“THE GREAT DEBATE”  AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM FOR VOTERS  
Does the Virgin Islands need to ratify a constitution before defining its political 
relationship with the United States of America? 
 
Supervisor of Elections, Caroline F. Fawkes wishes to remind the public of its upcoming “Great 
Debate”, on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The debate, an educational forum for voters, is one of 
several special events in commemoration of the Elections System 60th Anniversary, will be held 
at the University of the Virgin Islands Administration Building at 6:30pm. The debate is a taped 
event; therefore, doors will open for guests and audience at 5:45pm and close promptly at 6:15pm. 
Entry beyond this time will take place during intermission.  
 
Two teams will sound off on the topic: Is it time for our own constitution or to become an 
independent country, commonwealth, or state? What’s best for Virgin Islanders? The debate can 
be viewed on YOUTUBE at YOUTUBE/@ELECTIONSYSTEM.  
 
For any question or additional information, please contact the Elections System offices at 340-
773-1021 (St. Croix Elections Office) or 340-774-3107 (St. Thomas Elections Office).  
 
 
THRIVING WITH INTEGRITY, ELECTIONS SYSTEM CELEBRATES SIXTY! 
 
 
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PRESS RELEASE 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
May 3, 2023 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 
CAROLINE F FAWKES | SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS 
CAROLINE.FAWKES@VI.GOV 
(O) 340-773-1021 | (C) 340-227-8827