Lorna Smith to end Hong Kong stint in next few weeks – Premier Smith
This was revealed by Premier, Dr the Hon. D. Orlando Smith during a press briefing held with members of the media yesterday, September 18, 2013 in the conference room of Premier's Office.
“The reality is that Mrs Smith was appointed about three months ago, back in May, to set up the [Hong Kong] Office, and expects to be leaving there within the next several weeks.” Dr Smith said, “By that time she would have completed the assignment.”
Controversy erupted recently when the Premier took to the local airwaves recently and expressed disappointment with the headlines of several news outlets following his revelations that, his wife, Mrs Smith would be heading the Hong Kong Office of the Territory as the interim Director.
The news sites in question were the pro-government entity BVI Platinum News and BVI News.
Premier Smith further disclosed at the press briefing that, in the meanwhile, discussions are being held with other qualified "BVIslanders" with regard to the post and one of them will be expected to take up the post of Director.
When asked how many persons were shortlisted for the post currently, Dr Smith said, “We are looking at about three persons, I won’t be able to tell you who the persons are.”
The Premier described the Hong Kong Office as an indispensable component to the future growth of financial services from Asia.
“By any measure, the Asia Pacific Region represents the future.” Dr Smith said, “From its vibrancy, economic strength, population size, the expansion of wealth, the continued growth of its middle class to the size and strength of its global market for consumer goods, be they manufactured goods, financial services or tourism, Asia represents economic opportunity.”
Dr Smith said he looked forward to building the VI’s sterling reputation in the area and to deepening and broadening product offerings in the key area of financial services.
He added that it is Government’s intention to expand the VI’s presence in the near term to include its tourism product for which he is confident there is a ready market.
According to the Premier, “Beyond these two key areas of service, Asia holds considerable investment potential for the BVI in the areas of tourism and real estate development. This was confirmed from my various discussions with current investors and those already doing business with the BVI.”
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43 Responses to “Lorna Smith to end Hong Kong stint in next few weeks – Premier Smith”
Dat wha ya get.
I already know which road the this government will take.
God created this lady in his own image and likeness.She is a human being created by god like all other human beings and she recognized under the V.I Constitution as a citizen of Her Majesty,who belong to the Virgin Islands, and the lady made a decision to serve her country in the capacity which she chose.She has served her country since in times of His most excellency-Hon.H. Lavity Stoutt.
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And pigs will fly.