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VI lost a true national icon with passing of Vernon E. Malone – Premier Wheatley

Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands and his family, has joined the territory in expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of the late former Member of the House of Assembly, Mr Vernon E. Malone. Photo: Provided
The Premier in a statement on May 7, 2024, said while he was aware that Mr. Malone had been ill for some time, he was saddened to learn of his passing on Saturday, May, 4, 2024. Photo: GIS/File
The Premier in a statement on May 7, 2024, said while he was aware that Mr. Malone had been ill for some time, he was saddened to learn of his passing on Saturday, May, 4, 2024. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands and his family, has joined the territory in expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of the late former Member of the House of Assembly, Mr Vernon E. Malone.

In a statement on May 7, 2024, the Premier said that while he was aware Mr Malone had been ill for some time, he was saddened to learn of his passing on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

“Mr Malone had an extensive Public Service career which began as a Pupil Teacher before moving on to his life-long career as a police officer. He joined the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in 1968 as a Constable and rose through the ranks, serving as Corporal, Sergeant, Inspector, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of Police.”

Dr Wheatley added that Mr Malone also had a stint in the Attorney General’s Chambers upon completion of his law degree from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. He said many in the Territory would recall the sense of pride when Mr Malone became the first [British] Virgin Islander to rise to the helm as Commissioner of Police in 1992.

Malone's stint as Top CoP Remembered 

“Perhaps Mr Malone’s most notable accomplishments were those during his 10-year term as Commissioner of Police. He is credited with transforming the Police Force through his emphasis on higher education.”

Dr Wheatley said through his visionary style of leadership, Mr Malone opened up higher education opportunities, improved the benefits for officers, and also lifted the quality and effectiveness of policing in the Territory by establishing special and strategic units – particularly with respect to community policing and enhancing the capabilities of existing ones.

The Premier said Mr Malone was a remarkable individual whose ambition and accomplishments will continue to shine as an inspiration to Virgin Islanders for a very long time.

“In the passing of Mr Malone, the Virgin Islands has lost a true national icon. We pray for the comfort of his wife, Icis, son, Malcolm, his siblings and the extended Malone family,” Premier Wheatley added.

8 Responses to “VI lost a true national icon with passing of Vernon E. Malone – Premier Wheatley”

  • Sammy (08/05/2024, 14:14) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    VI sure did. The vault in the police station would never be the same again.
  • so sorry (08/05/2024, 14:26) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    A true National Icon and a humble man. May God bless his surviving family members.
  • Truth (08/05/2024, 16:00) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    Rest in Peace Vernon, and thank you for the kindness you showed me and the generous sharing of your local experience. You may stand down Commissioner, your job is done.
  • ccc (08/05/2024, 16:36) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
    He was the best police commissioner this evil man mark Collins should learn a thing or two
    • who (08/05/2024, 17:31) Like (15) Dislike (6) Reply

      Ccc,keep your bulsh** out of that.
      And if you are a man go to the Police station and tell the man what you think, unless you're the chicken ????

  • dred (08/05/2024, 18:55) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Farewell good and faithful comrade.
  • Nippy Jost Van (08/05/2024, 21:33) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The director of the BVI police force, the most corrupt in the police force, I am only going to number a single case of all that history will be written when the truth of the truth comes its time "the early morning shooting at the Delta Gas station where an officer lost an eye” that deceased was the main author of the tomb and that is why what happened happened.
  • Interested (09/05/2024, 12:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sincerest condolences to Icis and Malcom. May God comfort them


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