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‘You cannot take a 3-term incumbent lightly’- Walwyn

- said him running in Sixth District is not trying to find an easy way to get elected
fter being rejected as an At Large candidate in the 2019 General Election, National Democratic Party (NDP) Member and former Minister for Education Mr Myron V. Walwyn is now trying to get back into the House of Assembly (HoA) via a district seat. Photo: VINO
The Sixth District is currently represented by Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines, formerly of the NDP, but now a part of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). Photo: Facebook
The Sixth District is currently represented by Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines, formerly of the NDP, but now a part of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). Photo: Facebook
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- After being rejected as an At Large candidate in the 2019 General Election, National Democratic Party (NDP) Member and former Minister for Education Mr Myron V. Walwyn is now trying to get back into the House of Assembly (HoA) via a district seat.

Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) was the first to report that Mr Walwyn was eying the Sixth District seat and our accurate story was confirmed on Friday, March 3, 2023, when the NDP announced Mr Walwyn as its Sixth District candidate.

The Sixth District is currently represented by Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines, formerly of the NDP, but now a part of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).

Mr Walwyn claimed he decided to run in the Sixth District in the 2023 General Election because “a group” of people came to him asking for his representation and noted that he is closely connected to the district since his “navel string” is buried under a tree in Free Bottom.

The controversial politician also claimed that persons in the district told him they do not feel as if they have effective representation in the HoA.

Only 1 chance to win in district- Walwyn

According to Mr Walwyn, some persons feel he is trying to find an easy way to enter the House of Assembly.

"When you run At Large you have four chances to win. You can come first, second, third, or fourth, there are four chances to win. When you run in a district you have one chance to win, nobody can come second place, so it says that running in a district perhaps could be more difficult than if it's running At Large."

Additionally, Mr Walwyn acknowledged that he will be running against someone who is a three-term incumbent.

"You cannot take a three-term incumbent lightly. I am running in District Six at this point in my life, at this time, that is where my passion is and I want to lend my passion, my talent, my skills to an area that I know have been good to me and has raised me and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I can uplift it for the people and provide the quality of representation that I know I will be running for."

Mr Walwyn, who was criticised as being very controversial, vindictive, and divisive, as an elected official, served consecutive terms as At Large Representative (2011-2015, 2015-2019) before losing his seat when he led the NDP into the 2019 General Election but suffered a heavy defeat to the VIP.

18 Responses to “‘You cannot take a 3-term incumbent lightly’- Walwyn”

  • eyes (06/03/2023, 12:45) Like (29) Dislike (13) Reply
    He taking a swing at the lady with the bag but that bag will come swinging with a 'whack' on his bald head
  • reality (06/03/2023, 12:54) Like (28) Dislike (17) Reply
    District 6 doesn’t want you Myron! The county doesn’t want you Myron. You just don’t get. We will prove it to you again.
  • Say wah yuh wah (06/03/2023, 12:59) Like (17) Dislike (20) Reply
    Lets go back a little. Are we aware that Walwyn was one of the guys who pampered Alvera into developing the courage to go out and win against Irma.
    Yes she is who won but i am letting you all know that it was he and some others who did the works,not forgetting Lavida.
    After the mad Boys supported her to victory they carried her on the other side , but now , she is a wild cannon. She has to run her legs off to get it this time. Myron is one of ,if not the best candidate.
    • @ say wah yuh wah (06/03/2023, 13:33) Like (15) Dislike (14) Reply
      A man in front of the courthouse with criminal charges ayo better be careful he does not serve his time in a uk prison
  • The watchdog (06/03/2023, 13:00) Like (20) Dislike (14) Reply
    We do not want anyone who could loose a case and go to jail
  • Dancing with the starsI (06/03/2023, 13:20) Like (24) Dislike (15) Reply
    The voters in the sixth District should not lister to Myron and continue with their District Representative Alvera. She has done well for the district. Why Myron just don't go and sit down.
    • How???? (06/03/2023, 14:29) Like (16) Dislike (9) Reply
      How did she do well for the district? What did she do really? Enlighten me because I'm in the 6th and unaware of what was done in the district.... ????‍♂️????‍♂️
  • Vote out Delilah (06/03/2023, 13:39) Like (3) Dislike (13) Reply
    Vote for Sampson Walwyn on election day
  • No defectION (06/03/2023, 13:41) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Myron will never cross the floor, NEVER!
  • WOW (06/03/2023, 14:02) Like (20) Dislike (25) Reply
    By the NDP supporting Myron who has been arrested on corruption they are saying they support corruption. It is as simple as that.
  • coi (06/03/2023, 14:42) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    will there a by election in that community should the NDP supporter wins and few months down the road the CoI wins
  • Rubber Duck (06/03/2023, 15:46) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    3 seasons in the cheese shop keeps you sleek.
  • Wall-Win? (06/03/2023, 17:38) Like (8) Dislike (18) Reply
    Myron should sit this one out until he has cleared his name. Who willingly takes the more difficult path to being elected? Come on Myron. This is an opportunist/punk move and I hopes it backfires. He knows that the charges will taint his At Large chances so he’s pouncing on what he figures will be a vulnerable candidate. This is the same guy who challenged Andrew to run At Large, now switching to a district….lol. Come on…I use to like the guy and voted for him last time but this is a punk move.
  • WHAT THE HELL (07/03/2023, 10:53) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    Why is this politician so desperate to run for office again; in the mist of criminal charges. Why?
  • Despise (08/03/2023, 11:12) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is going on with this "desperate" prior politician?? He purchase Pusser's in Road Town. Go RUN it.
  • Norris Turnbull (09/03/2023, 06:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You cannot take a 3-term incumbent lightly’- Walwyn.

    BUT you sir is doing just that. Why should people trust you with criminal matter hanging over your dam head? Where is your dam moral compus? Playing right into the Ugly UK freakin handball with corruption. Hate my A$$ now.


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