Hon Lorna G. Smith opens 1st constituency office on Anegada

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, on Friday, April 12, 2024, became the first elected representative to open a constituency office on Anegada.

Located in The Settlement, the office will be managed by Ms Sylvia V. Faulkner and shared by Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley in his capacity as Ninth District Representative.

“I think it's the first time in the history of Anegada [that it] has ever had a constituency office here on Anegada, and I must commend you, Deputy Premier, for this initiative,” Hon Wheatley stated at the brief opening ceremony.

Hon Smith is ‘a true partner’ for representing the people- Hon Wheatley

The District Representative said Hon Smith has been a true partner in terms of representation when it comes to the Sister Islands, as he recalled that it was soon after she was elected she made it her duty to visit Anegada.

‘We are not trying to replace anybody’

He also emphasised that the office should not be confused with a District Office, rather it is a constituency office, “that the Deputy Premier and I will share.

Mrs Shirley Vanterpool-Evans is the current District Officer for Anegada.