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‘President Trump has made life more challenging for all of us’- Hon Lorna G. Smith

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has said the Virgin Islands has to seek different ways to navigate the challenges it is facing due to the policies of US president Donald J. Trump. Photo: Provided/Internet Source
Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) engages with persons at the Third District Job fair on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Photo: Provided
Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) engages with persons at the Third District Job fair on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Photo: Provided
More than sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, attended the job fair hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Julian Willock, and his Third District Committee, along with Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies. Photo: Provided
More than sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, attended the job fair hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Julian Willock, and his Third District Committee, along with Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies. Photo: Provided
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has said the Virgin Islands has to seek different ways to navigate the challenges it is facing due to the policies of US president Donald J. Trump.

“President Trump has made life more challenging for all of us here in the BVI, in fact, in the world. We have to find new supply chains, we have to find new markets, we have to find new shipping lanes, we have to find new everything,” Hon Smith stated while addressing the Third District Job fair at Therapy Works in Hannah Bay on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

‘Learn as much as you can’

Hon Smith told the prospective employees that there are challenges ahead, including for the government, and urged them “to learn as much as you can”.

Economic experts have said immigration and trade policy shifts in the US are likely to drive higher inflationary pressures domestically and globally, while increased tariffs could disrupt global trade and accelerate efforts by companies to de-risk supply chains.

Meanwhile, the At Large Representative also singled out Nanny Cay for special recognition and praise for continuing to create jobs in the territory and for supporting the job fair.

More than sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, attended the job fair hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Julian Willock, and his Third District Committee, along with Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies.

35 Responses to “‘President Trump has made life more challenging for all of us’- Hon Lorna G. Smith”

  • smh (29/09/2025, 15:44) Like (37) Dislike (3) Reply
    Not as hard as you made it in the financial service industry and your husband who was a puppet premier.
    • Own Yard (30/09/2025, 07:47) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why hasn’t Town and Country Planning held any meetings in months to review and approve house plans?

      ADDRESS THIS PLEASE!!!
  • for real (29/09/2025, 15:46) Like (48) Dislike (2) Reply
    People here make it more challenging for Humans than Trump!!
    • @For Real (29/09/2025, 19:21) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
      Don’t allow the snake to bite you again. I got bitten by a human snake and I will never allow that to happen again. Always keep the grass cut low so you can see the snakes.
      • @@For Real (30/09/2025, 17:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        Keep the grass cut low so you can see the snakes. You know how many people have the human snakes and the actual snakes coiled up in your homes? Why? because you don’t keep your grass cut low.
  • Bullshi*t (29/09/2025, 16:15) Like (34) Dislike (0) Reply
    BVI Government officials been making things hard decades ago till now.
  • We Know But (29/09/2025, 16:18) Like (9) Dislike (23) Reply
    The dumbest person you know is going to try to disagree with that statement meanwhile it's an objective reality that that knuckleheaded orange imbecile's policy has screwed everyone up. It's only debateable if its harming Americans, and guess what, we're not American so it doesn't matter.
  • FIRE (29/09/2025, 16:44) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Vip need to fix about 50 people suspension every month
  • annudda2cents (29/09/2025, 17:18) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
    And instead of navigating those challenges with prudence and wisdom, you and the rest 12 in the HOA decide to impose challenges of your own locally for the detriment of us who put you in power and would gladly take you out of it in 2027. The greediest set i'ver ever seen.
  • VG Mon (29/09/2025, 17:19) Like (34) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nah, trump ain't done that. It's the political pettiness in BVI and handing out cash to their supporters that have caused trouble here. It's like these politricians don't have a mirror in they houses!
  • smh (29/09/2025, 17:52) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bvi fall from grace needs to be studied
  • BuzzBvi (29/09/2025, 18:31) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nothing compared to our 13 Chumps.
  • Anonymous (29/09/2025, 19:24) Like (2) Dislike (22) Reply
    Lorna will win again trust me
  • maga (29/09/2025, 20:12) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    smby buy Lorna a new wig
  • resident (29/09/2025, 20:17) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
    complete b.s, stop blaming others for your own failings
  • SHUT UP (29/09/2025, 20:23) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    STOP HOTTING US UP!

