St. Thomas–The Legislature of the Virgin Islands is pleased to present a special program entitled, Transfer Day, a Historical Perspective. During this program, various local historians share and highlight varying perspectives of the day and the event that marks the birth of the US Virgin Islands.
Transfer Day is celebrated in the US Virgin Islands every March 31st, marking the day that the territory was formally transferred from Denmark to the United States of America in 1917. The lowering and rising of flags took place the afternoon of March 31st at 4PM and in keeping with the historical significance of the day, this television special will premiere at 4PM on Viya Channel 26, the Legislature’s Facebook page, and on YouTube. Be sure to tune in and don’t miss it.
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ST. THOMAS – The Members of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands are saddened by the news of the passing of Tax Assessor Ira Mills. Senate President Milton E. Potter stated, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of yet another Virgin Islands Stalworth. Mr. Mills...
ST. THOMAS – The Members of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands are saddened by the news of the passing of the Former President of the University of the Virgin Islands, Orville Kean, who was appointed by the UVI Board of Trustees to serve as the university’s...
COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Members of the 36th Legislature, under the leadership of Senate President Milton E. Potter, hosted a Commemorative Ceremony at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to mark the beginning of their legislative...
