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PEP remains tightlipped on candidates

- maintains candidates will be revealed at the right time; says party Congress date not yet fixed
The People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) remains tight lipped regarding its candidates for the upcoming national elections in the territory and maintains that “at the right time” those candidates will be made known. Photo: VINO/File
“I am not sure that we are going to comment on it at this point…what the Chairman said on the radio (R2) that is what stands right now. As he had said at the appropriate time we would reveal our candidates,” said President of the PEP Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru when contacted by this news site yesterday April 2, 2015. Photo: VINO/File
“I am not sure that we are going to comment on it at this point…what the Chairman said on the radio (R2) that is what stands right now. As he had said at the appropriate time we would reveal our candidates,” said President of the PEP Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru when contacted by this news site yesterday April 2, 2015. Photo: VINO/File
It is strongly believed that Virgin Gordian Faye J. Reese-Charles will be the PEP candidate to contest the seat in the Ninth District. Photo: Facebook
It is strongly believed that Virgin Gordian Faye J. Reese-Charles will be the PEP candidate to contest the seat in the Ninth District. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) remains tightlipped regarding its candidates for the upcoming national elections in the territory and maintains that “at the right time” those candidates will be made known.

“I am not sure that we are going to comment on it at this point…what the Chairman (J. Alvin Christopher- R2) said on the radio is what stands right now. As he had said at the appropriate time we would reveal our candidates,” said President of the PEP Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru when contacted by this news site yesterday April 2, 2015.

He said too there has been no date scheduled for the PEP's Congress. It is believed that important decisions regarding the party’s candidates will be made at the Congress.

Repeated efforts to reach Chairman of the PEP Honourable J. Alvin Christopher for an update on the party’s plans regarding its candidates proved futile.

It is strongly believed that Virgin Gordian Faye J. Reese-Charles will be the PEP candidate to contest the seat in the Ninth District. According to this news site’s sources, Ms Reese-Charles was settled on after a series of meetings with the PEP Executive. She is expected to make a formal announcement in May of this year.

During the party's monthly radio show 'PEP Radio' on the evening of February 23, 2015, Honourable Christopher said the candidates will be revealed at the right time. Public Relations Officer of PEP Lorie A. Rhymer was a guest alongside Honourable Christopher and Wheatley while Mrs Julia Christopher hosted the show.

The statement was made in response to a caller who asked whether any of the persons on the panel would be contesting for the districts.

PEP intends to field full ticket

“You could tell me if anyone of the three of you intend to run for the party for the district in the upcoming elections,” the male caller asked, directing his question to Wheatley, Rhymer and host Christopher.

However in response to the question, Hon Christopher said, “The People’s Empowerment Party is intending to field 13 candidates for the 13 positions and we intend in a timely manner to reveal the names of the candidates contesting on our ticket.”

“I know a lot of persons in the public have been asking when we are going to [announce our candidates]. I think everything takes time. You may plan and you work towards your programme. We believe we are on the right track and at the right time we will say to the public who our candidates are and what districts they are contesting,” he said.

See our previous story:

http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/pep-ticket-to-be-revealed-at-the-right-time-hon-christopher

20 Responses to “PEP remains tightlipped on candidates”

  • kk (03/04/2015, 09:03) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    Sowande, go for it--don`t give up--in 2019 you will be a serious contender, by then both parties would have had ample opportunities and failed us---Natolio. LOL. Stick with Sowande, it keeps you connected to the people
  • qc (03/04/2015, 09:16) Like (12) Dislike (7) Reply
    hope they are much better than the NDP dead horses
  • DON Q (03/04/2015, 09:28) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Cant put dockey in a horse race deman
  • blind as a bat (03/04/2015, 09:34) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    I see a coalition between PEP & VIP to form the next government with the premiership going to the side with the slight majority.
  • farmer brown (03/04/2015, 09:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Never say never but it can happen
  • Migoman (03/04/2015, 09:43) Like (21) Dislike (4) Reply
    the bottom line is the BVI wants to see the back of the NDP; for me I hope I never see them again
  • Dilly Dally (03/04/2015, 12:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Carry-on with the Dilly Dally and don't get you all act together
    • voter from 4th (03/04/2015, 15:19) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      common sense will prevails on election day to rid the BVI of the NDP.
  • pro ndp (03/04/2015, 13:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I dont trust that darm zhan at all.
  • Sowande and Shaina (03/04/2015, 13:32) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Look at Shaina as an example- Shaina smelled the coffee in time- and Shaina joined a real party
    • @ Sowande and Shaina (03/04/2015, 14:36) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      Comedy at its best....as Fahie will beat she bad bad
  • Concern 1 (03/04/2015, 14:14) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I too see a unity coalition between PEP and VIP that will be good as that seems to be working around the region lately for the good of all and not for some
    • Real Talk (04/04/2015, 05:47) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      What coalition you talking bout dehman, when Mitch doe with Alvin he will be hibernating for a year, mark my words PEP will NOT win a single seat, the wasting people time
      • @ real talk (06/04/2015, 10:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Whose interest does Mitch have since he fall out with NDP then approached ..P wasn't successful and now back to NDP?
  • Yes (03/04/2015, 15:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    They will join VIP because they don't have candidates. IT will be tough because even up to a few days ago, Lorie Rymer was bashing Fraser and VIP. It will be fun to watch. They are not ready for prime time.
  • work it (03/04/2015, 18:52) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    This will be hot but in the end the vip will form the government


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