Christmas is a very special time of year for many of us. With our diverse community, a Virgin Islands Christmas of 2016 is much different than the Christmases I grew up knowing, where there was one reason for the season. Different cultures, different religions and different beliefs present a new opportunity for us to welcome other cultural celebrations, but also a chance for us to show our visitors and friends what a Virgin Islands Christmas is like.

I am Andrew A. Fahie, First District Representative,  Member of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party. On behalf of my family and I, I take this opportunity to wish everyone Happy Holidays,  God's Blessings and a Prosperous 2017 where it will be a time of challenge but moreso a time of restoration in many respect.

A Merry Christmas to all: both residents and visitors of these peace-loving Virgin Islands, particularly my constituents of the Third Electoral District.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, joyous greetings to each of you during this holiday season.

Hello Virgin Islands, I am Marlon Penn… Junior Minister for Trade, Investment and Consumer Affairs and Representative for the Eighth District.  I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the visitors and residents of the Virgin Islands and their families, especially those in District 8, a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2017. 

My fellow citizens, residents, friends and visitors, the 2016 Christmas and Holiday Season is again in full swing, as we celebrate the birth of our wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ.  This is a very joyous time of year, celebrated by millions around the world, including here in the Virgin Islands.

For many of us, the end of the year is usually a time of reflection and also a time of planning for the future.

Merry Christmas Virgin Islands! I’m Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture and your Territorial Representative. It gives me pleasure to bring greetings to one all as we celebrate the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ during this 2016 holiday season. 

Season’s Greetings, I am Dr. Kedrick Pickering, Member for the Seventh District and Minister responsible for Natural Resources and Labour of the Government of the Virgin Islands. On behalf of the Ministry, I would like to take this opportunity to firstly, wish you and your family an exciting, magnificent and tranquil Holiday Season. I would also like to take this opportunity to send a special holiday greeting to the people of the Seventh Electoral District, who have placed their faith and confidence in me over the years. I will continue to do my best to serve them and our utmost to improve our community and by so doing, continue to build this great little Nation.

Already the feel of the Christmas Season is with us.