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12 auxillary officers promoted to police constable within RVIPF

-2 officers reinstated to full duty
Twelve (12) Auxiliary Officers have been promoted within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to the rank of Police Constable, effective Friday, November 14, 2025. Photo:RVIPF
This promotion is part of the RVIPF's ongoing commitment to strengthening operational capacity and enhancing public safety throughout the Virgin Islands. Photo:RVIPF
This promotion is part of the RVIPF's ongoing commitment to strengthening operational capacity and enhancing public safety throughout the Virgin Islands. Photo:RVIPF
The RVIPF extended its congratulations to all newly appointed and reinstated officers and looks forward to their continued dedication to the safety and security of the Virgin Islands. Photo:RVIPF
The RVIPF extended its congratulations to all newly appointed and reinstated officers and looks forward to their continued dedication to the safety and security of the Virgin Islands. Photo:RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Twelve Auxiliary Officers have been promoted within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to the rank of Police Constable, effective Friday, November 14, 2025.

This promotion is part of the RVIPF's ongoing commitment to strengthening operational capacity and enhancing public safety throughout the Virgin Islands. a press release from the RVIPF said. 

The newly appointed Police Constables are Aldaine Roberts, Anderson Cherubin, Arshmer Mitchell, Craig Charles, Deborah Joseph, Donnique Billingy, Laurel Velox Augustin, Omar Grey, Oneka Gordon, Shavonnie Turnbull, Sheriss Telemaque, Stanley Ibechem. 

A new milestone with renewed expectations- Acting CoP Vanterpool

Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool congratulated the officers on their advancement, offering words of guidance as they take on greater responsibility. 

"This transition marks an important milestone, but it also comes with renewed expectations. The public looks to you for leadership, integrity, and professionalism in everything you do. Stay focused, stay disciplined, and remember that every action you take reinforces the trust the community places in this organisation. Your commitment is vital, and your service truly makes a difference."

In October 2022, eighteen officers from Cohort 6 were sworn in as Auxiliary Officers after completing eight months of rigorous training, graduating in June 2023. 

Additionally, five members advanced to the rank of Police Constable in August 2024, and on Friday, November 14, 2025, the remaining officers progressed in accordance with available vacancies and the organisation’s commitment to their development.

Two officers reinstated to full duty 

Meanwhile, the RVIPF also confirmed the reinstatement of Officer Andrea Legair and Officer Eric Ollivierre, both returning to full duty effective Friday, November 14, 2025.

The RVIPF extends its congratulations to all newly appointed and reinstated officers and looks forward to their continued dedication to the safety and security of the Virgin Islands.

12 Responses to “12 auxillary officers promoted to police constable within RVIPF”

  • ABC (15/11/2025, 08:23) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Under Jacky leadership the force is moving up
    • Senior (indigenous) Native citizen of the British Virgin Islands (15/11/2025, 16:57) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      @ ABC: up where, in the number of not in physical shape RVIPF officers.
  • NOT (15/11/2025, 09:12) Like (25) Dislike (4) Reply
    I’m not trying to be funny . Some officers, how do they get past the fitness part of the training? Or is there no training in that aspect?
    • Blind Man (15/11/2025, 15:57) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ Not its a disgrace when you see how sloopy and out of shape there are this is the only County that doesn't have a standard go down island dominica , ST Lucía these officers are physically fit not like these . There's a big belly one that's head of the police association he can't perform his duties unless its a eating contest. The Governor must be ashame when he look at some of them. Back in the 70's and early 80' s in Niso , Reese , butchi time they were great example as to how an officers should look.
      • @Blind Man (16/11/2025, 10:57) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        Yes, that head needs to go on a very serious diet. I believe he also served as an Officer in the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis. He was in the best shape of his life, back there.
        These Officers are one day short of a serious health scare. Perhaps, the utilsation of the Police Gymn should be enforced. Hopefully, there's one at the Barracks. While, they are at it, please remove the unhealthy snacks from the Vending Machine. I visited the Station a few weeks ago, and two Officers were 'fighting' over the last Twinkie Bar. Though, it was a play fight, nothing physical, it was shameful to see two folks with BMI edging over 40 to be indulging in such junk food. Y'all need to drink more Water, eat fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Walk because this lifestyle can cause Diseases and eventually death. We need y'all to continue keeping law and order so please take better care of yourselves. If y'all kerp thos up, we might need to do what Pete Hegeseth is doing to the US Troops. We, thank you for your service.
  • concerned citizen (15/11/2025, 14:57) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Where is my friend Khori Thomas,?
  • NOT LOOKING PHYSICALLY FIT AT ALL (15/11/2025, 15:25) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    LOTS OF THEM NEED TO HIT THE GYM
  • Eventually she will be vedicated (15/11/2025, 18:33) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    We thank you ms Vanterpool for supporting your officers
  • tola (15/11/2025, 19:57) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dem must gain weight cause they just behind in transportation not on foot doing patrol
  • Angeleyes (15/11/2025, 20:02) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Nah man, are they really police officers, no no no......they don't look the part though.
    I haven't seen Khori Thomas' name up there
  • Fitness (15/11/2025, 22:04) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Fitness starts at selection standards and BMI but it also comes down to standards in training if the head unfit the tail going be heavy and cant wag so the training officer who is unfit will never get a Fitness troop so dont blame the officers blame the training system to compair all the down island standards change the head get a barracks stop this 9 to 5 training and you will get a difference
  • Andrea (16/11/2025, 10:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Mrs Laurel Augustin! Your hard work has paid off and you definitely deserve this.


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