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Public Officers sent home early because of bad weather- Deputy Gov. Archer

-Gov't offices to reopen @8:00 AM Tuesday
Public Officers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be sent home early today, Monday, April 13, 2026, due to the inclement weather. Photo: Internet Source
According to a circular from Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr., following consultation with Governor Daniel Pruce, public officers may be released at 3:00 PM today, April 13, 2026. Photo: Provided
According to a circular from Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr., following consultation with Governor Daniel Pruce, public officers may be released at 3:00 PM today, April 13, 2026. Photo: Provided
A trough system is approaching the VI and its effects are already being felt. Photo: Team of Reporters
A trough system is approaching the VI and its effects are already being felt. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Public Officers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be sent home early today, Monday, April 13, 2026, due to the inclement weather.

According to a circular from Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer Jr., “Following consultation with His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, public officers may be released at 3:00 PM today in light of the ongoing inclement weather, active Flash Flood Watch, and forecasted heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity later today.”

The early release is to ensure these individuals secure government offices, vehicles and property before safely transitioning to their homes to take any necessary precautions for life and property ahead of expected rainfall this evening. 

Remain vigilant, exercise caution- Mr Archer

Unless otherwise notified, Government Offices will open at 8:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for regular operations, the circular informed. 

Mr Archer added, “As heavy rains are forecasted throughout the evening into tomorrow, I urge all public officers to remain vigilant and exercise the utmost caution at all times. Additionally, please remain connected to the Department of Disaster Management's social media channels for updates.”

17 Responses to “Public Officers sent home early because of bad weather- Deputy Gov. Archer”

  • DON Q (13/04/2026, 14:31) Like (12) Dislike (17) Reply
    They always looking for an excuse to go home
  • 6 7 (13/04/2026, 15:06) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    David Archer, I hope you soon loose your set u are not fit for the job, hope you keeping God in your prayers
  • alfred (13/04/2026, 15:14) Like (21) Dislike (6) Reply
    Absolute nonsense ! Nowhere in the world do people get sent home because it is raining. Taxpayers paying for it too.
  • hmm (13/04/2026, 15:19) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    can they ask private sector same too. we still at work
  • Belac (13/04/2026, 15:59) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hold dat
  • weatherman (13/04/2026, 16:33) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    All now the rain stop from before 3pm ina. lolol
  • party (13/04/2026, 16:46) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    Has anyone noticed that when there is a party and rain falling, the response is always that rain ain't gonna stop the jam. But check it out when it come to work or school.and a little rain fall. Everybody calling ZBVI if it got school or waiting for a government release that no work. Put ayo to jump up in the rain and it ok.

    Anybody who could read a weather app could see since around 11.30 that there will be no more heavy rain for the day (at least for a few hours). Except for people in outdoor construction there is no excuse for all this unproductivity. But then again, that's what we good at
  • Real (13/04/2026, 18:12) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    I wonder about yall in the comments crazy bunch
  • one eye rooster (13/04/2026, 19:19) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lol even prisoners got release early hell no do your time
  • PT (13/04/2026, 20:08) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    Archer for d2
  • Essential workers (13/04/2026, 21:53) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Aren’t they essential workers??????
  • Opening at 8am (14/04/2026, 06:29) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    That’ll be the day!
  • Hmmm. (14/04/2026, 06:53) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Think that bad. I worked all day, with all that rain, no water in my pipe for a shower, sometimes you see people sick or die it's these kinda stress. This is stressful. If sun hot for days, can understand tolerate no water. It's 3 yrs now, No way I voting for VIP. A lot of them I get along with, the new consultant collecting bloggers data for the VIP, it's ok, tell them who I am...3 yrs of excuses can't be justified, it's now don't care, don't give a damn.
  • NB (14/04/2026, 08:12) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think the reason for going home early is that the roads we have to drive on are so deplorable and it’s shameful It’s a mess with a drizzle. Imagine the heavy down pour. Our infrastructure is a major problem. The run offs are more like run in unto the roads. Sea cows bay for example where the speed bumps are, were supposed to prevent this but instead it keeps the water on the road. Excellent work from the engineer!
    INFRASTRUCTURE IS A MESS and there doesn’t seem to be any relief in sight. But guess what our C and W minister say he working behind the scenes
  • bvi (14/04/2026, 09:10) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    them lazy is all
  • vi (14/04/2026, 09:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This aint a serious territory.


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