Here’s your reminder to #GOTV from yours truly and our Commander in Chief.🗳️
This June, for Caribbean American Heritage Month, we acknowledge and celebrate the diverse contributions of those of us of Caribbean descent! I am proud of my Caribbean heritage— a history of struggle and triumph that forced descendants of heroes and heroines to seek out greater opportunities and become pioneers and revolutionaries! I share the universal pride with my Caribbean people! #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth #VIStrong
STT Carnival Races!! 🏁Congratulations to all the winners so far and best wishes to the remaining competitors in the races. 👏🏽
STT Carnival Races!! 🏁Congratulations to all the winners so far and best wishes to the remaining competitors in the races. 👏🏽
STT Carnival Races!! 🏁Congratulations to all the winners so far and best wishes to the remaining competitors in the races. 👏🏽
As we celebrate #PrideMonth, it’s important to celebrate every milestone achieved in the fight for equality and pledge to keep up the fight.
Today, I honor the men and women who have selflessly defended this country and have paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in freedom and peace. We are the land of the free because of the brave. Blessed Memorial Day and may God continue to bless and keep our servicemen and women.
I’ll be joining CNN’s Laura Coates Live tonight! Tune at 11 PM EST to watch our conversation!
As we recognize the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, we remember the courage and sacrifice of the heroes of D-Day, including those from the Virgin Islands. Their bravery paved the way for freedom around the world.
Happy Mother’s Day to our moms in the VI and across the country! Thank you for the love you’ve shown us and the sacrifices you’ve made to help us thrive.
Armed Forces Day honors our heroic servicemembers for all that they do to protect our country and the freedoms we hold so dear. Today and every day, let’s thank them for their bravery and sacrifice.
On this Father’s Day, I remember and honor my own father who is no longer with us, and I celebrate my husband, Jonathan, my son, Ariel and all the dads who shape our lives with their kindness, support and wisdom. Happy Father’s Day!
Today, we celebrate the founding of the U.S. Army. Thank you to our brave servicemembers, past and present, for your dedication to protecting our nation.
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society — supporting and shaping the next generation of leaders. I had the pleasure and honor to meet the VI’s own Astral Battiste, 2023-2024 USVI State Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching, leadership, and community service. This Teacher Appreciation Week, be sure to thank the teachers who inspired you. #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society — supporting and shaping the next generation of leaders. I had the pleasure and honor to meet the VI’s own Astral Battiste, 2023-2024 USVI State Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching, leadership, and community service. This Teacher Appreciation Week, be sure to thank the teachers who inspired you. #TeacherAppreciationWeek
June 1st officially marks the beginning of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season which continues until November 30th. This year, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an 85% chance of an above-normal season, with a range of 17 to 25 total named storms, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes. During this very critical time, I urge each of you to make sure you prepare your homes, your businesses and your families if you haven’t already. You can save/print our Hurricane Preparedness Checklist below to help you prepare. Also, please utilize the resources provided by the VI Territorial Emergency Management Administration or VITEMA. You can visit their website at www.vitema.gov or call their office at 340-774-2244.
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare. 👨⚕️ 👩⚕️ Their compassion and service keep us, our loved ones and our community safe and healthy. Today not only kicks-of National Nurse’s Day, but also National Nurse’s Week! To our frontline heroes, thank you. Happy National Nurses Week!
June is #MensHealthMonth. This is a reminder to prioritize your physical and mental health. Get informed, schedule your annual checkup and stay proactive about your health.
The ocean is our greatest ally in the fight against climate change. With rising sea levels and increasingly catastrophic storms, it is more important than ever to protect our oceans and safeguard our planet for future generations. #WorldOceanDay
This month kicks off a month of many awareness days, weeks, and occasions. Today, we are highlighting #MilitaryAppreciationMonth! Thank you to our armed servicemembers in the Virgin Islands and across our nation for their bravery and sacrifice.
For @HouseDemocrats, every day is #WorldEnvironmentDay. 🌏 That’s why we worked with @POTUS to pass the biggest investment in climate action ever into law through the Inflation Reduction Act two years ago. There’s no time to wait to #ActOnClimate.
Last week we held our reception for our 2024 Congressional Art Competition Finalists! 🎨 👨🎨 👩🎨 We witnessed some BEAUTIFUL works of art from several of the VI’s up and coming young artists. We are indeed #VIProud of the students who participated. Congratulations to our top 3 finalists (artwork displayed from left to right) including: 🎨 1st Place: Shadeyah DeCastro, St. Croix Educational Complex 🎨 2nd Place: Khm-Shawa A.N. Samuel, St. Croix Educational Complex 🎨 3rd Place: Jaliyah Funnell, St. Croix Central High School
It’s #NationalSmallBusinessWeek! We’ve seen a record number of small businesses created amidst and post the pandemic— resulting in a “boom” in the small business sector and economy, affirming the tremendous progress made under the Biden Administration. Today, I encourage you to celebrate #NationalSmallBusinessWeek by visiting your favorite or even a new small business in our beautiful home. With over 3,000 small businesses, we’ve got to lend our support to keep them thriving! #HappyNationalSmallBusinessWeek #VIStrong
Virgin Islands Farmers! My office will host a virtual forum on farming on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 via Zoom. See the graphic to access the link. For further information, contact my St. Croix or St. Thomas offices using (340) 778-5900 or (340) 774-4408. We look forward to a collaborative and productive conversation!