U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations for the month of October in the territory, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Virgin Islands National Guard, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and raising the commuunity’s awareness of breast cancer, domestic violence and cybersecurity.
October has been proclaimed “Month of the V.I. Guard,” in recognition of 50 years that the VI National Guard has been federally recognized and mobilized for military and civilian missions.
“Since 1973 the Virgin Islands National Guard has served the nation and territory in a variety of roles ranging from homeland defense, overseas combat, humanitarian aid, to defense support for civil authorities. In war and peace, the Virgin Islands National Guard has provided a ready force that is warfighting-capable and Governor-responsive, with soldiers and airmen who are ‘Always Ready, Always There’,” the Governor wrote in the proclamation.
By proclaiming October as Hispanic Heritage Month, Governor Bryan is asking all Virgin Islanders to recognize the contributions of members of the Hispanic community and to continue working together to address the challenges faced by the Latino/a/x population.
Gov. Bryan has also declared October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Career in Construction Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Oct. 5 has been proclaimed Rothschild Francis Day, Oct. 9 has been declared Indigenous Peoples Day in the Virgin Islands and Oct. 28 has been proclaimed First Responders Day.
The week of Oct. 8 through Oct. 14 has been proclaimed Fire Prevention Week and Oct. 22 through Oct. 28 is V.I. Taxi Week.
The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov
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