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'There is merit' to many of the clauses in Vote of No Confidence- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ousted former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said there are things in the Opposition’s Vote of No Confidence that she can agree with.
Premier’s accusations have no merit- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, who was ousted from the Virgin Islands Party-led government, has said accusations by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have no merit.
Hon Julian Fraser RA sworn in as a Deputy Premier & Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the firing of Lorna G. Smith, OBE, a new Deputy Premier has already been sworn in.
Premier suggests Hon Smith was fired because she was likely to cross the floor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed our News Centre’s first and accurate story that Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has been fired.
Hon Smith Out! Hon Fraser In! Dr Wheatley fires Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the biggest gutsy move of his young Premiership, Leader of Government Business, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has asked Governor Daniel Pruce to revoke the appointment of now former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE.
Hon Smith addressed over 225 delegates @ CRCA Conference in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said she was honoured to have addressed a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Deputy Premier in St Maarten for Caribbean Regional Compliance Association Conference
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) is scheduled to address a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Requiring a VI visa when on work permit ‘should go away’- Hon Lorna G. Smith
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) is surprised that some work permit holders are also required to have a visa for the Virgin Islands (VI) but says she will be working to eliminate that requirement.
2 Gov Ministers oppose sponsorship of dance hall artiste Vybz Kartel!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an unprecedented move two senior Government Ministers have gone against their leader for his decision to become a sponsor via the Office of the Premier for dance hall super star Vybz Kartel’s performance in the Virgin Islands (VI).
30 applications received for Small Business Grant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirty (30) applications have been received for the Small Business Development Grant Programme aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs and stimulating economic growth in the Virgin Islands (VI).

