Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor until September 22, in the absence of His Excellency, the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, who is out of the Territory.

Mr. 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 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.”

(L-R) Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, Acting Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr. and Governor Daniel Pruce following the signing of the Oath of Allegiance.