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R. Dancia Penn OBE chairs Cabinet meeting for 1st time

It was the first time on September 30, 2026, that former legislator R. Dancia Penn-Sallah, OBE, KC, 3rd from left, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS
Former Deputy Governor R. Dancia Penn-Sallah, OBE, KC, centre, is serving as Acting Governor in the absence of Governor Daniel Pruce and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr, who are both out of the Territory. Photo: GIS
Former Deputy Governor R. Dancia Penn-Sallah, OBE, KC, centre, is serving as Acting Governor in the absence of Governor Daniel Pruce and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr, who are both out of the Territory. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although she had served as Acting Governor before, it was the first time on September 30, 2026, that former legislator R. Dancia Penn-Sallah, OBE, KC, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands.

The former Deputy Governor is serving as Acting Governor in the absence of Governor Daniel Pruce and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr, who are both out of the Territory.

Among those who attended the Cabinet Meeting were Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7); Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5); Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL); Acting Attorney General, Hon Jo-Ann Williams Roberts; and Cabinet Secretary Sandra I. Ward.

A post-meeting statement has not yet been released by Cabinet.

4 Responses to “R. Dancia Penn OBE chairs Cabinet meeting for 1st time”

  • jack (04/10/2026, 08:41) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Another strong case to get the governor out of cabinet
  • --------------------------- (04/10/2026, 14:17) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dacian looking something!!!! give her the governor general post or send her to the new senate
  • Lord 0. (06/10/2026, 06:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    If you all know the hate exist in these old people, You will really thought the older they get the closer they want to get to God, the more humain they will seek to become, the more compassionate, forgiving fair and understanding they will strive to be...They seek power and success at any means, they victimized, they oppressed...


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