'Great discontent' in RVIPF over CoP on job while under 'review'– Premier
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The Premier was at the time speaking during a January 8, 2024 press conference on the full update on the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CO) Recommendations and more matters in the Virgin Islands.
On January 5, 2024, during his interaction with members of the media after presenting his Fifth Quarterly Report on the Implementation of the Commission of Inquiry, the governor after being asked why no investigation was launched into some allegations against Mr Collins, revealed he had ordered a "review".
The Premier said he was not aware of the "review" and learned about it on the same day as the VI public. “I was not aware of that until earlier in the day before the press conference with the Governor. We had a conversation on the phone and he told me that,” Dr Wheatley said.
Not pleased with crime situation in VI - Premier Whealtey
The Premier added; however, he is still not pleased with the state of crime in the VI as robberies and more continue. He said the Governor should focus on bringing down the level of crime in the territory as this falls under his ambit, rather than seeking more powers to implement CoI recommendations.
Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has indicated that he asked a senior police officer from another Overseas Territory in the Region to carry out an independent review of the complaints that have been made.
“And once that review is completed and the findings and recommendations have been made, then I will make the information available to the public, but I need to wait for the outcome of that but of course, I take all complaints seriously and so I have taken action in that matter as I have with other matters,” the governor said.
To date, no details as to which Overseas Territory the investigating officer hails from or their qualifications were given; however, Mr Rankin insisted that he has no bias.
The Premier said he will be taking complaints of some members of the police force to the National Security Council where the Governor also sits, “including, I was told that there is a great discontent that this investigation is taking place but yet the Police Commissioner is on the job. So that is something I would put directly to the Governor as to what the justification is for this,” he said.
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41 Responses to “'Great discontent' in RVIPF over CoP on job while under 'review'– Premier”
If anyone supports him remaining on the job during this process, well my God, they are just as him.
That means they are strangers to the truth and ignorant to the law as he is.
Bad news for the BVIs
We always bitchin bout Whitey but we
Doing the bad stuff from our own ppl.
Do those demanding Collins stands down really think its that simple ?
It does show however that they are afraid.
And they have reason to be.
What is worst is that not one member of your team has the maturity to say enough is enough. Time to consider country above self. If the electorate had given you an overwhelming mandate then we will understand. But you became an accidental premier twice. And you barking like you got power. The majority of the population not on your side and you know it. For the sake and good of country do the honorable thing Hon slow man and step them. PLEASE. Maybe you scold comment on this and yes I am in favor of a total recall.
Further, Dr. Hon Premier Natalio Wheatley., R/7, and MoF, must resist the tantalizing urge of commenting on cases while they are under investigation to avoid the impression a case(s) is being influence by command pressure.
I realize if that's the way BVI THINK,it's a shame.
I know you will regret, unless all you like is corruption.
You want your fat boy back because the powder money ???? was good.
To bad ,and good luck
The governor is already abusing his power and y’all cheering him on to give himself more power. This is just a preview of what is to come if they suspend our constitution and impose direct rule.
Don’t be silly BVI people, wake up!
They will be alright.
Too power hungry.
focus on what you can do for the country.
and not high position so you can get in and abuse your power and cause mischief.
smh