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Pruce invokes colonial powers; Gives Ullger 3-month extension
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- Showing that we are just a colony and need not be listened to, the United Kingdom-appointed Governor, Daniel Pruce, has defied the National Security Council (NSC) and the Police Service Commission (PoSC) over the extension of Interim Acting Police Commissioner Richard Ullger.
Premier Wheatley tells UK OTs Minister about his disagreement with Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has questioned the handling of the process of selecting a new Commissioner of Police (CoP) for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer support protest following Ag CoP Vanterpool’s removal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) have expressed support for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) protesting against Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from her role as Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP).
Hands off our Commissioner protest planned for Monday
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- All residents of the Virgin Islands with a vested interest are being called upon to join a planned protest on Monday, November 10, 2025, against the removal of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from that position.
'We need to show up to Governor's house & demand answers'- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Bishop John I. Cline has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to come together with a show of unity and protest the decision by the United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce to remove Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from the position of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP).
Is Governor Pruce truthful? Police Service Commission's unanimous rejection!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior sources in the Governor’s Office have confirmed that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has unanimously rejected Governor Daniel Pruce's recommendation to remove the Acting Commissioner of Police, Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool.
CoP recruitment in Police Service Commission’s hands- Governor Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The selection of a new Commissioner of Police (CoP) for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is in the hands of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Governor Daniel Pruce has revealed.
Mark Collins began to ‘stray’ during tenure as CoP- Jacqueline E. Vanterpool
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool said former CoP Mark Collins had lost his way during his tenure leading the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
‘I don’t expect to get Commissioner’s post in a handbasket’- Jacqueline E. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After over a month of speculation as to whether she would reapply for the post of Commissioner of Police (CoP) in accordance with the wishes of the community, and initially stating that she was waiting for instructions from the Lord, local Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has disclosed she has reapplied.
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.
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