It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome home D’Moi Hodge and celebrate him as the first Virgin Islander to be signed, to the NBA, namely the Los Angeles Lakers.
Topic: Child Protection, Festival and Fairs | Posted By: rmaduro
Thursday, 27 July 2023 - 2:39pm
As the Minister for Health and Social Development with responsibilities for Children, Family and Support Services, I am imploring all parents, guardians and caregivers to put the necessary precautions in place to safeguard our Territory’s youngest and most precious resources, our children during the 2023 Emancipation Festival Celebrations.
Your Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J Rankin CMG, esteemed Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Mark Collins; members of the media, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning!
I am pleased to be here this morning with the Premier and Commissioner of Police. Under the Constitution I have responsibility for the security of the Virgin Islands, including the police. I do not shy away from that responsibility - it is my top priority.
Earlier today, I was invited to a meeting by the Financial Secretary to meet with members of His Majesty’s Customs Department and the members of the Customs Welfare Association, the Honourable Premier and representatives from the Ministry of Finance were present.