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DMV unveils 70th Festival Commemorative License Plate

- winning entry was made by Shaquille S. Bell
The winning design for the commemorative license plate celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Emancipation Festival. Photo: GIS
Mr Shaquille S. Bell submitted the winning design for the commemorative license plate celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Emancipation Festival. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Shaquille S. Bell submitted the winning design for the commemorative license plate celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Emancipation Festival. Photo: VINO/File
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the [British] Virgin Islands has unveiled the winning design for the commemorative license plate celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Emancipation Festival.

Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), congratulated Mr Shaquille S. Bell on his submission and winning graphic design.

"Mr Bell's contribution to our 70th Festival Celebrations speaks to the liberty of the celebrations, and symbolises the spirit of freedom while marking this historical milestone through this limited-edition commemorative license plate," said Honourable Rymer in a press release today, July 19, 2024.

Commemorative plates not yet available for purchase

Acting DMV Commissioner, Mr Gregory Skelton stated that the plates are currently on order and the public will be notified upon availability for purchase. "We had 32 submissions for this historic event, and required the expertise of Industry Experts in selecting the winning submission," said Skelton. He added that the judging panel included representatives from the Tourist Board, locally recognised senior graphic artists, a local youth graphic artist, and officials from the Ministry of Communications and Works. 

The commemorative plate features a unique design that pays homage to the Virgin Islands' rich history and culture. It includes the inscription "Virgin Islands" at the top and "Nature's Little Secret" at the bottom, as per the design competition guidelines. 

The 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival is being held from July 14 to August 10, 2024, under the theme: “Together, we can keep the spirit of emancipation alive as we ‘Celebrate our Freedom, Live in Unity as BVI Festival turns 70.”

15 Responses to “DMV unveils 70th Festival Commemorative License Plate”

  • Caramel Diva (19/07/2024, 11:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    How much is the plate
    • Them say (19/07/2024, 12:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      they saying $200 for the plates and another $5 for transfer and $10 for registration
  • Nice (19/07/2024, 11:16) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    pretty! great job & congrats shaqibelle! not paying $200 tho, need dmv to bring that down some.
  • Price for the 70th (19/07/2024, 11:40) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    Should've been $70
  • Lovely! (19/07/2024, 13:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great design Shaqibelle!!
  • Private plates 1000.00 (19/07/2024, 13:16) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I Guess you will do without one then.
  • jack (19/07/2024, 13:37) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
    It's ugly
    • Brooke Shields (19/07/2024, 14:34) Like (1) Dislike (16) Reply
      Ugly and plain. That is the best design he could have created for festival< he does not have any idea about festival then, that is all he could see to put in his design. I bet there were others who could have top that. Those that were rejected must have been really bad for them to choose that one
  • Wellsah (19/07/2024, 17:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    these are nice, should sell decorative plates
  • sight (19/07/2024, 20:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Two hundred for what ?? Are the Government or dmv good in them head why not 100.00 but 200 u all sick in tjis place . Thats license plate is to much mr minister .
  • The 70th (20/07/2024, 08:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is such a beautiful design, well done Mr. Bell. I'm definitely getting one.
  • should have chosen top 3 (20/07/2024, 09:03) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    should have chosen top 3 best designs, therefore customers would have 3 designs to choose from.
  • HMMM (20/07/2024, 09:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I had done make up my mind to pay $100 for whatever the 70th plate is but danggggg $200!!??????
  • Motorcyclist (20/07/2024, 21:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why aren't there ever any plates for motorcycles?! Why are they left out?
  • Look Chubble (22/07/2024, 09:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    it looks south American/Hispanic...does not depict
    BVI CULTURE


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