Deputy Governor of the British Virgin Islands

The Deputy Governor of the British Virgin Islands is the highest administrative post to be held by a British Virgin Islander. The position was established in 1977.

The incumbent Deputy Governor is empowered under a dormant commission to be the acting Governor of the British Virgin Islands when there is a vacancy in that office - and can also act as Governor when the Governor is either ill or temporarily absent from the British Virgin Islands.

Below is a list of office-holders:

NameEntered officeLeft officeMr. Alford Penn, OBE19771983Mr. Elton Georges, OBE, CMG19832003Mrs. Lisa Penn-Lettsome (acting)January 2004September 2004Mrs. Dancia Penn, OBE, QCSeptember 20, 2004April 1, 2007Mr. Elton Georges, OBE, CMGApril 1, 2007September 15, 2008Mrs. Vivian Inez ArchibaldSeptember 15, 20087 August 2016Mr. David D. Archer, Jr (acting)2 June 201631 July 2016Mrs. Rosalie Adams8 August 201628 February 2018Mr. David D. Archer, Jr1 March 2018

Footnotes

See also Premier of the Virgin Islands

Sources The Deputy Governor's Office