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RVIPF officers bid farewell to CoP Matthews

The Police Welfare Association (PWA) hosted a farewell cocktail for Mr. Michael B. Matthews last night, Tuesday, April 14, 2021, as he completes his final week in the post as Commissioner of Police. Photo: Provided
Commissioner Matthews noted his gratitude for the tributes but expressed that his achievements were largely as a result of the talents, gifts and brilliance of men and women that already existed within RVIPF. Photo: Provided
Commissioner Matthews noted his gratitude for the tributes but expressed that his achievements were largely as a result of the talents, gifts and brilliance of men and women that already existed within RVIPF. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Police Welfare Association (PWA) hosted a farewell cocktail for Mr. Michael B. Matthews last night, Tuesday, April 14, 2021, as he completes his final week in the post as Commissioner of Police.

Officers and police staff took to the microphone to give their personal tributes to Matthews including the Deputy Governor Mr. David Archer, who opened with brief reminders of their pleasurable working relationship.

Soon-to-be Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins also addressed the gathering with words of commendation for Matthews for ensuring his smooth transition and for his work in bringing the Force through very difficult times.

Chairperson for the evening PWA head Sergeant Oneal Bakker detailed the ways that the Commissioner had impacted his life as did other members of the PWA. Acting Deputy Commissioner St. Clair Amory, Chief Inspector Paula Alleyne and his Staff Officer Carlton Saunders and many officers of RVIPF gave tributes in words and in song.

Commissioner Matthews noted his gratitude for the tributes but expressed that his achievements were largely as a result of the talents, gifts and brilliance of men and women that already existed within RVIPF.

At the end, all were invited to the unveiling of the Police Commissioner’s Commemorative Plate at the front of the Road Town Police Station where Matthews name is now engraved along with other former police commissioners from 1967. 

10 Responses to “RVIPF officers bid farewell to CoP Matthews”

  • Eagle Eye (15/04/2021, 19:44) Like (3) Dislike (25) Reply
    Yh go back home from here watching the people that y'all stold so much from. 2021 y'all still watching we to see what else y'all can pocket.
  • Joey (16/04/2021, 04:17) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    Good riddance!!
  • Shaft v (16/04/2021, 07:34) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    HAVE WE REALLY BECOME SO EVIL THE MAN UPSTAIRS WILL JUDGE ALL OF US AND AND THEN WE WILL SEE AND KNOW WHO IS WHO / WE CAN GRAB AS MUCH AS WE LIKE BUT WE CANNOT TAKE ANY OF WHATEVER WE ACCUMULATE ON THIS EARTH WITH US WHEN WE GOING (6 ft ) NOW TAKE A GOOD LOOK IN THE MIRROR
  • Grateful!! (16/04/2021, 08:18) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Thank you, Mick, for helping to make our lives safer and for making us more aware of should matter to us -- a drug free and corruption free society. We genuinely appreciate your efforts!! We don't show gratitude in this community very much, but we will take you to the slaughter house for any perceived wrong. I apologise for that. Enjoy your retirement. I am a BVIslander and I approve this message.
  • 4sure (16/04/2021, 10:06) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    That shouldve been done even before he started a complete waste of time also the officer in the picture with him I was there I can tell you these people fro the UK come here on vacation at our expense its sickening this one coming is just a replay
  • @ 4sure (16/04/2021, 12:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    did you tell it to what you saw in the mirror first / but then again that would just be a waste of your great talent
  • police (16/04/2021, 13:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    i understand that you said you lost confidence in the officers, but dont you think that the officers lost confidence in you and all the weak brainless dolls you have around you?
  • Dreadful (17/04/2021, 04:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dreadful man. Just here for tax free and sun. Now he bought million dollar house too. Too bad he’s not actually leaving.
  • Youth (17/04/2021, 18:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This man and the last Governor were up to no good.


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