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Hon Walwyn ousted! Hon Penn is new Opposition Leader!

The controversial Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), right, has been ousted as Opposition Leader. The new Leader of the Opposition is Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8). Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There is a new Opposition Leader in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), as the controversial Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has been ousted.

The new Opposition Leader is the newly elected National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8).

According to reports, Hon Penn was sworn in as the new Opposition Leader today, April 21, 2026, by Governor Daniel Pruce.

Hon Walwyn had ousted Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) as Opposition Leader in March 2025 when he created a splinter in the Opposition with the formation of the Alliance, along with Hon Melvin A. Turnbull (R2) and Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL). Hon Mather has since joined the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government, while Hon Turnbull and Hon Walwyn have returned to the NDP.

At the NDP Convention at Maria's by the Sea on April 18, 2026, Hon Turnbull was elected Vice-Chairman of the NDP ahead of Hon Walwyn.

A taste of his own medicine

Hon Walwyn has now received a taste of his own medicine in being ousted as Opposition Leader.

Hon Penn will now occupy the Leader of the Opposition's seat when the Second Sitting of the Third Session of the Fifth House of Assembly continues today.

More details to follow.

7 Responses to “Hon Walwyn ousted! Hon Penn is new Opposition Leader!”

  • HMMM (21/04/2026, 11:25) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    The words 'comeuppance' or 'poetic justice' comes to mind.
  • %100 raise (21/04/2026, 11:38) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    NDP full speed in the wrong direction. Y'all already get it wrong between y'all self's, come election day don't be surprised by the results. NDP members y'all herd it first here, the party is going nowhere with Marlon and Mitch at the helm. However there is time to correct this messssss. New politicians its y'all time.
  • The watchdog (21/04/2026, 11:38) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    So happy now our indigenous Marlon can go to London with the premier no Antiguan
  • O well (21/04/2026, 11:51) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    My vote going back vip.. Walwyn well i get my vote still tho!
  • unity (21/04/2026, 11:52) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well, I see it as a sign of true unity. With their renewed identity what else should we expect???
  • Where is Waldo (21/04/2026, 11:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Salary cut for one, salary increase for the other coming next pay period. Do they get paid to the day?

    Saw this coming from my window seat on the ISS. No London trip for homey on the gubberment quarts.

    Where are the public congratulations from the other NDP members? Csc, JIC, RS, MW, KP, MHV and th e others silently watching on with hopes of running on this NDP3.0 reboot
  • Sad (21/04/2026, 12:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad


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