His Excellency, Governor Daniel Pruce, departed the territory this week en route to the United Kingdom, where he is attending the annual Conference of Governors, Ambassadors, and High Commissioners. Among his engagements, he is scheduled to meet with several UK ministers and fellow diplomats to discuss pressing issues, from regional security to climate resilience.
In a message to residents, on his official Facebook page, Governor Pruce disclosed that he will undergo surgery in the U.K. to repair a defect in his left shoulder—the same injury that caused a second dislocation last year. He said he anticipates returning “at the start of August,” once sufficiently recovered.
In the governor’s absence, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr. will assume full duties under the Virgin Islands Constitution. Mr. Archer was officially sworn in on June 27, 2025, and is serving as Acting Governor until August 2, 2025 . His appointment is in accordance with Section 37(1)(a) of the 2007 Constitution, which mandates such succession when the governor is away.
