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David D. Archer, Jr. now acting Governor from Feb 18-26, 2023

Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will now act in the Office of Governor from February 18 to 26, 2023, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin CMG who will be out of the Territory. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will now act in the Office of Governor from February 18 to 26, 2023, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin CMG who will be out of the Territory.

Mr Archer’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.

The section 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.”

It remains unclear if the Governor will be out of the VI for personal or official business relating to his post.

Mr John J. Rankin CMG, has been criticized for portraying himself as an elected official just like controversial ex-governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert.

8 Responses to “David D. Archer, Jr. now acting Governor from Feb 18-26, 2023”

  • herbs power (18/02/2023, 14:27) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    house slave, acting is as far as it goes, shame.
  • Gigi (18/02/2023, 14:38) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just curious. - what are the qualifications to be deputy governor? And if a person is to be in the position for a certain length of time.
    • TO QUALIFY (18/02/2023, 22:37) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      You need excellent education and manners. This is partially a diplomatic assignment. The late Elton Georges was Deputy Governor for 22 years
  • Josiahsbay (18/02/2023, 20:16) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Can he rescind the police bill?
  • Xxx (19/02/2023, 01:06) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    Hope ranking don’t come back
  • Forbidden Truth (19/02/2023, 05:04) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Still on the plantation
  • pat (20/02/2023, 11:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ho ho ranking got to go!
  • WHY? (20/02/2023, 13:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @herbs power......IDIOT!


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