The ceremony to swear in the Premier of the Virgin Islands and Ministers of Government took place on Tuesday, April 25, one day after the 2023 General Elections. Pictured are Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D.

Following the elections held in the Territory on Monday 24 April 2023, the Governor has today received a letter from the elected members of the Virgin Islands Party, together with Mrs. Lorna Smith OBE, elected At Large Representative, that declares their support for the appointment of Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley as Premier of the Virgin Islands and for him to form the Government of the Virgin Islands in accordance with Section 52 of the VI Constitution Order, 2007.  

The public is notified that there is to be no campaigning on Election Day, April 24.

The public is reminded that in accordance with Section 64 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994: “No intoxicating liquor shall be sold, offered for sale,

Employers are reminded that in accordance with Section 65 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994: “Every employer shall on polling day, allow every voter in his employ a reasonable period for voting,

The public is reminded that in accordance with Section 64 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994:

A total of one thousand four hundred thirty-six (1436) ballots were cast on Advance Polling Day, April 20.

A team of international election observers has arrived in BVI to observe next week’s General Election. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands and Mediterranean Region (CPA BIMR) Mission consists of a range of international observers, including from the Gambia, Gibraltar and Anguilla and will be in BVI from 16- 26 April.

Persons who submitted applications to vote on Advance Polling Day 2023 are advised to visit the Office of the Supervisor of Elections to collect their Advance Polling Cards. Card collection is between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday, April 17 through Wednesday April 19.

The public is advised that Advance Polling Stations will operate on Thursday, April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tortola and Virgin Gorda, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Anegada.