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Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer support protest following Ag CoP Vanterpool’s removal

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) have expressed support for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) protesting against Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from her role as Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP). Photo: Facebook
Acting Commissioner of Police Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has been informed that she will be reverted to her role of Deputy Commissioner of Police effective November 18, 2025. Photo: Facebook
Acting Commissioner of Police Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has been informed that she will be reverted to her role of Deputy Commissioner of Police effective November 18, 2025. Photo: Facebook
Governor Daniel Pruce decided to remove Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool using Section 97 of the Constitution of the Virgin Islands. Photo: Facebook
Governor Daniel Pruce decided to remove Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool using Section 97 of the Constitution of the Virgin Islands. Photo: Facebook
All residents of the Virgin Islands with a vested interest are being called upon to join a planned protest on Monday, November 10, 2025, against the removal of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from that position. Photo: Facebook
All residents of the Virgin Islands with a vested interest are being called upon to join a planned protest on Monday, November 10, 2025, against the removal of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from that position. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) have expressed support for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) protesting against Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool from her role as Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP).

Governor Pruce’s decision was made public only on Thursday, November 7, 2025. Ms Vanterpool has been instructed to return to her position as Deputy Commissioner of Police, effective November 18, 2025.

In the hours that followed the announcement by Governor Pruce, various people have called for protests at the Governor's House in a show of solidarity with Ms Vanterpool and to express their displeasure with the Governor's decision. 

During a press conference on November 7, 2025, Premier Wheatley was asked whether the government would join the protest scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025. 

“It’s not something that I have discussed with the government as yet, but I certainly have expressed my very clear position on the matter, and I would be very supportive of the people expressing their constitutional and democratic right to oppose that decision,” Premier Wheatley said. 

Decision ‘definitely was unfair’- Hon Rymer

“I just want the people of the Territory to know that we stand with you,” Hon Rymer added, “We understand that it definitely was unfair, what was done. Constitutionally, the Governor has the right based on Section 97.”

Hon Rymer informed that members of the National Security Council (NSC) were informed of Governor Pruce’s decision as it relates to Ms only two days ago, on November 5, 2025.

He said that while the NSC is a body, the membership cannot make decisions and is only there to advise. 

“The Governor ultimately makes the decision…so in terms of the uprising of the people, we support you, I support you.”

Governor Pruce revealed that the nominee for CoP is former Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police and United Kingdom national, Richard Ullger. 

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https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/hands-off-our-commissioner-protest-planned-for-monday

3 Responses to “Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer support protest following Ag CoP Vanterpool’s removal”

  • Stealth (08/11/2025, 11:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Protest should not occur just for the sake of protest; it must have purpose, well-planned and organized. It must be strategic , tactical, SMART, , etc. There must be a target. The Great March of November 49 was successful, for it was well- planned and organized with a well- framed purpose, strategy, tactics and it also had buy in . The economic change in the BVI has resulted in many Virgin Islanders becoming disengaged from civic, social, action and engagement, getting complacent and dependent on others to fight battles for needed change. The bottom line it is a waste of time for a handful of people protest for a few hours and then go home . And that is it, ie,, no persistence, relentlessness, no follow-up., etc. The colonialists are banking on a supermajority of Virgin Islanders getting disinterested, unserious, etc. This disinterest have embolden and hardening the resolve of the colonialists.
  • pat (08/11/2025, 11:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s about time these weak leaders stand up for the country
  • Focus on you all Job.. (08/11/2025, 12:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Failed infrastructure, Reduction in revenue, high prices, Meega minimum wage, Rent expenses hitting the roof..Can't get water, as I write this blog don't have water since yesterday sewage srill in the street since 1997, Unsolvwd murders & crimes....Ask me, the Governor is doing a better job than both of you together..


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