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May 5th, 2026
DMV to launch pilot Hybrid Online Vehicle Renewal Programme

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will launch a pilot initiative, the Hybrid Online Vehicle Renewal Programme for Tortola.

August 25th, 2025
DMV reminds of re-implementation of Derelict Vehicle Disposal Fee beginning Sept. 1

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Starting on September 1, 2025, Virgin Islanders will be required to pay a fee for the disposal of derelict vehicles as part of an initiative by the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Health and Social Development.

October 16th, 2019
Mr Gregory Skelton is Acting Commissioner of DMV

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Gregory Skelton has been appointed to act as Commissioner in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) effective October 1, 2019.

March 16th, 2019
PHOTO of Day: Hon Kye M. Rymer, a Minister with humility

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - It was yesterday Friday, March 15, 2019, when new Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) dropped by his old place of employment to greet his former staff.

April 12th, 2018
Leeann Forbes retired DMV officer has died

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Family, friends and the staff of the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) are in mourning over the passing of Leeann Forbes, a long time employee of the Government Department.

February 5th, 2018
'DMV is not giving license for some of the simplest of things'- Mechanic

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI – Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Kye M. Rymer announced via the Government Information Services (GIS), the suspension of issuing new drivers’ licenses until the roads were in better condition.

July 26th, 2017
Man fined over $9,000 for vehicle tint

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With at least ten counts for exceeding the tint limit, Julio Adams of Purcell Estate will have to pay $9,320 or face imprisonment.

June 19th, 2014
DMV launches 60th Anniv. Festival license plate

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was with much pomp and ceremony that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) under the management of Acting Commissioner Mr Kye M. Rymer launched the commemorative License Plates for the 60th Anniversary of Festival this morning June 19, 2014.

January 25th, 2014
Over 15,000 vehicles licensed in VI for 2012 - Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Over 15,000 vehicles were licensed in the Virgin Islands for 2012 according to a report issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) which has been laid in the House of Assembly.

August 24th, 2013
UPDATE: Pockwood Pond accident victim left scene to seek help - ICR

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A director of International Car Rental (ICR) has allayed fears and speculations surrounding the driver of one of their vehicles found abandoned at the seashore at Pockwood Pond on August 19, 2013.

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