Special Envoy of the Premier, Mr. E. Benito Wheatley, has stated that the 75th anniversary of the restoration of our legislation marks a significant milestone in the history of the Virgin Islands. Photo: Internet Source

Virgin Islands to Celebrate 75 Years of Restored Legislature. Photo:Facebook

In a YouTube post titled “In 2025, Does BVI’s 75 Years of Looking After Itself Matter?”, Wheatley remarks, “We have gone through, I believe, three constitutions to get us from where we were, with no executive authority, to now having agreed upon the responsibilities for our affairs.”

It hasn't always been perfect

He added, “With each step of our constitutional journey, we have made more progress. It hasn’t always been perfect, and there have been some bumps in the road, but on balance, we have done better when looking after ourselves versus previously, when others look after us, and things did not work out so well.

The Special Envoy concluded by stating, “We must strive to be politically, economically, and socially empowered to take care of ourselves.”

Optimism

Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about the future, saying, “We look forward to another 75 years of progress in our legislature, as well as economically, socially, and politically.”