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Hon Walwyn denies being the cause of NDP’s split

-says issue arose after he was ‘handsomely’ elected NDP leader
Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has vehemently denied being the cause of the split of the National Democratic Party (NDP). Photo: Facebook
Hon V. Walwyn (R6) has said he got the blessing of the Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) to contest the election for the leadership of the NDP. Photo: Facebook
Hon V. Walwyn (R6) has said he got the blessing of the Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) to contest the election for the leadership of the NDP. Photo: Facebook
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has vehemently denied being the cause of the split of the National Democratic Party (NDP), but instead implied it was someone else’s bruised ego.

During JTV’s The Big Story on February 18, 2025, host Cathy O. Richards said to Hon Walwyn, “When it comes to the splitting of the NDP which resulted in the formation of the PVIM, one of the things that has been said and continues to be said is that you were one of the root causes that would have caused the division of the party.”

He replied, “I don’t subscribe to that and it is the same persons who have an ulterior motive that say that.”

Hon Walwyn says he won NDP’s “free and fair” election

Hon Walwyn, who is also a member of the three-man Alliance along with Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) and Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), explained the NDP had a free and fair election. 

“The constitution of the National Democratic Party allows any member of the party, whether you’re elected or unelected, to run for certain executive positions. I went forward and put my name for the executive position,” he explained. 

Hon Walwyn also said he got Hon Ronnie W. Skelton’s blessing to contest the election for the leadership of the NDP. 

“So we went forward and ran, and I won. How [could] winning an election through a process that has been established by the constitution of a body be divisive?” he asked. 

Blaming him for NDP’s split is “absolutely false”- Hon Walwyn

Hon Walwyn then said the issue which arose following the election was that he won. 

He added, “I was not supposed to win, maybe that’s what it was, but I won handsomely…and then you break off and go somewhere because I won and I am the problem…you don’t see something is wrong with that conversation?” 

He said it is “absolutely false” to lay the blame on him. 

“I have been one of the persons who have been one of the strongest proponents for getting the parties back together…because I spoke with Hon [Marlon A.] Penn not once but twice about this,” he said.

21 Responses to “Hon Walwyn denies being the cause of NDP’s split”

  • Xxx (22/02/2025, 12:23) Like (15) Dislike (7) Reply
    Well sah the more the opposition speaks the more the vip will stay in power
  • For Real (22/02/2025, 12:38) Like (12) Dislike (14) Reply
    They blame Myron for everything, soon they going blame him, for all wicked people going to Hell too!!
  • In the Constitution (22/02/2025, 12:52) Like (17) Dislike (20) Reply
    Only persons with Bvi lineage should 've been eligible to run for Election.
    Correct me if im wrong.
  • Democracy (22/02/2025, 13:19) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
    I agree with Myron. The process must be democratic moving forward as well
  • Observer (22/02/2025, 13:48) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hmm, the live was an interesting one but what I find rather confusing is when asked about NDP meetings, and the honorable member responded saying that he understood there was a recent NDP meeting but he was not informed or invited. This clearly tells me things not going well in the NDP camp.

    If folks claim to love country over self why can’t folks put pride or whatever ill feelings they have aside and work together for a better BVI.
  • He is correct... (22/02/2025, 15:07) Like (9) Dislike (10) Reply
    Like him or not, Hon. Walwyn is right—he was duly elected. Too many people want to place blame on Hon. Turnbull, but neither he nor Hon. Penn are responsible. They were young and new to the game. The real issue lies with the elders of the party who chose to abandon the process rather than uphold the rules.
    Hon. Walwyn has the experience, the vision, and the ability to lead this Territory. More importantly, I believe he has learned that influence and persuasion can be just as powerful—if not more—than simply using his intellect as a sword. Leadership is about building consensus, not just winning arguments. I also see that he has tempered his use of hyperbole, which has its place, but must be used wisely.
    But let’s be clear—the NDP’s future hinges on one man: Hon. Skelton. He is the linchpin to whether this party can regroup and reclaim its position. Yet, his stubbornness and pride stand in the way. If he does not shift his perspective, the party will remain in limbo for another four years until he chooses to step aside. He only needs to look at Hon. Fraser to see that leadership does not always have to follow a straight path. If he could understand that, maybe—just maybe—NDP could move forward again.
  • cnn (22/02/2025, 16:22) Like (9) Dislike (11) Reply
    NO ISLAND MAN SHOULD BE PREMIER BOTTOM LINE
  • Lb (22/02/2025, 16:34) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
    Myron greed for power is what split the NDP in 2015 with the impromptu internal elections called while Ronnie was away, and Dr Smith stepped down. Then again when he lost the election and came back in 2019 but felt he should be head instead of Marlon who has been continually elected. Now again in 2025 he is rearing up his ugly head and showing that he has not changed and continues cause division everywhere he goes. He wants to be the boss and the head and the Premier. But he has a rude awakening coming! No first generation BVI person will become Premier here! Indigenous Virgin Islanders will show Myron who we really are! Remember he went from leading vote getter in one election and then completely voted out the next! It will happen to Mr Mather too!
  • 2024 (22/02/2025, 16:40) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    the man is an attorney what all yu expect
  • Unless the Lord builds the house (HoA) they that built it built it in vain. (22/02/2025, 16:40) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Both the government Cabinet leaders and some of their supporters, and the opposition leaders, and some of their supporters are in a tug-a-waring proceedings over our finances For total control. The government Cabinet leaders have the advantage so far.

