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Mr David D. Archer is acting Governor again

-Governor Pruce out of VI from Feb. 28 to Mar. 10
Mr David D. Archer Jr., will be Acting Governor from February 28 to March 10, 2026. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, administered Mr David D. Archer Jr.’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office in the presence of Governor Daniel Pruce. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, administered Mr David D. Archer Jr.’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office in the presence of Governor Daniel Pruce. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce is away from the Virgin Islands, and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr. is once again acting in the position.

According to information from the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mr Archer will be Acting Governor from today, Saturday, February 28, to March 10, 2026. 

Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, administered Mr Archer’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office in the presence of Governor Pruce. 

Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance 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.”

Governor Pruce was out of the VI from February 5 to February 11, 2026. 

18 Responses to “Mr David D. Archer is acting Governor again ”

  • JC (28/02/2026, 07:50) Like (5) Dislike (20) Reply
    Great to see the son of the soil doing his thing. Heard he also took kcolliw schwanz in the main office. Awesome job and continue to be blessed.
  • jack (28/02/2026, 08:01) Like (8) Dislike (14) Reply
    Hope his racist rass never return
  • asking for a friend (28/02/2026, 09:31) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
    Why is he so against our local girl Jackie?
    • Loon (28/02/2026, 12:09) Like (12) Dislike (6) Reply
      Coz she ain't no good. Lot of cops saying how much things better now with the new guy.
    • M.D (28/02/2026, 20:56) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Y'all really believe Jackie was ready for the job? All jokes aside...
  • Real (28/02/2026, 09:59) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    sellout ms
  • Herbs Powa (28/02/2026, 11:48) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    Its amazing how people can't see the bullshyte in that book he has in his hand. That book is black people biggest downfall.
  • BuzzBvi (28/02/2026, 12:53) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Good luck.

    Not long before you go the same way as Jackie.
  • Sambo (28/02/2026, 13:56) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hear dis ya! I’m sick and tired of getting sick and tired of this racial, prejudice, colonialism, etc, charade, ie, in the 21st Century that Virgin Islanders are being treated as Second class citizens in the Virgin Islands (British). Imagine a Virgin Islander can neither be elected nor appointed Governor of his/her homeland. Instead, a UK- appointed Governor is appointed Governor; current Governor is Daniel Pruce. The UK-appointed Governor wields unilateral power. Moreover, as a token a local is appointed Deputy-Governor, a powerless, steppin and fetchin place holder. Is appointing a Virgin Islander who may be black inconsistent with Crown lineage, image etc. Who was Queen Charlotte and relation to Windsor clan? The Virgin Islands have been under British control since 1671 and every British Representative has been a white male.
  • BuzzBvi (28/02/2026, 16:56) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    It seems you have forgotten that the VI are a Territory of the UK. That is why they appoint a Governor. The Governor can be black or white. We currently have, and as you have pointed out, have had in the past have a white one. This reflects how many institutions are in the UK, and it is not peculiar to the UK. Things are changing and we have had an Asian Prime Minister, Female Prime Ministers and we have a Black Female Leader of the Opposition, and Black and Asian people in positions of political power, so who knows one day a Black Governor. Maybe a Black Female Governor before even a White Female Governor. What will the objections be then? It will be interesting. For the situation will be the same. Just not the same opportunities for Race baiting.

    I wonder how long we will be waiting for the next White member of the HOA or the next White Premier of the VI. Or Asian or South American? When will we be delighted to see that? As many are delighted to see Black and Asian representation moving forwards in the UK. Are people in the VI looking forward to the same enlightenment here?

    One day people may even stop using the long misunderstood racially charged Sambo.
    • @Buzzbvi (28/02/2026, 19:36) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
      @BUZZBVI,,facts not alternative facts,are the real deal. Yes, the UK had an accidental PM of Indian descent, Rishi Sunak who was appointed by fellow parliamentarians. Nevertheless, when he faced the full electorate, he was kicked to the curb. All the appeasement cannot change the cold hard facts. It seems you are hoping that the first non-white UK-appointed Governor be a black female, killing two birds with one stone. However, this does not change the fact for over 300 years every UK rep has been a white mske. This is not a coincidence but a deliberate action which is as clear as mud. Only white males can represent the crown in multi-racial society? It seems like we are living in the dark ages of the 17th Century is it not? Are we living in the era of Dickensian hard time with the majority against the supposedly inferior minority?
  • @ sambo (28/02/2026, 17:03) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Whether sambo or wigo , it's you who's doing all the ( racial ) sh*t you're YAPPING about , so Look in the mirror ,and flush yourself / don't forget to wipe before U do it •••
  • drama queen (28/02/2026, 17:23) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    THATS ALL YOU GOOD FOR , TO MAKE UP STORIES , THE GOVERNOR DOESN'T HAVE ANYTHING AGAINST ANYONE BUT YOU JUST LOVE TO SPEW OUT YOUR DIRTY RACIST NARRATIVES TO CREATE " OLD TALK" , TO DECIEVE US BUT YOU ONLY FOOLING YOURSELF ,■ HITCH A RIDE ON ONE OF THOSE SOPHISTICATED BARGES THAT Y'ALL SAID CAN PROTECT OUR BORDER , AND GO BACK TO THE JUNGLE AND SWING ON VINES FROM TREE TO TREE , ALL YOU NEED IS A TAIL
  • Honorable Dr David Archer (01/03/2026, 10:34) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    Next Premier of the Virgin Islands?
  • Doll (01/03/2026, 15:53) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    All this acting, he needs a Golden Globe or an Academy Award.


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