Title 1 — General Provisions
13 chapters · 157 sections in this title.
1 V.I.C. § 183 Nicole Robin Day
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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…
1 V.I.C. § 184 Virgin Islands Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day
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(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 ca…
1 V.I.C. § 185 French Heritage Week
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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.
1 V.I.C. § 186 Melvin H. Evans Day
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(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…
1 V.I.C. § 187 Rothschild Francis Day
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(a) On October 5th of each year, the birthday of Rothschild Francis shall be observed as “Rothschild Francis 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 guest s…
1 V.I.C. § 188 Cyril Emmanuel King Day
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(a) April 7 of each year, the birthday of Cyril Emmanuel King, shall be observed as “Cyril Emmanuel King 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 spe…
1 V.I.C. § 189 Virgin Islands Taxi Week
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(a) The last week in October of each year shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Taxi Week” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least 15 days prior to the beginning of Virgin Islands Taxi Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon the residents of the Virgin Islan…
1 V.I.C. § 190 Midwives Week
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The second week in February shall be observed as “Midwives Week” throughout the Virgin Islands.
1 V.I.C. § 191 Support Our Public Schools Month
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(a) The month of September of each year shall be observed as “Support our Public Schools Month” in the Virgin Islands. Appropriate ceremonies may be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for the reproduction and d…
1 V.I.C. § 192 Virgin Islands African Heritage Week and African Liberation Day
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(a) The third week in May shall be observed as “Virgin Islands African Heritage Week” and the 25th day of May shall be observed as “African Liberation Day”. (b) At least fifteen (15) days prior to Virgin Islands African Heritage Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calli…
1 V.I.C. § 193 Earth Day
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(a) April 22nd of each year shall be observed as “Earth Day” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least 15 days prior to Earth Day, the Governor of the Virgin Islands shall issue a proclamation calling upon the residents of the Virgin Islands to give special recognition for the …
1 V.I.C. § 194 Ferry Boat Transportation Day
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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.
1 V.I.C. § 195 Three Kings Day
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(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 Ki…
1 V.I.C. § 196 Timothy Theodore Duncan Day
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(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 celebr…
1 V.I.C. § 197 Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day
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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 resident…
1 V.I.C. § 197a Virgin Islands Freedom Week
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(a) The dates of June 26th through July 3rd of each year shall be observed as “Freedom Week” in the Virgin Islands to commemorate the emancipation of the enslaved persons in the Danish West Indies, now the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other freedom struggles of op…
1 V.I.C. § 198 Godparents' Day
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(a) The first Friday in August of each year shall be observed as “Godparents' Day” throughout the Virgin Islands, in commemoration and appreciation of godparents' many contributions to the quality of family life in the Virgin Islands. (b) The color white shall constitute the offi…
1 V.I.C. § 199 Virgin Islands Child's Week
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(a) The first week in June shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Child's Week” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) The Governor shall appoint a committee each year to develop appropriate plans, programs and ceremonies for celebration of “Virgin Islands Child's Week” in the Virgin I…
1 V.I.C. § 199a Fishers' Appreciation Week
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The last week in June of each year shall be observed as “Fishers' Appreciation Week”. The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture shall be responsible for developing appropriate programs and ceremonies for the celebration of Fishers' Appreciation Week in the Virgin Islands.
1 V.I.C. § 199b Paws for a Cause Day
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(a) May 5 of each year shall be observed as “Paws for a Cause Day”. In any year in which May 5 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, “Paws for a Cause Day” shall be observed on the following Monday. (b) The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture is responsible for organizing and …
1 V.I.C. § 199c Cancer Awareness Month
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(a) The Virgin Islands shall observe the month of June of each year as “Cancer Awareness Month”. (b) The Commissioner of the Department of Health shall disseminate information, sponsor and promote activities throughout the territory to heighten cancer awareness.
1 V.I.C. § 199d Virgin Islands Mental Health Awareness Month
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(a) The Virgin Islands shall observe the month of May each year as “Virgin Islands Mental Health Awareness Month”. (b) The Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Health shall be responsible for disseminating information by sponsoring and promoting publicly held activiti…
1 V.I.C. § 200 Virgin Islands History Month
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(a) The month of March each year is designated as “Virgin Islands History Month” in the Virgin Islands to highlight specifically the history, culture and achievements of the people of the Virgin Islands, including the artifacts, goods, ideas, beliefs, customs, traditions values, …
1 V.I.C. § 200a Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
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May 24 of each year is designated as Aviation Maintenance Technician Day in honor of the late Charles Edward Taylor.
