On December 9, 2025, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda held the V.C. Bird Day Wreath Laying Ceremony. H.E. Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne, other Cabinet members, President of the Senate the Hon. Alincia Williams-Grant, Speaker of the House of Representatives the Hon. Osbert Frederick and representatives from all sectors were present at the ceremony. Ambassador Jiang attended the event upon invitation and laid a wreath at the V.C. Bird bust.

At the ceremony, Prime Minister Browne, Foreign Minister Greene and members of the Bird family recalled Sir Bird’s pivotal contributions to leading Antigua and Barbuda people in their struggle for national independence and liberation, as well as driving the country’s development and nation-building, and they jointly looked forward to the prospect of the nation’s sustained development, prosperity and progress.