House Thanks Residents for Support During 75th
The House of Assembly has thanked residents across the Virgin Islands for their strong participation in the 75th anniversary commemorations marking the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature, following events held from November 2 to 23, 2025. New reporting from Guavaberry echoes the House’s message, describing the Assembly’s comments as expressing "profound gratitude" and noting that community contributions marked the territory’s 75-year journey toward greater autonomy.
The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands has publicly thanked residents for their overwhelming support during the 75th anniversary celebrations marking the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature, according to a December 11, 2025 press release from the House and reporting by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Commemorations took place from November 2 to 23, 2025 under the theme, 'Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: The Virgin Islands 75 Year Journey Towards Self-Determination!' The three-week programme blended reflection and celebration, and included church services, radio and online quizzes, a special sitting of the House of Assembly, a grand concert and a recognition ceremony, the House release said.
Speaker of the House, Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote, described the milestone as "a celebration of values," saying 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," the House statement reported by VINO said.
New reporting from Guavaberry reiterated the Assembly’s message and used slightly stronger language, saying the House had expressed "profound gratitude" to the people of the Virgin Islands for their support during the celebrations. Guavaberry also highlighted that residents’ contributions during the programme marked the territory’s 75-year journey toward greater autonomy.
Both the House release and subsequent media reports noted active resident participation throughout the programme. Citizens provided input, offered services and prayers, increased patronage at events, and embraced the anniversary theme by honouring the past while shaping a self-determined future — actions the House framed as visible markers of the Virgin Islands’ long journey toward strengthened local governance.
In its public message the House again extended thanks to citizens for their steadfast support and underlined the Assembly’s ongoing commitment to serving the people and advancing territorial progress. The release encouraged continued civic engagement, stressing that public participation remains central to effective governance and to the territory’s future development.
The House of Assembly provided contact details for residents seeking further information or ways to stay involved. Giovanni Herbert is named as the House of Assembly Public Relations Officer; local telephone contact is 1 (284) 468-6909 and email gherbert@gov.vg. For international media enquiries the release directs contacts to BVIGovernment@dgagroup.com.
The Government of the Virgin Islands also reminded residents of its one-stop shop for government services. For enquiries, office connections, or to book appointments with various departments call 1 (284) 468-3701 or use the Government’s virtual booking system. The release adds a WhatsApp contact at 1 (284) 468-9760 and notes more services are coming soon.
Additional channels listed include the House of Assembly’s Facebook page (https://facebook.com/HOABVI), its YouTube handle (@houseofassemblyvi2922) and the physical address at 33 Admin Drive, Wickhams Cay 1, Tortola. The House invited the public to use the provided contact points to share feedback, seek information, or access government services, reinforcing the message that community engagement will remain central to the Virgin Islands’ progress as the territory looks ahead following its 75th anniversary commemorations.
Primary source: BVI Government