Press Release
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Thursday 20th November – The public is advised that Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr., is serving as Acting Governor from Saturday, 22nd November 2025, to Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, during the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce. Governor Pruce will be out of the Territory from 22nd November 2025 to 23rd December 2025 to attend the Joint Ministerial Council, followed by his annual leave.
Mr. Archer’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office was administered by Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh in the presence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel 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.”
For Additional Information Contact:
Jaimeson Hazel
Assistant Information Officer
Office of the Deputy Governor/Governor’s Group/Constitutionally Established Departments
Telephone: 1 284-468-2350
Email: JHazel@gov.vg
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