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June 11th, 2025
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.

April 13th, 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.

March 30th, 2025
‘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.

March 11th, 2025
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.

March 11th, 2025
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).

March 10th, 2025
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.

March 3rd, 2025
Hon Skelton was first choice for Asia Trade Mission- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—It was Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) who was originally invited to be part of the Virgin Islands Trade delegation to the Asia-Pacific region.

February 7th, 2025
2 Opposition Members Penn & Smith will travel to Asia with Premier next week!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D Wheatley (R7) will lead an Asia Trade Mission to Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia beginning on February 14, 2025.

February 6th, 2025
Guavaberry Media falsely reports Hon Lorna G. Smith has rejoined VIP Gov't

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Guavaberry Media, owned by the controversial Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ is again misleading the public with false information.

February 3rd, 2025
Hon Lorna G. Smith 'rejected' the political alliance- Bishop John I. Cline

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI—In another twist that continues to send shockwaves through the political landscape territory-wide, former Deputy Premier Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has categorically distanced herself from the newly announced political alliance involving opposition legislators, according to Bishop John I. Cline.

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