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Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor

- Governor John J. Rankin will be out of territory
Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from October 24, 2021 to November 1, 2021, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory. Photo: GIS
Governor John J. Rankin appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on October 19, 2021, when he had told the Inquiry he would be out of office for a few days. Photo: Facebook/File
Governor John J. Rankin appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on October 19, 2021, when he had told the Inquiry he would be out of office for a few days. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from October 24, 2021 to November 1, 2021, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.

The 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 Her Majesty’s pleasure, act in the office of Governor and shall perform the functions of that office accordingly.”

Governor Rankin appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on October 19, 2021, when he had told the Inquiry he would be out of office for a few days.

Organising legal representation

He was at the time telling Commissioner Gary R. Hickinbottom that he would need legal representation to face questions from Sir Charles Geoffrey Cox, QC, MP, the Attorney representing the Premier and Ministers of Cabinet in the Virgin Islands during the CoI.

“That may take a little bit of time to organise,” Governor Rankin said, adding that he is “actually hoping to go away for a few days next week but subject to that of course I would be happy to assist as best as I can.”

Governor Rankin further said he would need at least two weeks to return to the Inquiry with legal representation. “I want to give the best evidence I can,” he said.

26 Responses to “Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor”

  • asking for a friend (22/10/2021, 17:34) Like (3) Dislike (23) Reply
    I ask again why in 2021 do we need a white governor from the uk?
  • Why (22/10/2021, 18:06) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why is this news?
  • player (22/10/2021, 20:20) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    PLAYER PLAYER YOU GOT A GOOD THING
  • Sunshine (22/10/2021, 20:45) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Nuff respect for the man who plays on both teams, if you know what i mean.
  • Norris Turnbull (22/10/2021, 20:57) Like (3) Dislike (14) Reply
    When will the VI get a native Governor appointed?
    • FOF (23/10/2021, 07:22) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      When all the crooks start to deal straight
    • @Norris Turnbull (23/10/2021, 07:23) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      Never, no one native is smart enough to hold that position. A native is going to get caught up in the wrong doings and pleasing of certain people.

    • Yeah Right (23/10/2021, 10:19) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Norris Turnbull, if a native is appointed to be Governor of the BVI, everyone is dead. Any native that is appointed to any high position in the BVI always screws up.
    • @Norris Turnbull (23/10/2021, 12:19) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      NEVER, I REPEAT NEVER. AS A CITIZEN OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, I WOULD PACK UP AND MOVE BACK TO THE USA.
      • @@Norris Turnbull (24/10/2021, 01:40) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        You have overstayed your welcome already. Bye racist!!!
    • Norris Turnbull (23/10/2021, 20:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      NO TO NATIVE GOVERNOR.
  • hmmm (23/10/2021, 02:03) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Look at the times these Gov leave….it’s like they going to get intel instructions that can’t be given any other means than in person,,, and just when coi rap up dem case.
  • people people (23/10/2021, 06:05) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    why cant we all just get along.....

    the territory is a "british overseas territory" not an independent country

    our country was doing so well until poor political leadership set in

    be honest with yourself stop blaming others
  • pat (23/10/2021, 08:18) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
    He should never come back to be honest
  • @ PLAYER (23/10/2021, 09:18) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    YEP , BUT HE SURROUNDED BY RICH & WANNA
  • bvibuzz (23/10/2021, 10:37) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    How can these white bloggers talk about racism? when the very governor’s office is the symbol of racism, white supremacy and oppression?
  • Samual (24/10/2021, 10:16) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sadly we are not mature enough to become an independent country. To much under handed dealings with the VIP and the NDP.


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