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2022 Trade Department Audit to be reviewed but not a priority area– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) says a probe report into 2022 allegations of corruption at the Trade Department would need to be reviewed before being released into the public; however, it is not a priority area.
Industrial trade growth between VI & China 'increasing year on year'– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has disclosed that trade between the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and China continues to grow yearly.
UPDATE: BVI Banking Expo postponed 'until further notice'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade is informing the public that the BVI Business Banking Expo scheduled for today, June 6, 2024, at Treasure Isle Restaurant has been postponed due to the inclement weather.
Lady Smith in charge; Acting as Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is on duty travel from Saturday, June 1 until June 11, 2024.
VI delegation completes 'successful' 2nd leg of Asia Trade Mission in Shenzhen
SHENZHEN, China- The BVI Asia Trade Mission, led by Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in Shenzhen, which serves to foster international economic and trade cooperation.
1st leg of BVI Asia Trade Mission deemed a success
HONG KONG, China- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Asia Trade Mission, led by Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has successfully completed its first leg in Hong Kong, engaging in a series of meetings and events last week.
Hong Kong leg of Asia Trade Mission 'highly productive & rewarding' - Hon Smith
HONG KONG, China – An Asia Trade Mission, led by Virgin Islands (VI) Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Honorable Lorna Smith (Al), OBE, of the Virgin Islands has successfully completed its first leg in Hong Kong, engaging in a series of meetings and events this week.
Hon Smith leading 13-member trade mission delegation to Asia
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has announced that the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, the Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), will lead a 13-member delegation on a trade mission to Asia, one of the VI’s most important business markets. The delegation will also be joined by industry counterparts from Asia.
Gov't made good progress in key areas by listening to people– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of a message on the Government’s one year in office, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) said the creation of the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade (MFSLT) marked a significant shift in focus for the Territory's economic development.
Deputy Premier wants swift resolution to issues affecting Republic Bank’s customers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said the Government of the [British] Virgin Islands is aware of recent developments at Republic Bank (BVI) Limited, which resulted in the withdrawal of funds from several customer accounts.
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