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Gov Pruce to miss Emancipation Festival due to delay in shoulder recovery

- Gov Pruce was also out of the territory during Emancipation celebrations in 2024
Out of the territory since June 2025, Governor Daniel Pruce was slated to return by August 2, 2025, however, he said his shoulder surgery performed in the UK is taking a little longer than expected to heal, and he will return to the VI by mid-August. Photo: Facebook
Mr David D. Archer, Jr (left) will remain Acting Governor until 5 August 2025. Mrs Rosalie Adams OBE (right) will then be sworn in as Acting Governor from August 6–12, 2025. Photo: VINO/GIS
Mr David D. Archer, Jr (left) will remain Acting Governor until 5 August 2025. Mrs Rosalie Adams OBE (right) will then be sworn in as Acting Governor from August 6–12, 2025. Photo: VINO/GIS
LONDON, United Kingdom- Governor Daniel Pruce will once again miss the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations, making it at least three years in a row that a United Kingdom-appointed governor would be absent from the territory during this significant period in the Virgin Islands (VI).

Out of the territory since June 2025, Governor Pruce was slated to return by August 2, 2025, however, he said his shoulder surgery performed in the UK is taking a little longer than expected to heal, and he will return to the VI by mid-August.

"I’ve been touched by the many kind messages and well-wishes I received ahead of my recent surgery. I’m pleased to share that the operation to repair my shoulder was successful. However, my recovery is taking a little longer than expected, and I now anticipate returning to the Virgin Islands in mid-August," Governor Pruce stated on the Governor's Office Facebook page today, August 1, 2025.

Governor's 'regret'

The Governor said this delay "unfortunately means" he will be unable to attend Emancipation Festival celebrations.

"I recognise the significance of this commemoration, and I regret not being able to mark it with you in person. I send my very best wishes to all those taking part in the celebrations. May they be joyful, safe, and a meaningful tribute to the history and spirit of the Virgin Islands. I look forward to returning soon."

Meanwhile, Governor Pruce said in his absence Mr David D. Archer, Jr will remain Acting Governor until 5 August 2025.

Mrs Rosalie Adams OBE will then be sworn in as Acting Governor from August 6–12, 2025.

See related article below: 

Governor Daniel Pruce to undergo shoulder surgery while in UK

11 Responses to “Gov Pruce to miss Emancipation Festival due to delay in shoulder recovery”

  • Xxx (01/08/2025, 11:20) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    He happy that there is a delay
  • Mia (01/08/2025, 11:26) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
    Trust me bro you ain missing ntn

    And if live somewhere else and holidays come up for me to leave. I'd go somewhere else fr

    Ain ntn offering there but minors dress half naked, smokers paradise, fights, criminals and artist glorifying criminals, and songs about sex drugs and violence

    That's our culture now. So the next generation them saying .

  • good (01/08/2025, 11:40) Like (18) Dislike (9) Reply
    Cause there's no pleasing y'all. If he attend or don't attend, yall gonna drink some rum and start waving your fists in the air and rant about the colonizers...*YAWN*
  • 2024 (01/08/2025, 11:52) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    The amount of our Citizens Acting one might Think BVI is Part of Hollywood
  • Mr. governor (01/08/2025, 13:27) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    You are not missing anything. This is the worst Festival ever. The rain should fall and wash away all the nastiness that is taking place.
  • facts (01/08/2025, 14:00) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Second year he has missed it!!
  • 1 (01/08/2025, 16:53) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    We don’t need him here
  • q (01/08/2025, 22:33) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    He doesn't give a f about here he doesn't know anything about hear he is just hear to get his Big pay check dis is a black man party
  • Please get well (02/08/2025, 00:51) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Gov Pruce
    The best gov we’ve had such a humbled man ….
  • Anonymous (03/08/2025, 07:02) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    He is ashamed to be here during emancipation after what his race did to black peoples during the wicked evil slave trade


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