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‘Resign; I’ll accept your resignation!’ – CoP David Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the ongoing debate regarding the integrity of Police Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Commissioner of Police David Morris urged his officers to tender their resignation if they know to themselves that they cannot uphold the high professional and ethical ideals expected of them.
‘We’re dealing with corruption allegations!’ - CoP David Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police (CoP) David Morris has cautioned that a number of police officers who have been sent on administrative leave have allegations against them and not concrete evidence of wrongdoing, which he said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will determine.
‘RVIPF needs external civilian review body’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Douglas Wheatley believes an external civilian review board will go a long way in allowing the public to hold police officers accountable as questions continue to fly regarding alleged corruption in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
‘Relax the dress code for Govt buildings’ – radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the Speak Out BVI radio show on ZBVI called to complain about the dress code that is applied to visitors to the Government Administrative Complex and is asking that consideration be given to persons like himself who might be diabetic and cannot wear shoes or long pants.
'Time for Independence!' - radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A member of the public who called into the Speak Out BVI radio show on ZBVI 780 AM on Tuesday night August 19, 2014 said it is time for the Territory to seek its independence from Great Britain.
‘Ports Project needs Commission of Inquiry’ – Donald E. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Donald E. De Castro believes that the port project needs to have a Commission of Inquiry in order to put to rest all doubts about the project and expressed concern that the Government seems unwilling to go in this direction.
Chlorine, fluoride in water cause cancer – Dr Howard A. Berg
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A medical practitioner believes that the chlorine and fluoride used to purify water can cause cancer and other illnesses and cautions against continuing to be exposed to these harmful chemicals.