§ 199a. Fishers’ Appreciation Week
The last week in June of each year shall be observed as “Fishers’ Appreciation Week”. The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture shall be responsible for developing appropriate programs and ceremonies for the celebration of Fishers’ Appreciation Week in the Virgin Islands.
§ 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 […]
§ 197a. Virgin Islands Freedom Week
The dates of June 26 through July 3 of each year shall be observed as “Freedom Week” in the Virgin Islands to commemorate the emancipation of the enslaved persons in the Danish West Indies, now the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other freedom struggles of oppressed people that are ideologically consistent therewith. […]
§ 187. Rothschild Francis Day
(a) On October 5th of each year, the birthday of Rothschild Francis shall be observed as “Rothschild Francis 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 guest speakers. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for the […]
§ 188. Cyril Emmanuel King Day
(a) April 7 of each year, the birthday of Cyril Emmanuel King, shall be observed as “Cyril Emmanuel King 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 for […]
§ 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 […]