2019 US Virgin Islands Code
Title 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 11 - Holidays
§ 197. Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day

Universal Citation: V.I. Code tit. 1, § 197 (2019)
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  • (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.

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