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Week of protest action to culminate with a march to Governor's Office on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The protest action against the controversial decision to revert Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool to her previous position as Deputy Commissioner of Police and bring in a man with a checkered past to temporarily head the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will continue throughout the week.
Security advisor to be appointed to Governor’s Office by early 2026- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The process is underway to identify a security advisor for appointment to the Governor’s Office. Governor Daniel Pruce made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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Is Daniel Pruce committed to the rule of law? Wants Ag CoP ousted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many members of civil society, the political and legal class, social media influencers, talk show hosts, the local mainstream media, and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are openly questioning whether the UK-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce is serious and committed to the rule of law, justice, and good governance.
Governor’s reserved powers ‘has to stop’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has said the Governor’s reserved legislative power should be removed.
Gov Pruce to miss Emancipation Festival due to delay in shoulder recovery
LONDON, United Kingdom- Governor Daniel Pruce will once again miss the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations, making it at least three years in a row that a United Kingdom-appointed governor would be absent from the territory during this significant period in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Governor should allow our systems to 1st be exhausted- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Although criticised for showing zero faith in local systems and procedures by stating he was asking the governor to investigate matters relating to the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd and government’s investment in it, the controversial Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has; nevertheless, reportedly gone ahead and officially written his request to Governor Daniel Pruce.
David D Archer to act as Governor until August 2, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr. will serve as the Acting Governor until August 2, 2025.
Police officers taking governor to court over ‘very intrusive’ vetting process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Police Welfare Association (PWA), led by its President Mr Sean A. McCall, has moved to the courts over the controversial vetting process required of law enforcement officers.
Martoni A.K. Nisbett ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young man has been ordered deported from the Territory by Governor Daniel Pruce.
USVI: Lawmakers threaten legal action as Gov. & Lt. Gov. salaries rise
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Tempers and tension flared on Friday as lawmakers learned that controversial pay raises for the governor and lieutenant governor recommended last year would soon be implemented by the Department of Personnel. The raises — which move the governor’s yearly salary from $150,000 to $192,000, and the lieutenant governor’s from $125,000 to $168,000 — will account for retroactive payments dating back to December 2024.
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