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Vere H. E. Browne ousted as Antigua & Barbuda Police Commissioner

-The former Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Chief Inspector was suspended pending an investigation after being the top cop in Antigua & Barbuda since May 2010
Mr Vere H.E. Browne served in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force up to the rank of Chief Inspector. He had been a 30-year veteran of the local Police Force. Photo: Internet Source
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, WI- Word just reaching our newsroom from our team of reporters in the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda is that the Police Commissioner Vere H. E. Browne has been suspended from his top post in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda.

The Antigua and Barbuda Police Service Commission handed the top cop a letter of suspension a few days ago, according to our reporter on the ground in Antigua.

The letter accuses Browne, an Antigua and Barbuda national, of dereliction of duty and irresponsibility.

A copy of the letter obtained by our news site revealed that the correspondence does not indicate the length of the suspension but it says Mr Browne, who has a law degree, will receive full pay while away from the post.

The letter orders him “to hand over command of the Royal Police of Antigua and Barbuda and the Fire Brigade and all articles under your control to Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Wendell Robinson”.

When reached by this news site moments ago, today January 16, 2015 Mr Browne said he had no comment but promised to call back. Up to publication time, he had not done so.

However, a top ranking police officer in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda told our newsroom in an invited comment that Mr Browne’s removal was allegedly “pure politics…remember he was recruited by the last government who is now out of power and everyone knows he was doing a great job under the financial constraints…”

Veteran of the RVIPF- overlooked for top job in VI

Mr Browne served in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force up to the rank of Chief Inspector. He had been a 30-year veteran of the local Police Force.

In 2010 Mr Browne had applied for the position of Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Virgin Islands but was overlooked.

Instead, a United Kingdom citizen David Morris- at the time Assistant Chief Constable in the South Wales Police force in the UK- was given the job by his pal at the time, Governor William B. McCleary, another UK National, over many qualified locals, belongers and other regional persons.

It is this news site’s understanding that when the post of Police Commissioner became vacant in the Virgin Islands Police Force in 2013 although the top cop in Antigua and Barbuda, Browne, who lived most of his professional and adult life in the Virgin Islands and maintained land and property here, had expressed an interest.

35 Responses to “Vere H. E. Browne ousted as Antigua & Barbuda Police Commissioner”

  • Thing to talk (16/01/2015, 20:41) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Brown's government just lost so he get what the duck get...LOL
    • Teacher (16/01/2015, 23:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hahaaa I hope this is written somewhere, so it can be passed down. Good one. Lol
    • Mr.Mention (18/01/2015, 08:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      For political with peoples life and family they play. Nothing new it happens here in the VI. Some one will get smoke herring one day.
  • ccc (16/01/2015, 21:13) Like (4) Dislike (16) Reply
    He should have stayed in the bvi
  • big bird (16/01/2015, 21:25) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
    Politics have destroyed the caribbean
    • wize up (17/01/2015, 07:29) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      hi big bird; just a small correction; it is not politics that destroyed the caribbean, it is the politicans....politics is a good thing BUT its the politican(s) who make the !uck.....good politics and good politican makes a country grow(when you get corrupt politican then your country gets destroyed).....
      • Correction (17/01/2015, 16:25) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply

        It is NOT politicians, it's the greedy stupid voters. The Caribbean is one of the only places where despite glaring corruption, backward policies etc., you have persons holding elected offices for 20 + years, while the young, vibrant, educated persons who want to move the country forward are ignored. Why? Because the people that really care about the country will not be giving hand outs and favors for votes, they want to run the country. The voters want the status quo to continue so they vote the same old over and over. Only when they don't get their way you hear them complain but they don't give a $%%% about the country. Politicians don't just get up and sit in those seats, they are voted in by voters of each country.

        • rockcity (26/01/2015, 00:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          We have dolly house governments because we have dolly house electorate.
  • wize up (16/01/2015, 21:30) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    that's good politics ; we need that here....

