Today, November 1st, is Liberty Day in the Virgin Islands, a day when we celebrate the varied accomplishments of David Hamilton Jackson who spent his life advocating for the rights and civil liberties of the people of the Territory. Liberty Day kicks off the observance of David Hamilton Jackson Month, the manner by which the Legislature has...
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ROACH ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ST. JOHN STREET ADDRESSING INITIATIVE BRIDGE PHASE
Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach Esq. in a Wednesday live stream announcement, informed residents of the launch of the St. John Street Addressing Initiative (SAI) Bridge Phase. A re-play of the Lieutenant Governor’s announcement can be found on the Office of the Lieutenant Governor- US Virgin Islands Facebook Page and on the Government...
VIRGIN ISLANDS PUERTO RICO FRIENDSHIP DAY MESSAGE
I join the entire Virgin Islands community in celebrating the 56th Anniversary of Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship (VIPR) Day. Historically, the change of this significant observation in the Territory from Columbus Day to VIPR Friendship Day occurred in 1964, under then Governor Ralph M. Paiewonsky. This change has served as a most...
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ROACH ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR ONLINE CATALYST SYSTEM
Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., invites the business community to attend the Division of Corporations and Trademarks’ virtual information sessions on the online Catalyst system. Sessions are open to existing and new business owners, and service providers who assist businesses with filings to the Division of Corporations and...
CONTRACT DAY MESSAGE FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TREGENZA A. ROACH, ESQ.
The date of October 1st commemorates Contract Day and the legendary Fire Burn revolt that took place on October 1, 1878. Today, we celebrate a history of strength and courage demonstrated by the women of that era, our Queens, who stood up for the rights of the masses regarding fair pay and fair labor practices. Following the Emancipation of...