‘I have mentored people!’- Lorna G. Smith to critics of her political ambitions
Speaking as a guest on the talk show Talking Points, live-streamed on Facebook on Monday, March 6, 2023, Ms. Smith said youths have been calling for more mentorship and more trade skills, according to information from a 'listening tour.'
“They also talk about mentorship… some of us are so busy as professionals that we don’t have time to really mentor our young people, spend time with them, find out how their business is going, give them some tips on how it can be improved, maybe walk with them to the bank”, she added.
Mrs Smith said even at the high school level there is need for more guidance coaching. “I feel a school with 1000 students [and] you have only eight guidance counselors, it doesn’t sound like a lot to me,” he added.
She noted that youths need guidance at an early age and guidance counselors to help with total development in the VI.
Mentoring vs running for public office
When questioned by Talking Points co-host Damion C. Grange on whether she should be mentoring rather than running for elected office, Mrs Smith set the record straight that she has been mentoring individuals for years; however, now is also time for change and she can contribute to that change.
“I have been mentoring people… now is a time for change that I can contribute to, but I have mentored people. I have served on the Board of the Youth Empowerment Programme for many years and even at my job at BVI Finance, I would mentor people,” she said.
Mrs Smith detailed the persons she mentored included the Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and others, including those who serve in the House of Assembly. "Young people, they inspire me, I like working with them, they keep me feeling certainly very youthful in whatever they do," she added.
Mrs Smith said mentoring is part of what she does naturally and it will continue to do despite her running for public office or whether elected.
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22 Responses to “‘I have mentored people!’- Lorna G. Smith to critics of her political ambitions”
I heard her crazy antics on the radio this morning trying to be influential but it was more a turn off.
The politics of the VI has gone left them but they are hungry for Honorable title and power.
She will step on ayo like flies!!!
things that were affecting the people for years and they did nothing just before an election they have all the answers where were they for the past 30 years
Why didn't she make these plans when they would have helped her Husband, as premier.?
I guess she was so busy mentorring that she didn't learn the tips from michelle Obama.
Another thing that this lady said on media is "we are taking the Holy Bible too literal." Imagine⁹ how she was brought up in the church under Pastor Forbes arms but look at her these days..
She also said "no man is incharge of her house", no wonder how the Dock was destroyed so purposfully and deliberately..
Wait ,more soon come.