2024 Law Year Opens With Final Address By Chief Justice

Friday, 19 January 2024 - 2:31pm

Member States and territories of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) gathered in Grenada and via online mediums to mark the opening of the 2024 Law Year with a special sitting.

Resumption Of In-Person Hearings at Magistracy Delayed

Thursday, 18 January 2024 - 12:28pm

The public is advised that due to ongoing remedial works, the Magistracy on Tortola will not reopen for in-person hearings as scheduled.

Mike Freer MP Arrives In The BVI

Sunday, 5 November 2023 - 7:33pm

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Justice, Mike Freer MP, arrived in the BVI on Sunday 5 November for a two day visit. His responsibilities include Courts and Legal services, and this includes the Overseas Territories.

Magistracy Will Be Partially Closed July 28 and July 31

Thursday, 27 July 2023 - 3:04pm

The public is notified of a partial closure of the Magistrate’s Office located on the second floor of the SAKAL Building in Road Town. 

Notice Of Court Closure

Monday, 3 April 2023 - 4:41pm

The public is advised that the Magistrate’s Court will not be holding court sittings or hearings from today, April 3 until Friday, April 14 to facilitate the completion of administrative tasks, staff leave and the Easter holidays.

The office will remain open to the public to facilitate the processing of applications, cash payments and regular filing of correspondence.

The court will resume hearing scheduled matters on Monday, April 17.

Government Seeks Bids For Insurance Of Magistrate’s Court

Friday, 2 December 2022 - 4:01pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Office of the Deputy Governor (ODG) is seeking the services of a suitable locally-based insurance company for the provision of insurance for the Operations of the Magistrate’s Court located at Dawson Building, Joe’s Hill, Tortola.

Registry Of The Supreme Court To Provide Limited Services

Wednesday, 14 September 2022 - 4:07pm

The public is notified that on Friday, September 16, 2022, the Registry of the Supreme Court will be providing limited services to the public.

Magistrate Court Offices Will Close On July 22 And 25

Thursday, 14 July 2022 - 4:53pm

The public is notified that the Road Town and Virgin Gorda offices of the Magistrate’s Court will close on Friday, July 22 and Monday, July 25 to facilitate the training of officers.

Liquor Licence Renewal Fees To Be Paid At Inland Revenue

Wednesday, 6 July 2022 - 5:16pm

Businesses and persons who made applications to the Magistrate’s Court to renew liquor licences during the June 1 sitting are notified that payments can now be made at the Inland Revenue Department.

Supreme Court Holds Mediation Training

Friday, 24 June 2022 - 3:59pm

The BVI Mediation Committee of the Supreme Court in conjunction with the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Regional Mediation Committee hosted a Refresher Mediation Training Seminar for court connected mediators in the Virgin Islands. 

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