Good day Virgin Islanders the phased approach in making a Pedestrian Friendly Road Town has begun, as we are living now in the New Regular.

Acting Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Mr. Gregory Skelton said a new appointment system has been implemented for services at the DMV to better serve its customers.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide this Honourable house with an update regarding the work of my ministry during this twenty-four hour curfew period as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notwithstanding the seriousness of the threat, there are some critical functions that must be carried out; however, the officers carrying out these functions are doing so with all due care for their health as well as that of their fellow officers.

The public is notified that a portion of the Mangrove Bypass road directly in front of the Richard Stoutt Building will be closed on Thursday, March 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The public is notified that only ten (10) customers will be allowed in the operations area of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at a time.

Greetings fellow Virgin Islanders and residents, I address you today to update you on the preparations and actions of the Ministry of Transportation Works and Utilities with respect to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission (TLC) Mr. Jevaughn Parsons, held two administrative hearings since taking office, to resolve complaints filed against taxi operators.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer reiterated the importance of safety when operating motor bikes on the Territory’s roads while addressing the biking community last Saturday.

Mister Speaker, since the decision was made by Cabinet to have the rehabilitation works on the R.T. O’Neal Administration complex carried out by the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities, the Ministry has been hard at work.  As a matter of health and safety, it was decided that all occupants of the building needed to vacate the premises.  

Mister Speaker, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has partnered with Ultimate Vacation B.V.I Ltd. to ensure the success of the Ultimate Biker’s Run 2020 that is slated for March 29, 2020 right here on Tortola.