1 V.I.C. § 200b Virgin Islands and American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Day
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(a) Beginning with September 26, 2009, the last Saturday of September of each year is declared “Virgin Islands and American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Day” in the Territory of the Virgin Islands. (b) Persons who comply with the standards established in subsection (b) a…
1 V.I.C. § 200c Juan Francisco Luis Day
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(a) July 10 of each year, the birthday of Juan Francisco Luis, shall be observed as “Juan Francisco Luis Day” in the Virgin Islands in honor of the late Governor Juan Francisco Luis. Appropriate ceremonies shall be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. Such ceremonies…
1 V.I.C. § 200d Purple Heart Day
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(a) August 7th of each year is designated Purple Heart Day. (b) The Governor shall annually, issue a proclamation designating August 7th as Purple Heart Day. Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to commemorate Pu…
1 V.I.C. § 200e Disability History and Awareness Month
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(a) This section may be cited as “The Disability History and Awareness Month Act”. (b) The month of October is designated “Disability History and Awareness Month”. Annually during the month of October, each public school shall conduct and promote educational activities that provi…
1 V.I.C. § 200f Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day
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(a) The last Sunday of September of each year is designated as “Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day” in recognition of and appreciation for the Gold Star Mothers and Families who have suffered the supreme sacrifice of losing family members in the service of the United States of A…
1 V.I.C. § 200g David Hamilton Jackson Month
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(a) The month of November of each year is designated as “David Hamilton Jackson Month” to highlight Mr. Jackson’s achievements and his contributions to the people of the Virgin Islands. (b) The Commissioner of Education, the Virgin Islands Cultural Heritage Institute, the Virgin …
1 V.I.C. § 200h Virgin Islands Water Safety Month
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The month of May each year is designated as Virgin Islands Water Safety Month.
1 V.I.C. § 200i Virgin Islands Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
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(a) The month of September each year is designated as Virgin Islands Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; and (b) The Governor shall issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and all citizens of the Territory to observe this month …
1 V.I.C. § 200j Virgin Islands Stroke Awareness Month
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(a) The month of May is designated as Virgin Islands Stroke Awareness Month. (b) The Governor shall issue a proclamation annually and call upon the Department of Health, the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital and Community Health Center, the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical …
1 V.I.C. § 200k Virgin Islands Flag Day
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(a) May 17th of each year shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Flag Day” throughout the Territory. (b) At least fifteen (15) days prior to Virgin Islands Flag Day, the Governor may issue a proclamation to be announced in the press and by radio, calling upon all Virgin Islands res…
1 V.I.C. § 200l Juneteenth National Independence Day
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(a) The Commissioner of the Department of Education shall reproduce and disseminate information on the significance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day to all public, private and parochial schools. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall also organize and publicize events…
1 V.I.C. § 200m Virgin Islands Gun Violence Awareness Week
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(a) The week beginning the Monday before the first Friday in June is designated as “Virgin Islands Gun Violence Awareness Week” in alignment with annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Virgin Islands Gun Violence Awareness Week is an observance and not a holiday. (b) Virgin …
1 V.I.C. § 200p Girl Scouts Month
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(a) The Virgin Islands shall observe the month of March each year as “Girl Scouts Month.” (b) At least 15 days prior to March 1st each year, the Governor shall issue a proclamation to be announced in the press and by radio, encouraging all Government agencies in the Virgin Island…
1 V.I.C. § 201 Continuing domicil
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(1) Any person who is an elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the Government of the Virgin Islands or of the Federal Government and who is required thereby to be absent from the Virgin Islands may retain his legal residence in the Virgin Islands and in the islan…
1 V.I.C. § 202 Correction of legislative bills by Governor
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The Governor is authorized to correct nonsubstantive errors in the text of a bill presented to him for signature pursuant to the provisions of section 9(d) of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, provided that said bill is one to which the Governor subsequently affixes hi…
1 V.I.C. § 251 Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “Government in the Sunshine Act.”
1 V.I.C. § 252 Declaration of policy
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It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Government of the Virgin Islands that the public is entitled to the fullest practicable information regarding the decision making processes of this government. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the public with such informat…
1 V.I.C. § 253 Definitions
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(a) For purposes of this chapter—(a) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association or public or private organization other than a governmental agency.(b) “Governmental agency” or “agency” means all of the following:(1) [Deleted.](2) All governing and/or admi…
1 V.I.C. § 254 Open meetings of government agencies required
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(a) All meetings of a governmental agency or of a subdivision thereof authorized to take action on behalf of the agency shall be open to the public. (b) Except where the agency finds that the public interest requires otherwise, subsection (a) hereof shall not apply to any agency …
1 V.I.C. § 255 Preservation of decorum
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Whenever disorder arises during a committee or agency meeting which is open to the public, the agency or committee may enforce order when necessary by clearing the room, and may act in closed session for so long as there is doubt as to the assurance of order.
1 V.I.C. § 256 Rules and regulations
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The Department of Justice may promulgate such rules and regulations as are from time to time deemed necessary to aid in the interpretation and uniform application of the provisions of this chapter by affected governmental agencies.
1 V.I.C. § 275 Repealed. Dec. 29, 2006, No. 6902, § 5, Sess. L. 2006, p. 323
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1 V.I.C. § 275 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
1 V.I.C. § 276 Repealed. Dec. 29, 2006, No. 6902, § 5, Sess. L. 2006, p. 323
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1 V.I.C. § 276 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
1 V.I.C. § 277 Repealed. Dec. 29, 2006, No. 6902, § 5, Sess. L. 2006, p. 323
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1 V.I.C. § 277 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
1 V.I.C. § 278 Repealed. Dec. 29, 2006, No. 6902, § 5, Sess. L. 2006, p. 323
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1 V.I.C. § 278 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
1 V.I.C. § 279 Repealed. Dec. 29, 2006, No. 6902, § 5, Sess. L. 2006, p. 323
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1 V.I.C. § 279 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.