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Home » US Law » 2019 US Virgin Islands Code » Title 1 - General Provisions » Chapter 11 - Holidays » § 197. Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day
  • (a) November 23rd of each year shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day” throughout the Virgin Islands.

  • (b) At least fifteen days prior to Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day, the Governor of the Virgin Islands shall issue a proclamation calling upon the residents of the Virgin Islands to join together in appropriate ceremonies to reflect on this most important day in the history of the Virgin Islands.

  • (c) The Commissioner of the Department of Education shall be responsible for the reproduction and dissemination of information on the 1733 African Slave Revolt to all public, private and parochial schools.

  • (d) The Commissioner of Education shall also be responsible for organizing and publicizing events throughout public schools and the Territory for the celebration of “Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day”.

  • (e) In addition to any event organized on Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day pursuant to subsection (d) herein, the Legislature shall hold appropriate ceremonies on St. John.