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Ministries/Departments still failing to submit paperwork for increments- Deputy Gov
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer has called it “unacceptable” the delay by Ministries and Departments of Government failing to submit documentation to allow for the processing of payments of increments.
Public Service reduced from 4495 in 2010 to 'efficient' 2895 to date- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has announced that as part of finding the right size for the local public service, there has been a steady decrease in the number of Public Officers throughout the last decade, from 4495 public officers employed in 2010 to approximately 2895 employed to date.
36 ‘problems’ solved through ‘BVI GOV Report It’ App
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A total of 36 problems have been solved to date through the “BVI GOV Report It” App since its launch in April 2023.
VI marks King Charles III Coronation with 21-gun salute
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Overseas territory of the Virgins Islands (VI) today, May 6, 2023, marked the coronation of King Charles Philip Arthur George aka ‘King Charles III’ and his wife Queen Consort Camilla with a 21-Gun salute.
Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr is Acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr David Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor until May 14, 2023, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.
Radio host slams Deputy Governor as an ‘embarrassing failure’
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM radio host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' has slammed the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr David D. Archer Jr, as a failure in his job.
David D. Archer, Jr. now acting Governor from Feb 18-26, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will now act in the Office of Governor from February 18 to 26, 2023, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin CMG who will be out of the Territory.
Shavon Henley appointed Acting Human Resources Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Shavon Henley was appointed to act as Director of Human Resources effective January 1 until June 2023.
David D. Archer Jr is Acting Governor from December 15–22, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from December 15 to 22, 2022.
‘In every example’ clients were right in complaints against public officers- Archer Jr
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Aiming to add more accountability to the public service, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr said systems are in place to both commend and make complaints as it relates to public service performance and that findings so far have shown the client is usually right.