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‘Go to the beach’ on weekends- David D. Archer Jr to public officers

- urges civil service managers & supervisors to protect mental health of employees
Deputy Governor and now Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has urged civil service managers and supervisors to protect the mental health of public officers. Photo: Facebook
According to Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, who is currently acting as Governor, many times individuals and public officers don’t stop to realise the importance of rest, taking time to spend time with families, or even being aware of how they are feeling overall. Photo: GIS
According to Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, who is currently acting as Governor, many times individuals and public officers don’t stop to realise the importance of rest, taking time to spend time with families, or even being aware of how they are feeling overall. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Mental health and mental wellness is not something to ignore. We are one incident, one experience, and one situation away from not feeling overall well,” Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr stated in a public message on mental health awareness on May 31, 2024.

According to Mr Archer Jr, who is currently acting as Governor, many times individuals and public officers don’t stop to realise the importance of rest, taking time to spend time with families, or even being aware of how they are feeling overall.

“So, to managers and supervisors, pay attention to how your employees are doing. Yes we work hard and we want to ensure a great output, but make sure they are doing well. Make sure they take breaks.”

‘Go to the beach on weekends’

Mr Archer Jr also pleaded with public officers to take responsibility for their mental wellbeing.

“Public officers, take your lunch, step away from your desk, spend time, find outlets. On the weekends, go to the beach. Do something to put yourself in a better place, because a healthy public service requires our bodies, our minds, our souls and definitely our mental health to be a priority.

“So, let’s take it seriously and ensure we keep each other safe and overall well within the public service,” Mr Archer Jr stated.

18 Responses to “‘Go to the beach’ on weekends- David D. Archer Jr to public officers”

  • Hmmmm (04/06/2024, 09:35) Like (14) Dislike (9) Reply
    Are you telling go soak my skin bro?
    • @hmmmm (04/06/2024, 10:03) Like (33) Dislike (1) Reply
      We’ll, I did it twice this past weekend bro, and I sure felt good and slept peacefully both nights after those afternoon long soak/swims!
  • Stealth (04/06/2024, 10:18) Like (14) Dislike (9) Reply
    Indeed, good advice, for mental health is an important part of our physical health and well-being. Government can help its employees health and well- being by provide affordable health services, provide a safe, secure healthful working environment. Gov can you provide space and sleep tents so that employees can take a break during the day to for employees to rest and get refueled.
    • @ STEALTH (04/06/2024, 13:51) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
      To Stealth, you are a wild dude with a vivid imagination , ie, a Sleep Tent? The public sector is already at a low productivity level and this idea would drag it down further.,Yes, some progressive and forward looking organizations have sleep tents but the BVI public sector is not ready for this. By the way, you were talking good up to the sleep tent suggestion then you went clean off the rail, taking some moo moos with you.
  • Therapy (04/06/2024, 12:41) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Legalize cannabis already. It was to be for common therapeutic use. Everyone allowed 1 gram without registration.

    Bad day but not a regular user. Death in the family, break up. That 1 gram was for you. Better than hitting the bottle & bar.

  • Ɓoss (04/06/2024, 12:59) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    No rest for the weary boss i'm glad to hear and see you speaking out and up on this issue. Mental health is a serious issue in the BVI. In homes, work places, in the communities and its a very thin line many don't understand. Please lets try to take care of each other and try our very best to take care of our own health. No one can do it except your self. The challenges are real. Be good to your self.
  • Lily Ann (04/06/2024, 13:23) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Bruh, only pay raise could ease my mental.
  • IG (04/06/2024, 13:55) Like (12) Dislike (17) Reply
    Going to the beach will not fix the high cost of living, low salaries, crime, corruption...
  • List4826 (04/06/2024, 14:01) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sound advice.. very relaxing, dont forget to use sunscreen on the beach...beautiful places and spaces...keep them clean and enjoy .
  • jack@$$ (04/06/2024, 14:56) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    mind you now civil servants he's talking about on your days off LOL
  • Agreed 100% (04/06/2024, 15:06) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    Better than going to Church to worship the Devil..It got to be the Devil they worshiping on Sundays the way they deal with customers...They definitely will find more love and compassion for human by mingling with real humans and true nature and become better people.
  • Big Richard (04/06/2024, 15:33) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Can’t get to the beach. The roads are in such bad shape
  • Meaty (04/06/2024, 17:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Before of after going to the clubs and meat shops? I ain’t going want to see Monday morning star….
  • Linda (04/06/2024, 20:09) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    The beach is a very soothing place to go. After getting out of the water, lay on a towel, close your eyes, and listen to the ocean. You might fall asleep from a much-needed rest to calm your nerves. It's wonderful.
  • Anonymous (04/06/2024, 21:32) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Pure talk while moral is very low in the civil service
  • facts (06/06/2024, 09:52) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Good advice sir but how can we go to the beach when the beach Beef Island for sure is not for the locals ??? Where u want us swim in the pond ?? U good on the beach the bock off the sheds now growing bush and bee nest when u they they coming telling u can't be there is the tourist spot so WHICH BEACH ?????
    • Really? (07/06/2024, 18:26) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Beef Island is not the only beach knucklehead! Well Bay, Josiah's Bay, Brandy Wine Bay, or any beach you choose. Stop complaining and start soaking.
  • WOW (07/06/2024, 14:18) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    That sounds like an insult.


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