Tag: Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)

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. “The employees were exposed to the COVID-19 virus, therefore it is important that we ensure that they are tested and safe before we reopen the […]

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 for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. According to court documents, Kahlid Blyden, 27, was involved in a car accident on August 21, 2020 in […]

3 Men Accused Of Embezzling Millions Could Still Face Charges, Court Rules

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by former Bureau of Motor Vehicles Director Jerris Browne, leaving the door open for prosecutors to refile criminal charges against him, as first reported in the V.I. Daily News. Browne was one of three men accused in June 2017 of embezzling millions of […]

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 your vehicle into compliance before then,” the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Violators WILL be cited. NO EXCEPTIONS!” If you live on St. Croix, you […]

$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 Program that will provide for the demolition and replacement of the department’s main office on St. Thomas. Located in Sub base, the one-story building suffered […]

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 includes road reconstruction, asphalt milling, paving, manhole adjustments, as well as roadway and parking lot striping. The project limits begin at DPW’s main entrance heading […]

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Closed To End Of The Month Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh said that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be temporarily closed to the motoring public from August 17 to 28. As Governor Bryan has instituted the Stay at Home phase to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles has implemented the following protocols: Director McIntosh […]

BMV Launches ‘Schedule Online: Anytime, Anywhere’ Appointment System

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) said it launched a new online appointment system this month. “As the BMV continues to transform the way it serves the community, this is another exciting and innovative initiative undertaken by my staff and I to improve services at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles,” BMV Director […]

BMV Has ‘Special Operating Hours’ Tomorrow For Drop Box Users Only: Director Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh is advising the public that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Offices on St. Croix and St. Thomas will conduct special operating hours tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During this time, the bureau will only process transactions for customers who submitted their documents via the drop box in each […]

DIRECTOR: V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles Won’t Re-Open Until May 4

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh would like to inform the motoring public that due to the extension of the State of Emergency and the stay-at-home order by Governor Albert Bryan Jr, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles will remain closed until May 4. As Governor Bryan announced, driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations will be extended […]