Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer support protest following Ag CoP Vanterpool’s removal
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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58 Responses to “Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer support protest following Ag CoP Vanterpool’s removal”
Honestly I cannot see as well as when I was a young man, but I have recognized the photos of two our top local political cabinet. Base on what I have read of this topic issue, and my understanding that current governor appointed as the defense authority of the B.V.I, and that his responsibility is final as far as to choose or reject, which he already did, what made the two minister with lower political positions than him think that could overruled him decision, or are these two ministers drama lovers.
Allowed me, Sirs, to remind you of something, just in case you have forgotten, as the majority of us do know. The sun does not rise in the West and move towards the East., neither does disloyalty privileged over loyalty, in matters such this. Them that are disloyal in small, and straight forward matters should not be trusted in large ones.
Swing, and you both miss, strike 3. Game over
You have to understand that protesting without results is a waste of valuable time better be at home watching TV
Back in the days our protest brought results and made changes within our Territory......
Stop letting people come here and upsetting the citizens of the country: look black folks gunning each other for years and some of us falling apart because the White Guy is Commissioner of Police
no protest over the killings in the country and understand this companies in this country do not employ locals where is the marchings
Moreover, the next constitutional review needs to correct the flashing red light flaws in the constitution, increasing the power of local government with the hiring of employees . .It is of note that the VI has been self-supporting financially since 1979, coming off of UK grant-in-aid. Further, the UK has had full control of the VI since 1672, and the UK representative has always been a white male . Additionally, to date no woman has been appointed as CoP. No Virgin Islander can be appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands. Odd,,odd.
We must remove the UK far from we.
1. The subject is a BV Islander
2. She is a woman who is set to make history.
This should be based on rule of law and the constitutuon.
The PSC rocommended that the candidate met all of the requirements to fill the post. This should be acknowledged but was it based purely on these requirements or were they based on the two points mentioned?
Why did the Governor refused the descision of the PSC? that is what I am waiting to hear.
One final question..what is the age of the candidate? If she is 64 or even 63, give or take vacation and other leave due to her, it could take how up to 65 years. Oh, one final question.if this is so, how long could she serve in this post, that could justify an appointment that would benifit the territory on a whole? Unless we agree to appoint her on the basic that she is a woman, a BV Islander, daughter of the soil wishing to make history.
People remember that the “Order in Council is still active”. You can protest but it will reach nowhere. The governor can close down the HOA. Wheatley and Rhymer you are only in support because election is around the corner. If I was the governor I would allow her to act until her 65 birthday which is very soon.
When peole are recommnded by their boards and you all dont accept, is that unfair.
Just asking
NOT BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO SOMETHING, MAKES DOING IT THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
Bitch now.
This would be a grave injustice to her, the coumtry, all the women who look up to her, those she has inspired to join law enforcement and those who believe in right, good morals and integrity. There is nothing right or righteous about this decision.
It has also violated the Virgin Island labor code where when there is a qualified and competent local, that individual has a right to be given first preferrence.
Perhaps someone can quote the law in more details foer this matter?
Let us have a nation wide boycott and sick out for an entire day. Salute to the warriors of our home land.
No justice, no peace!!
Wow