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I will be in ‘listening mode’ for next few weeks- Governor Rankin
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Newly appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency John J. Rankin, CMG, says in an effort to learn about the people and culture of the territory (VI) he will be in ‘listening mode’ for the next few weeks and beyond.
PHOTO of the DAY: VIYP shadow Premier poses with real deal Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The official swearing-in ceremony to welcome the newly appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency, John J. Rankin CMG on Friday, January 29, 2021, was also a time for photo opportunities.
John J. Rankin formally appointed VI’s 14th Governor
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In a short ceremony that officially commenced at 13:00pm today, Friday, January 29, 2021, His Excellency John J. Rankin, CMG was sworn in as the 14th United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands.
Mr John J. Rankin to be sworn in as Governor January 29, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Designee Mr John James Rankin, CMG will be sworn in as Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands at the Save the Seed Centre, Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, on Friday, January 29, 2021.
David D. Archer Jr is Acting Governor until John J. Rankin sworn in
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the departure of controversial Governor Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert for the final time on January 23, 2021, Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr has been sworn in as Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands.
Premier Fahie bids farewell to controversial Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his official farewell to the controversial outgoing Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert who leaves the territory today, January 23, 2021.
Rankin arrives but Jaspert remains! First time 2 Governors in VI!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new United Kingdom appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG has arrived; however, the territory is not yet rid of controversial outgoing Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert.
Bermuda swears in first female & first black Governor
VI CONSORTIUM
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Rena Lalgie, Bermuda’s first black and female governor, was sworn into office on Monday, December 14, 2020, during a closed ceremony at Government House.
Skelton-Cline urges Gov’t to pre-engage incoming Governor Rankin
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has thrown down the gauntlet for the Andrew A. Fahie administration to start making moves to engage incoming Governor, John J. Rankin, CMG, ahead of him taking up the post in the Virgin Islands.
Augustus J. U. Jaspert Out! John J. Rankin In! as VI Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert continues to come under fire for what has been termed as callous and racist statements regarding reparations for slavery in the Virgin Islands (VI), a new Governor of the VI has been announced.
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