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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

On the 29th March, 2022 the Senior Magistrate after a trial which commenced in January 2021, convicted the Defendants Kemel Wilson and Alberto Valera for the following offences: