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Mr David D. Archer Jr. is Acting Governor

-Governor Pruce out of VI until February 11
Mr David D. Archer Jr.'s (middle) Oath of Allegiance and the Oath for Due Execution of Office were administered by Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, in the presence of His Excellency Governor Pruce. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands David D. Archer, Jr. has been appointed as the Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands from Thursday, February 5, to Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Governor out of VI

Mr Archer's appointment follows the absence of His Excellency, the Governor, Mr Daniel Pruce, who is currently out of the Territory.

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

Deputy Governor Archer'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 otherwise 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.”

13 Responses to “Mr David D. Archer Jr. is Acting Governor ”

  • okay (07/02/2026, 08:35) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    He neefs to step aside now.
    • Envy&Jealousy (08/02/2026, 20:41) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      You are better qualified, go do the job, man. You just hate yourself because they didn't give you the job. Eeeh!!
  • %100 raise (07/02/2026, 09:53) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    He had enough practice acting, time to send him Hollywood.
    • Archer is the man!!! (07/02/2026, 20:12) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
      You are see the next at Large Rep for the BVI.Archer has the experience , the wisdom/intelligence and the temperment to be a leader for now and the future.
      • Ha! (08/02/2026, 07:33) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
        Not that condescending misogynistic a-hole! No sah! You must be his relative lollil
        • VirginIslandertomehtoenail (08/02/2026, 20:49) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
          Can't believe our people could be so disrespectful. Because you cannot aspire to greatness that is why you in your hole wining. Continue to wine. You aint see the number of Philipanoes here vs. black Caribbean nationals. It is called trying to white-wash the population. Go study that from disrespecting a man who damn well can lead this country. You didn't learn about leaders, they practice in their present position who they will become. How about you practice for your next position. Archer been practicing for his. He ready and gone leave you pissing sheiit through your mouth.
      • Aleaderfromday1 (08/02/2026, 21:10) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        It is very true. He is a Leader, yes. A lot know it, but the ole evil, jealous, can't-walk-in-his-shoes ones, down there catching hell, whining in their seats. Look them faces, nuh! Filled with crab in bucket mentality. When you are chosen and called out, none can stop in your way! Archer don't study them, royalty flows in your veins. Let them tek that and smoke it in banana leaves. Them old stunt-grow haters!
  • VG (07/02/2026, 11:02) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    Seems like this governor is running for office he always in the news set of oppressors
  • Stealth (07/02/2026, 13:10) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    How is it that in the 21st Century a Virgin Islander still cannot be either appointed or elected Governor of his or her homeland, the Virgin Islands ( BR)? The UK has been in full control of the Virgin Islands (Br) since 1671, but all the UK reps to date have been only white males. It this planned, deliberate or coincidental action? The current rep is an UK - appointed Governor. The Deputy-Governor is a token, powerless Virgin Islander. It is a fiat, seat warmer, who serves as acting governor when the Appointed Governor is out of the territory. The whole thing is a dystopian charade. Enough already.
  • YAWN (07/02/2026, 13:28) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    BooooOoooooring……..sips soursop bush tea and rolls eyes….
  • shame shame shame on you (07/02/2026, 14:42) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    YOU PEOPLE SICK IN 2026 WITH A WHITE MAN FROM ENGLAND NOT ELECTED HAVING SO MUCH POWER
    • Stopsleepingatthewheel (08/02/2026, 20:55) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Our people sick meh son. Them prefer the white man because they do not know the beginning nor the end of their history. Had they known, they would seize each opportunity to advance our people. But when the legislation comes in the House of Assembly to advance our people's role in the country, to take away some power from that white, racist Governor, the legislators like that migit confusion maker get up in the House and revise it and his colleagues join him to take us backward. Imagine, them give the Governor more power over civil servants that he never had. Governor now monitoring Permanent Secretaries. What kind of piss is this in the 21st Century? Ah say, 11 of those 13 in the house now must go!
  • asura (08/02/2026, 07:14) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    we the people are monitoring the behavior of this governor closely. We will not accept racism, corruption and colonial brutality


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