Lorna Smith

Lorna Smith
MHA
Member of the House of Assembly of the British Virgin Islands
Incumbent
Assumed office
24 April 2023
Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands
In office
2023–2024
Personal details
PartyVirgin Islands Party (since 2023)
Other political
affiliations
National Democratic Party (until 2023)
SpouseOrlando Smith

Lorna G. Smith OBE is a British Virgin Islands politician.

Biography

Smith is the wife of former premier Orlando Smith. Lorna Smith was elected in the 2023 British Virgin Islands general election for an at-large seat. She was elected for the National Democratic Party (NDP). After the election she switched from a lifetime supporting the NDP to join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).

Smith was appointed Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade by Natalio Wheatley. She was dismissed in October 2024. In March 2025, she left the opposition and re-joined the government.

Smith was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Elizabeth II.

References

  1. ↑ "Cornerstone! Lorna Smith joins VIP to help form new gov't". BVI News. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Lorna Smith Joins VIP, Paving Way for New British Virgin Islands Government". The Virgin Islands Consortium. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "FINAL ELECTION RESULTS: No clear winner! Coalition likely". BVI News. 24 April 2023.
  4. ↑ "Stunned Skelton Cline scorches Lorna Smith over VIP move". BVI News. 26 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "No regrets! Lorna Smith denies making 'power play'". BVI News. 26 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Lorna Smith to be axed from NDP's corner". BVI News. 27 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley sworn in as Premier; Hon Lorna G. Smith as Deputy | Virgin Islands News Online". www.virginislandsnewsonline.com. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Premier envisions increased role for Lorna Smith". BVI News. 3 March 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hon Lorna G. Smith sworn in as Jr Minister | Virgin Islands News Online". www.virginislandsnewsonline.com. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "Hon. Lorna Smith". IFC Review. Retrieved 19 May 2026.