September 15, 2009
First Lady Chairs Children and Families Council Meeting

First Lady Cecile de Jongh opened the fourth meeting of the Children and Families Council Monday afternoon at Government House, St. Croix. 

May 30, 2009
First Lady Announces Territory-Wide Vote for Healthy VI Contest, VI Residents Encouraged to Select Favorite Videos Online June 1-30

First Lady Cecile de Jongh is pleased to announce the start of the Territory-wide voting period for the Healthy VI—School Video Contest. 

April 22, 2009
First Lady's School Gardens Project Launches Compost Facilities at Government House on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John

In recognition of Earth Day and as part of an ongoing effort to provide leadership on healthy living for all residents of the Territory, First Lady Cecile de Jongh today launched compost facilities at Government House on St. Thomas, St. Croix, and on St. John through the School Gardens project.

April 17, 2009
First Lady Extends Deadline on Healthy VI Challenge School Video Contest

First Lady Cecile de Jongh wishes to inform all participating public, private, and parochial schools for grade levels 7-10 throughout the Territory of an extension to the deadline for the Healthy VI Challenge school video contest. The new deadline to submit videos is May 22, 2009.

March 21, 2009
First Lady to Host Six-Week After-School Tennis Camps, Ages 7-12 Encouraged to Register for March 30th Kick-Off

As part of an ongoing effort of the Tennis in the Parks and Schools initiative, First Lady Cecile de Jongh is pleased to announce the launch of the after-school tennis camps on St. Thomas and St. Croix. 

February 27, 2009
First Lady Receives $2,500 Donation from First Bank for Healthy VI-School Gardens Project, Issues Matching Challenge to Virgin Islands Businesses

First Lady Cecile de Jongh was pleased to accept a check from First Bank Wednesday for a donation of $2,500 to the Healthy VI-School Gardens Project. 

February 23, 2009
First Lady Launches "Health VI Challenge" Initiative in the Territory, School Video Contest Kicks Off for Grades 7,8,9,10

First Lady Cecile de Jongh is pleased to announce the launch of Healthy VI Challenge, an initiative that seeks to raise awareness on overall health and wellness for all residents of the Territory.