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Hon Lorna G. Smith’s territory-wide beautification project begins in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI— A kaleidoscope is sweeping through the East End, Tortola area, as the ‘Roots to Resilience Paint the Community Project’ has taken off in high-gear.
Opposition laments not being invited to inaugural ‘Tourism Summit’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a pointed exchange during a press conference on January 17, 2025, Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) vehemently lamented the Opposition’s exclusion from the recently concluded inaugural Tourism Summit—held at Peter Island Resort in the Virgin Islands—citing it as reflective of the broader issue of governmental oversight and disregard for inclusivity.
'I cannot support' Police Bill in current form- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a contentious session of the House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the Police (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed after its second and third readings were conducted on the same day.
“I adore the reimagined Peter Island!”- Hon Smith
PETER ISLAND, VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has expressed her admiration for the newly reopened Peter Island Resort.
Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE appointed to Public Accounts Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has been officially appointed to the House of Assembly's (HoA) Public Accounts Committee (PAC), following a motion passed unanimously by members during its December 19, 2024, sitting.
Oil Nut Bay gives $5K to assist wheelchair bound female to walk again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was some 23 years ago that Rayah N.B. Fonseca was struck by a car at Brandy Wine Bay on Tortola. She was five years old then and has been wheelchair-bound since.
Hon Lorna Smith hits back @ Premier over firing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has shared via her Facebook page today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her official response to her termination notice as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade in late October 2024.
Opposition Members off to Australia 'to see the kangaroos’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called out the hypocrisy of Members of the Opposition for constantly criticising the government for travelling on government business when they themselves have been travelling on the public's purse.
Hon Smith supports Financial Investigation Agency Amendment Bill 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), supported the Financial Investigation Agency Amendment Bill 2024 introduced during by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
'There is merit' to many of the clauses in Vote of No Confidence- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ousted former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said there are things in the Opposition’s Vote of No Confidence that she can agree with.

