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USVI joins US & world in Women’s March against Donald J. Trump

The march in St Croix, US Virgin Islands began at Time Square in Christiansted Saturday morning, January 21, 2017 and ended with speeches and performances at the bandstand at Fort Christianvaern. Photo: VIC
Thousands of people on Pennsylvania Avenue participate in the Women’s March and rally to protest President Donald J. Trump the day after he was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Photo: Michael Reynolds/EPA
Thousands of people on Pennsylvania Avenue participate in the Women’s March and rally to protest President Donald J. Trump the day after he was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Photo: Michael Reynolds/EPA
VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERKSTED, St Croix, USVI- — The scenes around the world — and especially in US cities where, collectively, millions gathered from Chicago to the nation’s capital in protest of the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump — were stunning.

The Women’s March and sister marches globally were a huge success in galvanising people from all walks of life against the Trump administration, mainly triggered by Mr Trump, whose tone against women, the Muslim religion and other issues during the campaign in 2016 and even as president-elect, has coalesced a wide coalition against him — one day after his inauguration.

The main march took place in Washington with an estimated crowd of about 500,000 people, according to reports from US media outlets. A press release issued by event organisers says the march sought to reaffirm the core values of freedom and democracy for all, at a time when many fear their voices will be lost, especially in relation to the rights of women, immigrants, workers, reproduction and freedom of choice, the LGBTQIA community, the environment, rights for all races and religious freedom.

Persons in St Croix also showed their solidarity for the Women’s March by organising a march of their own.

The march began at Time Square in Christiansted Saturday morning, January 21, 2017 and ended with speeches and performances at the bandstand at Fort Christianvaern.

Meanwhile, over 20 countries saw protests on the first day of Trump’s presidency.

17 Responses to “USVI joins US & world in Women’s March against Donald J. Trump”

  • Nice (22/01/2017, 13:16) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
    That's nice
  • rock city (22/01/2017, 14:00) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    They should have invited bvi women
    • @ rock city (22/01/2017, 14:24) Like (9) Dislike (15) Reply
      Them set of cowards? please!
      • So true (22/01/2017, 18:53) Like (12) Dislike (11) Reply
        The entire Territory is a set of cowards. More action hiding behind a blog and talking among themselves, both men and women. They will never march for anything. Not them
        • Cowards (23/01/2017, 01:05) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
          Well, thank you for hiding right along with the rest of us cowdards.
          Hoping that you will come out from among us and take the lead in the next issue.
    • bvi (22/01/2017, 16:47) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
      BVI Women could have done it on their own. The UK took part in the march.
  • loosers (22/01/2017, 14:14) Like (14) Dislike (17) Reply
    Sore loosers. You lost in democratic election, just cause you did not get your own way stop acting like spoiled children.
    • dude (22/01/2017, 15:27) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
      They actually won the democratic election by 3 million votes and lost the republic election
      USA has gone to the dogs
      • loosers (22/01/2017, 16:22) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
        But that is not how the election works, if you do not like you have to vote to change the electoral college. Until then Trump won.
    • Republicans @ losers (22/01/2017, 21:35) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      Don't even make your stupid comments, and snide remarks towards others here. You're just a €OON who has no experience, or knowledge about NYC's DONALD RUMP. Everybody- NEVERMIND THE "NOBAMA" COMMENTS, welcome to "DONALD RUMP" gets P¤RK€D in the end.
  • Protest (22/01/2017, 14:31) Like (17) Dislike (7) Reply
    The USA treats women equally no matter who is President, these hypocrites need to protest countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, India etc if they really care about womens rights.
    • Protest (22/01/2017, 15:18) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply
      SAUDI ARABIA,IRAN.PAKISTAN,INDIA ECT THEY CAN DO THEIR OWN MARCH TO GET WHAT THEY WANT WE AMERICIANS ARE LOOKING OUT FOR OURSELVES. WHY YOU ALL TORTOLIANS. DO NOT MACH OUT YOU ALL GOVERNMENT WHO IS TREATING YOU ALL INHUMANE. YOU ARE THE HYPOCRITE BECAUSE YOU CANNOT DO WITHOUT AMERICA WHAT YOU ALL HAVE TO OFFER I GUESS ONLY SEA WATER AND BLOG SHIT.
    • @ Protest (22/01/2017, 18:12) Like (1) Dislike (11) Reply
      are you for real??? in the USA women are still second class just check the pay inequality!!!! should I say more???
  • Protest (22/01/2017, 16:19) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    @Protest....if I were you I would be protesting about the American educational system because your English is appalling. Also you do know you can write in non capitals.
  • Curious (22/01/2017, 19:32) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Why are all these US citizens coming to our blogs and calling us cowards for not engaging in their fight (with which we want nothing to do)?

    How dare they call us Virgin Islanders (from the true Virgin Islands) cowards for how we react to our government? May I remind those people over in the Virgin Islands of the United States (not the amendment to your name, copycats) that that you don't even have the right to vote for the president you elected. Why? Because of a hundred year old clause in your constitution that prohibits by labelling you sub-human and quite literally savage.

    https://youtu.be/CesHr99ezWE

    Please people of the VIUS, if you want to talk about whose government mistreats whom, learn your own constitution and see what rights are constantly denied to you due to archaic prejudices. Mind your own fishing pole and I'll mind mine.

    Also, Virgin Islanders have a legacy of being resilient and steadfast in their beliefs. We are smart and brave enough to protest and stand up for ourselves when we feel wronged. Yes, we may seem passive now but the bear is only hibernating. We will wake in time.
  • Just accept (23/01/2017, 09:37) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Many dont and still dont want President Trump to be president of the USA and I for one didnt want for him to bee there too but as we look back at some of the rhetoric used during the campaign and even up to this moment who are we not to forgive this man. It is our Heavenly father who has forgiven him and placed him in that position. He is human just like us and no matter how much wealth,position,etc he or anyone has if you dont know and have Christ your labour is in vain. Let us use the opportunity given to him to serve to continue to be his critics for good or bad as we must also remember that most of the things that affect the US we too are sometimes affected.God Bless America. God bless all NATIONS in and around this world.


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