Governor Issues Writs Of Election

Thursday, 14 May 2015 - 5:00pm

His Excellency the Governor Mr. John S. Duncan, OBE today issued the Writs of Election which formally pave the way for the upcoming General Election.

The Writs are formal instructions issued by the Governor in accordance with the Elections Act. They instruct the appointed Returning Offices to carry out their functions on Nomination Day and Polling Day on the given dates. They also instruct the officers to report the election results to the Governor not later than June 9.

Planning Requirements Waived For Placement Of Election Banners

Thursday, 14 May 2015 - 12:30pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising the public, especially electoral candidates and organising groups of electoral candidates, that the requirements to apply for development planning permission to display political campaign signs have been waived for the 2015 general election campaigning period.  

Lorna Christopher Appointed Deputy Supervisor Of Elections

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 - 1:30pm

In accordance with the Elections Act 1994 and amendments, the Deputy Supervisor of Elections shall assist the Supervisor of Elections in the discharge of her functions and perform such duties or exercise such powers as the Supervisor of Elections may direct.

Preliminary Voters List Now Available On WWW.BVI.GOV.VG

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 - 11:15am

Residents can log on to www.bvi.gov.vg and locate the Government tab on the left hand of the screen. Once the drop down list appears residents should scroll down to the Elections tab then select the 2015 Preliminary Voter’s List.

Returning Officers For 2015 General Election Appointed

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 - 10:30am

The Elections Office is informing the public of the appointment of Returning Officers for the upcoming General Election scheduled for June 8.

Preliminary Voters List Available For Four Days For Public Inspection

Monday, 11 May 2015 - 12:30pm

The Supervisor of Elections is informing the public that in accordance with Section 18 (6) of the Elections Act 1994 and Amendments, the Preliminary Voters’ List is available for inspection for a period of four days from May 11 to 14.

Acting Governor Issues Election Proclamation

Friday, 8 May 2015 - 4:00pm

In accordance with Section 86 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007, the Acting Governor, Mrs. V. Inez Archibald has appointed June 8 as the date on which the next general election ....

Continuous Voter Registration To End On Tuesday May 5

Thursday, 30 April 2015 - 5:00pm

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is reminding the public that after the dissolution of the House of Assembly, eligible persons will only have two days to register to vote for the upcoming general election. an>continue until the end of the working day on Tuesday, May 5.

 

 

Continuous Voter Registration In Effect: New Voters Urged To Register

Tuesday, 6 January 2015 - 4:15pm

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is reminding the public that continuous voter registration is in effect.  All persons who are eligible to be registered as voters are reminded that they should register by applying to the Supervisor of Elections under Section 6(1) and 14 of the Elections Act, 1994, No. 16 of 1994.

New Voters Urged To Register To Vote

Tuesday, 6 January 2015 - 2:30pm

The public is being reminded that continuous voter registration is in effect and all persons who are now eligible to be registered as voters should apply to the Supervisor of Elections.

Application Forms may be obtained at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections and from the post offices at East End, Road Town, West End, Carrot Bay and Cane Garden Bay on Tortola.  On Virgin Gorda, application forms are available at the Post Offices in North Sound and the Valley.

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