Background
Verne Antonio was born on November 16, 1933, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States. Son of John Wesley Hodge and Idalia Victoria Stout.
Verne Antonio was born on November 16, 1933, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States. Son of John Wesley Hodge and Idalia Victoria Stout.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Hampton University, 1956. Juris Doctor cum laude, Howard University, 1969.
Internal auditor, internal revenue agent, Virgin Islands Government, 1958-1961;
public accountant, comptroller, Mannassah Busline, Inc., St. Thomas, 1961-1965;
business manager, personnel director, Virgin Islands Department Public Works, 1965-1966;
private practice law, Virgin Islands, 1969-1973;
attorney general, Virgin Islands, 1973-1976;
chief judge, Virgin Islands Territorial Court, St. Thomas, since 1976. Past chairman Eastern region National Association Attorneys General. Member Virgin Islands Industrial Incentive Board, 1963-1964, Virgin Islands Board Elections, 1964-1966.
Served to First lieutenant, infantry United States Army, 1956-1958. Member American Judges Association, American, National, Virgin Islands bar associations.
Children: Verne Junior, Bridget, Teresa.