Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)

Black market scheme to register cars at BMV without paying exposed by ECU

FREDERIKSTED — A black market scheme to register nine vehicles at the BMV without paying has been exposed by local law enforcement. Jimmar Ateebo Payne, 32, was arrested and charged…

John McCarthy December 18, 2025

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BMV starts re-issuing REAL ID driver’s licenses a week from tomorrow

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles will resume issuing REAL ID driver's licenses and REAL ID identification cards beginning on Thursday, April 24, 2025, BMV Director…

John McCarthy April 16, 2025

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BVM Employee Accused of Embezzling $14,772.37 In Government Funds Since 2021

KINGSHILL — An employee of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is accused of stealing $14,772.37 in government funds dating back to 2021 authorities said. Jenae Almestica, 34, was arrested and…

John McCarthy April 14, 2023

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New Mandatory USVI 175th Emancipation Commemorative License Plates Available

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh told the motoring public that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Effective March 1, 2023, all vehicles with temporary plates that were issued by the…

John McCarthy February 28, 2023

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BMV Issues Temporary Moratorium On Rental Quotas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh said that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), has placed a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Car Rental Quotas. The BMV is reviewing…

John McCarthy February 15, 2023

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St. Thomas Motor Vehicle Office Closed Due To COVID-19 Exposure, Director Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh told the motoring public that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ (BMV) St. Thomas Office will be closed effective immediately (August 11) until further notice.…

John McCarthy August 11, 2021

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Senator’s Son Gets Community Service After Federal Marijuana Conviction

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that a St. Thomas man was sentenced today to four years’ probation, a $1,000 fine, and 150 hours of community service…

John McCarthy July 8, 2021

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Slack Enforcement Of Traffic Regulations Ends February 1, VIPD Says On Twitter

FREDERIKSTED — Starting next month, police are promising "increased traffic enforcement" for the motoring public in the territory. There will be increased traffic enforcement beginning February 1, 2021, please bring…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

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$3.2 Million In FEMA Funds Will Allow For Demolition And Replacement Of BMV Office On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Disaster Recovery said that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has received an obligation of $3,231,954 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance…

VI Free Press January 21, 2021

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Phase Two Of Crown Bay Drainage Project Began In Subbase Today: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said that phase two of the "Crown Bay drainage and pedestrian improvements" project began near Subbase today. The scope of phase two…

VI Free Press August 17, 2020