§ 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”.
§ 183. Nicole Robin Day
The 4th day in August of each year shall be observed as “Nicole Robin Day” throughout the Virgin Islands, in commemoration of the safe return of the Nicole Robin and her crew on August 4, 1973, after a harrowing twenty-three day experience, most of which was spent in the hands of Communist Cuban Authorities. Nicole […]
§ 184. Virgin Islands Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day
(a) May 15 of each year shall be observed as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the calendar week during which such May 15 occurs shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Police Week”. (b) At least 15 days prior to Virgin Islands Police Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon residents of the Virgin […]
§ 185. French Heritage Week
The Governor of the Virgin Islands is hereby authorized and directed in each year to proclaim the calendar week in July ending with Bastille Day, the 14th day of the month as French Heritage Week.
§ 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.
§ 178. Nurse of the Year Award
(a) Annually on the anniversary of the birthdate of Florence Nightingale the Virgin Islands Nurses’ Association shall cause to be selected on an objective basis, one nurse from St. Croix and one nurse from St. Thomas or St. John, whose all around professional proficiency, devotion to duty and conduct qualify them for special recognition. (b) […]
§ 179. Human Relations Day
(a) The second week in December shall be observed as “Human Relations Day” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least 15 days prior to Human Relations Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling on residents of the Virgin Islands, schools, churches, civic organizations, labor unions and political parties to join together in appropriate ceremonies […]