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!
English | A medida que nos preparamos para impulsarnos hacia abril y las lluvias de primavera, AARP-VI mantiene su compromiso de inundar las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU. con asistencia para mejorar el bienestar y la calidad de vida de los habitantes mayores de las Islas Vírgenes, de quienes los cuidan y también de nuestra comunidad. como un todo. Si bien la metáfora es un poco "florida", la intención se mantiene. AARP no es solo para jubilados. Es para personas reales que tienen preocupaciones reales sobre la creciente población mundial de adultos mayores. Esto incluye a los más de 22,000 miembros de AARP del territorio, que es un grupo demográfico extraordinario porque nuestros miembros son aproximadamente el 25 por ciento de la población.
Español | As we get ready to propel ourselves into April and the showers of spring, AARP-VI remains committed to showering the U.S. Virgin Islands with assistance in improving the wellbeing and quality of life for older Virgin Islanders, those who care for them and also our community as a whole. While the metaphor is a bit “flowery,” the intent holds. AARP is not just for retired people. It is for real people who have real concerns about the world’s growing population of older adults. This includes the territory’s more than 22,000 AARP members, which is an extraordinary demographic because our members are approximately 25 percent of the population.
English | La responsabilidad de un notario es evaluar y examinar la autenticidad de los documentos importantes al ser testigo de la disposición de los firmantes y garantizar su conocimiento de la documentación. Estos documentos incluyen, entre otros, escrituras de propiedad, testamentos y poderes notariales. Aquí en las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU., los notarios públicos están bajo la atenta vigilancia del Vicegobernador y una medida reciente de la 34.ª Legislatura de las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU. ha llegado al escritorio del Gobernador Albert Bryan y garantizará que los notarios sean más accesibles. Esto es extremadamente importante ahora que COVID-19 ha puesto una pausa prolongada en la interacción personal. Y aunque el gobierno está levantando lentamente los mandatos de uso de mascarillas y otras restricciones, todavía es necesario ser cauteloso.
Español | A notary’s responsibility is to evaluate and scrutinize the authenticity of important documents by witnessing the willingness of signers and ensuring their awareness of documentation. These documents include but are not limited to property deeds, wills and powers of attorney. Here in the U.S. Virgin Islands., notaries public are under the careful watch of the Lieutenant Governor and a recent measure by the 34th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands has now reached Gov. Albert Bryan’s desk and will ensure notaries are more accessible. This is extremely important now that COVID-19 has put an elongated pause on personal interaction. And though the government is slowly lifting mask mandates and other restrictions, there is still a need for caution.
English | El Mes de la Historia de la Mujer puede estar llegando a su fin, pero AARP en las Islas Vírgenes continuará conmemorando a nuestras heroínas que han abierto caminos valientemente para mejorar la humanidad. También continuaremos abogando por y con las mujeres que continúan teniendo influencia cuando se trata de las prioridades y preocupaciones de sus hermanas. AARP-IV entiende que ahora es el momento de ayudar a las mujeres a dar lo mejor de sí mismas mientras enfrentan los desafíos de la vida independiente, el cuidado, la salud mental, la justicia social, el avance profesional, el salario, la moral y el bienestar general.
Español | Women's History Month may be coming to an end, but AARP-VI will continue to commemorate our heroines who have fearlessly blazed trails to better humanity. We will also continue to advocate for and with women who continue to have influence when it comes to the priorities and concerns of their fellow sisters. AARP-VI understands that the time is now to help women be their best as they face the challenges of independent living, caregiving, mental health, social justice, career advancement, pay, morale and overall wellbeing.
English | Abril es el Mes Nacional de los Voluntarios. AARP en las Islas Vírgenes observa esta importante celebración reconociendo a nuestros voluntarios.