Construction of the Assembly Legislature Building was completed. It stood as the official seat of government in Tobago until the abolishment of the representative government with the imposition of Crown Colony administration in 1877.
Following the establishment of the Tobago House of Assembly Act in 1980, the space originally used as the Chamber for the previous House of Assembly, was refurbished and, once more, became the seat of the island's House of Assembly. The Chamber was officially opened by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on 2nd November of that year.
An Office for the Presiding Officer was established.
More extensive renovations were done to the roof. Attempts have also been made to restore the external brickwork to make the building more reflective of its original 19th-century architecture.
The entire building is now under the remit of the Assembly Legislature and the upgrading of its facilities still continues. So far, additional amenities includes:
The Tobago House of Assembly Legislature Secretariat provides members of the Tobago House of Assembly with professional procedural support and efficient administrative services in an apolitical manner in order that they may effectively perform their functions.
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