Press Release

Premier's Office
Release Date:
Thursday, 27 June 2024 - 4:30pm

The Premier’s Office is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve as a member of the Police Service Commission (“Commission”), in accordance with section 96 1(b) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order (2007). This position, appointed by the Governor upon the advice of the Premier, will be filled through a competitive selection process following the Protocol for Appointment and Removal of Statutory Board Members.

Members of the Commission, as outlined in section 97 (1) of the Constitution, will have the responsibility to advise the Governor on appointments to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), recommend the removal of appointments from RVIPF, and provide advice on disciplinary actions against officers in such positions. The Governor retains the authority to act contrary to the Commission's advice if adherence to the advice would prejudice His Majesty’s Service.

Interested candidates are required to submit a comprehensive application package comprising a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae. The application should include biographical information, employment history, areas of specialist expertise, educational qualifications, details of previous board experience with respective term dates, disclosure of any criminal convictions, bankruptcies, or conflicts of interest, and two references attesting to professional experience and character.

Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Premier’s Office, Government of the Virgin Islands, Road Town, Tortola VG1110, Virgin Islands, and submitted electronically to premieroffice@gov.vg by the closing date of July 8, 2024. For further information, inquiries can be directed via email or by calling (284) 468-2152.

Author

Sonjé Greenidge

Information Officer II
Department of Information and Public Relations (GIS)
Telephone: 468-2742
Email: SGreenidge@gov.vg