The National Security Council (NSC) is inviting youth of all ages, youth groups and organisations, parents, guardians and the general public to the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 Launch and Youth Rally on Friday, August 15. The rally will commence with a march from the Road Town Police Station at 6:30 p.m. to the Huntum’s Ghut Basketball Court where the launch will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Organisations are encouraged to wear their organisation uniform/shirts or territorial colours.

The youth rally and launch will feature anti-crime testimonies, performances, prizes and a three-point shootout with members of the NSC and members of the House of Assembly paired with young people. This event is a lead up to the commencement of the national conversation on violence and crime in the Territory at the upcoming Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit to be held September 24 to 26 under theme, “Our Virgin Islands: Safe Communities, Prosperous Territory.”