Twelve Virgin Islanders Honored for Contributions Across Generations at St. Croix Ceremony

A dozen Virgin Islanders, all credited for diverse contributions to the territory, received formal recognition during a Perma Plaque and Road Naming Ceremony in St. Croix on Friday.  “The twelve individuals recognized today represent the diversity of our community and who we are as a people,” remarked Senate President Novelle Francis. “It is hard to encapsulate their collective contribution to the history of the Virgin Islands.”  Among the special honorees was Brigadier General Leayle Gerard Galiber, who passed away on October 28th at the age of 92. During Friday’s ceremony, Senator Francis recalled Mr. Galiber’s address to the Legislature when Bill 35-0116 was first introduced in his honor.  Brigadier General Galiber was “instrumental in guiding the organization of the Virgin Islands National Guard and serving as the acting adjutant general," stated Sen. Francis. The Board of Elections and Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes were also honored. Senator Angel Bolques Jr., in his ...