News
‘We cannot have a de facto premier’ – Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seems like Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) is not really the man at the steering wheel as Premier of the Virgin Islands, at least in the opinion of commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who has insinuated that the Territory is in fact run by the First Lady, Lorna G. Smith OBE.
VI Reps meet UK private sector group as territory restores critical services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Representatives of the Government of the [British] Virgin Islands, BVI Financial Services Commission and BVI Finance met with a group of senior financial and professional services practitioners in London to update on the VI’s progress towards resuming normal service.
Lorna G. Smith Out! Elise Donovan In! as new BVI Finance Boss
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has taken almost over a year and months to find a new Director for BVI Finance, a statutory body funded by both the Government and the private sector.
VI is a 'Big Dog' in global investments, trade & jobs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A consultancy report commissioned by a government statutory body, BVI Finance, headed by the Premier's wife, Lorna G. Smith OBE, unearthed some glowing information about the British Overseas Territory of the Virgin Islands, in terms of its role on the global financial and economic stage.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Natalia S. Prieto
By Reuben J. A. Stoby
Anyone can have dreams and ambitions but it’s having the resolve to pursue those dreams, knowing that nothing is handed on a platter but rather steely determination and hard work are what it takes to achieve the desired goals, that makes one a success.
First Lady Lorna G. Smith slams critics of her Gov’t appointment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After coming in for heavy criticism from online bloggers on her recent appointment of Interim Executive Director of BVI Finance, First Lady Lorna G. Smith OBE took to social media to lash back at her critics, challenging them to come forward if they think they can do a better job in the post.
Premier’s wife Lorna G. Smith, a retiree, back in Government
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration on May 10, 2016 announced that the wife of Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, Mrs Lorna G. Smith OBE, is back in government.
BVI Finance showcases territory’s financial offerings @ intl events
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - BVI Finance recently completed a round of events in Monaco, Chile and the United States which showcased the territory’s diverse offerings in the financial services industry to international practitioners and high net worth end users. The visits all took place between September 23, 2015 and October 1, 2015.
BVI Finance calls on popular DJs & others for assistance in PR efforts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As Government continues its campaign to push for the strengthening of the financial services sector, a number of persons were yesterday September 16, 2015 pinned as champions and industry leaders who will spread the word among their own following with regards to the importance of the industry to the economy of the Virgin Islands.
VI makes captive insurance history
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Territory has made history in the captive insurance industry with the appointment of the Marketing Manager of BVI Finance, Ms. Alicia Green to the Executive Board of the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE).

