Pruce invokes colonial powers; Gives Ullger 3-month extension
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It is our understanding, from Government House sources familiar with the matter, that Mr Pruce has requested another three-month extension for Mr Ullger, whose three-month tenure should end on February 28, 2026.
Both the PoSC and the NSC have turned down the request; however, Governor Pruce has used his colonial powers under the constitution and granted the extension to Mr Ullger for another three months.
Many sources said Mr Pruce is determined that Deputy Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, a highly qualified Virgin Islander, does not get the post. She was strongly recommended by the PoSC on two occasions, as well as by the NSC.
Why not Vanterpool?
It is believed that Ms Vanterpool has refused to go along with Mr Pruce’s corruption of using the police and justice system as weapons to bring bogus charges and endless appeals against police officers and civilians.
Governor Pruce has denied those allegations and claimed that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) is independent. While Ms Vanterpool was acting Police Commissioner, Mr Pruce praised her work and repeatedly stated that she was doing a great job.
A few months ago, many residents took to the streets of Road Town, the capital city, in a march against the Governor’s position to overlook a seasoned local and first female for the post. He has ignored the will of the people. Mr Purce is expected to hold a press conference on Monday, February 23, 2026, to put his own spin on the situation.
Some social commentators, and many in civil society, have said that the refusal by Mr Pruce to appoint Ms Vanterpool- despite the PoSC and NSC recommendations- is seen as sexist and racist.
Mr Ullger did not respond to our request for his comment.
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42 Responses to “Pruce invokes colonial powers; Gives Ullger 3-month extension”
and historical ,,His historical legacy is synonymous with Andrew Fahie. Can't get bigger legacy than that.
The UK pays their salaries. The BVI can't don't and won't and so hush...create the mess is what...I have yet to hear complaints from police about their empty pockets but the whole of Civilservants and hospital,education that is an ongoing issue, and the resultjng lack of service and performance reflects the messwhat additional nightmare this place would be if the police were dependent on these VI for salary .. A dependent territory we are..for now until Trump rattles our cage for the drug movement to the US ua pur open borders
at which time we become history...thank Father God for his mercies.
Hear dis yah. The colonialists at Mount Olympus has peeked your behavior, attitude, etc, understanding that Virgin Islanders are fast food protestors. They protest, advocate for a minute and then go home, thinking they done something. The colonialists sees less than a 20 people protesting as license to do whatever the hell they want, without any pushback. To be effective, protest must be well planned, strong, have a focus:goal, persistence, etc. If Virgin Islanders don’t want to fight what is happening in their homeland, why should others give even a rat’s ass? They will not and should not. Get off your entitled asses and peacefully fight for the BVI. Here is another news flash. Colonialism is still alive in the BVI. It persists, because you let it persists. The changes realized in the BVI did not come from goodness of the colonialists; they came through sacrifice, fight, etc. Fredrick Douglass : “ If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” If we are awaiting on the compassion of others, we will be waiting until the end of time.
The consent of the Governed or the Colonized is very crucial to the future development of the virgin islands. Here we are in 2026 and an "undemocratically Selected" Governor can invoke colonial powers to further his biased and malicious agenda.
Colonial rule is direct exploitation and "neo-trusteeship". The people of the virgin islands needs to strongly condemn this emphasizing the need for genuine independence and equal partnership rather to continue old power dynamics. This move by Daniel Price is a perpetuation of inequality invoking these powers often reinforces colonial legacies at the same time suppressing indigenous peoples talents. This cannot go unchecked by those in charge of the virgin islands government affairs.