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Hon Smith leads financial services road show in Latin America
SAO PAULO, Brazil- In an effort to strengthen the Virgin Islands' financial services brand across the Latin America region, a group of officials from the financial sector embarked on a roadshow throughout Latin America.
Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE receives Pioneer Award during Diplomatic Week 2025
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- The spotlight was shone on Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, as she was bestowed with the Pioneer Award at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Diplomatic Week at Scrub Island on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
VI seeks to 'strengthen engagement' with EU & Member States
PARIS, France- The Virgin Islands (VI) is continuing to strengthen its relationship with the European Union (EU) members in the Financial Services Sector.
The future of financial services is 'very solid'- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has stated that the trust countries around the world place in the Virgin Islands is due to the strength of the territory’s legal system and the professionalism of its industry professionals.
Dr Robert A. Mathavious was a visionary leader & globalist- Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The late Dr Robert A. Mathavious, OBE, has been described as a visionary leader who promoted globalisation throughout the Caribbean region and beyond.
23 entrepreneurs receive MSME grants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty-three entrepreneurs have received grants from the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion, and Consumer Affairs.
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.
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