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
A dormant commission is a commission in a Commonwealth realm that lies dormant or sleeping until it is triggered by a particular event.
Historically, a dormant commission was given in relation to a military command. During the Crimean War, Sir ...
to be the acting
Governor of the British Virgin Islands
The Governor of the Virgin Islands is the representative of the British monarch in the United Kingdom's overseas territory of the British Virgin Islands. The governor is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the British government. The r ...
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
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Below is a list of office-holders:
Footnotes
See also
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Premier of the Virgin Islands
The Premier of the Virgin Islands is the head of government for the British Virgin Islands. As a British Overseas Territory, the Premier is appointed by the Governor on behalf of the British monarch, currently King Charles III. Until 2007, the h ...
Sources
*The Deputy Governor's Office
{{DEFAULTSORT:List of Deputy Governors of the British Virgin Islands
1977 establishments in the British Virgin Islands
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Government of the British Virgin Islands