Banker Kevon Lettsome to run for District Seven under PLM banner

The People's Leadership Movement plans to present Kevon S. Lettsome as its District Seven candidate at a launch event on November 22, party officials said.

Lettsome, a banker, relocated to Tortola from Florida after receiving both an invitation and financial backing from PLM Leader Mark H. Vanterpool. He now serves as an Administrator within the party.

The District Seven race will include three other contenders: Premier Natalio D. Wheatley of the Virgin Islands Party, Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard representing the National Democratic Party, and Brenda M. Lettsome-Tye running with the 'ALL 13' Movement.

While Lettsome's specific policy positions remain unclear, he has undertaken voter registration efforts across the district as part of his campaign work. He was unavailable for comment.

Lettsome's political journey reflects changing allegiances. During the 2023 election cycle, he was positioned as an NDP candidate but withdrew from that race and threw his support behind Premier Wheatley. Earlier in his political involvement, he aligned with the VIP and participated in its Youth Arm.

In recent months, Lettsome established a lunch initiative at an East End school, though the current status and operation of the programme remain unclear. He previously held membership in the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament.