Category: Miscellaneous
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Summer Camps and Programs for St. Thomas and St. John Young People
Here is a list of summer camps and organized activities available for children or young people. Please send information on your camps…
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Archaeological Dig on Main Street Yields Artifacts
On Monday, Jan. 20, an archaeological team began the excavation of the large Saladoid Era archaeological site on Main Street between the…
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Five Companies Sign Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve at Dale Earnhardt Jr. Visit
U.S. Virgin Islands Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DoD) office, increased the number of businesses…
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Army Reserve Major Promoted by Navy Admiral for Second Time
St. Croix is a relatively tiny island in the Virgin Islands. The beauty of this island is renowned, with people from around…
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Adjutant General MG Renaldo Rivera Makes Statement on Death of Guardsman
As the Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands National Guard, I would like to express my sincere condolences and sympathies to the…
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V. I. National Guard Recalls 128 Furloughed Civilian Employees
On Monday, Oct. 7, Virgin Islands National Guardsmen (VING) and most support employees were recalled to duty under the Pay Our Military…
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Students of Overland Summers Help Botanical Garden Grow
For the sixth summer in a row, students of Overland Summers have been volunteering at the St. George Village Botanical Garden.
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V.I. Department of Health Honored by Department of Defense for Patriotic Support of Employees Serving in VING
Virgin Islands Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced today that Commissioner Darice Plaskett of…
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VING Member to Compete for Spot on U.S. Armed Forces Soccer Team
Spc. Alderman Lesmond, allied trade specialist, 651st Maintenance Company, Virgin Islands National Guard will leave June 8 for training camp at Camp…
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Memorial Day Focuses on Military Chaplains Transitioning to Marketplace
Chaplains have been a part of the U.S. Military for more than 200 years, and on Memorial Day 2013, these men and…
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Announces V.I. Nomination for Freedom Award
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense DOD) operational committee, has announced that a U.S. Virgin Island’s…
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VING Notifies Employees of Possible Furlough
The Virgin Islands National Guard gave initial notice to its federal technicians Thursday about the proposed furlough that will result if Congress…
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Cyril E. King Airport Receives BAR 35 Boarding Ramp
The Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas has received a BAR 35 passenger boarding ramp.
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Virgin Islands Performers Play at USVI Friendship Inaugural Ball
The event was truly spectacular. Lorna Freeman performed at the USVI Friendship Inaugural Ball, the evening when President Barack Obama was sworn…
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VING Hosts Vendor Workshop
The Virgin Islands National Guard will host a workshop for local vendors who are interested in conducting business with the federal government…
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St. Croix Troop Store Ready for Restructuring
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Troop Store located at the Virgin Islands National Guard, Estate Bethlehem compound will discontinue…
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VING Prepares for Presidential Inauguration
Members of the Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) will head to Washington, D.C. to provide special assistance to the District of Columbia…
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Tickets Now Available for 2013 USVI Presidential Inaugural Ball
The 340 Group has announced a ball to celebrate the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States.
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Santa Claus Returns to Christiansted NHS Bandstand
Due to an increasing number of Crucian children 1-12 years of age reported as “good” and “nice,” Santa Claus will present them…
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VA Plans Remembrance Tree Planting
The Office of Veterans Affairs along with VCOS (Veterans Connect Outreach Services) has announced a memorial tree planting. From 6-7 p.m. on…
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November Activities for Military Family Month Are Scheduled
“November is Military Family Month” The Office of Veterans Affairs along with VCOS (Veterans Connect Outreach Services) has announced the activities for…
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Meet the Candidates Forum Planned at Medical Center
Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center will host a Meet the Candidates Forum with senatorial candidates of the District of…
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Sisterhood Agenda Enterprises Seeks Films on Love
A new online pay channel is seeking short films about love, sensuality and relationships to share with their subscribers.
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Cecile deJongh Announces Winners of Mental Health Essay Contest
First Lady Cecile de Jongh has announced the winners of her mental health essay contest on the observance of World Mental…
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VING Retires 193 Years of Service
The Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands Major General Renaldo Rivera will host a retirement ceremony for seven soldiers at 3 p.m.…
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VING Extends Its Services to VIFD
The Virgin Islands National Guard Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in conjunction with the VING Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program…
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VING 23rd WMD CST and Medical Aviation Unit Hold Joint Training
The Virgin Islands National Guard 23rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) and the Detachment 1, Delta Company 1-114th Medical Aviation…
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VING Soldiers Compete in Nationwide Water Purification Competition
Soldiers of the Virgin Islands National Guard 610th Quartermaster Company from St. Thomas finished in sixth place in the Sgt. Maj. John…
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Veterans Affairs to Host Appreciation Event for Service Members
The Office of Veterans Affairs of the U.S. Virgin Islands in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs will celebrate two welcome…
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VING Honor Guard to Train on Military Funeral Honors
The Virgin Islands National Guard Honor Guard will conduct an 80-hour course on military funeral honors from Sept. 3-14 at the Lt.…