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Public's support means 'more to me than words can express'- Jacqueline E. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP), Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, has said she remains committed to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the people of the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Developments in weeks & months’ reason for ACoP reverted to DCoP- Governor
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has said his decision to return Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool to her position as Deputy Commissioner of Police was in the best interest of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
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Crowd gathers for 'Hands off our Commissioner' protest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- People have begun gathering at the parking lot of the Governor's Office for the planned protest this afternoon, Monday, November 10, 2025.
What we are experiencing 'is called colonialism'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on Virgin Islanders to use their current disapproval of Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool as Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) to support constitutional change.
Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer support protest following Ag CoP Vanterpool’s removal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) have expressed support for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) protesting against Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from her role as Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP).
Governor Pruce orders 'full external investigation' into recent prison break
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As increased measures have been implemented to continue the manhunt for the two escaped prisoners, Governor Daniel Pruce has announced that he will commission a full, independent, external investigation into the circumstances that led to the escape of Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who broke out of His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on October 25, 2025.
2 slapped with firearm & ammo charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two men have been charged following a series of intensive patrols and a roll-and-stop operation conducted across the territory by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
3 arrested & 2 firearms recovered in stop & search operations this week- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has conducted a series of high-visibility patrols and stop-and-check operations over the past 24 hours, which have generated results.
Purcell shooting incident not connected to prison break- National Security Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Security Council (NSC) of the Virgin Islands has confirmed that the shooting incident reported in Purcell Estate on October 26, 2025, is not related to the recent prison escape.
Public safety & security top priority following prison break- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has urged members of the public to adhere to the advice of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) following the escape of two prisoners from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP).
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