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Mrs Rosalie Adams OBE to lead Police Service Commission

Veteran public officer and retired Deputy Governor Mrs Rosalie Adams, OBE has been appointed to lead the Police Service Commission. Photo: GIS
The Police Service Commission is responsible for advising the Governor on appointments to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, as well as disciplinary matters relating to police officers. Photo: VINO/File
The Police Service Commission is responsible for advising the Governor on appointments to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, as well as disciplinary matters relating to police officers. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Veteran public officer and retired Deputy Governor Mrs Rosalie Adams, OBE has been appointed to lead the Police Service Commission.

The Police Service Commission is responsible for advising the Governor on  appointments to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), as well as disciplinary matters relating to police officers. As Chairwoman, Mrs Adams will ensure that the Police Service Commission carries out its work in an impartial and fair manner, a press release from Government Information Service (GIS) today, February 4, 2021.

Highly qualified

Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr said that with more than 50 years of experience in the Public Service, Mrs Adams is highly qualified to carry out this role.

“Mrs Adams has served in many areas across the Public Service and has a   reputation for being very effective at her work, but also for being fair-minded and kind,” Mr Archer, Jr said, adding, “I am grateful that she is willing to continue her service by taking on this new role.”

Mrs Adams was awarded the OBE for services to the British Virgin Islands in 2018. She has also served as Acting Governor; led the BVI Honours Committee and the BVI Diabetes Association; and has been active in numerous other community-based organisations.

Section 97 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 empowers the Police Service Commission to advise His Excellency the Governor on appointing, disciplining and removing members of the Police Force. Additionally, the commission advises the Governor on any complaints made by the public in relation to an officer.

26 Responses to “Mrs Rosalie Adams OBE to lead Police Service Commission”

  • Dre (04/02/2021, 18:22) Like (71) Dislike (3) Reply

    Surely archer understands what it means to give someone else a chance. What call this woman holding this post. Makes no sense. Nothing will get done. Let she stay in retirement. 

    • @Dre (05/02/2021, 13:36) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
      If jealously was a crime all of you would be locked up, 'crabs in a bucket mentality'.
      • Deh Watcha (08/02/2021, 10:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I notice people only cry, "crabs in a bucket mentality" after they have gotten out of the "bucket" or have never been in the "bucket".
  • Just saying (04/02/2021, 20:01) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Seems like we will have a white police commissioner for the next 20 years
    • Uzimi (07/02/2021, 04:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      unfortununately all you can work for is a salary. theres no need to dream or aspire to the highest position in the force. Its a career choice that automatically say youll never be good enough. You can be all you can be after you done do 25 on these plains. So much for motivation
  • musa (04/02/2021, 20:31) Like (59) Dislike (10) Reply
    I hope she doing this for free if not please stay home and let a younger person have a job.
    • Deh Watcha (04/02/2021, 21:19) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
      Not them brother, not them.

