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October 21st, 2022
No mask policy for public offices from Nov 1, 2022- Deputy Governor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has said the ‘Mask Policy for Public Officers and Offices’ will be discontinued effective November 1, 2022.

September 17th, 2022
Local Port facilities closed in anticipation of rough seas - Acting Gov Archer Jr

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In anticipation of rough seas today, September 17, 2022, Port facilities at Port Purcell, the Road Town Ferry Terminal, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, and Anegada will be closed today, September 17, 2022.

September 16th, 2022
TS Fiona: ‘Have emergency plans ready’- Acting Governor Archer Jr

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With Tropical Storm Fiona expected to pass near the Virgin Islands this weekend, Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has urged persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) to have emergency plans in place in case further action is needed.

September 14th, 2022
Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr to act as Governor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from September 15 – 20, 2022, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory attending Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral in the United Kingdom.

August 22nd, 2022
David D. Archer Jr. now acting Gov until Sept 4, 2022

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is Acting Governor effective from August 21 to September 4, 2022, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.

August 19th, 2022
Jeremiah G.A. Frett confirmed Financial Secretary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Mr Jeremiah G.A. Frett has been confirmed to the post of Financial Secretary, having acted in the post since January 2021.

July 9th, 2022
Deputy Gov David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor from July 9-19, 2022

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from July 9 – 19, 2022 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.

June 28th, 2022
Director of Customer Service post being introduced into public service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With calls continuing for improved customer service in Government, now comes news that the post of Director of Customer Service is being introduced to enhance the Customer Service Care Centre in the Public Service.

November 13th, 2021
David D. Archer, Jr. is now acting Governor until Nov, 22, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from November 13 to 22, 2021, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory on business.

October 22nd, 2021
Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from October 24, 2021 to November 1, 2021, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.

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