Sections 35(4), 37(2), 61 and 73
1. Oath of allegiance
I, ……………………., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors, according to law. So help me God.
2. Affirmation of Allegiance
I, ……………………., do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors, according to law.
3. Oath for due execution of office
I, ……………………, do swear that I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second and the people of the Virgin Islands in the office of [here insert the description of the office]. So help me God.
4. Affirmation for due execution of office
I, ……………………, do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second and the people of the Virgin Islands in the office of [here insert the description of the office].
Section 114
The Virgin Islands (Emergency Powers) Order 1967 (S.I. 1967/472)
The Virgin Islands (Constitution) Order 1976 (S.I. 1976/2145)
The Virgin Islands (Constitution) (Amendment) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1603)
The Virgin Islands (Constitution) (Amendment) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/151)
The Virgin Islands (Constitution) (Amendment) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/2871)
The Virgin Islands (Constitution) (Amendment) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/1638)
The Virgin Islands (Constitution) (Amendment) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/1343)
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order establishes a new Constitution for the Virgin Islands, to replace the Constitution of 1976. The new Constitution includes, for the first time, a chapter setting out the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual and provisions for their enforcement. It provides for a Governor as Her Majesty’s representatives in the Islands, and for a Premier and Ministers who form a Cabinet together with the Attorney General. It provides for an elected House of Assembly, which together with Her Majesty forms the Legislature. The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court continues to have jurisdiction in the Islands. Provision is made for a Public Service Commission, a Teaching Service Commission, a Judicial and Legal Services Commission, and a Police Service Commission to provide advice on appointments to offices in these services. A new National Security Council is established, as is the office of Director of Public Prosecutions. Provision is also made for public finance, a Complaints Commissioner, and a Register of Interests.