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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.
‘No complaint has been put to me personally’ over airport incident- Governor Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Daniel Pruce, has downplayed reports of a recent incident involving himself and his 'wife' at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on April 29, 2025, saying no complaint has been put to him directly.
'With great power...comes great responsibility'- Gov Pruce to local media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Here in the Virgin Islands, there is a vibrant digital media ecosystem. With great power – as communicators, commentators and content creators - comes great responsibility."
Gov Daniel Pruce involved in airport drama; Almost got physical with passenger
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- It was this morning, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, that residents, visitors and staff of American Airlines (AA) were shocked at the alleged behaviour of the current United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Daniel Pruce.
Junior Frankie Williams ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Frankine Williams is the latest person to be ordered deported from the Virgin Islands.
119 Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 119 persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens following two ceremonies held at Government House on March 25 and 28, 2025.

