'We need to show up to Governor's house & demand answers'- Bishop John I. Cline
Sources had informed our newsroom on Thursday, November 6, 2025, that Governor Pruce had decided to remove Ms Vanterpool from the acting position.
In a statement released later that day, Governor Pruce said he took that decision “in accordance with the Constitution, having sought the advice of the Police Service Commission”.
We should note that the Police Service Commission had rejected the Governor's recommendation to demote Ms Vanterpool.
The Governor claimed that he was also mindful of his duty under the Police Act to “ensure the effective administration of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF)”.
He also tried to justify the decision by further stating that “an extended period with an acting leader is challenging for any organisation, not least one such as the RVIPF, which, as we know, is facing a difficult operating environment”.
We must have an ‘outright protest’- Bishop Cline
Bishop Cline, who went live on his Facebook page, questioned the motive behind Ms Vanterpool’s removal as Acting CoP, a position that she held for just over a year.
“Was it because of incompetence? No. Was it because she did something wrong? No. Was it because she didn’t run the department right? No. Was it because she didn't run the department right? No. Was it because she doesn't have the experience? Of course not.”
Governor Pruce, he said, had publicly praised Ms Vanterpool in the past for doing a good job at the helm of the RVIPF.
“I believe that there is a cause for us to push back on this decision and say to the governor, Leave Commissioner Vanderpool in place. Leave her in place. I'm calling for an outright protest against this…We need to show up to the governor's house and demand answers. We need to do that,” he urged.
'We need to get some backbone'
Bishop Cline added that the VI is “our land” and Virgin Islanders have the ability and capacity to run the affairs of the Virgin Islands.
“I don't know what he's told the Premier. I don't know what he's told the Leader of the Opposition. That really doesn't matter to me…We need to get some backbone and push back against this.”
He encouraged Virgin Islanders to come out this morning, Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Governor’s House.
“People of the Virgin Islands, we need to push back against this. We need to protest against this. Do not let Governor Pruce get away with this decision. Let's send a clear message to the United Kingdom… You can't continue to do what you want, when you want, with us, how you want.”
According to Governor Pruce’s statement, Ms Vanterpool will revert to her position as Deputy Commissioner of Police effective November 18, 2025.
He also revealed that the nominee for CoP is former Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, Richard Ullger, who he said “has extensive senior policing experience in the context of the UK’s Overseas Territories”.
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6 Responses to “'We need to show up to Governor's house & demand answers'- Bishop John I. Cline ”
Its bad enough to that they want their people in charge being paid with our money but you want to tell me there is not one qualified BLACK UK officer who want the job? wait what in the UK the blacks are being discriminated against! but it's not decent to talk about?
Governor what about our reparations for your ancestors crimes against our ancestors?
Our current governor, Daniel Pruce is the leader our our political defense team, not our local politicians, not the others members of the defense team, not illegal drugs users, not religious leaders and lead astray members, not government civil servants, not lawyers and attorneys, not the youths or and other persons that was not appointed by the UK'S government.
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Follow not those that are unable, and will not defend you in highly extreme risky situation. Allowed love, wisdom, and sane judgement to guide your intended, if you were thinking otherwise. Remember, not all that are pretending truly for you, former NLBC Bishop, John is not.
Don't start senseless political war, being unprepared and cannot win against the our top political leader, the UK, over Jakie Vanterpool dimisal from being appointed CoP, unchallenged.
God love us all here in the B.V.I as He does Love people everywhere, only wickedness He doesn't.