For the second annual Heroes and Foreparents Day on Oct. 17, the government’s official observance consisted of a speech by the premier and a digital poster that quickly drew criticism …
VI heroes heralded on historic holiday
Past and present collided as some of the Virgin Islands’ brightest minds looked back on history’s change-makers during the inaugural Heroes and Forefathers Day on Oct. 18, drawing comparisons between …
EDITORIAL: New public holiday a reason to celebrate
Monday was a red-letter day in Virgin Islands history. In a long-needed cultural leap, the territory left behind the quixotic St. Ursula’s Day and celebrated the first Heroes and Forefathers …
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Holidays reformed to stress Virgin Islands history
Last month, the government quietly reformed the territory’s public holidays to better reflect Virgin Islands culture and history. In addition to rebranding Territory Day as Virgin Islands Day and St. …
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