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Suspended Antigua CoP Vere H.E. Browne’s court challenge dismissed

- the former Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Chief Inspector was suspended pending an investigation after being the top cop in Antigua & Barbuda since May 2010
Word just reaching Virgin Islands News Online from our Team of Reporters in Antigua and Barbuda is that the application by suspended Commissioner of Police Vere H. E. Browne for Judicial Review challenging the Commission’s decision to suspend him from his duties as Commissioner of Police has been dismissed by the High Court. Photo: Internet Source
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Word just reaching Virgin Islands News Online from our Team of Reporters in Antigua and Barbuda is that the application by suspended Commissioner of Police Vere H. E. Browne for Judicial Review challenging the Commission’s decision to suspend him from his duties as Commissioner of Police has been dismissed by the High Court.

This news site had reported in January that Browne was suspended from his top post in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda by the Antigua and Barbuda Police Service Commission who accused Browne, an Antigua and Barbuda national, of dereliction of duty and irresponsibility.

A copy of the letter obtained by our news site revealed that the correspondence did not indicate the length of the suspension but it said Mr Browne, who has a law degree, would receive full pay while away from the post.

Judge rules in favour of PSC

Justice Brian Cottle ruled that the Police Service Commission (PSC) was acting within its lawful jurisdiction and authority to take the action it did, once it is of the view that the alleged conduct complained of, were in breach of the police regulations and warranted appropriate disciplinary action.

There was no order as to cost made against the Police Commissioner, but leave was granted to him, to file an appeal against the decision, if he desired to do so.

Commissioner Browne was suspended indefinitely in a letter dated January 15, 2015. The letter listed four complaints made against him for failing to perform certain duties.

Mr Browne served in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force up to the rank of Chief Inspector. He had been a 30-year veteran of the local police force.

In 2010 Mr Browne had applied for the position of Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Virgin Islands but was overlooked.

7 Responses to “Suspended Antigua CoP Vere H.E. Browne’s court challenge dismissed”

  • lord-o (30/06/2015, 16:36) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    What were the duties he refused to perform?--Political appointments after a time will become political disappointment. Watch how you get to the top, the bottom will be waiting on you... Mr. Browne is a good man
  • school children (30/06/2015, 16:37) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    We heard that the BVI is getting a white female chief of police soon soon.
    • Just-in (30/06/2015, 17:15) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      The school children are "the Police" and Officer, what is wrong with a "white female" Commissioner? It is quite evident why our Police Force is in a steep spiral nose dive. The problem is not the plane/Pilot or Captain. Certain members of the "crew" have hijacked/sabotaged the craft. The passengers are the one who will suffer. You are smart enough to see how I know this... post it.
    • wize up (01/07/2015, 07:44) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
      @ school children: that is great news, I always wanted to play in the snow.....
  • just saying.. (30/06/2015, 16:45) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Oh well so sorry to here
  • mvw (30/06/2015, 17:38) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    Come back to the bvi the post will be vancant soon
    • @ mvw (01/07/2015, 17:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      He want another garut in high office hell no we got out local boy stoutt


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