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DEC 23, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, AARP Virgin Islands proudly celebrates a year of meaningful advocacy, delivering strong protection and support for older adults and their families. Through strategic collaboration with lawmakers and community partners, AARP VI advanced key legislation that enhances safety, health, and caregiving across the territory.
“We need to ensure that our aging population can live their remaining years safely and with dignity,” said Troy De Chabert-Schuster, State Director, AARP VI. “This year’s legislative victories reflect our commitment to improving quality of life for older Virgin Islanders.”
DEC 29, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that AARP VI is back for the highly anticipated 27th Annual Bordeaux Farmers Agricultural & Cultural Vegan Food Fair, taking place on January 17-18, 2026! This year marks our fourth consecutive year proudly supporting Virgin Islands farmers, championing food security, and promoting sustainable living throughout our beautiful territory. This year's theme, “In Agriculture, Many Problems to Fix—Support VI Farmers 2026,” underscores the crucial role local agriculture plays in empowering our islands and securing a vibrant future for all generations.
NOV 26, 2025
On November 25, 2025, Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., signed the unanimously approved Caregiver Leave Act (Bill 36-0086) into law. This legislation represents a significant advancement, ensuring that all full-time employees of the Government of the Virgin Islands, including those working with independent boards, commissions, and agencies, receive four hours of administrative leave each month. This leave is intended to help them manage essential caregiving responsibilities for a seriously ill spouse, child, parent, or any legal dependent.
NOV 14, 2025
On November 10, 2025, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. signed Act 9051, which amends title 34 of the Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15, expanding the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Protection Act. Act 9051 was approved by the Virgin Islands Legislature on October 30, 2025. AARP Virgin Islands State Director Troy de Chabert-Schuster testified before the 36th Virgin Islands Legislature in support of amendments to the territory’s Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099).
The goal of CAREversation is to openly discuss caregiving in the Virgin Islands, and the challenges caregivers face.
Troy De Chabert-Schuster, State Director for AARP Virgin Islands advocated for legislation that addresses critical issues affecting the USVI community: Bill 36-0021, which mandates that practitioners discuss specific information with patients before prescribing opioids, and Bill 36-0035, which establishes savings accounts for persons with disabilities.
AARP Virgin Islands met with Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett to Discuss the Future of Social Security, Medicare, and the Celebration of Social Security’s 90th Anniversary.
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Contact our office to learn how to get a copy of the VI Disaster Preparedness Guidebook!
Join AARP Virgin Islands on 4/26 for an engaging, interactive CAREversation that touches on emotional and mental well-being of caregivers.
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A new law, pushed by AARP Virgin Islands, will establish a prescription drug monitoring program — and hopefully help cut opioid abuse.
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