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.

Forty-two (42) candidates will be contesting the upcoming General Elections in the Virgin Islands on April 24.

In consultation with the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition, I have invited the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to observe the upcoming General Election on 24 April. The CPA team will be in the BVI from 17-27 April. This will be the fourth election in the BVI that the CPA have observed since 2011.

Nominated Candidates, members of the Media and the public are invited to the Logic & Accuracy Testing Day for Ballot Scanners/Tabulating Machines also referred to as DS200s.

The public is notified that an Advance Polling Station will operate at the Emile E. Dunlop Community Centre in Anegada on April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

The Town and Country Planning Department is advising members of the public that the erection of election campaign billboard is strictly prohibited, unless approval has been granted by the Department.