    • -------------------- (16/01/2015, 23:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      I have no comment on the limping Antigua & Barbuda political system.
  • xxxxxxxx (16/01/2015, 22:37) Like (16) Dislike (4) Reply
    Morris going soon so throw your hat in the ring here browne plus fraser will be chief you live in his district
  • db cooper (16/01/2015, 22:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Swell.
  • antigua me come from (16/01/2015, 22:57) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    We should be thinking more about keeping our people of the Islands and preserving them and stay away from politics
  • insider (17/01/2015, 05:21) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    He has been a good police chief in Antigua
  • Plank. (17/01/2015, 08:30) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Sad news. Mr. Brown is a good man and a very good Police. Its expected, people vote for change, so when a new Govt. gets in, change will happen. Mr. Brown isn`t no fool he knows once his govt. change, his job is at risk. He is smart enough to create options.
  • 1 (17/01/2015, 09:30) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The wheels on the bus goes round and round.
  • myrun (17/01/2015, 10:08) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Garruts are not nice people.
    • lie (17/01/2015, 11:02) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      I have met some very nice decent ones.
    • ehem (17/01/2015, 21:21) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Neither is parrot like yourself. Speaking every yuck you hear. My guess is you can't get to use one so this is your best option. Parrot.
    • StupidLook (17/01/2015, 23:29) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      Really??? That's all you have to say. Anyone can say that about people in any country even Tortola. If you're going to comment,please say something of VALUE.
  • ta ta (17/01/2015, 10:47) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    I will reserve comments or judgement until I hear from somebody who have all the facts about Browne and his sistuation
  • Louis Bloomcooper (17/01/2015, 11:55) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply

    All I will say is when you set about to exploit you subordinates make sure you are prepare because trouble will be waiting at your door step

  • Morris (17/01/2015, 12:12) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Browne next BVI CoP, watch this space! Has many friends here.
  • barbie (17/01/2015, 12:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You can read all about his performance on the Antigua Observer news website.
  • egg face (17/01/2015, 12:45) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    whonu leave the man alone, him never dia ah ting wrong when he ws dey, whonu love scandal too much.....
  • JT (17/01/2015, 18:54) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply

    What a man sow that shall he also reap! fraud! So he can go Tola and join de other RATS!

    • @ JT (17/01/2015, 22:29) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
      trust me he will do a better job than Morris and them lazy UK officers
  • A n u (18/01/2015, 20:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the man is a good man and when u carnt get people to cut cprnrts anf bad deal u dont like them he id out og the fourse but not out of ant . never miss the water till the well run dry
  • A n t . (18/01/2015, 21:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    leave the man he is a good msn when peolecarnt walk over u or get u to do they dirty desls they dont / wsnt u around he may b out of the fource but not out of ant . thats his b / land not vincy
  • A n t . (18/01/2015, 21:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    he is where he come from ge nsy b out the fource but he is not out of antigua the man is a good man good people never last he not doing they dirty work so jhe carnt b around them
  • Soca (19/01/2015, 06:28) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boy he is a iorn fist commissioner , just how you see he face he is. Morris hands down. This man has no mercy.
  • ndp (19/01/2015, 11:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    NDP Fire he too right ?
  • reveal the facts (20/01/2015, 03:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Say what you want! Had it not been for men like Vere on many occasions, criminals would have controlled the streets of Tortola. He worked hard to fight crime. He got shot while serving summons and tried to defend his fallen coworker Rawlins. He repeatedly kept people like Rabbit in line and protected the future of many of you who now criticizing him. Face the facts, it's because of his devotion to humanity why he is still facing controversy and not criminality. In case you didn't know, Browne's return to Antigua is an act of appreciation to the Antigua Government on behalf of the BVI Government for their invaluable contribution to these beautiful islands (1967) when a group of Antigua-led senior officers made countless sacrifices to establish the RVIPF. They never received thanks but Browne made the sacrifice on their behalf. It's time to return home Vere!!


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