      They will die in there before they give someone else a chance.
    • Comment (05/02/2021, 13:43) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
      Many of the young persons you are referring too are as corrupt as the cops, helping out their police friends.
  • resident (04/02/2021, 21:02) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Again, sure there are younger people.. What's really happening?
  • from buckingham palace (04/02/2021, 21:41) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
    These very veteran citizens must learn to give younger people a chance,Take a break madam and take a BBRAKE>
  • local boy (04/02/2021, 22:20) Like (1) Dislike (29) Reply
    I think this lady can do a great job. She understands the Public Service. She should be strong and dont allow the police hierchy to dictate to her our the rest of the body as how to run. The last chair took too much crap from the black guy who dictated to the white one, who listens to no one else but him. Ms. Adams take charge of the Police Force and initiate a COI starting from the top.
  • Selfish Old Hag (04/02/2021, 22:56) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    I see it as greed. Why these old people don’t stay home and enjoy the last years of life. So nobody else could get a chance? Step aside Man U want all the turn.
    • @Selfish Old... (05/02/2021, 15:12) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
      If you or your children are an example of the mental progress of the youth population, then we should be forever grateful for the kindness and wisdom of Mrs. Adams and others like her. Shame on you!
  • Lb (05/02/2021, 00:44) Like (60) Dislike (2) Reply
    Why do you all keep resurrecting the dead? This is a slap in the face of all the up and coming stars in the Civil service. When will the youth get to contribute to the development of this country? I love Ms Adam's but come on! This is utter BS!
    • respect (08/02/2021, 07:43) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
      The youth will get a chance when they get some respect!!!!!! She positioned Mr. Archer and many other young people before she retired. They have reapect and they are humble. Young people need to learn to earn their strips not just think things are handed to them. Which young person is qualified and not bias. A job like this takes wisdom un biased judgement and opinions and experience. Not just qualifications and people looking accolades and strips. SHE IS THE WOMAN FOR THE JOB!!!!! Hopefully she has some young people on the baord she can groom.
  • Comment (05/02/2021, 07:31) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    It is no wonder that we are going to hell in a hand basket full speed. Young people have to first learn about RESPECT, for it goes a long way. We are seeing the results of the young 'leaders' who are using their platforms to promote independence although our territory is so far from this goal that it is hilarious.

    Take kindly the counsel of the years and learn from those who are willing to give sound advice and expert leadership. With this mindset, we can go places. Right now we are like a runaway train heading off the track and we need to examine ourselves, reflect on what (and who) got us in this festering mess, and devise steps to move forward and in the right direction.

    Congratulation, Mrs. Adams. Your leadership style is a breath of fresh air in these turbulent times.
  • my yute (05/02/2021, 07:38) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just like old Inez my friend Mrs Adams need to go home
    • 1000 (07/02/2021, 04:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What is the purpose of PSC when they have virtually no authority? They do not hear cases. The CoP has the real power all PSC is rubber stamp. Get file, Stamp file and Pass it on to the HGO.
  • GG (05/02/2021, 08:52) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is why this country can't be no better. WHY CAN'T A VIBRANT, ENERGETIC YOUNG PERSON GET SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY???? SO YOU MEAN TO TELL ME THAT YOU LOOKED HIGH AND LOW AND BEHOLD, THERE IS NOT ONE YOUNG PERSON WHO IS QUALIFIED ENOUGH TO TAKE ON THIS CHALLENGE? THIS IS AN INSULT TO EVERY YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PERSON IN THE BVI. YOU HAD TO CALL SOMEONE OUT OF RETIREMENT? WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT? THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!!
    • wow (05/02/2021, 12:03) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      And the Cycle continues! The DG should feel aways. He was giving the Chance, so why not another? Atleast let a young person be a Shadow and understudy the Retiree. How many paychecks can a Pension Holder receive from Government?
      • RedStorm (05/02/2021, 16:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        SMH,
        You got the right ideas, if a retiree mentor and nurture a younger person Three to five years or more about their profession it will fill the gap when the move on. It is wise for her to have an assistant and nurture that person to further development.
    • Donald trump (06/02/2021, 03:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are correct. After searching “high and low” a suitable person could not be found.
  • Hmm (05/02/2021, 19:10) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    50 years in public service and Yall still wanna work her bones?? I hope when I'm 50 years in Yall don't tell me ish bout going home! What's the sense in implementing a retirement age if Yall don't let the people retire in peace!! This is why us young people will always feel stuck, we will grow up and do this same nonsense! This is why there are no ladders to climb! Yall busy putting "reserved" signs on the steps ahead! Let someone else get some experience nuh!? The marathon continues!
    • Wait (05/02/2021, 20:23) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      She is to blame because she could of rejected the offer. She and others afraid of their home...get a hobby...mentor a youth so many other things this lady could of done instead of being a stumbling block and preventing others from making their contribution.


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