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Kevon S. Lettsome endorses Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley for D7 re-election

- former D7 candidate said Dr Wheatley is a proven leader
Former Opposition Leader of the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP), Mr Kevon S. Lettsome, right, who had announced in April 2022 he was contesting the Seventh District seat at the 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI) with the National Democratic Party (NDP), has instead decided to step aside and endorse incumbent Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, left, for re-election. Photo: Facebook
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley’s challenger in the Seventh District is former Director of Water and Sewerage Department Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard, which the National Democratic Party (NDP) has been wooing to join the party. Photo: Facebook
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley’s challenger in the Seventh District is former Director of Water and Sewerage Department Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard, which the National Democratic Party (NDP) has been wooing to join the party. Photo: Facebook
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Former Opposition Leader of the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP), Mr Kevon S. Lettsome, who had announced in April 2022 he was contesting the Seventh District seat at the 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI) with the National Democratic Party (NDP), has instead decided to step aside and endorse incumbent Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley for re-election.

While not stating his reason for pulling out of the political race, Mr Lettsome in a statement today, Monday, March 27, 2023, said Dr Wheatley, the current Premier and Minister of Finance, is the “best fit” to move the Seventh District forward, as he has the experience and temperament that are necessary in these challenging times.

Dr Wheatley is a ‘proven leader’- Kevon S. Lettsome

Mr Lettsome highlighted that the territory has managed its way through a pandemic unlike anything seen in a century or even in our lifetime, a possible suspension of the Virgin Islands constitution and dealing with the Commission of Inquiry and the reforms which are expected to be carried out; however, he believes there is a lot of work yet to be done.

“And that is why today I am officially suspending my bid as a candidate for the upcoming April 24th, 2023, General Election and endorsing Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley as a tried, steady and proven leader to return to serve the people of the Seventh Electoral District and the Virgin Islands in these times of adversity.”

Mr Lettsome noted that while more work needs to be done in District 7, through his endorsement he will hold Premier Wheatley to his [Lettsome’s] same standards and the kind of love he has for this community.

D7 ‘proud’ of having first Premier

Mr Lettsome also said Premier Wheatley is fired up, he is fired up and residents of District 7 should be fired up about what a full four years would look like with Dr Wheatley as Premier and Minister of Finance.

“I pledge to all residents of this community that I will work hand-in-hand with Premier Wheatley to ensure District 7 gets its fair share,” Mr Lettsome stated.

The young businessman noted that the Seventh District is proud to have a first Premier in Dr Wheatley, “and I know this means something to all of us and we must cherish opportunities like these forever.

“I am fully supporting the Premier, and I need all of you to throw your full support behind Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and let's move District 7 forward together!” Mr Lettsome stated.

Dr Wheatley’s challenger in the Seventh District is former Director of Water and Sewerage Department Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard, who the National Democratic Party (NDP) has been wooing to join the party.

26 Responses to “Kevon S. Lettsome endorses Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley for D7 re-election”

  • asura (27/03/2023, 08:47) Like (12) Dislike (14) Reply
    wide move let get the thing started
    • Tasty (27/03/2023, 10:25) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
      Kevon needs to understand that there is more to politics than starting every sentence with the words ‘Mr Speaker’.
  • becareful with the company you keep (27/03/2023, 08:48) Like (28) Dislike (76) Reply
    AYO COULD TRY ALL THE STUNTS AYO WANT PERLINE GOT THIS
    • Blind Man (27/03/2023, 09:51) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
      @ be careful of the company you keep not she you must have had a nervous break down to say such, she not even in this race.
  • Awesome (27/03/2023, 08:50) Like (24) Dislike (27) Reply
    Awesome move Mr.lettsome.
  • bad company (27/03/2023, 08:51) Like (42) Dislike (4) Reply
    birds of a feather always flock together
  • 25000 (27/03/2023, 09:01) Like (28) Dislike (15) Reply
    Was this a paid endorsement?
  • Hmm (27/03/2023, 09:03) Like (26) Dislike (12) Reply
    What leader is Natalio when the Uk pull his string he praises them and say their good relations is a must. Then when the other Caribbean leaders including neighbors close by pulls them he throws gasoline on the fire and seek the UN on UK and give the water rights to St.Thomas for support something even Andrew was against. Natalio is no leader his mind is warped and if you all put this country back in the hands of these people there will be bawling and gnashing of teeth. Dont let them fool you with these shenanigans why don't they discuss serious issues?
    • Local (27/03/2023, 17:10) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      Hush, We need USVI later on. Our past reps for 20 or more years have failed our country!!
  • HMMM (27/03/2023, 09:15) Like (24) Dislike (29) Reply
    Marlon is really a poor leader and cannot be trusted.
  • endorsement from a questionable character? (27/03/2023, 09:20) Like (30) Dislike (3) Reply
    A drowning man always catches at straws
  • power (27/03/2023, 09:22) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    It's not where in the V I your were born qualify you to be the Premier.!
  • jah know (27/03/2023, 09:28) Like (20) Dislike (12) Reply
    Smart move lettsome
  • Putting things in perspective (27/03/2023, 10:14) Like (20) Dislike (12) Reply
    The country went through the roughest four years of its existence. The VIP had to deal with Irma damages that were not fixed by NDP and had to deal with covid which was the worse pandemic in the last 100yrs, and they did well. They were not perfect, but they did well especially when you compare them to other governments including the UK. Remember the UK told the BVI they are not giving us any grants or funds to help with covid and they further said use our own funds to help ourselves as they have to use what they have to help their UK residents in the UK. The health people in the BVI said if the government do not act swiftly the BVI would have between 3500 to 5000 people with covid and will die and the numbers will continue to increase. The VIP Government was criticized by Fraser and the NDP 1 & NDP 2 for closing down the cruise industry & then the entire country only to see two weeks later the entire world followed the BVI and shut down to try to save lives. If this was not done most of us would not be alive now. As a people we need to remember these facts and give VIP a second term rather than listening to those who sold us out to get power from those who refused to help us but now trying to make us look bad through COI & other actions to save themselves and their face.
  • FIA (27/03/2023, 10:57) Like (18) Dislike (8) Reply
    Can someone file a suspicious activity report to the FIA locally on suspicion of bribery or envelopes passing?
  • zone 7 (27/03/2023, 11:13) Like (17) Dislike (20) Reply
    With this I voting for Natalio
  • To Perline (27/03/2023, 12:19) Like (8) Dislike (13) Reply
    Since you have been endorsed by NDP Picko you are disqualified from my Vote. Seeing that Shaq has endorsed Hon Premier, this speaks volumes!
  • jack (27/03/2023, 12:52) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Poor Kevon
  • resident (27/03/2023, 14:32) Like (10) Dislike (12) Reply
    he probably got bought
  • Irrelevant (27/03/2023, 15:24) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    That's what this dude is. A lost cause. Boy hye
  • hmm (27/03/2023, 17:11) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Political prostitute! He just joined OJ and CSC
  • Picko is no good (27/03/2023, 17:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    We really needed a trade school for our youths in this district not bush chopping. Only


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