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Social Security Board celebrates its 45th anniversary

-celebrating a legacy built on trust, resilience & community
The Virgin Islands Social Security Board unveiled an anniversary logo in observance of its 45th anniversary. Photo: SSB
The Virgin Islands Social Security Board was established on July 2, 1980, following the enactment of Act No. 17 of 1979 by the Legislative Council. Photo: SBB
The Virgin Islands Social Security Board was established on July 2, 1980, following the enactment of Act No. 17 of 1979 by the Legislative Council. Photo: SBB
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB) is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year and has unveiled an anniversary logo.

The SBB in a social media post on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, said it is celebrating 45 years of dedicated service to the people of the Virgin Islands (VI). 

“As we unveil our 45th anniversary logo, we reflect on a legacy built on trust, resilience, and community. Our anniversary theme, ‘The Way Forward’,  represents a renewed commitment to innovation, connection, and wellness,” the post added. 

The theme also represents a renewed commitment to innovation, connection, and wellness. 

“It is a tribute to the visionaries who laid our foundation and a promise to continue evolving to meet the needs of future generations.”

45 years as a pillar of strength in VI

The Virgin Islands Social Security Board was established on July 2, 1980, following the enactment of Act No. 17 of 1979 by the Legislative Council.

“For 45 years, the Virgin Islands Social Security Board has stood as a pillar of strength, reliability, and care in our community. As we mark this milestone, we celebrate the countless lives touched, the promises kept, and the unwavering dedication to social protection and financial security.”

It added that the anniversary is a reflection of the past, a tribute to the people the Social Security Board Serves and the partnerships built. 

“It’s a moment to honour the legacy of those who laid the foundation and to recognise the continued efforts of those who carry the mission forward today…We remain committed to the people of the Virgin Islands.”

14 Responses to “Social Security Board celebrates its 45th anniversary”

  • asura (03/07/2025, 13:25) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    happy birthday
  • celebrate with our money (03/07/2025, 16:06) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    easy to pay into, almost impossible to collect! i have been waiting since january!
  • survived... (03/07/2025, 16:08) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    survived all these years despite only "some" of us paying our dues to SSB.
  • 45 years (03/07/2025, 18:07) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    45 years of robbery
  • Joes hill white elephant (03/07/2025, 18:28) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Money for the F&F contractors no oversight no buyers , F&F masquerading as fishermen & farmers handed out $60000000 what the hell is there to celebrate!
  • Nice (03/07/2025, 18:33) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    congratulations
  • One word (03/07/2025, 18:53) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Trust? More like theft. Joes hill project ring a bell? People paying contributions for years and go through hell to get a little assistance. Not even assistance we should call it, but what we are entitled to we should be able to get when we are sick. Evil at its best
    • @One word (03/07/2025, 19:19) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
      Perhaos, your employer never remitted any monies into the fund. Thetefore, you aren't entitled to what isn't there. If thats what has happened, i suggest you take them to Court. Make an example out of them. Too many thiefing employers around here. I always remind people to check with Social Securitu, NHI and Inland Revenue to ensure their salary deductions are paid and up to date.
  • @@one word (03/07/2025, 21:47) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Of course the employees are entitled their employer has committed fraud . Allegedly it’s the social security department’s job to uncover this but F&F smooth it over and any expat trouble makers who weren’t ever getting a pension now don’t even get a renewal just an exit visa. Johnny belonger employers are more than happy to pocket the profit cakes on Friday for the social security department plus a Christmas white envelope. Covid made social security a fortune they sent all the expats home seized their existing payments handed them out to head coach and F&F . Expats return and are told no records exist your at zero back to square one or no work permit Pathetic.
  • Yo (04/07/2025, 00:33) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    45 years of robbing the people
  • THE GOVERNMENT (04/07/2025, 06:25) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS WHO SUPPOSED TO BE RUNNING THE COUNTRY / DO IF THE EMPLOYERS ARE ALLOWED AND BEING SHIELDED WHAT CAN WE EXPECT ❓️ ???? / ONEY GRAM & WRSTERN UNION WAS USED AS A FRONT TO DOUBLE TAX THE ISLAND PEOPLE THEM VINNIE THE CHICKEN HAWK FROM VG WHO WERE SCOOPING THEM TO SEE WHAT THEY TO WITH THEIR OWN AFTER THEY ALREADY WORKED HONESTLY TO MAKE A LIVING AND THEIR (EMPLOYERS WERE LEFT UNTOUCHED AFTER THEY DONE TAKE OUT THE TAXES AND NOT PAYING IT IN TO THE SAME GOVERNMENT AND TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY THE NOTORIOUS DREW WAS EVEN BRAGGING HOW HE GOT (2 MILLION OF THEM ' ISLAND PEOPLE " THATS ADVANTAGE , / THEY EVEN HAD A VIDEO ON TV WHERE A WORKER AT SOCIAL SECURITY WAS TELLING WHO WENT THERE TO GET ASSISTANCE FRIM SOCIAL TO HELP WITH HIS MEDICAL PROBLEM , AND WAS TOLF ( AM VERY SORRY SIR BUT YOUR EMPLOYER HAS NOT BEING PAYING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES ) AND THOSE ARE FACTS / UNLESS SOME OF US DEVELOPED " SELECTIVE AMNESIA OVERNIGHT • KARMA IS DEALING WITH SOME AND WILL DEAL WITH THOSE WHO HAVEN'T BEEN DISCOVERED YET , SO YOUR TIME WILL COME , JUST LIKE THE DREW , WHO FELT HE WAS UNTOUCHABLE .
  • S S SWEET (04/07/2025, 09:40) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    Thank God for S S ,my money is now coming back to me.
  • Quietly Watching (04/07/2025, 10:25) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Congratulations to the Social Security Board on your 45 years anniversary. Despite the naysayers you continue to help many and should not be faulted for the Farmers and Fishers debacle. That was purely of the Government's doing.

    I have an idea that would have won hearts. An extra $45 to every receipient in this month would have been excellent. An extra gallon of milk and loaf of bread for many as well as their blood pressure medicine. Happy Anniverary to You!


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