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Hons Hodge-Smith & Turnbull attend parliamentary seminar in UK

Participants of the recent Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) 73rd Westminster Seminar, which took place from March 10 to March 14, 2025. Photo: HoA
Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull, left, with some of the participants of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) 73rd Westminster Seminar. Photo: HoA
Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull, left, with some of the participants of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) 73rd Westminster Seminar. Photo: HoA
Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) speaks at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) seminar. Photo: HoA
Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) speaks at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) seminar. Photo: HoA
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) recently hosted its 73rd Westminster Seminar under the theme "Effective Parliaments," which took place from March 10 to March 14, 2025.

The Virgin Islands (VI) delegation consisted of Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4)and Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2).

According to a press release from the House of Assembly on March 15, 2025, the event provided a valuable platform for parliamentarians and clerks from across the Commonwealth to exchange ideas, share experiences, and address the unique challenges encountered in their parliamentary work.
As CPA UK’s largest annual event, the Westminster Seminar draws approximately 70 delegates from across the Commonwealth, UK Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.

CPA UK has a long-standing mission to support Commonwealth parliaments in improving oversight, scrutiny, and representation. By facilitating seminars like this, it continues to advance its vision of promoting inclusive, transparent, and accountable parliamentary practices across its member regions.

9 Responses to “Hons Hodge-Smith & Turnbull attend parliamentary seminar in UK”

  • pat (17/03/2025, 08:41) Like (9) Dislike (10) Reply
    How come no one complains with the opposition frequently traveling? Set of hypocrites in this bvi that’s why we putting back the VIP
  • hmm (17/03/2025, 09:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    So thats what we doing now taking our significant other on government business trips
  • Termite (17/03/2025, 12:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So why don’t Natalie mek Luce the deputy speaker if she going on more trips than Dawson? Help me understand that reasoning. Dawson just less…Also, Luce ain’t in the opposition so why want sensible person ask about the cost etc. of said trio when she is a backbencher for VIP?!? Miserable set ah fowls some ayo is…
    • Excuse Me (17/03/2025, 18:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Your name says it all. Time longer than twine.Dawson can't go on trips because his constituents are needy. They will miss him. ????
  • WOW (17/03/2025, 13:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    BLACKS IN THE BCK WHERE YOU CAN'T SEE THEM
  • Like Oprah! (17/03/2025, 13:21) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    And you get a trip overseas
    And you get a trip overseas
    And you get a trip overseas
    And you get a trip overseas
  • BVI travels too doggone much (17/03/2025, 13:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How come you don't see the others from the other oversea territories?
  • The watchdog (17/03/2025, 18:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good trip the house of assembly gone to the dogs


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