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December 31st, 2023
Should residents be concerned about fingerprints taken by the DMV?

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- As has been the practice for many years, once you are obtaining any type of driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the Territory, one of the requirements is for DMV to take your fingerprints.

November 13th, 2022
DMV introduces new drivers' license software

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced a new drivers' license software, which is expected to make the renewal process easier and more efficient.

April 7th, 2022
DMV to sell 100 pairs of Lions Club branded vehicle license plates

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Ryner (R5) has approved a Commemorative Motor Vehicle Registration Plate to be used on motor vehicles for personal use as part of the 50th Anniversary of Lions Club of Tortola in April 2022.

September 7th, 2020
Immigration Dept & DMV on VG broken into

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Two Government offices, the Immigration Department and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), were allegedly broken into last night, September 6, 2020, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.

April 10th, 2020
‘Let us only share BVI Love’- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another message of encouragement, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has challenged his constituents and the wider Virgin Islands to do everything in their power to support each other during this lockdown period.

December 4th, 2017
Police & DMV crackdown on hurricane damaged vehicles; hands tied, it’s the law

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) continues its crackdown on the roads by giving tickets and warnings to vehicles they deem unsafe to drive, such as those that have no seat belts, broken front and rear view mirrors and lights, severely disfigured, and pose a danger to other motorists, the Department of Motors Vehicles (DMV) has weighed in.

November 21st, 2017
DMV accused of ‘creating real hardship’ for persons with damaged vehicles

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has been slammed for allegedly refusing to license vehicles that have minor damages, thereby "creating real hardship" for persons already reeling from Hurricane Irma, which hit the Virgin Islands on September 6, 2017.

June 14th, 2017
Ironic? DMV Boss Kye M. Rymer involved in auto accident close to TAG

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists who might have been late for work or their Wednesday morning routine today June 14, 2017 had to endure traffic delays following a road accident.

March 7th, 2017
73-year-old Premier Smith questions age policy on driver’s license

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While testifying before the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC) on the 2017 Budget earlier this year, the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Mr Kye M. Rymer was peppered by Premier and Leader of Government Business Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) over the requirement that all persons over 70 years of age must do a physical exam before a new license is issued.

May 11th, 2016
Convicted criminals, persons of bad character cannot obtain taxi license- Kye Rhymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While testifying before the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee, as it deliberated on the 2016 Budget in February of this year, the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles Mr Kye Rhymer explained what disqualifies a person from obtaining a taxi license.

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