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HoA moves to SAP for unbudgeted transformative Gov't projects

-Projects include digital transformation of public service
The Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), has moved to a Supplementary Appropriation Provision (SAP) to effect a number of projects not previously budgeted for, among which are subjects under the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE who shares that among a number of things that will be tackled is that of digital transformation. Photo: HoA/Youtube
Projects under the SAP will include the digital transformation of the Public Service. Photo: VINO/File
Projects under the SAP will include the digital transformation of the Public Service. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), has moved to a Supplementary Appropriation Provision (SAP) to effect a number of projects not previously budgeted for, among which are subjects under the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE who shared that among a number of projects to be tackled is that of digital transformation.

Addressing the House of Assembly on July 13, 2023, Hon Smith said, "I am pleased to say that some of those funds would be used to support us in our digital transformation efforts on trade so that we can speed up the whole process of work permits."

While not saying much on the topic, Hon Smith was keen on noting that it is something that brings everyone together, "The BVIslander, employee, employer, and the labor department and in a very short period of time we should be able to speed up the whole process of employment. And when I say employment, I am not just talking about work permits."

According to Hon Smith, she has made it abundantly clear to the newly established BVI Yachting Tourism Hotel Tourism Association that locals must be prioritized.

Bvilanders must be accommodated - Hon Smith 

"As I said to them yesterday, yes we are committed to making sure that they have the resources they need in terms of people but make no apology about the fact that our BVIslanders have to be served and our BVIslanders have to be accommodated."

On the other hand, she also spoke to some initiatives to be looked at under the Ministry of Financial Services., "We do agree that we need to review our financial services to make sure that that they are responsive, not just in terms of bringing in the lion's share of revenue in the territory but that they are responsive in terms of making sure that the people of the BVI benefits."

Hon Smith said that subject to all the new formalities, "I am hoping that by the end of this year, I would be able to have sound advise through a review of our Financial Services, to look at what it is and also look at the future," she added. 

13 Responses to “HoA moves to SAP for unbudgeted transformative Gov't projects ”

  • DON Q (15/07/2023, 17:33) Like (6) Dislike (12) Reply
    She is still in our corner
  • YES TEACHER (15/07/2023, 18:10) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    SHOW THEM WHAT TIME IT IS , AND THEY KNOW THAT WE KNOW WHO THEY ARE , ITS TIME TO START FLEXING OFF ON THE RIGHT THINGS FOR A CHANGE , WE ARE NOT ON THIS EARTH FOREVER , ( PLUS ) WE WANT TO SEE YOUR CRITICS EAT THEIR OWN WORDS ????
  • Anonymous (15/07/2023, 19:41) Like (9) Dislike (12) Reply
    Lorna made a wise choice the opposition is nothing but confusion
  • Good job! (15/07/2023, 20:18) Like (8) Dislike (11) Reply

    Lorna in we corner

    • Nothing New.. (16/07/2023, 04:05) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      All these things being tried before and failed..What the dept has is a personnel challenge, a human Issue.They are not interested in changing their old ways..Giving them technology is like giving an old Farmer a 4 wheel drive vehicle to trave the hills and tell him to stop riding the Donkey up the hill. He will always prefer the Donkey..
  • PT09 (15/07/2023, 21:36) Like (14) Dislike (6) Reply
    @Good job, the only corner Lorna is in is her own give it some time and you will find out.
  • @ ANONYMOUS (15/07/2023, 22:00) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    U can say that again , it had IMPLOSION written all over it , and they and their critics should be ASHAMED of themselves by trying to make her a scapegoat , for their failure to unite and work together , all because of their egotistical greed for power , on the street it is said that there was no honor or respect for eachother and the country ( TOO MUCH BRAINS ) were at work
    At the same time , trying to ( OUTSMART EACHOTHER ) and it b
  • The red carpet for outsiders (15/07/2023, 23:26) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    While our recent graduates remain jobless
  • the doc (15/07/2023, 23:31) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can a sap be brought to the hoa for the west end ferry terminal and the Isabella Morris primary school please.
  • Wait (16/07/2023, 00:14) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The government started the digital transformation process before Lorna. All she is doing is following it through so don't let her fool you.
  • Lorna is trying.. (16/07/2023, 04:07) Like (35) Dislike (2) Reply
    The word is she is meeting a log of resistance and hurdles frim senior staff...That seems to be the issue that stagnate the Govt..
  • Strupes (16/07/2023, 08:03) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply

    Stupidness. Not urgent. Fix the $%^&g roads!

  • @ ANONYMOUS (16/07/2023, 11:44) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    YEP. , THEY ALL WERE TRYING TO (
    OUTSMART EACHOTHER ) BUT IT BACKFIRED THE


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