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Hon Lorna Smith hits back @ Premier over firing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has shared via her Facebook page today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her official response to her termination notice as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade in late October 2024.
Premier’s accusations have no merit- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, who was ousted from the Virgin Islands Party-led government, has said accusations by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have no merit.
Hon Julian Fraser RA sworn in as a Deputy Premier & Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the firing of Lorna G. Smith, OBE, a new Deputy Premier has already been sworn in.
Premier suggests Hon Smith was fired because she was likely to cross the floor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed our News Centre’s first and accurate story that Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has been fired.
Hon Smith addressed over 225 delegates @ CRCA Conference in St Maarten
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said she was honoured to have addressed a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Premier Wheatley heaps praises on his Deputy Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was at the continuation of the Third Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on September 19, 2023, that Premier and Leader of Government Business Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) heaped praises on his Second Lieutenant Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE.
Dr the Hon Wheatley @ helm as Acting Premier until May 5, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is away from the Territory from April 25 to May 5, 2022.
'I will continue to give advice'- Hon Maduro-Caines to Deputy Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Showering blessings and well wishes on newly appointed permanent Deputy Premier, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Sixth District Representative and Government member of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has said she will continue to advise Dr Wheatley in his various roles even when they are not solicited.
'Titles mean nothing if your people are suffering' - Dr the Hon Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he stands ready to carry the heavy responsibilities that come with being a Minister, District Representative and now, the new Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands.
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley sworn in as permanent Deputy Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been appointed Deputy Premier for the remainder of the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.
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