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Gov Rankin orders review into complaints against CoP Mark Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has announced that a review has been ordered into a myriad of complaints against the territory’s Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins.
Leaked Email: DPP had refuted CoP’s claims court matter was discontinued
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Already accused of illegally ordering the destruction of evidence to be used in a court matter and then claiming the legal matter was discontinued, new evidence has surfaced against the beleaguered Commissioner of Police Mark Collins.
Top CoP Mark Collins optimistic for 2024 despite petition against him
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite a petition with some 55 allegations against him made by fellow officers and others, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins remains optimistic for the new year 2024.
‘Voices need to be heard’ in petition against CoP Collins – Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With some 55 damning allegations made against the Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins in a petition calling for his removal from office, Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye M. Rymer (R5) says the voices in the petition needs to be heard.
Governor Rankin’s departure delayed until January 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news cente from sources in Government House is that the Governor, John J. Rankin, CMG will no longer depart at the end of December 2023 as was previously scheduled, but instead will be leaving the territory around the middle of January 2024.
‘Indisputable fact’ that Chief Inspector Robin is a signatory to petition - PWA Secretary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a letter to the Governor where Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin had distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mr Mark Collins, the Police Welfare Secretary Sergeant Sean A. McCall has fired back.
Police Welfare Chairman distances self from CoP Collins removal petition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin has now distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP), Mr Mark Collins as the head of the RVIPF, despite reportedly signing the petition.
Petition accuses CoP Collins of promoting ‘cronies’ over qualified officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of some 55 damning allegations made against Commissioner of Police Mark Collins in a petition signed by some 30 persons, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the Commissioner has been accused on promoting "his cronies" in top positions in the RVIPF.
55 allegations made against CoP Collins; Petition launched for his removal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A petition signed by some 30 persons in the Virgin Islands, including officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), is calling for the removal of the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins from office, with the justification being 55 damning allegations made against him.
Hon Penn supports ‘independent review’ of RVIPF ‘from the head come down’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is supporting calls for an independent review of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) amidst allegations of corruption, including against Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mark Collins.

