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High praise for Hon Lorna G. Smith from Premier Wheatley @Fintech on the Seas
NECKER ISLANDS, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) applauded the work of Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) during the opening ceremony of Fintech on the Seas: the BVI’s Digital Assets Summit.
Trade Ministry focused on reducing 'bureaucracy that exists' - Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has reassured that she is working through her ministry to ease the burden of doing business in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill ensures VI retains Cat 1 status- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL), the Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, said amendments to the Merchant Shipping Bill will ensure the Virgin Islands (VI) retains its Category 1 status.
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.
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