DMV Unveils Winning Design for Emancipation Festival Commemorative License Plate

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the Virgin Islands has announced the winning design for the commemorative license plate celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Emancipation Festival.

Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, congratulated Mr. Shaquille Bell for his winning graphic design. “Mr. Bell’s contribution to our 70th Festival Celebrations captures the spirit of freedom and marks this historical milestone through this limited-edition commemorative license plate,” said Honourable Rymer.

Acting DMV Commissioner, Mr. Gregory Skelton, stated that the plates are currently on order and the public will be notified once they are available for purchase. “We received 32 submissions for this historic event and enlisted Industry Experts to select the winning design,” said Skelton. The judging panel included representatives from the Tourist Board, senior graphic artists, a local youth graphic artist, and officials from the Ministry of Communications and Works.

The commemorative plate features a unique design that honors the Virgin Islands’ rich history and culture. It includes the inscription “Virgin Islands” at the top and “Nature’s Little Secret” at the bottom, adhering to the design competition guidelines.