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NDP & PVIM bury the hatchet; Reunite under NDP banner

Ledare of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon A. Penn (R8), left, and Leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) have re-united the parties. Photo: Facebook
In yet another seismic shift in the Virgin Islands’ political landscape, the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) have announced their reunification. Photo: Facebook
In yet another seismic shift in the Virgin Islands’ political landscape, the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) have announced their reunification. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In yet another seismic shift in the Virgin Islands’ political landscape, the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) have announced their reunification.

After two election cycles marred by division and vote-splitting, the leaders of the two factions—Honourables Marlon A. Penn (R8), the Leader of the NDP; and Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), Leader of the PVIM—have made the bold decision to mend fences and reforge a united political front under the NDP banner.

This also comes after members from both parties they lead defected to form an alliance and subsequently moved to unseat the PVIM leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) as Opposition Leader.

‘Journey will be guided by the voices of our people’- Hon Penn

"In the coming months, we will outline a clear and structured roadmap for our renewed movement; This journey will be guided by the voices of our people, as we actively engage, listen, and respond to their needs,” the NDP said in a public missive confirming the decision today, March 26, 2025.

"This is not about power," according to Hon Penn, who went on to explain, "Today's announcement by Honourable Skelton and myself is rooted in a shared vision and love for these Virgin Islands and its people.”

The missive went on further to state, “Our only focus is to change the current trajectory of our beloved Territory, from a place where citizens are finding it difficult to obtain the basic necessities of life, including but not limited to food, water, and shelter, to one where the socio-economic conditions are improved."

More details to follow.

43 Responses to “NDP & PVIM bury the hatchet; Reunite under NDP banner”

  • q (26/03/2025, 18:56) Like (15) Dislike (7) Reply
    THEY BOTH ARE LATE.
    • Ronnie.. (26/03/2025, 20:33) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      He is not the best speaker but he has a good heart and a good understanding of how to manage things...We would have been further with Ronnie...
    • @q (27/03/2025, 00:35) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      I think you should visit them at beef island beach tomorrow,them boys get big party and free food,I know it will be full because them locals love free food,I wonder if mark get invited so I could see some Venezuelan girls!
    • No wonder (27/03/2025, 04:11) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      No wonder Hon fraser and Hon.Smithwent back to VIP. It took forming a seperate party to get any action from either Hon.Skelton or Hon. Penn. So who is leading who?
    • Ooh Girl (28/03/2025, 18:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Love this move, let's go NDP, we are back!
    • ok (28/03/2025, 18:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      1st district-shaina smith, 2nd- karnel Cline, 3 aaron parrilon, 4 henry frequency, 5-troy christopher, 6-jerry Samuel, 7 kishma penn, 8 Marlon, 9 levons--atlarge-ronnie, lorna, pico muff need one more person- ay0 help me
  • Jakichan (26/03/2025, 19:00) Like (17) Dislike (18) Reply
    Look at these power hungry people who doesn't want to give other people any opportunity,some white flokes should step in the dance and form a new party then you will see changes in this country.
    • @jakichan (26/03/2025, 21:36) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      You go back in your Country and make your complain there.
    • 2027 Scenario.. (27/03/2025, 04:56) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      Next election Sowande lose, Kye win- Frazer win. ViP win. Who will be the Premier. ?
      • 2027 (27/03/2025, 08:21) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
        Who will they instigate to run against sowande?? The woman that run against him with the help of the C lady where is she now??? She lose district 7 and after the election she lose her motives and voice too. If someone wants to be in politics they should be constantly active in their community, but district 7 people is another set that I don't know what to call them lol
    • It is not about race! (27/03/2025, 10:44) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      If those white folks you speak about are indigenous BVIslanders (a descendant of an African enslaved in the BVI) I invite them to run for office; if they are not indigenous BVIslanders, they should not be entitled to run! I know they are many mulato, biracial and mixed race indigenous BVIslanders; however, it is very small number of the white population who are actually indigenous BVIslanders. In years to come, I am sure the number will grow bigger (due to interracial unions and thereafter further procreation with the white race etc.); there is absolutely nothing wrong with this.

