Marlon Penn Appointed Opposition Leader
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce has formally appointed Honourable Marlon A. Penn, Representative for the 8th District, as Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in accordance with section 70 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007. The appointment was formalised at Government House this morning and the Instrument of Appointment and signed Oath have been published on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette; contact details for government communications and media enquiries were also provided by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, has appointed Honourable Marlon A. Penn, Representative for the 8th District, as Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, in accordance with section 70 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, the Government of the Virgin Islands said in an official release.
Honourable Penn attended Government House this morning to sign the Instrument of Appointment and the Oath for Due Execution of Office, completing the formal steps of the constitutional process, the statement added. Penn’s role as the principal voice of the Opposition in the House of Assembly.
The Government noted that both the Instrument of Appointment and the signed Oath are publicly available on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website, allowing residents and the media to view the official paperwork. For the record, the Government’s announcement and publication of documents follow the routine but important constitutional procedures that underpin representative government in the Territory.
Marlon Penn will be responsible for organising opposition business in the House of Assembly, scrutinising government policy and legislation, and presenting alternative views on issues that affect daily life across the Territory. His new role will involve participating in debates, serving on select committees, and engaging in public discussions on matters such as health, education, infrastructure and economic recovery.
The Governor’s office provided contact information for those seeking further details. Adams, Communications Officer II, Office of the Deputy Governor, Governor’s Group, with telephone numbers 1-284-468-2219 and 1-284-468-3000 and email eadams@gov.vg for communications matters. International media enquiries have been directed to BVIGovernment@dgagroup.com, the Government’s international media contact.
Residents were also reminded that the Government of the Virgin Islands operates a central contact line for general services at 1 (284) 468-3701 and a virtual booking system for appointments. Additional contact options include WhatsApp at 1 (284) 468-9760 and the Government’s offices at 33 Admin Drive, Wickhams Cay 1, Tortola.
The Government’s notice says more services are coming online to make it easier for the public to connect with departments. While the appointment itself is a routine constitutional procedure, it carries political importance: the Leader of the Opposition provides democratic oversight and contributes to shaping the legislative agenda that affects residents.
The Governor’s announcement underscores the constitutional provisions that guide political transitions and the functioning of representative government in the Virgin Islands, the Government release stated.
Primary source: BVI Government