  • c (29/09/2025, 20:28) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    Long before Trump I haven’t been able to ship anything in at a reasonable rate. Talking about Tariffs, what do you call high import duties here.
  • boi (29/09/2025, 20:39) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
    Same way our politicians makes it harder on all of here in the bvi but they will convince you in saying cost of living here on bad yet they double there salary in the same "good economy"
    • @boi (30/09/2025, 07:55) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      The cost of living here is no more expensive than anywhere else. They use to say Hawaii was expensive to live or visit, visit Hawaii and Hawaii is no more expensive than anywhere else. Lots of people is moving from the mainland to Hawaii, at least in Hawaii one can live in peace without the everyday stress like here.
  • Kiss teerh (30/09/2025, 00:05) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    And yall added to the stress with the greedy bill 2.0
  • HMMM (30/09/2025, 06:05) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ms irelevant just find something to say. We need MacNamara Roads Fix, We need a constant flow of water...With these Issues no one who don't know will believe this honourable lady lives in that same area..
  • LOL (30/09/2025, 06:26) Like (29) Dislike (0) Reply
    Last Time I checked
    trump didn't raise yall salary in secret.
    Trump didnt underinvest in bvi infrastructure.
    Trump didnt flip flop on minimum wage.
    Yall politicians making it hard on everybody for years but yeah blame trump
    • True (30/09/2025, 09:14) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      Well said. I was in Florida a month ago, gas prices way down, groceries down, rent down, crime down. Our politicians here instead of criticizing the USA administration need to LEARN from it. Our politicians' salaries are more than theirs and Trump donates his salary to charity unlike our greedy lot.
      • @True (30/09/2025, 14:14) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
        You are so correct, groceries and gas prices has dropped in Florida. Living in the BVI is way more expensive than living in Florida. In Florida and other States there is consumer protection, agencies to help with utility payments and rental assistance, unlimited food pantries for those in need.
  • HELLO ???? HOW U DOING (30/09/2025, 07:34) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    FIRST WE WERE LED TO BELIEVE THAT EVERYTHING UNDER THER SUN THAT IS BAD AND IS HAPPENING HERE ? THAT ITS THE ( UK ) OR THE WHITE COLONIALIST SLAVE MASTERS FROM THE UK FAULT / SO IT LOOKS LIKE SINCE WE HAVE GOTTEN WISE TO YA'AL RODEO GAMES AND YA'AL BROKEN RECORD LYRICS , YOU ALL HAVE MADE A SWITCH TO UNCLE " DONNIE " ✊️???? NOW , OK, SOMEBODY GOT TO GET THE BLAME / SO LETS BARBECUE HIS ARZ ???????????? ( WE GAH DOM POTBULLZ WAITING
  • We'll Keep Quiet (30/09/2025, 07:57) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    $12.00 instant increase minium wage we'll keep quiet and work with that for the next couple years. What you all say!
  • please (30/09/2025, 09:00) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    You sold your soul just like that transgender Trump. You're playing a big part in the New world order. Tell the people what all are duty free items and then tell them why you politicians who owns businesses ripping us off with these prices. I don't know why people don't stand up and go against the government. We're humans and every other living things can live and eat here for free except humans. Humans are the dumbest living beings on this Earth. The trees is smarter than humans. Stop working and paying bills and give up the money and you will see no one can control you after that . All you all thing about is money the root of all evil. When the Mark of the beast system digital hit you ,you will see
  • Optimist (30/09/2025, 09:25) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    "GREED WILL BE OUR DEMISE.....RAISE MINIMUM WAGES. Y'ALL CREATING THE CRIME IN THE B.V.I. PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH RENT., FOOD... LIVING IN THE B.V.I ON A WHOLE IS EXPENSIVE.
  • hmm (30/09/2025, 13:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So when government will enforce a rule to let employers raised their employees salary every 2 years or so. One mart $2. Bread price gone up now. ???? We the employees need raise of pay please
  • please (30/09/2025, 14:19) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Trump has not made things challenging for us especially you. You would never understand fully what is is to go to bed hungry after busting your behind for $7.50 from the slave drivers.
  • Respectably (30/09/2025, 18:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    where our $5M, listen well. do not run.
  • tt (30/09/2025, 20:29) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    At lease everyone see what Trump is say an doing but aryou is some sneak under grass seting in Trump chair
  • BRAD BOYNES (01/10/2025, 06:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why 2lbs of clean pot rish cost $27?
  • just dumb (01/10/2025, 13:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I NEVER seen one of these incompetent’s own up to their own nonsense, ALWAYS shifting the blame onto something or someone else. I disappointed that the ppl of the BVI convincing themselves that it better to sit back and let things run it course, especially you all with CHILDREN!, they going feel it the MOST!, but I forget yall don’t care bout a damn thing pass your nose that’s why NOTHING, and I truly mean, NOTHING will change
  • It’s coming (02/10/2025, 19:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wait until a couple of the nightly go fast boats get lit up by US. It’s coming, sooner than you think.


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