      At the end of the day, it is not about race. It is about preserving the rights of the offsprings of the Africans who were enslaved in the BVI. Simply being born in the BVI should not qualify someone to run for office; our constitution should reflect this.
  • Senior native citizen of the British Virgin Islands (26/03/2025, 19:01) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    If is true, as I have read, this move may be, I hope, a good, and necessary, reconciliation, and united, step in the right direction, that was anouched by both opposition ministers, Hon Marlon Penn, and Hon. Ronnie Skelton. Dictatorship muct not be allowed to ruined hope for meaningful progress for the betterment of all the people (natives, citizens, and belongers) of the British Virgin, not now, and in the future to come.
  • Herbs Powa (26/03/2025, 19:16) Like (30) Dislike (6) Reply
    Y'all going to wait until now to come together when the men separate from y'all. To late shall be the call, Nonsense.
  • 2cent (26/03/2025, 20:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ahhhhh another load of DOO-DOOOO in the damn DOOO-DOOOO pond nothing new here to see moving right along.
  • Honestly (26/03/2025, 20:13) Like (7) Dislike (29) Reply
    I would love and hope some of the BVI born Caucasians would step into the Political arena.
  • somebody (26/03/2025, 20:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please tell me what is going on.
  • dude (26/03/2025, 21:02) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Looks to me like they were able to reunite their party without Mitch & Myron, who have started their own party. Possibly it's the original NDP again and whatever Myron's group is vs VIP. So they are going to have to recruit the other candidates and they will have to choose their leader. It's not over yet folks.
  • Sista (26/03/2025, 21:41) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Imagine the idocity of those 3 typing a letter of ignorance fofor dem to sign. Lol
    Good move!
  • foxy (26/03/2025, 22:26) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Waste of time press conference
  • LOL (26/03/2025, 23:25) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    They killed Myron's chance now....Ah luv it
  • Xchuups (27/03/2025, 00:18) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    NFPVIPIM
  • Agree (27/03/2025, 02:30) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    I am happy to see this. Walwyn and Turnbull weren't interested in working under their leaders so they left. No problem. Better to do that than to stay and create problems. Now let's see them bring down the House. I laugh. All an Opposition Member can do is talk so let them talk. They are all ours and good people on both sides of the isle. Let the people decide who will lead and I hope they look for stability and strong steady hands on the wheel. Next go around if we do not right this ship we will be so far behind we will never catch up all while spending millions and millions in a small Territory of 35,000. Speaking in the House of Assembly has its purpose, but works now, we need sure and steady who has management experience. For the old people say empty vessels make the most noise!
  • ausar (27/03/2025, 03:59) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
    Thank you, Mr. Skelton, on this strategic move!

