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David D. Archer Jr is Acting Governor until John J. Rankin sworn in

- following departure of controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert
With the departure of controversial Governor Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert for the final time on January 23, 2021, Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr has been sworn in as Acting Governor. Photo: GIS
Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert left these shores under a cloud of negativity, including questions regarding his motive for calling a Commission of Inquiry into governance. His exit was made with a simple ceremony. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert left these shores under a cloud of negativity, including questions regarding his motive for calling a Commission of Inquiry into governance. His exit was made with a simple ceremony. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the departure of controversial Governor Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert for the final time on January 23, 2021, Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr has been sworn in as Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands.

Mr Archer, who was sworn in as Acting Governor on January 22, 2021, will serve as Acting Governor until Friday, January 29, 2021, when Governor-Elect Mr John J. Rankin, CMG is sworn in as Governor.

Mr Archer’s appointment is 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.”

Meanwhile, Mr Jaspert left these shores under a cloud of negativity, including questions regarding his motive for calling a Commission of Inquiry into governance.

His exit was made with a simple ceremony.

13 Responses to “David D. Archer Jr is Acting Governor until John J. Rankin sworn in”

  • from buckingham palace (24/01/2021, 12:51) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just follow the Constitution, apply the law and respect Constitutional rights
  • Yes Mr. Archer (24/01/2021, 13:04) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    You are one of the ones that I admire and respect. Do your job that you were hired to do and stay clear away from the drama and scandal that is unfolding in the BVI.
    • Sue (24/01/2021, 18:16) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      I would agree, Archer is a decent upstanding family man and I have a lot of respect and admiration for him. I would also agree, do the job that you were hired to do and stay clear away from the negativity and drama that is going on.
  • Interested (24/01/2021, 13:24) Like (34) Dislike (5) Reply
    Only a limited number of persons considered him controversial,The rest of us had no problem with him whatsoever.May God Go with him and bless him and his family.
    • The watchdog (24/01/2021, 15:32) Like (4) Dislike (16) Reply
      Governor speak for yourself you were a hot mess and insulted the people of the bvi
    • @Interested (24/01/2021, 16:55) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      The rest of us you speak of are the white people.
    • huh (24/01/2021, 17:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Attorney Fay called him out at his last press conference, and he had no answer. He looked like a school boy caught lying!
  • Called it off (24/01/2021, 17:08) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just called off the hold thing!!!
  • respect (24/01/2021, 18:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    no marrer how [epppople feel abut the governor RESPECT IS DUE WHAT WAS DONE TO THE GOVERNOR BY THEGOVERNMENT WAS NOT HOOD THAT SAME GOVERNOR WILL SOON HAVE TO COME TO THE BVI RESCUE WAIT
  • Norris Turnbull (24/01/2021, 19:39) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Whe will the Virgin Islands appoint a governor that looks like him?
    • Really? (24/01/2021, 21:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Does it matter what the governor looks like? The next governor could look like us but just the same not be for us. Think about that. People are people based on values and not their skin.
  • musa (27/01/2021, 18:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Waste of time acting governor, this guy need to be our next president


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