Augustus J. U. Jaspert Out! John J. Rankin In! as VI Governor
According to the United Kingdom Government, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG, who is currently serving as Governor of Bermuda, will replace Mr Jaspert, who exits the VI this year-end.
Unpopular Gov Jaspert
Mr Jaspert, who has become unpopular for saying that the Virgin Islands should not expect any reparations for the evil acts of slavery and has defended the keep of names of landmarks named after perpetrators of slavery, torture, murder, rape, plunder and genocide, came to the Virgin Islands in 2017 and had requested an extension for an additional year.
The UK appointed Governor was also accused of interfering with the legislative branch earlier this year when he tried to dictate to the House of Assembly (HoA) to meet so he would not miss the deadline for the laying of the BVI Airways Report in the HoA.
Veteran legislator Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) subsequently brought a motion to the HoA seeking to have the Governor reprimanded for the delay of the report; however, the motion was defeated.
New Governor: John J. Rankin, CMG
Meanwhile, Governor Jaspert has since announced the name of the new Governor and his coming exit from the VI on the Facebook page of the Governor’s Office.
“The new Governor will be John Rankin CMG. Mr Rankin has more than 30 years of experience in the public service, most recently serving as Governor to Bermuda. He will start as Governor to BVI in the new year. After discussions with Mr Rankin, I felt that a new Governor should have time to settle ahead of a new financial cycle, hurricane season and other opportunities and challenges that 2021 may bring. Mr Rankin will be an excellent Governor to the Virgin Islands.”
Prior to his appointment as Governor of Bermuda in 2016, Mr Rankin, 63, served as Acting Director, Americas Directorate at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and has also worked in India and the Maldives as a UK diplomat.
Grateful for additional year in VI- Gov Jaspert
Mr Jaspert also said he was grateful to have his appointment extended so he could stay on to help the Territory plan and deliver immediate response to the unprecedented circumstances faced this year.
“In the next months, I remain firmly focused on the key issues facing the Territory. This includes helping the Territory to implement the next phases of the COVID-19 response; continuing hurricane preparedness work throughout the season; improving our security and justice systems so they continue to deliver for the people; and supporting good governance and public sector transformation. I will also be working to ensure a smooth transition to my successor in the New Year.”
Governor Jaspert said the UK and the Office of the Governor will continue to stand by the people of the VI and said he hopes the brightest future for these “incredible islands and all communities who call them home.”
78 Responses to “Augustus J. U. Jaspert Out! John J. Rankin In! as VI Governor”
But as for this governor he has lost his moral authority
for a governor to say those who rape black women, kill their babies, throw their sick men over board for shakes to eat their remains, work them with no pay and other crimes against humanity, such persons names should remain labeled around the BVI is not a racist and insensitive statements??????
You all need to stop covering up white supremacy and oppression bottom line. He is a w*****d man and must go NOW
It’s clear he is a r*****t and You he need to apologize before he leaves
GET THE %^&& OUT......
Please remain focused on the task at hand to be better as a people under God which help propel our country towards greatness.
Have a safe journey forward
Will TRULYYYY be miss!!!
I guess you’re a white crony of this R***** BIGOT SO CALLED GOVERNOR
HE’s DISGRACEFUL AND WE CANT WAIT FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY TO GO!!!
Sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t know. Nevertheless, hopefully Governor John Rankin is a more respectful, non media hogging, more caring for regional residents............etc than Jaspert. But we will see.
On another note, it look like there is a cadre or folks that cycle thru the OTs as governors, Commissioner of police, prison supts........ etc. Are OTs pre-retirement assignments for this cadre of people? Are they just places to hide people?
MAY HE WALK AWAY WITH HIS HEAD HELD HIGH AND KNOW THAT IT IS NOT THE MAJORITY WHO FEEL THE WAY THE MEDIA IS PORTRAYING HIM AND THE REPEAT BLOGGERS WHO LIVE TO HATE AND HATE TO LIVE
Thank God the RA****T BI**T EMPEROR AUGUSTUS IS OUT!!!
DISGUSTING DISGRACEFUL EXCUSE OF A MAN & AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE UK CIVIL SERVICE!
HOPE HES ASHAMED OF HIMSELF
YOU CAN ONLY FOOL SOME OF THE PEOPLE SOME OF THE TIME BUT NOT ALL THE PEOPLE ALL THE TIME
WE CANT WAIT FOR THIS INSULTING BI**T TO GO!
Great news Bigot r**** gus is finally going!!!
Take maverick loser muck mick with you!!!!
On our necks as you show off on social media your wealth at our expense
Don’t forget we pay for you and you live for FREE in OUR property that our forefathers were forced to build for free for your kind.
GOOD RIDDANCE! AND DONT EVER COME BACK!!!
He must be chase out of the bvi like now
I do hope you know how to farm and protect your life and property.
Jaspert has been immense during numerous overlapping crises where our governments of both sides, our infrastructure, have spectacularly failed.
So you all need to go sit down trying to reverse things here. VINO its not going to work, we know better!