Young people ages 8 to 17 are invited to take a stand against crime by joining the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 Emancipation Festival Troupe. Government will host an Anti-Crime Summit in September under the theme "Our Virgin Islands: Safe Communities, Prosperous Territory" and invite Territory-wide participation from our youth.

Interested parents and guardians are invited to collect registration forms for their children to participate at the following locations:

• Department of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tortola
• District Offices on Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada or
• via email dyas@gov.vgby contacting the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports at 468-4949.

Spaces are limited and all completed forms must be submitted by Friday, 18th July 2025. Participation is free and participants will receive a free branded T-shirt. For additional information, please contact the Cabinet Office at 468-4386.