He is expected to replace another white male UK national, Mr Michael B. Matthews.
No locals or blacks were seriously considered, according to the same sources. The one local and female officer that persons felt could have filled the position, Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, did not apply, according to the same sources.
With the Virgin Islands made up of some 95% blacks, many are asking yet again Why a white man from the UK has to come to be the head of our police force.”
Many critics of the embattled and unpopular Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert said they see his hands all over this move and many are asking in private corners if this is “racism.”