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Hon Lorna G. Smith sworn in as Jr Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) was sworn in as a Junior Minister by Governor Daniel Pruce on Friday, March 21, 2025.
‘Banks have to do their part' in helping small businesses’- Hon Lorna G. Smith
HUNTUMNS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and Territorial At Large Representative Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has called on banks to become more involved in assisting micro and small businesses.
Hon Lorna G. Smith's Roots to Resilience Programme launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The multi-faceted community development programme, Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive was officially launched on December 6, 2024.
Hon Smith to launch Territory wide 'cleanup' programme in December
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the development of vibrant, clean and healthy communities being a priority of Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), the former Deputy Premier has announced she will be launching the Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive Programme in December.
Photo of the Day: Women power VI style- a Dame & a Deputy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the weeklong celebration (October 21-27, 2024) of daughter of the soil and Virgin Gorda resident the Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira DBE continues, on October 22, 2024 Dame Janice paid a courtesy call on Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL).
VI will meet 'international obligations' with FSC Amendment Bill- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and and Minster for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said the Financial Services Commission Amendment Bill 2024 will not only enhance governance and improve operational efficiency with the Financial Services Commission but also meet international obligations.
Deputy Premier Smith confident in Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has expressed her confidence in Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and Minister of Finance and his handling of the discrepancies with the compensation for public officers once it was brought to his attention.
Deputy Premier blasts AG's Chambers for delaying business grants programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has lashed out at the Attorney General's Chambers for the delay in approvals under the Mirco, Small and Medium Sized Grants Programme.
Businesses agreed minimum wage was not enough to meet basic needs– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the planned increase of the minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, effective November 30, 2024, in the Virgin Islands, Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) said the decision to increase the minimum wage followed recommendations by an ad hoc advisory committee and that most businesses engaged agreed that the current amount was too low.
BVI Business Banking Expo set for June 6, 2024- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons in the finance sector in the Virgin Islands (VI) can get ready for the BVI Business Banking Expo slated for June 6, 2024. The Expo is slated to bring financial institutions, the regulators, business owners, and entrepreneurs from across the territory to discuss the latest trends and innovations in banking.
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