
Smith, who served as the Director of BVI Finance until her retirement in 2019, made the announcement on The Big Story with Cathy O. Wilson on JTV today, February 22, 2023.
The former First Lady has said she is still to decide whether she will be running Independent or with an established political party.
Her husband remains a Member of the National Democratic Party (NDP)
“I do plan to contest the elections as an At-Large Candidate,” Mrs Smith disclosed.
She added: “About two weeks ago I was asked. In fact, I was told that the story was going to be printed and I said then that I was seriously considering and today I can tell you that I have made my decision that I will contest the elections.”
 Former First Lady Lorna G. Smith, OBE, 
right, seen here alongside her husband and former Premier Dr D. Orlando 
Smith, OBE, has said she is still to decide whether she will be running 
Independent or with an established political party.
Former First Lady Lorna G. Smith, OBE, 
right, seen here alongside her husband and former Premier Dr D. Orlando 
Smith, OBE, has said she is still to decide whether she will be running 
Independent or with an established political party.