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(PLTM) - President of the BVI Horse Owners' Association, Mr. Lesmore Smith is the fourth At Large candidate with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
This was announced today, January 15, by Chairman of the party, Hon. Ronnie Skelton. Hon. Skelton had previously announced that former Health Minister under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon. Dancia Penn, QC would be the fourth At Large member, but she later denied this, saying she had not made such a decision.
Mr. Smith will be running alongside Hon. Skelton; former NDP Women's Association Chairperson, Shaina Smith; and Apostle Carnel P. Fahie as At Large members.
Hon. Skelton said that he had great confidence in Mr. Smith's ability to lead.
Speaking to his candidacy, Mr. Smith said after a series of meetings, he decided to join the PVIM and join politics because he believes he can contribute to the development of the territory.
This takes the PVIM’s slate up to eight candidates.
The others are Hon. Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull, who will be running for District Two; Mr. Karl Scatliffe, who will be contesting for District Four, while former Customs Head, Mr. Wade Smith will run for District Five. Mr. Jose DeCastro will be contesting the District Nine seat.
