Virgin Islands Commission on Aging Established to Prioritize Senior Welfare and Support

On Wednesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened the inaugural meeting of the Virgin Islands Commission on Aging, deemed an important step in addressing the needs of the territory's senior population. In a statement from Government House, the commission was described as a "critical advocacy organization" dedicated to ensuring that the concerns and well-being of seniors are prioritized in both policy development and service delivery across the Virgin Islands. As the team began the work of finalizing and approving bylaws, Troy de Chabert-Schuter, current State Director of AARP Virgin Islands, was appointed interim chair, with Michal Rhymer-Brown, pastor and former assistant commissioner in the Department of Human Services, elected acting vice chair. Senator Angel Bolques Jr. was chosen as secretary. "The Commission on Aging is about lending our voices and advocacy to ensure that Virgin Islanders can age and transition into senior-hood right here at home. We will be working at dismantli...