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DMV to launch commemorative license plate for 70th VI Festival

- License plate design competition launched
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to launch a special commemorative license plate in celebration of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival. Photo: VINO/File
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) said a limited-edition commemorative license plate that 'symbolises the spirit of freedom and pays homage to our remarkable journey' will be created and launched. Photo: GIS/File
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) said a limited-edition commemorative license plate that 'symbolises the spirit of freedom and pays homage to our remarkable journey' will be created and launched. Photo: GIS/File
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to launch a special commemorative license plate in celebration of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.

Honourable Rymer, according to Government Information Service (GIS) on May 9, 2024, said, “To mark this historic milestone, we will be creating a limited-edition commemorative license plate that symbolises the spirit of freedom and pays homage to our remarkable journey.”

Honourable Rymer said the momentous occasion not only marks a significant milestone in our history, but serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience of the people of the Territory.

'Lasting memento'

Acting Commissioner at the DMV, Mr Gregory Skelton emphasised the importance of creating a lasting memento for the 70th Emancipation Celebration.

Mr Skelton said, “Our team at DMV is proud to contribute to this historic occasion with a Commemorative License Plate, designed to be cherished for years to come.”

Design Competition

Mr Skelton is also inviting residents to participate in the initiative through a Design Competition, running until June 7.  

He said entries for the design will be sent by email to infodmv@gov.vg or entries can be sent to the department. Entries must have the inscription “Virgin Islands” on the top of the plate and “Nature's Little Secret” at the bottom.”

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mrs Elvia Smith-Maduro said the timely initiative by the DMV will help ensure future generations continue to honour our history and traditions while fostering unity and the celebration of diversity in the community.

Mrs Smith-Maduro added, “Together, we can keep the spirit of emancipation alive as we ‘Celebrate our Freedom, Live in Unity as BVI Festival turns 70.”

The 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will be held from July 14 to August 10, 2024.

7 Responses to “DMV to launch commemorative license plate for 70th VI Festival”

  • And the fee? (10/05/2024, 15:54) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr Skelton or his designate. Posting the fee for this plate would be appreciated.
  • UK (10/05/2024, 18:52) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    This department needs an overhaul, the workers needs customer service training, waste of time if you ask me. this Ag commissioner cant cut the grade.
    • @UK (11/05/2024, 11:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      that's your opinion, doesn't make it fact or truth.
    • Customer (13/05/2024, 09:26) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      the cashiers there need going agriculture to work to deal with the animals up there they dont have no sort of customers training . they speak and deal with you like hogs the government need to shift these cashiers at dmv around like how those cashiers in yellow does be moving around , they to comfortable there station at dmv . u could imagine them there showing one another their phone like they on fb or snap minding people buisness when there alot of customers waiting to be attend to . hon minister who ever responsible for this department please clean it up this department to boss to friendly with them to much going on down there
  • ... (10/05/2024, 19:41) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good idea but keep the cost reasonable
  • I hug trees (11/05/2024, 09:52) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    What about a license plate to include national and potential high-seas marine protected areas, ecologically or biologically significant?
  • Xxx (11/05/2024, 15:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope there is no price movement.


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