Bryan issues October proclamations for awareness observances and commemorative days

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. issued a series of proclamations for October in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Disability Employment Awareness Month and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, according to a Government House announcement published on October 7.

The proclamation notice also called for recognition of Fire Prevention Week from October 6 through October 12 and VI Taxi Week from October 20 through October 26.

Government House said Bryan also proclaimed October 14 as Indigenous People’s Day and Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day, October 15 as White Cane Safety Day, October 21 as USVI-BVI Friendship Day, and October 25 as Buckle Up Phone Down Day.

The announcement said Fire Prevention Week’s 2024 theme was “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you,” and said Disability Employment Awareness Month was being observed under the theme “Access to Good Jobs for All.”

Official source: https://www.vi.gov/governor-albert-bryan-jr-issues-proclamations-for-the-month-of-october/