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David D. Archer Jr to act as governor for 1 month

Governor Daniel Pruce, left, has announced his upcoming absence from the territory to attend the Joint Ministerial Council, followed by his annual leave and that Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, David D. Archer Jr, right, will serve as Acting Governor in his absence. Photo:Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A day after witnessing the swearing-in of Mr Richard Ullger as the Interim Commissioner of Police of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Governor Daniel Pruce announced his upcoming absence from the territory to attend the Joint Ministerial Council, followed by his annual leave.

The Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, David D. Archer Jr, will serve as Acting Governor for one month during Governor Pruce's absence.

Governor Pruce will be out of the territory from November 22, 2025, to December 23, 2025, to particpate in the Joint Ministerial Council, which is taking place from November 26 to November 27, 2025, in London and will proceed to his annual leave thereafter.

 Oath of allegiance & execution of office

Mr Archer's Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office were administered by Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, in the presence of His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce on November 20, 2025.

Deputy Governor Archer, Jr.'s appointment complies 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 His Majesty’s pleasure, act in the office of Governor and shall perform the functions of that office accordingly.”

37 Responses to “David D. Archer Jr to act as governor for 1 month”

  • Why Worry.. (21/11/2025, 06:35) Like (11) Dislike (10) Reply
    The process was carried out in a legal way. Mr. Archer is a very good and capable man,
  • BuzzBvi (21/11/2025, 06:48) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
    Oh no.

    Imagine the stink in some of the stupid media when he is shamefully and racistly demoted from his position as Governor and forced out of his position into his former role.

  • one eye (21/11/2025, 07:12) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Oh gosh you mean no cabinet for 1 month?
  • Herbs Powa (21/11/2025, 07:54) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    When will David Archer Jr become a senior, and stop acting.
    • @Herbs Powa (21/11/2025, 12:51) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      Why don’t you stay out of things that is non of your concern/business. Why don’t you ask him when you see him? He is the only one that can answer that question. Granada say, you mind your business, you live a day longer. Being you are so dumb, I have to explain that living a day longer does not entail any type of violence.
  • Nicky (21/11/2025, 08:29) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    What exactly are the requirements for the position of deputy gov.? What is the time limit for the position? What are this young man's qualifications.
  • one eye rooster (21/11/2025, 08:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    GOOD RIDDIMS
  • Yes (21/11/2025, 08:54) Like (7) Dislike (14) Reply
    I hope Governor Archer use his constitutional powers and reinstate Sister Jackie to her rightful post as Commissioner and fire Ullger. Karma is coming.
    • @ yes (21/11/2025, 09:35) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      I was wondering he will do this. He probably won't - he is such a boy scout !
    • @yes (21/11/2025, 10:15) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      We hear you Chris Rock.
    • @yes (21/11/2025, 10:47) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why is it that some of you people fail to have simple common sense and stop with the BS. I think you are looking for Archer to put his hand in Pandora’s box get terminated and then sit back and laugh. Do you know the problems that would cause? Archer is more smarter than that and would do no such thing .
    • @yes (21/11/2025, 10:54) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      You are one dumb idiot! Do you realize the problems that would create? Then he will never be trusted again and wear the stigma of being a traitor.
    • @yes (21/11/2025, 12:43) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      You just blowing gas out your behind
    • Citizen (21/11/2025, 15:57) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      Not him, he is a big coward and a waste of time. What has he done for Virgin Islanders as the Deputy Governor?
    • Interesting (21/11/2025, 17:34) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Nothing against her, she was never confirmed in the job so how can she return to it ?
  • (21/11/2025, 09:50) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    Hope his racist rass never comes back
    • @… (21/11/2025, 12:40) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      If he don’t come back there will be someone else from the UK that will take his place.
  • nation (21/11/2025, 10:04) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    He running waiting for the protests to die down...
  • Who dont like it lump it (21/11/2025, 10:47) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    He done do he damage so he gone on vacation
  • Donald trump (21/11/2025, 13:22) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    What was done to Jackie is terribly wrong the imperialist Governor should be recalled back to England. I will talk to the King my friend to have your local governor a good boy he is. He will reinstated Jackie who deserves to be the Commissioner and let that Ullger guy go home.Archer will do a great job in getting her back in.
  • Truth (21/11/2025, 13:37) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    He can reinstate Ms. Jackie Vanterpool.
    • @Truth (21/11/2025, 17:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Reinstate her to what? You all need to leave well enough alone. Then if he does such all of you that is egging it on is going to go silent.
  • Balls up. (21/11/2025, 14:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now revoke all of Pruce actions with the police. Revolution time. Aarrgh guess not.
  • I don’t think (21/11/2025, 14:48) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Many of you knows the true definition of the word RACIST.
  • Foolish Virgin (21/11/2025, 15:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come now turkeys turn on Archer he is the one that upset the apple cart. What a set of stupid useless cowards. This move by the governor tells me that he is up to no good this happened too smoothly it was well orchestrated and this is what needs to be the focus here. With this clueless imbecilic level of consciousness its game over before its begun. Damn this is sad.
  • well me boi (21/11/2025, 15:43) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Daniel you're the best...you're as slippery as a congo.
    • Rattler (22/11/2025, 06:33) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply

