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Jaspert says farewell in small ceremony
In a small, private ceremony with the premier, staff and police officers, Governor Gus Jaspert said his farewell to the Virgin Islands and boarded a plane on last Saturday. Deputy …
Governor Gus Jaspert said farewell to the Virgin Islands after serving here for more than three years. (Photo: Governor’s Office)
In a small, private ceremony with the premier, staff and police officers, Governor Gus Jaspert said his farewell to the Virgin Islands and boarded a plane on last Saturday.
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. was sworn in as acting governor immediately after Mr. Jaspertâs departure, and the new governor, John Rankin, was sworn in yesterday.
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Governor announces corruption inquiry
Pointing to longstanding concerns about poor governance in the territory, outgoing Governor Gus Jaspert on Monday announced a wide-ranging commission of inquiry that will probe allegations of potential corruption, political …
During his final days in office, Governor Gus Jaspert, pictured during a press conference last year, announced the launch of an official investigation into potential corruption and other misconduct by public officials. (File photo: DANA KAMPA)
Pointing to longstanding concerns about poor governance in the territory, outgoing Governor Gus Jaspert on Monday announced a wide-ranging commission of inquiry that will probe allegations of potential corruption, political intimidation and abuse of public funds, among other issues.
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Interview: Departing governor reviews tenure
After arriving just 16 days before Hurricane Irma devastated the Virgin Islands in 2017, Governor Gus Jaspert has since been largely focused on the territoryâs recovery and the Covid-19 …
Mr. Jaspert, who was sworn in 15 days before Hurricane Irma, met with partners from the Virgin Gorda Resilience Team last July to assess the readiness of hurricane shelters on the sister island. Mr. Jaspertâs term, which comes to a close at the end of this month, was largely focused on hurricane recovery. (File photo: ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED)
After arriving just 16 days before Hurricane Irma devastated the Virgin Islands in 2017, Governor Gus Jaspert has since been largely focused on the territoryâs recovery and the Covid-19 pandemic. He concludes his term later this month.