§ 189. Virgin Islands Taxi Week
(a) The last week in October of each year shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Taxi Week” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least 15 days prior to the beginning of Virgin Islands Taxi Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon the residents of the Virgin Islands and commercial enterprises to join together […]
§ 190. Midwives Week
The second week in February shall be observed as “Midwives Week” throughout the Virgin Islands.
§ 191. Support Our Public Schools Month
(a) The month of September of each year shall be observed as “Support our Public Schools Month” in the Virgin Islands. Appropriate ceremonies may be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for the reproduction and dissemination of information on the public school system and […]
§ 192. Virgin Islands African Heritage Week and African Liberation Day
(a) The third week in May shall be observed as “Virgin Islands African Heritage Week” and the 25th day of May shall be observed as “African Liberation Day”. (b) At least fifteen (15) days prior to Virgin Islands African Heritage Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling on all residents to join together in […]
§ 193. Earth Day
(a) April 22nd of each year shall be observed as “Earth Day” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least 15 days prior to Earth Day, the Governor of the Virgin Islands shall issue a proclamation calling upon the residents of the Virgin Islands to give special recognition for the concern of the environment on Earth […]
§ 194. Ferry Boat Transportation Day
The 2nd day in July of each year shall be observed as “Ferry Boat Transportation Day” throughout the Virgin Islands, in commemoration of ferry boat activities within the Territory.
§ 195. Three Kings Day
(a) Three Kings Day shall be celebrated on January 6 each year, on the island of St. Croix. The celebration shall emphasize and maintain the Hispanic heritage and culture existing in the Virgin Islands, especially on the island of St. Croix. (b) There is hereby created a Three Kings Day Celebration Committee, composed of five […]
§ 196. Timothy Theodore Duncan Day
(a) April 25th of each year shall be observed as “Timothy Theodore Duncan Day”. (b) The Commissioners of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation and the Department of Tourism shall be responsible for organizing and publicizing events throughout the Territory for the celebration of “Timothy Theodore Duncan Day”.
§ 186. Melvin H. Evans Day
(a) On August 7 of each year, the birthday of Melvin H. Evans shall be observed as “Melvin H. Evans Day” in the Virgin Islands. Appropriate ceremonies shall be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. Such ceremonies may include programs, assemblies and/or guest speakers. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible […]
§ 176. Virgin Islands Citizenship Day
A day in August or September in each year designated by the President of the Legislature shall be declared “Virgin Islands Citizenship Day” to be celebrated by appropriate festivities in New York City each year by all Virgin Islanders resident and visiting in the continental United States and by all friends of the Virgin Islands.