16, 2026, was sent to Mr. Solomon. That letter referenced the earlier correspondence and invited a response by February 19. This time, the letter was copied to AUA’s officials based in the United States.
Mr. Solomon responded on February 18, 2026, acknowledging receipt and addressing the concerns raised. In his response, he stated that while the Faculty Appointment Contract reflected a term ending April 2026, this was intended to align with the academic semester. He further maintained that the appointment remained a one-year term consistent with the offer letter and that the University remained committed to that period.
Mr. Solomon also rejected the suggestion of undue economic influence and stated that salary and benefits remained consistent with the initial offer. He indicated that AUA was prepared to provide written confirmation that the appointment would be renewed for the subsequent semester to complete the one-year tenure.
Subsequent to Mr. Solomon’s response, faculty members were notified of significant leadership and reporting changes, including promotions of several senior executives. The same announcement stated that Mr. Solomon was no longer associated with AUA with immediate effect.