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New Vks Commander States Intentions

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Antonio Rogers is now the new Commander of the Voluntary Corp of St. Maarten.

He was sworn in, during an installation ceremony attended by many persons particularly from the Justice chain held in front of the Government Administration Building over the weekend.

Whilst speaking at the oath taking ceremony on Saturday, Commander Rogers seized the opportunity to apologize to his family for what he says they had to endure because of his appointment at the helm of the VKS.

He also expressed his gratitude to the former Commander Jean Illidge for recommending him for the position.

The newly installed VKS Commander also told attendees at the ceremony that the organization will be headed by a person with a strong character.

He remarked: "I'll upgrade with the advice and help from the foundation." The VKS organization, according to Mr Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Retired Police Inspector Antonio Rogers was officially sworn in on Saturday as the new Commander of the Voluntary Korps of St. Maarten (V.K.S), Rogers took the oath in the presence of retired commander Jean Illidge and Prime Minister Sarah Wescot Williams Read more

Rogers sworn in as VKS Commander

PHILIPSBURG--The weather gods looked down kindly on Antonio Rogers as he was sworn in as the new Commander of the Vrijwilligers Korps St. Maarten (VKS) on Saturday afternoon, providing a break on a rainy and windy day. Invited dignitaries including Chiefs of various justice departments, ministers, representatives of the Royal Netherlands Marines, friends and family of Rogers were seated underneath a canopy outside the Government Administration building to watch Rogers take his oath. Members of the VKS and Netherlands Royal Marines stood to attention to welcome the former Police Inspector, who completed 41 years' service in the Police Department, to his new post. A speech was held by former commander Lt Read more