On Friday, September 19th, 2025, AARP Virgin Islands State Director Troy De Chabert-Schuster, is set to testify before the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands in support of amendments to the territory’s Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099).
This past summer, AARP Virgin Islands (AARP VI), in partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, successfully convened the first two of three Elder Justice Summit sessions. These gatherings brought together legislators, financial professionals, advocates, legal professionals, first responders, law enforcement, and mandated reporters. The consensus was clear: existing protections are insufficient. Findings from the first two sessions have shaped AARP VI’s legislative priorities, and the organization has pledged to lead the charge in advancing changes that will safeguard the financial futures of our elders.
AARP VI has already briefed Senators Novelle E. Francis, Jr., Avery L. Lewis, Kurt A. Vialet, Kenneth L. Gittens, and Marvin A. Blyden of the 36th Legislature, and has engaged the Lieutenant Governor’s Office.
AARP VI is thrilled to announce that the first financial institution in the Virgin Islands to join us in the fight against fraud is FirstBank Virgin Islands. After the August 21st Elder Justice Summit, representatives from FirstBank Virgin Islands left energized and inspired to protect Virgin Islanders against fraud and financial exploitation. This week, FirstBank Virgin Islands became the first in the territory to enroll in the AARP BankSafe training program.
Are you interested enhancing your skills and knowledge of newer technology? There is still space available to sign up for the Digital Bridge Initiative. Technology continues to advance at a rapid rate. Whether you want to keep in touch with your loved ones, share photos, or even make a video call, learning the latest technology is more important than ever. More than the social aspect, as the digital world advances, online scammers become more sophisticated. You need the knowledge to protect your information from digital fraud. The Digital Bridge Initiative is a FREE digital literacy project led by the Virgin Islands Youth Advocacy Coalition, Inc. (VIYAC) and funded by AARP through the annual AARP Challenge Grant.
Food is love. Food is community. Food is culture and history. AARP VI wants to highlight Virgin Islands' cuisine and the people who cook from the heart. We want to proudly feature a YOUR favorite family recipe on our webpage and in our newsletter!
Retired Virgin Islands government employees can go back to work without giving up part of their pensions, under a new law passed after a campaign by AARP Virgin Islands.
English | Si bien es posible que la pandemia reciente nos haya mantenido separados, la misión de inclusión de AARP Islas Vírgenes es más fuerte que nunca a medida que continuamos observando el Mes del Orgullo (Pride Month) en el territorio. El 18 de junio, nos encontrará formando equipo con Frederiksted Health Care, Inc. y St. Croix Pride en la Feria de Salud y Bienestar de Frederiksted Health Care. Únase a nosotros para saber cómo seguiremos abogando por la comunidad de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transexuales y queer o cuestionando (LGBTQ+) en Islas Vírgenes para obtener recursos y, por supuesto, para obtener algunos obsequios excelentes de AARP. Desde 2018, AARP-VI ha estado involucrado en celebraciones y eventos planeados en conjunto con St. Croix Pride y el 25 de junio nos dirigimos a St. Thomas para unirnos a Gay Pride VI para la muy esperada Marcha del Orgullo.
Español | Though the recent pandemic may have kept us apart, AARP-Virgin Islands’ mission of inclusivity is stronger than ever as we continue to observe Pride Month in the territory. On June 18, you can find us teaming with Frederiksted Health Care, Inc. and St. Croix Pride at the Frederiksted Health Care Pride Health and Wellness Fair. Join us to learn how we will go on to advocate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+) community in the VI for resources, and of course, to pick up some great AARP goodies. Since 2018, AARP-VI has been involved in celebrations and events planned in conjunction with St. Croix Pride and on June 25, we head to St. Thomas to join Gay Pride VI for highly anticipated Pride Walk.
Three recent bills pushed by AARP Virgin Islands were signed into law by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (D), providing easier access to estate-planning services and seeking to make streets and sidewalks safer.
English | AARP en las Islas Vírgenes, la Primera Dama Yolanda Bryan, Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights, el Departamento de Turismo de las Islas Vírgenes, la Oficina de Lotería de las Islas Vírgenes y VI Council on the Arts-DPNR, unieron fuerzas para celebrar el Mes de las Personas Mayores en los Estados Unidos con una "Serenata de Ole' Time".
Español | AARP in The Virgin Islands, First Lady Yolanda Bryan, Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights, the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, the VI Lottery Office, and the VI Council on the Arts-DPNR, have joined forces to celebrate Older Americans Month with an “Ole’ Time Serenade.”
Ever thought about running your own business? AARP Virgin Islands is hosting five online sessions to help entrepreneurs navigate the red tape. All sessions are on Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics are as follows:
English | AARP en las Islas Vírgenes conectó cuatro jonrones con la firma de cuatro (4) importantes leyes este meAARP en las Islas Vírgenes abogó y trabajó con la Legislatura 34 de las Islas Vírgenes para la aprobación de los Testamentos Electrónicos, Actas Notariales, Póliza de Calles Completas, y apoyó la Legislación del Retorno de Jubilados del Gobierno de las Islas Vírgenes al trabajo.