Deputy Governor David Tender

Press Release
Governor's Group
Office of the Governor
Office of the Deputy Governor
Topics:
Good Governance
Release Date:
Friday, 27 June 2025 - 3:36pm
The public is advised that Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor until August 2 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, who will be out of the Territory.
Mr. Archer’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office was administered by His Lordship, the Honourable Justice Abbas Mithani in the presence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce.
Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 which states, “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of his or her office, the Deputy Governor shall during His Majesty’s pleasure, act in the office of Governor and shall perform the functions of that office accordingly.”
Photo L-R: (His Lordship, the Honourable Justice Abbas Mithani, Deputy Governor, David D. Archer, Jr. and Governor Daniel Pruce)
Author
Eusa Z. Adams
Assistant Information Officer
Deputy Governor's Office
Government of the Virgin Islands
Tel: 284.468.2219
Email: eadams@gov.vg