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HoA thanked VIslanders for supporting 75th Legislature celebrations

Collage of events held for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Photo: GIS/HoA
Collage of events held for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Photo: GIS/HoA
Collage of events held for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Photo: GIS/HoA
Collage of events held for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Photo: GIS/HoA
Collage of events held for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Photo: GIS/HoA
Collage of events held for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Photo: GIS/HoA
Collage of events held for the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Photo: GIS/HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) expressed its gratitude to the people of the VI for their overwhelming support during the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature.

The celebrations were held from November 2 to 23, 2025, under the theme, ’Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: The Virgin Islands 75 Year Journey Towards Self-Determination!’ 

Activities included church services, radio and online quizzes, a special sitting of the HoA, a grand concert and a recognition ceremony. 

Celebration of values 

According to A December 11, 2025, press release from the HoA, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon Corine N. George-Massicote, called this milestone a celebration of values. 

“It represents our collective expression of gratitude to the men and women who, through the decades, have chosen service over self, duty over comfort, and legacy over applause.”

Residents, the release added, actively participated, provided valuable input, offered services and prayers, increased patronage, and embodied the theme of honouring the past while shaping a self-determined future. 

These contributions marked the territory's 75-year journey toward greater autonomy.

The HoA again extended its thanks to residents of the Virgin Islands for their steadfast support and invaluable contributions. 

“This commitment remains unwavering in serving the people and advancing the territory's progress.”

11 Responses to “HoA thanked VIslanders for supporting 75th Legislature celebrations”

  • Cindy (13/12/2025, 07:48) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    the attendance to these events were very poor
    • Stop using this woman’s name. (13/12/2025, 09:18) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      Coward move!

      They were poorly attended because people have jobs and no time for photo opps.
      • Just saying (13/12/2025, 23:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        It may have been by invitation only and only the Upities were invited.
  • akon (13/12/2025, 08:50) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Activities include church services. Right there is the problem from out the gate. Which christian can prove the bible is god words come and collect $10,000.00 right now.
  • BuzzBvi (13/12/2025, 11:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Really?? That was a decidedly thin crowd for a very important VIslander celebration

    Very clear to see from this how many of the voters in the VI do not live here. Whilst 20,000 people living in this Authoritarian state, paying taxes do not get a vote.

    More VIslanders need to come back for these events not just to vote or better still people paying taxes get to vote and have a stake and build pride and would be a part of they be part of the heritage of the nation together.

    Then VI would not be an isolated nation of elites rooted in the past and wedded to Colonialist ways and values.



  • Only Angels (13/12/2025, 12:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do tell - what was the total cost of these "celebrations" and who benefited? I do wish we could have less parties at tax payer's expense because there has been minimal general economic progress in the last few years.
  • ... (13/12/2025, 13:01) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    the committee tried their best but members themselves failed to attend all events
  • WEW (13/12/2025, 13:55) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sure... Another reason to party at our expense
  • The watchdog (13/12/2025, 15:28) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Wow..people just cant be happy for good news.
  • jake (13/12/2025, 17:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    All these things continue slave acts in modern way to keep the people poor following the system of the colonial system
  • ——————————- (14/12/2025, 08:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations madam speaker you did your best but the house is divided


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