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New Initiatives for Virgin Islands unveiled
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Following the vibrant Emancipation Celebrations and summer break, the Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive Programme is thrilled to resume its Paint the Town Community Beautification initiative with the Anegada Edition.
Hon Smith calls on banks to keep their promise to support local MSME sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has called on financial institutions to keep their promise to support the country’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector.
One of the biggest Christmas in July held @ Pond Bay on VG
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One of the biggest Christmas in July events was held at Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Hon Smith discusses price stability with local supermarkets
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has met with representatives from major local supermarkets to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on essential food items.
VI delegation attending Plenary Session of Financial Action Task Force in France
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that an official delegation is attending a joint Plenary session of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and MONEYVAL in Strasbourg, France, from June 10 to June 13, 2025.
Some recommendations in Law Enforcement Review Report ‘simply repugnant’- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Asking if the recommendations of the Review of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Bodies in the British Virgin Islands, Volume II: A Roadmap for 2025 to 2035, is a continuation of the Commission of Inquiry in the Virgin Islands, Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has urged the urged public to read the report for themselves.
‘BV Islanders are concerned about the incidence of cancer’- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development and Territorial At Large Mamber, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has commended Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) for bringing the Tobacco Products Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the House of Assembly, citing concerns of cancer in the territory.
Dr the Hon Karl Dawson no longer a Jr Minister; To be Deputy Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While announcing the return of former Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) to his government today, March 11, 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) also announced that Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has been relieved of his Junior Minister portfolio.
UPDATE: Hon Smith will be Minister of State for Financial Services & Economic Dev’t- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As first and accurately reported by our News Centre today, March 11, 2025, Opposition Member and Territorial At Large Representative Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has returned to the government of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Virgin Cruises volunteers help paint walls in Roots to Resilience Programme
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Some 8 walls have been painted in the East End/Long Communities through the Roots to Resilience Programme organised by At Large Representative Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE.
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