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Hon Lorna G. Smith 'continues to strengthen partnerships & advance policies'- Premier

-Hon Smith attended Research Conference on Financial Crime in The Bahamas
Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE minister with responsibility for Financial Services represented the virgin islands at the 7th Annual Bahamas Research Conference on Financial Crime hosted by The Central Bank of The Bahamas. Photo: Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Development
By representing the teritory Honourable Smith strengthened partnerships and advanced policies that protect the integrity of the teritory’s jurisdiction and the people of The Virgin Islands. Photo: Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Development
By representing the teritory Honourable Smith strengthened partnerships and advanced policies that protect the integrity of the teritory’s jurisdiction and the people of The Virgin Islands. Photo: Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Development
NASSAU, The Bahamas- Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL), Minister with responsibility for Financial Services, represented the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 7th Annual Bahamas Research Conference on Financial Crime hosted by The Central Bank of The Bahamas.

The event, which ran from January 21–23, 2026, at the Margaritaville Beach Resort in Nassau, was aimed at enhancing regional collaboration and technical exchange and is a leading forum for empirical research and policy dialogue on anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime.

Hon Smith continues to strengthen VI partnerships

Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) stated that, "Honourable Smith continues to strengthen partnerships and advance policies that protect the integrity of our jurisdiction and serve the people of the Virgin Islands. I am always proud of the work she’s doing on our behalf."

Honourable Smith has a long history at the helm of financial services in the VI. She began her career in the public service in 1973. 

The Office of the Premier, in a Facebook post, said Hon Smith continues to do the people's work, which is what Premier Wheatley expects from his "very capable team of ministers". 

3 Responses to “Hon Lorna G. Smith 'continues to strengthen partnerships & advance policies'- Premier ”

  • Voters (24/01/2026, 09:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    She is good people and we going reelect her
  • Marty Probasco. (24/01/2026, 10:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok. So why she is blocking b vslanders from advancing upwards in their own country?
  • lord o. (24/01/2026, 10:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whwn would she get Mac Namara Road fix and Pave.. She lived in Mac Namara what road she drive on ti get to and from home, can't br those bab, dad Roads..?? Also when we in Mac Namara going get a consistent flow of water and quit the rationing, its between 3 yrs niw??.


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