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The CoP ‘seems afraid to address the people in the territory’- Violet Thomas-Gaul

The embattled Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has been accused of dodging opportunities to address the public. Photo: GIS/File
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), 2nd from right, was a guest of Talking Points on ZBVI 780 AM on June 17, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), 2nd from right, was a guest of Talking Points on ZBVI 780 AM on June 17, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Talk show host Violet Thomas-Gaul has suggested the removal of the speed bumps in front of St Paul’s Anglican Church. Photo: Facebook
Talk show host Violet Thomas-Gaul has suggested the removal of the speed bumps in front of St Paul’s Anglican Church. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The embattled Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has been accused of dodging opportunities to address the public.

Previous Governor John J. Rankin had ordered a review into a myriad of complaints against Mr Collins; however, it is unclear whether Commissioner of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, Kurt Walton, who was tasked with the review, has submitted a report as yet.

According to talk show host Violet Thomas-Gaul, Mr Collins has been invited many times on her show, Talking Points, but he has not taken up the offer.

“I have been trying to get the Commissioner of Police on [the show] but for whatever reason he seems to be afraid to address the people in the territory,” Thomas-Gaul stated on Talking Points on ZBVI 780 AM on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Traffic noise near St Paul’s Anglican Church

Meanwhile, Thomas-Gaul was at the time interviewing Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), when she asked the Minister what could be done to prevent the noise of traffic during church hours in the vicinity of St Paul’s Anglican Church in Sea Cows Bay.

“Something needs t be done. Either remove them [speed bumps] completely or put some police officers out there during the morning when we have prayers, because the revving up of the big trucks and the motor bikes and everything creates quite a problem for the church. It’s sad that we are right next to the road but that is the way life is,” Thomas-Gaul said.

Hon Rymer said he would have a conversation with the District Representative about the situation, adding that usually the speed bumps are requested by the District Representatives on the recommendation of his constituents.

“What I know is that we are in that same area taking up the existing asphalt to get the road ready for resurfacing, so we can look at that to see how we can make it more comfortable for you to pray while you at church,” Hon Rymer added.

24 Responses to “The CoP ‘seems afraid to address the people in the territory’- Violet Thomas-Gaul”

  • jack@$$ (21/06/2024, 12:10) Like (24) Dislike (5) Reply
    I would advise mrs Gaul to pray to the Lord to help her accept the things that she cannot change.
  • 11 (21/06/2024, 12:42) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply
    The speed bumps are there obviously to slow down the traffic to avoid any problems with pedestrians. once they are removed and the traffic goes speeding by, she will complain again
  • for real (21/06/2024, 12:45) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Didn’t you see his one hour interview with premier host Cindy Rosen.
  • 2024 (21/06/2024, 12:49) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    try sit down
    we now have night clubs right beside the Church and homegirl chatting piss about traffic noise

  • WOw Wow (21/06/2024, 12:54) Like (14) Dislike (9) Reply

    You are so Correct madam. It is simply because he is a li** just like many others and they are afraid to face the truth.

  • police officers (21/06/2024, 13:00) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stop fooling your self no investigation is going on!
  • Observer (21/06/2024, 13:02) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Since when does the CoP decide where the speed bumps go? She needs to be speaking to Public Works.
  • NB (21/06/2024, 13:03) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    lol
  • Margret Thatcher (21/06/2024, 13:33) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Maybe the church needs to sound proof itself from external noises.
    • Boris Johnson (21/06/2024, 15:27) Like (11) Dislike (7) Reply
      Margret you are correct, sound proofing is the answer. That way I don’t have to listen to the shouting preacher and bad singing in the early Sunday morning!
  • Rubber Duck (21/06/2024, 13:52) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Be careful what you wish for. We don’t know who the next one is yet!! At least this one takes no nonsense and has delivered on things.
  • WHAT!!!! (21/06/2024, 14:03) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sorry but speed bumps will not stop the anti social idiots on bikes from reving their engins.
  • c (21/06/2024, 15:15) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why waste time on a silly local talk show when you can be out catching bad guys?
  • SHE FLEXING OFF (21/06/2024, 15:20) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    On herself / she either playing in the mud too long , or eating too much hog / either way it's jus t another one of those who love to make the most noise in the church , just to be seen
  • Wa Dis (21/06/2024, 15:30) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Always some nonsensical crap to get these turkeys gobbling how is this news.
  • Misty (21/06/2024, 17:15) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Things must be just fine if that’s all there is to complain about…mmmmm
  • please (21/06/2024, 18:17) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just making noise to discredit the man in order to push the useless DCP in her back pocket.
  • Voter6 (21/06/2024, 19:12) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    THESE PEOPLE GIVES ALL THEIR MONEY ENERGY TO THE UNITED STATES NOW COME BACK AND THINK THEY HAVE ALL THE SOLUTIONS FOR THE BVI .WHERE WERE THEY WHEN THE BVI NEEDED THEM THOUGH OUR CRISIS
  • okay (21/06/2024, 19:25) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    why don’t Gaul run for political office
  • Ali X press (21/06/2024, 19:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Central AC in the church with sound proofing. The church by the main road for years. What she expect
  • Citizen (22/06/2024, 01:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You all keep off the lady the UK bloggers are out
  • Maria Louisa Varlack (22/06/2024, 06:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    is there corruption going on over there in the british virgin islands? is there white collar crime going on over there in the british virgin islands? is there terrorism going over there in the british virgin islands?
  • WIGO (22/06/2024, 06:58) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    U know everybody's business except your own / when it ain't yhe UK , it's the governor or the commissioner , or poor Cindy ,( you all done kill the girl dog ) or walwyn , who you are * JESUS * this site is a good site / except for your racist & vindictive narratives - it's time for you to grow up / looks like one of your few friends throw some cocaine in your food or drink and it has taken over your already overgrown ego


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