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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Hon Lorna G. Smith’s territory-wide beautification project begins in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI— A kaleidoscope is sweeping through the East End, Tortola area, as the ‘Roots to Resilience Paint the Community Project’ has taken off in high-gear.
Opposition laments not being invited to inaugural ‘Tourism Summit’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a pointed exchange during a press conference on January 17, 2025, Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) vehemently lamented the Opposition’s exclusion from the recently concluded inaugural Tourism Summit—held at Peter Island Resort in the Virgin Islands—citing it as reflective of the broader issue of governmental oversight and disregard for inclusivity.
'I cannot support' Police Bill in current form- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a contentious session of the House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the Police (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed after its second and third readings were conducted on the same day.
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