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VI Gov't to implement National Crime Reduction Strategy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands’ commitment to fighting crime has entered a new phase, following the announcement of a comprehensive National Crime Reduction Strategy.
Governor threatens disciplinary action against Acting CoP over vetting matter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has been accused of using bullying and intimidatory tactics against the Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool over the controversial vetting process, which he continues to push despite a court order against certain aspects of the process.
'Vetting process remains open & ongoing'- Governor Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite the High Court handing down an injunction against certain aspects of the controversial vetting process of police officers by Governor Daniel Pruce earlier this month, the governor continues to forge ahead with the initiative.
Gov Pruce to miss Emancipation Festival due to delay in shoulder recovery
LONDON, United Kingdom- Governor Daniel Pruce will once again miss the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations, making it at least three years in a row that a United Kingdom-appointed governor would be absent from the territory during this significant period in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Leslie-Ann Faulkner appointed Additional Magistrate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Leslie-Ann Faulkner has been appointed as an Additional Magistrate within the Judiciary of the Virgin Islands for a period of one (1) year.
Martoni A.K. Nisbett ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young man has been ordered deported from the Territory by Governor Daniel Pruce.
CoI reforms survey gives confidence governance is moving in right direction- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “While it may be too early to draw reliable conclusions, and more can be done to improve the experiences of residents, the findings provide enough to give confidence that governance is moving in the right direction in several areas.”
69 pledge loyalty to UK as newly registered British Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixty-Nine (69) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.
Governor Pruce says UK Ministers will decide on lifting Order in Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The ultimate decision on whether to lift the controversial Order in Council, which currently reserves the power for the UK Government to impose direct rule over the Virgin Islands, lies solely with UK Foreign Secretary David L. Lammy and Minister for Overseas Territories Stephen J. Doughty, according to Governor Daniel Pruce.
‘I've been very impressed with the work’ of Acting CoP Vanterpool- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has offered high praise for the work of Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, who many in the community are backing to become the next local Commissioner of Police and the first female to be confirmed to the position.
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