Today, 4th March 2025, the Virgin Islands joins the global community in observing World Obesity Day under the theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives.”
It was on October 21, 2020, where we broke ground on this project with a clear mission, to provide first-step and startup businesses in a nurturing environment for development and growth, ultimately benefiting our local economy.
The rule of law is the foundation upon which our society is built. It provides structure, safeguards our rights, and guides governance. Yet, for the law to serve its purpose, it must be readily available and comprehensible to those it governs.
Thank you for the opportunity to join you today to talk about our work on security here in the Virgin Islands. Before I come to some of the practicalities and the work of the National Security Council - the NSC - I wanted to reflect a little on the broader context.
Tonight I address you on the unfortunate vehicular accident that occurred this evening at Hodges Creek, resulting in injuries to at least one individual. Reports indicate that a vehicle traveling at high speed veered off the road, narrowly missing road workers who were preparing for casting work.
By now you are aware that the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has requested a session of the USVI legislature to deliberate on a proposed 25% tariff on imports coming from the Virgin Islands.