      Yeah, Guv Daniel Pruce is more slllppery than a green congo (eel); he is cunning and slipperier than a rattle snake. He injected his venom on the BVI people , then quickly and quietly raced to the UK to hide, waiting for things to cool down before slivering back into the territory to finish the job. In the meanwhile, Virgin Islanders are in a slumber on WTF happened. What a bunch of lazy @$$ crabs in a bucket who don’t get that when one Virgin Islander is shafted, all are shafted and a united front is needed. Do they believe that the alligator will eat them last. Let them continue appeasing the crocodiles. Sir Winston Churchill, for UK PM notes: “ Appeasement is feeding the crocodiles hoping they will eat them last.” Virgin Islanders are being outwitted in broad daylight with their eyes wide open on a clear, sunny day. They better wake the f  up from their deep slumber, paying close attention to the mirages. Daniel Pruce is a snake in the grass. He will strike, strike, and strike again. That is what rattlers do. Here is a news flash. A compassionate, caring lady found an ailing snake along the the road. She took it home and nursed it back to health. Then the snake bit and tried to squeezed her to death. She asked the why after she took care of and nursed it back to health why it tried to inflict injury upon her, the snake replied it is a snake doing what snakes do, ie, strike,striker., etc. Snakes cannot be trusted.

      • @Rattler (22/11/2025, 10:32) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        So why don’t you stand up, reveal yourself and take charge and lead the charge. Do you think only Pruce is a snake? Sweetheart there are plenty of local snakes slithering among us on our jobs, in our beds and in our daily lives.
        • @@Rattler (22/11/2025, 18:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
          @@Rattler, you too is a snake and hypocrite. Birds of a feather knows each other and stick together. You are using an anonymous identifier but asking another blogger to reveal his or her identity. That is rich. If it looks like duck, waddles like duck and behaves like a duck, it is duck. The guv is a snake, particularly a rattler. People needs to be especially safe, secure, around rattlers, for they are deadly. Seems as if you hang out with slithering snakes, cozy up with snakes in your bed., etc, interesting.
  • Do you all really think (21/11/2025, 17:00) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Archer will do that? If he does, his career is over. Why would you all want the man to do that. Like it or not, the Commissioner was already sworn in and Archer should go against that. Remember Pruce is Archers boss. How many of you is willing to go against your boss once a decision has been made. I hope you understand what is/will happen.
  • Stealth (21/11/2025, 20:12) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is it only in the OTs where locals can only act, pretend, be seat warmer as Governor ? Is is ironic that the UK-appointed Governor carries title as Governor of the Virgin Islands but no local Virgin Islander can either be appointed or elected Governor of the Virgin Islsnds? WTF! Is it that local Virgin Islanders, the majority of whom are BLACT don’t have the intellect, skill, talent, leadership and management skill,,etc to serve effectively as Governor of their homeland? Or is it something rise? Is the Governor the province of white males ? Is it reserve as a pre-retirement incentive for white males? Is it reserve for white, good old boys, Prima Donna’s? On the otherhand, US territories, viz, USV, Guam, Northern Marianas, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico locals can elect their own governor. Further French Overseas Departments have a Prefect appointed from Paris but they have representation in the National Assembly and Senate.
  • not nice (21/11/2025, 22:15) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This governor is not nice !
    No care for the people!
    When you go don’t come back !
    Archer could carry the baton from the22!
  • The Real Acting Governor (22/11/2025, 13:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    He had to make sure that the one was sworn in before he took leave.
  • Eldread (22/11/2025, 20:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hey archer stay here and take the licks after I mess up.
  • Look Deeper People (23/11/2025, 08:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    BVI your focus is on the wrong thing. Yes Vanterpool's reversal opened the eyes to some but they are focused on her not the how and the systematic problem which caused it. Shift the focus off of the person to the overarching problem then you have something to fight for.

    Perhaps Vanterpool reaped what she sowed. But look beyond her individual situation people, we have a fundamental problem which needs to be addressed.


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