Is Governor Pruce truthful? Police Service Commission's unanimous rejection!
Mr Pruce, a United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor, has recommended that she be reverted to her substantive post of Deputy Commissioner of Police with immediate effect. Ms Vanterpool, who has been acting for over a year, was praised by Governor Pruce for doing a “fantastic job” a few months ago. It is unclear why he no longer wants her to act as Commissioner, but there is widespread speculation that he wants a UK national to fill the post when there are so many qualified Virgin Islanders, along with Caribbean and regional nationals, who can take the top job.
‘Do not speculate’- Daniel Pruce
A spokesperson for the Governor’s Office, when asked about this matter, claimed that “we don’t comment on speculation on HR matters”.
In a carefully worded brief response, the spokesperson stated, “As set out in his swearing-in speech, the Governor’s top priority is the security of the people of the Virgin Islands, which he is responsible for in accordance with the constitution.”
However, there is no speculation on this matter, where the Governor is now interfering for the second time in the recruitment of a Commissioner of Police (CoP). Last year, Mr Pruce interfered with the recruitment process by stopping the PSC from making a recommendation to him for a new CoP (some legal experts said the move was illegal). Many police critics alleged it was because his hand-picked favourite, Ms Pam Trevillion, a UK National, did not make the final cut.
PSC still interviewing?
The recruitment process for a Cop is still ongoing; however, this is the second time Mr Pruce is trying to interfere in it. It is unclear if Ms Vanterpool has already been interviewed. Many are now asking if Mr Pruce is being truthful, claiming that his “top priority is for the security of the people” when some say it's clear that his interference shows he is not committed to the rule of law, due process, and good governance.
There is a new stalemate between him and the PSC. According to legal experts, this gives Mr Pruce a way out to use his discretion without consultations to appoint a UK National to the post of CoP.
Many residents have said that Ms Vanterpool, a qualified Virgin Islander, is best suited for the post and is doing an amazing job as the first woman. Many in civil society, including public activists, have written to the Governor in support of Ms Vanterpool.
Some police officers have also privately asked for her to be named to the post, according to reports.
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27 Responses to “Is Governor Pruce truthful? Police Service Commission's unanimous rejection!”
Time to clean up the VI.
Get corruption out of the Police.
Get Corruption out of Government.
BuzzBVI. I am from here. You have to be a real @#$ to say Jackie is against vetting. She made it clear that she is not against vetting. It is how you all racist backside is going about the vetting. I don’t think Jackie ever been a corrupt cop, but I knkw corruption is in the force even done by white supremacies. So keep off Jackie. Jackie needs to start dropping her stories. You all think she don’t have stories too.
I note but do not understand the relevance of you stating, You are from here or I have a racist backside or That you know that Corruption is done by White Supremacists in the Police Force. (I wonder have you reported the names of the White Supremacists that you are aware of so they can be prosecuted? OR are you in a more supportive role?)
What forum do you think it would be appropriate for the Acting COP to "drop her stories" and how would that help her Professional position in the Police Force?
Jump High, Jump Low the very Next Commissioner Of Police comes Here from London
What went wrong causing Us Going from 2 Local Heads of Royal Virgin Islands Police Force to A Representative from the United Kingdom
It is because they dont Trust Our People: A Commission of Inquiries went about the Governmental Affairs So A commissioner Of Police from BVI wont be Trusted leadership
Wat Ah Ting!!!!!
implode under the current leadership. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Moreover, Virgin Islanders should support locals as others support their own. If Virgin Islands don’t support other qualified Virgin Islanders, who will. Others other than locals are given the opportunity to fail in the COP position, so why should not a Virgin Islander be given the opportunity to excel?
Further, Gov Pruce seems to be employing his reserve, special, assent, etc, unilateral power to put he ‘ foot dem,’ two fists, etc on the scale to thwart, disadvantage Ms. Vanterpool from being promoted to the CoP position. Is Gov Pruce emulating the egregious behavior and actions of former Administrator John Augustus Cockburn Cruikshank ( 1946- 1954) who some say was the worst UK- appointed rep.?
We had a tremendously experienced CoP in Mr Collins. He was very successful during his appointment but was berated and vilified for doing a good job.
So, do we want a “Yes” person that will let the injustice, drugs smuggling, corruption and murder of the young continue OR do we want a Professional Officer that will take the bull by the horns and do their duty to the very best of their ability. This will mean that many ministers will not get their pay checks from corruption, they will have to make do with their salaries from the office to which they are appointed, no more, no less.
This is about better governance, good people being honest and in doing so, helping to build the best society that we can only dream of at present.
We are going backwards and all that some can do, blame it on the white colonialists. Let’s be fair, fair to each other and build a better BVI for our children.
The Oath undertaken by our politicians and this remit to be fair, build, develop our territory should fill the soul with passion, not bank accounts with dirty money.
Run the force the way she wants under a UK Governor. It is their UK way or no way. Jackie has been disrespected in every which way by UK officers and I know she stood her ground but the fight is bigger than her. She don’t have much support either. Pruce knows what is going on but he is just a dictator. Jackie will never make it under him. But I am telling her keep fighting for we all know what is going on. She better make sure she foot get better soon or it might be something next. If only we know say so.
Come for because he too challenged Pruce. We ain’t against the vetting. We will do the vetting but Pruce won’t listen when them tell be wait and
Get the challenges sort out. He seems to be a bully and a dictator. Jackie will soon drop the bombshell and then everybody will know. We will stand with Jackie. She ain’t all that bad.