Governor accused of dodging police questions @ meeting
These include officers and staff of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), who recently requested an explanation from the governor, who agreed to meet the members of the RVIPF.
According to reports; however, the officers and staff were left none the better informed or satisfied as to the reasons for Vanterpool’s removal as the Acting top cop, as Governor Pruce did his usual dodging and vague responses.
Police officers ‘expressed concern’
According to a public missive from the RVIPF late Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Acting Commissioner of Police issued a force-wide document informing officers and staff of a decision by His Excellency the Governor for her to revert to her substantive rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
This prompted an “emergency meeting” held on Friday, November 7, where the Acting Commissioner addressed members of the Force to further explain the Governor’s directive.
“Officers expressed concern and requested an opportunity to hear directly from His Excellency,” the RVIPF stated.
Dodging Daniel?
According to the press release, Governor Pruce accepted the request and met with members of the RVIPF on Monday, November 10, where he addressed the Force and answered questions in hopes of providing clarity on his decision.
“While officers appreciated the opportunity for open dialogue, many were still left with questions and concerns about the process and its implications for the organisation moving forward,” the RVIPF release stated.
Governor Pruce continues to give a straightforward answer for his controversial decision and only stated on a talk show on Monday that it was because of “developments in weeks and months”.
“The circumstances that have come to be through developments in recent weeks and months that I felt it was my duty to exercise judgment, which will see Acting Commissioner Vanterpool revert back to her Deputy Commissioner role…initiate the process to bring in an interim Acting Commissioner and whoever that may be,” Governor Pruce stated on Talking Points.
RVIPF remains ‘steadfast in mission’ to people
Meanwhile, the RVIPF stated; however, that it remains steadfast in its mission to serve and protect.
“Despite any changes that may come, our commitment to the safety and security of the Virgin Islands and its people remains unwavering.”
The unpopular decision, which some have even labelled as “sexist” and “racist”, has sparked community outrage.
What has been irking the people even more is that Governor Pruce’s pick to replace Vanterpool is a man with a shady past.
A protest was held on Monday, November 10, 2025, in front of the Governor’s Office, and protest activities are continuing in various forms throughout the week.
A grand march is planned for Friday, November 14, 2025, when a signed petition will be given to the governor.
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37 Responses to “Governor accused of dodging police questions @ meeting”
If she,s so good, why there is no trafic control in town at the lights where those motor bike past full speed.
Ect,ect,
Nothing about the shootings or flow of guns (which are supposed to be illegal). This is all empty noise.
Virgin Islanders have the right to request clarification on the decision taken by the Governor. If the UK is really interested in having a partnership then there should be dialog and transparency. What I am seeing is a lot of dancing and dodging by the Governor. This is 2025, not 1925. Our wishes should be taken into consideration.
Next Acting or Real CoP should get on to these items.
Not splashed across headlines and gossiped about at full staff meetings and in the street.
It’s called being professional.
some thing might have went wrong because in 2025 we still struggling over having our people act as the leaders of law enforcement
Our forefathers were wiped and killed back then and somehow modern day leaders can not get the chains off our hands
Buckingham still in charge of the Prison System but the cat cut our tongues: Mr UK or Ms UK still look over our shoulders
Political Leaders needs to take the UK Bulls by the Horns and set our people free and I don’t mean independence
TIME FOR SOME REAL POLICING!
Them Down Island police from St Vincent and Jamaica who refused to be vetted are the ones who are making the most noise.