The public is invited to view the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer

Thank you, Madam Chair and Former Deputy Governor, Mrs. Rosalie Adams.

Mr. David DaCosta Archer, Jr. was sworn in as the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands on Thursday, March 1 at a ceremony held at Government House.

Mr. David Archer Jr. takes the Oath as he is sworn in as Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands

Officers of the Department of Customs, BVI Ports Authority, Environment Health, National Parks Trust, Conservation and Fisheries and the Agriculture Quarantine staff are participating in a one-week training on Biosecurity and Port Protection from February 19 to 23.  

Residents of the Virgin Gorda community are advised that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE will hold office hours on Tuesday, February 20 at the Virgin Gorda Administration Complex, Vanterpool Building.

Greetings public officers, ladies and gentlemen I address you now, at this point in our Territory’s recovery with a hopeful attitude to speak on plans for the transformation of the Public Service.

Public Officers, ladies and gentlemen, you recently received communication from the Deputy Governor about an exciting opportunity we have to shape the future of the Public Service.  Allow me a few minutes of your time to briefly speak to you about this opportunity and why your input into the future of the Public Service is critical at this time.

Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS) and the most senior Public Servant in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Sir Simon McDonald will visit the British Virgin Islands as part of a brief tour of the region from Thursday, February 16 to Saturday, February 18.  

Senior Liaison Officer to the Governor Mr. David Archer, Jr., has been appointed Deputy Governor.