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Governor rules out more powers; Premier eyes end to Order in Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) Daniel Pruce and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have jointly affirmed their opposition to any further expansion of the powers of the United Kingdom’s resident representative in the Territory.
VI's prosperity tied to security & good governance reforms- Gov.Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The prosperity of the Virgin Islands (VI) is underpinned by security and good governance, according to Governor Daniel Pruce, as he addressed the people of the VI on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Civil society petitions Governor to confirm Vanterpool as CoP
EAST END, Tortola, VI- A petition from civil society (Gram's Table Group out of East End, Tortola) has been sent to Governor Daniel Pruce requesting the approval of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool for the position.
RVIPF officers reportedly reject 'intrusive' vetting process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre is that officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are unhappy with recent changes surrounding the new vetting process currently being undertaken by a United Kingdom (UK) team.
Hon Lorna G. Smith sworn in as Jr Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) was sworn in as a Junior Minister by Governor Daniel Pruce on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Gov. Pruce celebrates 1st anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has celebrated one year as Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Governor to bring in 'UK support' for Acting CoP Vanterpool
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As part of plans for 2025, Governor Daniel Pruce intends to bring in reinforcement from the United Kingdom (UK) to assist Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool.
Public needs to ‘buy into’ proposed RVIPF changes- Elvin G. Grant
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points co-host Elvin G. Grant has told Governor Daniel Pruce that the public needs to buy into his proposed changes to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Acting CoP Vanterpool is doing a 'fantastic job’- Gov Pruce
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has said he is confident in Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool but stopped short of saying whether or not she is being eyed for the position permanently.
Throne Speech: VI Gaming & Betting Act (2020) to be improved
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Improvements to the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Act 2020 are to be made during the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA).
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