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Police officer convicted of Breach of Trust ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A police officer who was charged with Breach of Trust in January 2025 and later convicted has been ordered deported from the Territory by Governor Daniel Pruce.
Removing 'Jackie' from ACoP post 'most unjust & unwarranted'- The Alliance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Alliance, made up of Opposition Members Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R7), Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), and Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), has condemned the move by the United Kingdom-appointed governor, Daniel Pruce, to remove Jacqueline E. Vanterpool as Acting Commissioner of Police.
Petition against Governor not ‘pomp & circumstance’- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders are being called upon to sign the ‘Virgin Islands Petition Against Governor's Commissioner Decision’.
Governor should ‘hold his brakes’ on constitutional powers- Jahnai L. Caul
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Gorda resident and eco-activist Jahnai L. Caul has called on Governor Daniel Pruce to pause using constitutional powers granted to him under the Constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI) since it is set to be reviewed.
The position of Governor means 'dancing between 2 powers’- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has shared the opinion that the Governor is tasked with serving the interests of two powers.
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.
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.
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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.
Governor’s reserved powers ‘has to stop’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has said the Governor’s reserved legislative power should be removed.
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).
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