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‘Absolutely no credibility’ to reports of cutting Civil Service- David D. Archer Jr
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It has long been a talk that the United Kingdom (UK) has been pressuring the Government of the Virgin Islands to reduce the number of persons employed in the Public Service, especially since a significant percent of the National Budget goes towards employee remuneration.
Governor Rankin out of VI as territory commemorates 1949 Great March
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands today, November 28, 2022, celebrates its historic pushback against the political system administered by the colonial power, the Great March of 1949, the King's representative is out of the Territory.
Joint statement on passing of Registrar General Stephanie P. Benn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Joint Statement by His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin CMG; Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr on the Passing of Registrar General, Mrs Stephanie P. Benn.
No mask policy for public offices from Nov 1, 2022- Deputy Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has said the ‘Mask Policy for Public Officers and Offices’ will be discontinued effective November 1, 2022.
Local Port facilities closed in anticipation of rough seas - Acting Gov Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In anticipation of rough seas today, September 17, 2022, Port facilities at Port Purcell, the Road Town Ferry Terminal, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, and Anegada will be closed today, September 17, 2022.
TS Fiona: ‘Have emergency plans ready’- Acting Governor Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With Tropical Storm Fiona expected to pass near the Virgin Islands this weekend, Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has urged persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) to have emergency plans in place in case further action is needed.
Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr to act as Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from September 15 – 20, 2022, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory attending Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral in the United Kingdom.
David D. Archer Jr. now acting Gov until Sept 4, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is Acting Governor effective from August 21 to September 4, 2022, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.
Jeremiah G.A. Frett confirmed Financial Secretary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Mr Jeremiah G.A. Frett has been confirmed to the post of Financial Secretary, having acted in the post since January 2021.
Deputy Gov David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor from July 9-19, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from July 9 – 19, 2022 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.
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