Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

Late legislator & first local CoP Vernon E. Malone lies in state

The Virgin Islands' first Commissioner of Police and late legislator (2007-2011) Vernon E. Malone is lying in state at the House of Assembly (HoA) Chambers in Road Town, the Capital City, today, Thursday, June 20, 2024. Photo: VINO
Deputy Premier & Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade in the Virgin Islands, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) views the body of the late legislator and first local Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands, Mr Vernon E. Malone. Photo: VINO
Deputy Premier & Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade in the Virgin Islands, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) views the body of the late legislator and first local Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands, Mr Vernon E. Malone. Photo: VINO
Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) views the body of the late legislator and first local Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands, Mr Vernon E. Malone. Photo: VINO
Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) views the body of the late legislator and first local Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands, Mr Vernon E. Malone. Photo: VINO
Deputy Speaker Hon Stacy M. Mather, MBE (AL) views the body of the late legislator and first local Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands, Mr Vernon E. Malone. Photo: VINO
Deputy Speaker Hon Stacy M. Mather, MBE (AL) views the body of the late legislator and first local Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands, Mr Vernon E. Malone. Photo: VINO
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) about to take the body of the late legislator and first local Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands, Mr Vernon E. Malone in the House of Assembly (HoA) today, June 20, 2024. Photo: VINO
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) about to take the body of the late legislator and first local Commissioner of Police of the Virgin Islands, Mr Vernon E. Malone in the House of Assembly (HoA) today, June 20, 2024. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' first local Commissioner of Police and late legislator (2007-2011) Vernon E. Malone is lying in state at the House of Assembly (HoA) Chambers in Road Town, the Capital City, today, Thursday, June 20, 2024.

The late son of the soil, originally from Long Look, died on May 4, 2024, at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital. He is survived by his wife Icis and son Malcolm.

The public can view the body of the late legislator and attorney from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM today.

A man of courage

The former teacher and real estate owner will have an official funeral on Saturday, June 22, 2024, starting with a procession from 8:30 AM from the HoA to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

The pre-service will commence at 9:00 AM and the funeral service at 10:00 AM.

Via a special resolution brought before the HoA on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to pay tribute and honour Mr Malone's works and contribution to nation-building, current members of the HoA praised the fallen legislator for his courage, his commitment to law and order and for speaking truth to power on many issues.

His final resting place on Saturday will be at the family burial grounds in Brewers Bay, on Tortola.

13 Responses to “Late legislator & first local CoP Vernon E. Malone lies in state”

  • ... (20/06/2024, 12:12) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Rest easy
  • Seriously (20/06/2024, 12:41) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Are you sure that was him?
    • annudda2cents (20/06/2024, 14:09) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Seriously. He did look very different in that casket indeed. But then again, Mr. Malone wasn't really seen by the public at large for a long time.
      • Seriously (20/06/2024, 15:46) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
        I have respect for the man, his family and his accomplishments but he looked so unlike himself especially around the mouth that they should have had a simple closed casket service and let it be done!
  • west man (20/06/2024, 13:25) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.I.E.P. Mr. Malone. You fought bathe good fight and now can rest easy. To Icis & Malcom - you have our eternal support and never hesitate to ask for anything! Jah bless and protection over both of you! Love alone
  • "BLOW THE HOUSE" (20/06/2024, 17:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    "BLOW THE HOUSE"
  • What? (20/06/2024, 17:50) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    He’s been deceased for nearly a month and a half?
    • What? (21/06/2024, 10:33) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      so what's your point? it a state funeral so it takes time He deserve this honor he work hard for his country
  • shocking (20/06/2024, 22:01) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    I was a bit dismayed today at what I saw... but if they say that's him - I guess it was. It sure wasn't me lol. I was not impressed at all.
    • Guest (21/06/2024, 06:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @shocking. You are such an insensitive and indelicate fool. What is there to "lol" about?
  • candy (21/06/2024, 12:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    mr Malone was a kind man May his soul rest in piece
  • Rubber Duck (22/06/2024, 01:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another good man has gone he was a good cop
    • Current RVIPF (22/06/2024, 10:35) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      What would he have thought of the two ex police officers with background and still pending charges standing over him?


Create a comment


Submit comment

Create a comment

Submit comment
Disclaimer: Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) welcomes your thoughts, feedback, views, bloggs and opinions. However, by posting a blogg you are agreeing to post comments or bloggs that are relevant to the topic, and that are not defamatory, liable, obscene, racist, abusive, sexist, anti-Semitic, threatening, hateful or an invasion of privacy. Violators may be excluded permanently from making contributions. Please view our declaimer above this article. We thank you in advance for complying with VINO's policy.

Follow Us On

Disclaimer: All comments posted on Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) are the sole views and opinions of the commentators and or bloggers and do not in anyway represent the views and opinions of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online and its parent company.