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Gov Pruce signs agreement for vetting of prison, customs & immigration officers

- agreement signed with UK's Home Office
The United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom’s Home Office, which will enable the vetting of serving officers and applicants to His Majesty’s Prison Service, His Majesty’s Customs and the Department of Immigration. Photo: GIS
Vetting is a standard process used in law enforcement, border security and other sensitive public service roles, involving background and security-related checks to help identify and manage risks associated with positions of trust. Photo: Facebook/File
Vetting is a standard process used in law enforcement, border security and other sensitive public service roles, involving background and security-related checks to help identify and manage risks associated with positions of trust. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom’s Home Office, which will enable the vetting of serving officers and applicants to His Majesty’s Prison Service, His Majesty’s Customs and the Department of Immigration.

The Outsourcing Agreement, according to a Government Information Service (GIS) missive on September 18, 2026, is a major development that allows the vetting process set out in the Service Commissions Act to move forward, strengthening integrity, accountability and public confidence across key public service departments.

The agreement, GIS said, comes after extensive engagement between the Governor’s Office, the Public Service Commission, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the UK Home Office and the agencies.

Vetting is a standard process used in law enforcement, border security and other sensitive public service roles, involving background and security-related checks to help identify and manage risks associated with positions of trust.

The vetting agreement comes even as there has been pushback to the full vetting of police officers in the Virgin Islands, and the process has been legally suspended in part by a court injunction due to constitutional and privacy concerns raised by the Police Welfare Association. The outcome will determine whether the vetting proceeds as planned or is modified before completion.

It is unclear whether staff of His Majesty’s Prison Service, His Majesty’s Customs and the Department of Immigration have similar concerns.

 ‘Strong institutions depend on public trust'- Pruce

Governor Pruce said: "Strong institutions depend on public trust, and the people of the Virgin Islands rightly expect those serving in positions of trust to meet the highest standards.

"This agreement is an important step in implementing the vetting arrangements established in law and will help strengthen accountability and public confidence across key public service departments. It is about protecting the public interest while supporting the many officers who serve the Virgin Islands with dedication and professionalism."

According to the press release, officers will receive further information shortly about the vetting process, including the steps required to submit their applications.

18 Responses to “Gov Pruce signs agreement for vetting of prison, customs & immigration officers”

  • Anonymous (20/09/2026, 07:39) Like (1) Dislike (24) Reply
    This is a way to hire whites
    • 2 Anonymous (20/09/2026, 11:15) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      So what you’re saying is that other races can’t be vetted? Sounds racist to me.
  • Awesome (20/09/2026, 08:23) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    Needed to be done. YAAAAY.
  • BuzzBvi (20/09/2026, 08:53) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Protect the public interest and get rid of the HOA Dirty 13.
  • FIRE (20/09/2026, 09:42) Like (0) Dislike (22) Reply
    What a big disappointment this colonial system still going on in 2026.
  • Yesssssss (20/09/2026, 10:24) Like (27) Dislike (3) Reply
    Very much in favor of this, MUCH NEEDED, LONG OVERDUE. VETTING IS A MUST AND HAS TO BE DONE.
  • BRAD BOYNES (20/09/2026, 11:45) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
    Price needs to vet himself with the biased decisions he been making in this Territory.
    • Being honest (20/09/2026, 16:32) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
      @BRAD BOYNES AND FIRE, now I am beginning to understand why they call people in the BVI MUMUS and BUSH PEOPLE. The BVI is so behind in times and when changes are being implemented to make changes/betterment for the Territory it becomes a damn problem. Hope the banks in the BVI is vetted soon.
      • BRAD BOYNES (21/09/2026, 15:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ Being honest.. Have I now become your enemy because i spoke my truth? You can be comfortable with Pruce as much as you like. Matters not to me
    • Already (20/09/2026, 19:18) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      He was already vetted Brad or he wouldn’t be in the seat. Can the same be said about others?
  • No vetting neccessary (20/09/2026, 11:54) Like (1) Dislike (17) Reply
    Hire locals only
  • Nice. Love it.. (20/09/2026, 13:23) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ensure that parliamentarian adhere to their responsibilities to report and register their business, finances and interest....



    report
  • Candido (20/09/2026, 20:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Must be done!!
  • I strongly (20/09/2026, 21:17) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome the vetting process, I think that people that is against and don’t want to get vetted have something to hide. If you are working for any Government Agencies or Law enforcement Agencies you should be vetted. I don’t work for any of the above mentioned but if the company I work for is vetting the employees, I will not have a problem with it.
  • Outsider (21/09/2026, 14:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's 2026; we didn't have vetting until now?
  • @ I strongly (21/09/2026, 14:26) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It should include Labour Department too.


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