After two years of hard work, the amendments to the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099) passed unanimously today before the 36th Legislature. AARP VI testified in support of the amendments to the territory’s Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099). This Bill was sponsored by Senator-at-Large Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
"Elder abuse is not an abstract problem - it is a harsh reality in our islands. Too often, it is hidden in silence, whether in the form of financial exploitation, physical harm, neglect, or psychological manipulation. Each case represents not just a crime, but a betrayal of trust and a violation of the fundamental right to live with dignity and safety," stated AARP State Director Troy De Chabert-Schuster.
In 2022, AARP VI proudly awarded a Community Challenge grant to the St. Croix Orchid Society, Inc., an exciting step toward revitalizing the historic Orchid House at the St. George Village Botanical Garden, which had suffered damage from Hurricane Maria. The dedicated repairs included replacing the ridgepole and rafters, adding new shade cloth, updating the grillwork, and enhancing the irrigation system. After three years of hard work and determination, the Orchid House has been beautifully restored and now shines as a key attraction in the garden!
Join AARP VI at Caribbean Cinemas on October 23rd for a FREE screening of "Regretting You." The movie on St. Croix will start at 6:30 PM, while the St. Thomas screening will begin at 7:00 PM. Registration is FREE for everyone, and you do not need to be a member to enjoy the event!
AARP in the Virgin Islands wants its members to prepare for the November general election. Our members comprise a robust demographic of our territory’s voters; together, we can be the “deciders” in the 2022 elections. We need every candidate and lawmaker to commit to addressing the challenges facing people 50+. That’s why we are partnering with the Virgin Islands Disability Rights Center to present Voter Machine Demonstration and Registration Drives in St. Croix and St. Thomas to help educate and help Virgin Islanders commit to being a voice in the election.
English | Estamos a casi un mes de la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico 2022, y la Asociación Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) ha pronosticado lo que podría ser su séptima temporada consecutiva de huracanes por encima del promedio. AARP Islas Vírgenes está trabajando arduamente para mantener informado al territorio, especialmente a su comunidad de más de 50 años, sobre cómo prepararse para la actual temporada de huracanes y otros desastres.
Español | We’re almost one month into the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has forecasted what could be its seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. AARP-Virgin Islands is working very hard to keep the territory – especially its 50+ community – informed about preparing for the current hurricane season and other disasters.
English | El acceso a internet de alta velocidad ya no es un lujo, es una necesidad. Y dado que la pandemia de COVID-19 está comenzando su tercer año, el acceso a internet de alta velocidad asequible y confiable, también conocido como banda ancha, es esencial para proporcionar las conexiones que los residentes de las Islas Vírgenes con sus familiares, amigos, proveedores de atención médica, trabajo y mucho más.
Español | High speed internet is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. And with the COVID-19 pandemic now entering its third year, access to affordable and reliable high speed internet, also known as broadband, is essential to providing the connections Virgin Islanders need to family, friends, health care providers, work and so much more.
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.