Photo Focus: Ariel M. Smith Sworn-in As USVI Attorney General

The Swearing-In Ceremony of Ariel M. Smith, Esq. for Attorney General of the United States Virgin Islands, Department of Justice, was held June 30 at Government House.

Ariel M. Smith is sworn-in as USVI Attorney General by Chief Justice Rhys Hodge. (Photo by Barry Leerdam)

All three branches were represented; Senate President Novelle Francis, Jr. and some members of the 35th Legislature were also in attendance.

Attorney General Ariel M. Smith and members of the 35th Legislature. (Photo by Barry Leerdam)

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. spoke after the swearing-in ceremony.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. speaks at ceremony. (Photo by Barry Leerdam)

Cabinet members, Chief Justice Rhys Hodge and some members of the Judicial Branch, families and well-wishers.

Ariel M. Smith is presented as USVI Attorney General. (Photo by Barry Leerdam)