The island's first legislative assembly was formed in 1856. Government buildings were built and were occupied in 1859; the replacement, today's Parliament Buildings, were opened in 1898.
thE islAnd's fiRsT legisLaTive assembLy wAS formed in 1856 goveRnmeNt buIlDINgs wERE buiLt anD were OCcupiEd iN 1859; ThE replAcemEnt tOday's parLiaMEnt bUILdiNgs weRe opEned in 1898