About Omar BU Henry
Attended an Administrative Labor Seminar in Halifax, Canada, in my capacity as a PER Board member, with a focus on labor relations, public service, and professional development.
I am a public servant committed to truth, accountability, and the belief that government should work for the people. My approach is grounded in listening, responsibility, and the conviction that leadership must be visible, honest, and connected to the community.
Public Service and Leadership
Throughout his career, Omar BU Henry has worked at the intersection of education, labor, and public service. He has served in legislative leadership, supported public-sector administration, and contributed to community life through organizations and events that bring people together. His experience has given him a practical understanding of how government works, where it falls short, and how it can do better.
Education and Workforce Development
As a retired teacher and former leader in career and technical education, Omar BU Henry understands the importance of preparing young people and working adults for opportunity. He believes education should do more than inform; it should equip people with the skills, confidence, and direction they need to build stable futures.
Values and Vision
Omar BU Henry believes leadership should be honest, disciplined, and grounded in service. He values accountability, community engagement, and thoughtful decision-making. His campaign is focused on strengthening government, supporting families, improving opportunity, and building trust between public leaders and the people they serve.
Why He Is Running
He is running for Senate because the Virgin Islands deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers. His goal is to help move the territory forward through practical solutions, stronger institutions, and a renewed commitment to public trust.
Omar BU Henry is committed to serving with integrity and working alongside the people of St. Croix and the Virgin Islands to build a stronger future.
I am a public servant committed to truth, accountability, and the belief that government should work for the people. My approach is grounded in listening, responsibility, and the conviction that leadership must be visible, honest, and connected to the community.
I am running because the Virgin Islands cannot afford more delay, more excuses, or more broken systems.
Families are carrying too much. Retirees deserve better. Young people need a future here at home. Our institutions must be strengthened, and our government must be made more effective, more transparent, and more responsive.
I bring public service experience, a disciplined approach to leadership, and a deep respect for the people we serve.
My background has taught me that effective leadership requires honesty, responsibility, and the courage to make difficult decisions.
I am running because people deserve leadership that listens, acts, and answers to the public.
Too often, institutions lose trust when they stop serving the people they were built to support.
Truth over politics
Responsibility over delay
Reform over excuses
Service over self-interest
Community over control
This campaign is about changing that.
The goal is not to preserve the way things have always been done. The goal is to build something better.
This is Leadership with Vision.
Integrity:
I believe leadership begins with truth.
Accountability:
Those in public service should be answerable to the people.
Service:
Government should work for the community, not itself.
Community:
Progress is strongest when people move forward together.
Truth builds trust, and trust builds community.