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Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE hands over keys to new bus for VG track club

- The van for Raw Skillz Track Club was courtesy of North Sound Foundation
The keys for the new bus were handed over to the Raw Skillz Track Club on September 25, 2025, by At Large Representative and Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, centre. Photo: Facebook
Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) said she was especially proud of past athletes like Shaniyah Caul, now a Physical Education teacher at Bregado Flax Secondary School, and Kaelyaah Liburd, who holds the National 400m Record, and is currently studying at Florida State University. Photo: Facebook
Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) said she was especially proud of past athletes like Shaniyah Caul, now a Physical Education teacher at Bregado Flax Secondary School, and Kaelyaah Liburd, who holds the National 400m Record, and is currently studying at Florida State University. Photo: Facebook
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Transporting athletes on time to practice sessions and competitions should come without any issues for the Raw Skillz Track Club on Virgin Gorda, as it is now the owner of a brand-new bus, courtesy of the North Sound Foundation.

The keys for the bus were handed over to the track club on September 25, 2025, by At Large Representative and Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE.

“This van will help transport Virgin Gorda’s talented athletes to training and competitions, supporting their dreams on and off the track,” Hon Smith commented.

Raw Skillz Track Club’s success hailed

The Junior Minister expressed “special thanks” to Coach Erwin S. Telemaque aka ‘Coach Redz’ for his dedication to the club’s success, nurturing talent and building character through sport.

“His commitment to youth development is evident in every athlete who steps onto the track with purpose and pride,” Hon Smith said.

Further speaking, on behalf of the North Sound Foundation, Hon Smith said she was especially proud of past athletes like Shaniyah Caul, now a Physical Education teacher at Bregado Flax Secondary School, and Kaelyaah Liburd, who holds the National 400m Record, and is currently studying at Florida State University.

“Thanks to the hard-working committee of Raw Skillz and thanks to VI Motors for their support of the Club. Proud to support Raw Skillz Track Club’s journey!” Hon Smith stated.

North Sound Foundation

The North Sound Foundation (NSF) was founded in 2006 by Oil Nut Bay visionary David V. Johnson and his wife Pamela Johnson as a not-for-profit organisation.

The primary focus of the NSF, according to its website, is the children and youth of the VI.

In 2017, as a response to the rapid deterioration of the Virgin Gorda community because of Hurricane Irma, the initiative was broadened to include homeowners at Oil Nut Bay and other community-minded individuals and corporations.

14 Responses to “Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE hands over keys to new bus for VG track club”

  • be fr (01/10/2025, 11:37) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    WASTE OF MONEY
    • Bank of Asia (02/10/2025, 09:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      WHERE IS THE INVESTIGATION ON FUNDING BANK OF ASIA WHEN IT WAS GOING UNDER?

      FIVE MILLION DOLLARS (5,000,000) 'LOST"!
  • tell me (01/10/2025, 11:54) Like (25) Dislike (3) Reply
    why are politicians always on hand to present in the media and get political mileage when they do nothing to help other than collecting a salary for talking p-ss. Who and why invite her?
  • Just like the rest...Doing personal errands (01/10/2025, 12:09) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    are you sure that's all it will be used for?
  • So okayyyyyy (01/10/2025, 13:13) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    That’s fine, however, the snakes is trying……………..
  • 2024 (01/10/2025, 16:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    elections around the corner
  • pat (01/10/2025, 17:06) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lorna remains in our corner and will be reelected
  • Rj (01/10/2025, 22:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yessah congratulations redz !!
  • The watchdog (02/10/2025, 01:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great news!!
  • ausar (02/10/2025, 04:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let's hope the Johnsons, will also help to support those young people's efforts in affording land and homeownership opportunities in Virgin Gorda!

    Alas, he has 400 acres in Oil Nut Bay, reaping millions!!!

    And the support of young Virgin Gordians in homeownership opportunities, should be a drop in the bucket, for the billionaire, that he is!
  • A so it go (02/10/2025, 06:46) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lorna Smith has dramatically reshaped the bvi international financial relationships over the past 3 years.
  • Norris Turnbull (02/10/2025, 15:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    they need a dam track


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