    I suspected that some VIP government supporters, and probably some of the government Cabinet leaders are also spuring on the opposition rivalry.

    There is recorded in the bible a passage of scripture that says: "the love of money is the root of evil. It is not the love of money alone, but also when we allow our mind to be hooked by it spending power for selfish and other self centered attention.

    Why side with Hon. Myron Walwyn. A coin has two sides. In other words, truth is not separated from from the evidence.
  • Agreeable One (22/02/2025, 16:53) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    That matter is now water under the bridge! The matter at hand is how do they unite to form one party to contest the next general election. Isn’t the proper course of action is to have a congress in place and they elect who the leader should be. It’s that not the same democratic process we are talking about. Someone help me please!
  • Observer (22/02/2025, 17:42) Like (11) Dislike (7) Reply
    I could not go to Antigua and run for office especially if both my parents were born in St. Kitts or Jamaica why should it be allowed in the BVI? Are we the mo mo of the region?
  • Lb (22/02/2025, 18:28) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    He also Lost handsomely too and had to scurry to the 6th to get in! The BVI people at-large voted you out sir! Leaders of parties and of the BVI should come from the fat Large winners not district!
    • BVIslander (25/02/2025, 08:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree with you, but that has not always been the case as in Lavity, Ralph and the Drew.
  • Blind Man (22/02/2025, 20:25) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Come high Come low next election VIP will still control the government so continue with the in house fighting.
  • Too much confusion yah (22/02/2025, 22:04) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    The alliance had blame Fraser too.....Fraser left and they still cant get their act together.
  • Anonymous (23/02/2025, 08:56) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Myron broke up the ndp now he broking up the opposition, this island man is just a bag of confusion and continues with his divisive rhetoric
  • resident (23/02/2025, 08:58) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Looking at it objectively I would blame skelton more for the split of ndp, he just assumed the top job was his after doctor smith, how did he let myron win a leadership vote, he should have made more of an effort to win over the people who would vote. Then when he lost instead of backing the winner he left to form his own party, giving that crook fahie and easy path to victory against a divided ndp. Skelton is a good businessman but not a good politician, he has been outsmarted several times by people who he should have seen coming eg. lorna on the last election night.
  • asking for a friend (23/02/2025, 10:43) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ronnie is on his way out but yet Myron fighting with Malone what does that say?
  • Guest (23/02/2025, 12:20) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    How can anyone reasonably attempt to lay this at Myron's feet. Ronnie is the culprit. He lost the leadership contest and like a rich spoiled kid he took up his bat and ended the game To atone he needs to first accept that Myron won the leadership contest.
  • Really? (26/02/2025, 20:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I cannot believe Walwyn thought Ronnie was being genuine when he gave “his blessing”. I mean what else do you want Ronnie to do??? He has always wanted to be Premier himself. The Premier who will take this country to the heights we it to go is NOT in the current government, and NOT in the opposition. Walwyn you are the same person who was calling Sowande, harassing him to find out when your greedy bill money would be ready. All of you have your eyes on the Premier seat, but you not going to sit in it. Myron, Ronnie, Mitch, Marlon, and Fraser…..is a bad idea as Premier. And I think we can all agree that Sowande ain’t it either!


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