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Governor Pruce hails his first Cabinet meeting as productive

New Governor of the Virgin Islands H.E. Daniel Pruce after chairing his first Cabinet meeting today, February 1, 2024, has hailed it as a great honor and one that was productive. Photo: GIS/Facebook
The Governor added that he looks forward to discussing and understanding the many issues that matter to the people on the Virgin Islands (VI) such as cost of living, tackling crime and the chance to build a better, safer future for your children. Photo: Facebook/file
The Governor added that he looks forward to discussing and understanding the many issues that matter to the people on the Virgin Islands (VI) such as cost of living, tackling crime and the chance to build a better, safer future for your children. Photo: Facebook/file
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New Governor of the Virgin Islands H.E. Daniel Pruce after chairing his first Cabinet meeting today, February 1, 2024, has hailed it as a great honor and one that was productive.

The Governor in his first week in the post said, “We had a very constructive and productive discussion. I'm grateful to all participants for the contributions they made during my time as Governor. I look forward to further discussions and decisions being taken around this Cabinet table,” he added.

 The Governor in his inaugural speech on January 29, 2024, said an important part of his career has been to listen to, and to seek to understand diverse views. 

“Inevitably perspectives and opinions differ. But that is a precious quality of a vibrant democracy – the ability to disagree in a respectful way."

The Governor added that he looks forward to discussing and understanding the many issues that matter to the people on the Virgin Islands (VI) such as cost of living, tackling crime and the chance to build a better, safer future for your children. 

Governor spoke of modern partnership 

“The modern partnership with the United Kingdom should help address these challenges – as the recent Joint Declaration on the Overseas Territories, agreed in November last year, set out. My top priority will be delivery:  working in partnership with all concerned to make positive and lasting change to the benefit of everyone,” he said.

In fulfilling these pledges, the governor promised to work closely with colleagues in the Virgin Islands Government to fulfill the commitments made in response to the findings of the 2022 Commission of Inquiry: commitments made by a number of parties, including the office of the Governor. 

“Delivering the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry will help us achieve the positive changes we all want to see, including better access to services, a fairer society with opportunities for all, and a more accountable and transparent government,” he added.

Despite the good intentions of the Governor, the role in modern VI has been a matter of great contention over whether there is even a need for a Governor as the VI heads towards greater self-determination in its relations with the UK.

11 Responses to “Governor Pruce hails his first Cabinet meeting as productive”

  • jack (01/02/2024, 13:43) Like (7) Dislike (22) Reply
    Look at his face!!! We in for trouble
  • BuzzBvi (01/02/2024, 14:06) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    How is the VI heading "towards greater self-determination in its relations with the UK."? Do VIslanders even want the agenda that is relentlessly pushed by leaders that don't want oversight, but most definitely need it. What percentage of VIslanders want VI to be an Indpendent country and not a Territory of the UK. Can we get some numbers before we keep allowing politicians and media houses keep stating that the "Territory" wants independence. On or a few people wanting it for their own personal objectives is not the same as the people wanting it. What is the truth?
  • El Demonio Negro (01/02/2024, 14:39) Like (6) Dislike (21) Reply
    How come he looks high like giraffe poo C?
    • @El Demonio Negro (01/02/2024, 17:39) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      The picture was taken while the man was talking clearly. Giraffe a$$
  • Moesha (01/02/2024, 17:00) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    Why do they have to always have a foreigner being the Governor of the BVI. Aren’t the natives educated to rule the BVI? Just asking
    • @Moesha (01/02/2024, 17:41) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      They ruling right now and been ruling. Elected by the people. How has that been going for us?
  • something strange (01/02/2024, 17:14) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Aryo listen, l thought i saw Steve Urkel in Family Matters. I forgot he is black. Steve Urkel is not to goid in hus head at all. Don't look so.
  • lol (01/02/2024, 19:37) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hold Slow one and dem foot to the fire Guv
  • martin luther (01/02/2024, 23:17) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Another white slave master this must end fast
  • Drift (02/02/2024, 06:24) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    His agenda making his face look so.


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