    Now, let's get to work on recruiting individuals, for the next upcoming elections!
  • pop (27/03/2025, 06:49) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Pop pee show
  • @ herbs power (27/03/2025, 06:57) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    These power hungry clowns playing with the citizens lives. Forming all these different parties that’s not benefiting the people, now you’re going back with Slowande. SMH
  • pat (27/03/2025, 07:26) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Still not going to get elected
  • THESE JOKERS (27/03/2025, 07:32) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    YOU BOTH MAKE YOURSELVES LOOK SO STUPID , IF YOU ALL REALLY & TRULY HAD THE PEOPLE & COUNTRY 'S BEST INTEREST IN YOU ALL HEARTS , YOU ALL WOULD OF DONE THE RIGHT THING , YOU ALL DONE EXPOSED YOU ALL HIDDEN GENDER , YOU ALL JUST PLAYING GAMES WIYMTH THE PEOPLE'S MINDS YOU ALL DON'T HAVE ANT ( INTEGRITY ) SO THERE IS NO REAL ( TRUST ) THERE ■ BOTH OF YOU SHOULD GET THE JUDGE WIGGIE , CSC , THE 3RD DISTRICT REP , THE PRINCE FROM VG , AND THE OTHER TWO WANNABE HOLY BOYZ FROM CGB AND FORM A NEW PARTY AND HERE IS WELL SUITABLE NAME FOR YOU BUNCH OF FAKES
    * HYPOCRITES UNITED • COM *
  • bvi islander (27/03/2025, 08:05) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Finally there is Hope!
  • Guest (27/03/2025, 08:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well, something happened to the hatchet. We will wait and see how deep it is buried, or if it's buried at all. Probably just lying on the ground.
  • @ausar (27/03/2025, 08:07) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    hey wigo ???? that was funny , and let's take it a step further , would you be one of those INDIVIDUALS ❓️???? inQuiring minds would love to know , because we believe you would make a better PRRMIER than those two you mentioned , so we are waiting for YOU to save US from OURSELVES / U BE OUR HERO , ( THIS IS AN OPPERTUNITY FOR YOU TO PUT ALL THE KNOWLEDGE YOU POSSESS TO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE WITH YOUR LIFE AND FOR OUR PEOPLE & COUNTY , FOR ONCE IN YOUR MISERABLE DUPLICITOUS LIFE
  • Eldread (27/03/2025, 09:19) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great it took leadership from Myron and Mitch and Mather to cause Marlon and Ronnie to act professional as they should have done on the night they won the election as majority seat and got cut down by the minority because they all had offers from sowandie they wanted to relish and masterbate on overnight, Lorna knew what was going on and double cross marlin Penn who was to be deputy. These three brilliant young men has created the spark to stop sowandie from paying Vybz Kartel or traveling.
  • frenchie (27/03/2025, 10:07) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is what Ronnie an Marlon wanted all the time, to get rid of Myron so that Ronnie will be Premier and Marlon the Deputy without a convention
    • fact (27/03/2025, 12:38) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Myron will still be Chair of the NDP when the convention is held. Myron has not resigned from the NDP. And he should not
      • @Fact (28/03/2025, 13:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Myron is to NDP as Fraser is to VIP. Don't try again to get the same result.
  • Really? (27/03/2025, 11:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Caution.. That hatchet in a shallow hole. Watch ayuh back. Like a leaf in the wind. Back back and forth forth come again back back and forth and forth.
  • The original NDPs (27/03/2025, 13:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So the inner circle top brass called that shot?
  • Madhouse mouse (27/03/2025, 13:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nothing is resolved. Myron and Mitch will both win their seats back and Marlon and Ronnie will also win so it will depend on who the other winning candidates are for them to form a government. Once that happens we're right back where we were before with everyone wanting to be chief. So Ronnie and Marlon think they have it worked out and solved, but so does Myron and Mitch because they've agreed on premier and deputy. But to split the spoils before securing a win is hat happened last time. Smh
    • @madhouse mouse (28/03/2025, 13:16) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Hence why folks will not split up the party votes this time. PVIM and NDP have merged back to NDP. Myron might win back his seat, maybe Mitch but certainly not Mather. NDP straight, just like die-heart VIP-ers will do even in light of the fact that this VIP is not ready. It don't make sense for corner lady to come and we know she is an at-large on the alliance, and if she switch vip it will not be enough. Heard here
  • Poet (29/03/2025, 07:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We pledge allegiance to the buck
    Cause surely we don't give Duck
    Things unheard of things unseen
    The only thing matters is the green.
    The real pledge is to get power
    Plotting and scheming every hour
    All of us what to be in charge
    To help all of our cronies living large
    Yhe people dumb they going put us in
    We call on God but full.of sin
    Come election we hand out cash
    While the territory look like trash.
    Little miss Lorna in her corner
    I font know fhy we didn't warner
    All a dem fight hor a chair
    While the vi future in the air
    Slot more I rise uo say
    But I'll dip that tea another day
    Just look sharp and hear the flout,
    What's under meh nose? Am.out!
  • HMMM (29/03/2025, 22:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    But what is the shift again? You all were always NDP.


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