Today, 63 million Americans — including our own Virgin Islanders — step up as family caregivers, helping older parents, spouses, and other loved ones live independently at home rather than in costly nursing homes. These everyday heroes hold up a broken long-term care system, managing medications, preparing meals, helping with bathing and dressing, and more. In the Virgin Islands alone, family caregivers provide thousands of hours of care each year, worth an exceptional amount in unpaid labor.
On October 28, 2025, Troy de Chabert-Schuster proudly testified before the 36th Legislature's Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, championing important amendments to the Caregivers Leave Act (Bill No. 36-0086). This proposed legislation is an exciting step forward, 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 every month to fulfill their essential caregiving responsibilities for a seriously ill spouse, child, parent, or any legal dependent.
We are excited to announce that Social Security celebrated its 90th anniversary in August! To commemorate this milestone, AARP VI has rescheduled a special event on St. Croix for Saturday, November 8th, from 10 AM to 2 PM—and you’re warmly invited!
Join AARP VI on November 13th at Caribbean Cinemas for a FREE screening of "Now You See Me 3." The third installment in the Now You See Me series, titled Now You See Me: Now You Don't, follows the original Four Horsemen as they reunite to recruit three skilled illusionists for a high-stakes heist. The plot revolves around the theft of the world's largest queen diamond from a powerful crime syndicate. The film promises to deliver mind-bending magic, intricate planning, and a thrilling climax.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Virgin Islanders—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Los residentes en las Islas Vírgenes de EE.UU. pueden programar citas para la vacuna COVID-19 o acudir a una farmacia cercana para vacunarse. Aquí te mostramos cómo encontrar una vacuna actualizada cerca de ti.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting in the U.S. Virgin Islands, such as absentee, early voting or voting with a disability.
Islas Vírgenes Estadounidenses: Encuentra las fechas de las próximas elecciones, los plazos de inscripción y las opciones para votar, como el voto en ausencia, la votación temprana o cómo votar si tienes alguna discapacidad.
The U.S. Virgin Islands will hold a primary Saturday, Aug. 3, to select candidates for all 15 seats in the Legislature, the territory’s delegate to the U.S. House, and other territorial offices.
FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY: SOMETIMES TIMING IS EVERYTHING
Wednesday May 8th 4-5pm AST
Explore strategies for claiming Social Security benefits and making Social Security decisions that meet your needs. Join us for this free virtual seminar to discover commonly asked questions about Social Security benefits and the importance of making informed decisions.