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Deputy Premier in St Maarten for Caribbean Regional Compliance Association Conference

The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) is scheduled to address a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Photo: GIS/File
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) is scheduled to address a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St Maarten on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

The conference, which is hosted by the British Virgin Islands Association of Compliance Officers and Practitioners (BVIACO), aims to inspire, inform, and encourage professionals in Compliance, Regulatory, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

The CRCA Conference is a critical platform for the region's financial professionals to address challenges, share best practices, and reinforce their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. The Minister’s presence underscores the Virgin Islands' ongoing dedication to compliance and regulatory excellence within the global financial services industry.

Hon Smith is expected to return to the territory for the House of Assembly sitting on October 18, 2024, when the Opposition will be bringing a Motion of No Confidence against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

Hon Smith has repeatedly told the public she supports the young premier and came to his defence several times in the House of Assembly, including when the Opposition sought to wrongfully blame the premier when it was revealed upon review of the compensation for public officers by the Ministry of Finance in April 2024, that twenty-five million, fifty-six thousand, five hundred and eighteen dollars was needed and not 11.7 million dollars.

The Compensation Review had been delegated to the Deputy Governor’s Office.

7 Responses to “Deputy Premier in St Maarten for Caribbean Regional Compliance Association Conference”

  • ... (17/10/2024, 11:25) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    So it is Deputy Governor's Office at fault?
  • LOL (17/10/2024, 11:33) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply

    Aren't we ashamed? We are hosting a conference but had to do it in St. Maarten because we DO NOT have a proper airport for airlift and we DO NOT have any proper hotels/resorts to accommodate the number of people. This is where our efforts need to be and not the senseless bickering everyday over bulls***. The BVI cannot move forward or generate the needed revenue without making the necessary investments in our infrastructure, particularly the ports and hotel developments.

  • Cindy (17/10/2024, 11:50) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    is she voting with the opposition or with the government?
  • Anonymous (17/10/2024, 17:36) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Safe travels lady in our corner
  • Hmmm. (17/10/2024, 18:57) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Another Tax payer funded vacation. Enjoy the frees my dear...Next 2 yrs it will all be gone..
  • we the people (18/10/2024, 01:55) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    She is working hard for we the people
  • Paragraph 1 (18/10/2024, 21:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Read that again. The BVI is hosting a conference in St Maarten. You can't make this mess up.

    Your arrival and departure at Princess Juliana Airportt will make your jaw drop. Theyre 25 minutes away from BVI and check the attention to their infrastructure. BVI still asleep because of badminton, politics, victimization and just over rated in evil


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