VI-PR Friendship Committee Lacks Virgin Islander Representation, Faces Volunteer Shortages

Virgin Islanders and Puerto Ricans living in the territory are enjoying a long weekend of celebrations commemorating the 60th anniversary of the formalization of friendship between the two nations. However, amid the festivities, one former president of the VI-PR Friendship Committee has reminded the USVI’s lawmaking arm that “friendship is a daily activity.” That was the sentiment shared by Vera Falu, who has called St. Croix home for over forty-five years, having moved to the territory to work in the healthcare sector as a dietician. She appeared before the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks on Friday, for an update on plans for VI-PR Friendship Day. There, she appealed for more consistent inclusion of the Puerto Rican community in everyday decision-making. “Don't remember us in October for VI-Puerto Rico Friendship [Day]. Remember us when you're passing legislation, when you're speaking about curriculum in your schools, when you're speaking about health for our s...