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Acting AG to serve as Governor in Jaspert, Archer’s absence

August 11th, 2018 | Tags:
His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U Jaspert aka ‘Gus’ will be out of the Territory on leave from August 12 to 27, 2018. Photo: VINO/File
Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer will act as Governor until August 27, 2018. Photo: GIS
Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer will act as Governor until August 27, 2018. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U Jaspert aka ‘Gus’ will be out of the Territory on leave from August 12 to 27, 2018.

During the absence of the Governor and the Deputy Governor, Acting Attorney General, Ms Fikile Dlamini, will act as Governor on Sunday, August 12, 2018, in accordance with Section 37 (1)(b) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.

The information is disclosed in a Government Information Service press release issued on August 10, 2018, which quoted the relevant section of the Constitution Order that states: “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of his or her office, if the office of Deputy Governor is vacant, or the Deputy Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of the office of Governor, such person as Her Majesty may designate by instructions given through a Secretary of State during Her Majesty’s pleasure, act in the office of Governor and shall perform the functions of that office accordingly.”

Deputy Governor

According to the release, on Monday, August 13, 2018 Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer will act as Governor until August 27, 2018.

Mr Archer’s appointment is made in accordance with Section 37 (1)(a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 which states: “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of his or her office, the Deputy Governor shall, during Her Majesty’s pleasure, act in the office of Governor and shall perform the functions of that office accordingly.”

4 Responses to “Acting AG to serve as Governor in Jaspert, Archer’s absence”

  • just askking... (11/08/2018, 13:23) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
    what has this man did since he came to the BVI?
  • Macaroni (12/08/2018, 09:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whom is this Fikile Dlamini lady? Never ever heard her name before....can someone not from here be appointed as such? Is it legal to have someone whom is neither belonger or native occupy this position!?!
  • jolly (13/08/2018, 08:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Perhaps Mr. Archer is more able to answer his phone than Jaspert the friendly ghost. Or at least deal with
    communications instead of locking the door and evading. Maybe this Archer fellow should be Governor.
    Not dealing with serious issues is hazardous to your health.


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