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Governor Rankin high flying yet again! Archer Jr to act as Governor

A Friday, September 17, 2021, release from the Government Information Service (GIS) indicated that Mr. Archer, Jr., took the Oaths of Office in the presence of Justice of Appeal, His Lordship, the Honourable Mr. Paul Webster and His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG, will be off again from his governing duties leaving his Deputy to take charge.

Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from September 19 to 22, 2021, in the absence of Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.

A Friday, September 17, 2021, release from the Government Information Service (GIS) indicated that Mr. Archer, Jr., took the Oaths of Office in the presence of Justice of Appeal, His Lordship, the Honourable Mr. Paul Webster and His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J Rankin, CMG. 

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

The constitution 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.”

Just recently, Mr Archer Jr had acted in the capacity of Governor from August 28 to September 7, 2021, while Governor Rankin was out of the territory. 

25 Responses to “Governor Rankin high flying yet again! Archer Jr to act as Governor ”

  • Hand delivery (18/09/2021, 15:39) Like (20) Dislike (9) Reply
    He has to see the Queen and deliver the evidence to her in her hand and the action proposed..,Discussed the evidence, the behavior and the take over.
  • my two cents (18/09/2021, 15:50) Like (5) Dislike (48) Reply
    He can go and don’t come back
  • Rubber Duck (18/09/2021, 16:16) Like (4) Dislike (36) Reply
    He is not always in the news but many say is acting just like the no good jespert
    • Rubber Duck (18/09/2021, 22:17) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      It’s very flattering that you stupid people all want to be me. But you really need more education and years of training in the subtleties and nuances of the English language.

      Meanwhile, might I just say that you are full of sh1t.
  • ok (18/09/2021, 16:49) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    2022 will decide BVI future....all the court this and court that and who was not admitted to the local bar the CoI still ongoing

    loose lips only sink ships
  • Nothing hard ! (18/09/2021, 17:08) Like (3) Dislike (13) Reply
    Just appoint him as governor simple
  • Bvi Buzz (18/09/2021, 18:17) Like (4) Dislike (42) Reply
    Shame on the bvi in 2021 still with a British governor Shane shame the governor is the symbol of racism and white supremacy
    • Common Sense (18/09/2021, 19:30) Like (29) Dislike (6) Reply
      Don’t talk such utter nonsense, there is indeed systemic racism in the BVI, but, it’s not coming from white society as proven by your racist outburst.
      • uh (19/09/2021, 19:17) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        Common sense says pointing out racism is not racist.

        It’s true what the poster said there is systematic & institutional racism here that has yet to fully come to terms with the end of slavery & the resulting black empowerment.

      • @ not too common sense (19/09/2021, 19:29) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        You really need to examine yourself and ask why you get angry or offended when black people point out the inherently racist aspects of this current system.

        It’s ignorant to believe this is where the progress ends or that people of color will stay silent to injustice.

        Question yourself, learn some history and open your eyes to the state of the world.
        • Common Sense (20/09/2021, 13:43) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
          No, you are the one that needs to inwardly reflect, if, and, when you do you will see most of these problems are of your own making. After all, your entire government is black, all your government employed school teachers are black, all your government employees are black, and, 99% of your doctors are black. Now, there is nothing wrong with this, but, the black community is what runs everything in the BVI, so, don’t blame white people for your problems, they are all of your own.
    • BuzzBvi (20/09/2021, 07:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Mmm.
    • Obvious (20/09/2021, 15:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Of course there's a British Governor. We're British.
  • HIM (18/09/2021, 18:36) Like (3) Dislike (18) Reply
    He can’t even hold a pen properly.
    • Real Talk (18/09/2021, 20:13) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      To HIM you blogging like you is a real idiot for real you be the dupty then lol.
  • HIM / HER (18/09/2021, 21:12) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    SO YOU SAW THAT , BET YOU DIDN'T SEE WHO'S TREMBLING IN THEIR BOOTS
  • asking for a friend (19/09/2021, 00:04) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    Why do we still need a white man from England to be our governor?
  • Lb (19/09/2021, 10:07) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    At least he is traveling and actual getting to see first hand how the rest of the world is actually dealing with covid. Them 13 we got in there haven't traveled in 2 years and only doing zoom meetings with other blind Caribbean leaders and CTO to come up with these ineffective curfews and lockdown. Crippling our economy while they hide behind computer screens. This nightclub must be vaxx and customers must be vaxx nonsense come straight from Turks and Caicos. These people we have making decisions have zero vision or imagination. Get up and travel and see for yourself that the rest of the world is moving on and living with covid without all this BS curfew and vaxx rules.
  • Lillian (20/09/2021, 11:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    why they dont choose another dupty gov. hunm! same again uff wow
  • @ Common Sense (21/09/2021, 03:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Many of you whites denying like you are not racist I have one word: Jaspert


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