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Week of protest action to culminate with a march to Governor's Office on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The protest action against the controversial decision to revert Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool to her previous position as Deputy Commissioner of Police and bring in a man with a checkered past to temporarily head the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will continue throughout the week.
Does Richard Ullger have a shady past? A closer look @the Governor’s choice!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands unelected Governor Daniel Pruce’s selection of retired Gibraltar Police Commissioner Richard Ullger as interim head of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is drawing intense scrutiny, given Ullger’s deeply controversial and widely criticised tenure in Gibraltar.
PoSC rejects Governor’s recommendation of Richard Ullger for CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the plot thickens between the showdown of the UK-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce and the Police Service Commission (PoSC), our Government House sources have revealed some more information.
Governor’s actions undermine ‘public trust’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated publicly that he is not in favour of recent controversial decisions by Governor Daniel Pruce.
Local Jacqueline E. Vanterpool Out! UK National Richard Ullger In! as Top Cop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a move that many in the Territory have described as sad, sexist, and a step backwards in our development, UK-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce has demoted the current Acting Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline E. Vanterpool. He has given no official reasons.
PoSC recommends Vanterpool for CoP; Governor demotes her from Acting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a show of colonial power, while others have described his behaviour as racism and sexism, Governor Daniel Pruce seems determined to bring in a United Kingdom (UK) national to head up the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Security advisor to be appointed to Governor’s Office by early 2026- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The process is underway to identify a security advisor for appointment to the Governor’s Office. Governor Daniel Pruce made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Governor orders 2 deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two men have been ordered deported from the Virgin Islands (VI) after being convicted and served time for various offences.
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Is Daniel Pruce committed to the rule of law? Wants Ag CoP ousted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many members of civil society, the political and legal class, social media influencers, talk show hosts, the local mainstream media, and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are openly questioning whether the UK-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce is serious and committed to the rule of law, justice, and good governance.
Gov Pruce pledges HMP development; Hon de Castro pledges investment in youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce and Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), both made pledges during the closing ceremony of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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