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‘I entered politics not to uproot or divide, but to nourish & help build’ VI- Hon Mather

December 28th, 2025 | Tags: Stacy R. Mather unity divisive Myron V. Walwyn patriot
At Large Member Hon Stacy R. Mather, left, confirmed his departure from the Hon Myron V. Walwyn-led Alliance on Monday, December 22, 2025, during a special announcement by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right. Photo: GIS
Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) has said politics has its place, but his duty and responsibility to serve the people of the Virgin Islands comes first. Photo: GIS
Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) has said politics has its place, but his duty and responsibility to serve the people of the Virgin Islands comes first. Photo: GIS
In what some may deem as a knock to Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), in photo, who has been labelled as using divisive and negative, the newest member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), has said he entered politics not for disunity or tearing down but for the opposite. Photo: Facebook/File
In what some may deem as a knock to Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), in photo, who has been labelled as using divisive and negative, the newest member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), has said he entered politics not for disunity or tearing down but for the opposite. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what some may deem as a knock to Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), who has been labelled as using divisive and negative, the newest member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), has said he entered politics not for disunity or tearing down but for the opposite.

Hon Mather confirmed his departure from the Hon Walwyn-led Alliance on Monday, December 22, 2025, during a special announcement by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

The highest vote-getter in the 2023 general elections in the Virgin Islands said he was making the announcement not as a member of any political party or grouping, but as a member of this community, as a neighbour, as a guardian, as a “servant to our shared home”, and now also as a Member of the Government.

Country first

Hon Mather said he wanted to be clear that politics has its place, but his duty and responsibility to serve the people of the Virgin Islands comes first.

“Our country will always come first with me.

“I entered politics not to uproot or divide, but to nourish and help build the Virgin Islands into the home we all want it to be.”

Hon Mather continued that when I was elected, he made a solemn pledge to serve the people of the territory and that he has done so for more than two years as a Member of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
“And I will continue doing so faithfully to the best of my ability as a Member of the Government.”

Gov’t ‘needs as many hands as possible’

According to Hon Mather, setting the Virgin Islands on a sustainable course is an enormous task, and the Government needs as many hands as possible to confront the societal challenges affecting it daily, such as unemployment, high cost of living, and, of course, crime.

“I put my knowledge, skills and experience in youth and community empowerment at the full disposal of the Government to help tackle these challenges.

“I look forward to working with the Premier, my Government colleagues, every Member of the House of Assembly, the public sector, private sector, civil society, and members of our community to build this country that we all love. It is time to work and build the Virgin Islands for all of us,” Hon Mather stated.

19 Responses to “‘I entered politics not to uproot or divide, but to nourish & help build’ VI- Hon Mather”

  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (28/12/2025, 12:11) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Mather is saying )> LOOK BRO ME AIN'T GAH NUTTIN AGAINST YOU , BUT AH HAD TO MEK DIS MOVE ./ WALLY )> HEH HEH HEH HEH OH HEHH HEHHHHH , DAH WAS FUNNY , REAL FUNNY , MORE POWER TO YOU BRO / WE KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN PRACTICING THE MOONWALK FOR A WHILE NOW , SO YOU FINALLY MASTERED IT
  • Original NDP (28/12/2025, 12:26) Like (7) Dislike (10) Reply
    Myron, Mitch and Marlon destroyed the NDP......Those 3 M's {M stand for something starting with Mother but i cant say it on here}
  • Just like Mark and Lorna (28/12/2025, 12:27) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    This has got to be an Anguilla thing
  • Spoke in he wheel (28/12/2025, 12:29) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    One thing I must say....He killed Myron chances.
    • @Spoke in he wheel (28/12/2025, 22:37) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      He sure did. I personally think he stabbed Myron in the back and bit him at the same time. Talk about betrayal.
  • nicki (28/12/2025, 12:29) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    These are good sounding words Mr. Mather, and very well presented, we'll hold you to them.
    If you can align yourself with the educational minister of our territory i think you both along with the party in general should have a great impact on our youthful sector.
    • hmm (28/12/2025, 14:47) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      @nicki but can those two get along?? The education minister and Mather?? He was asked to leave the room before. She won’t allow him an inch in her space
      • @hmm (28/12/2025, 16:17) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
        Good point my friend.....now you got me wondering if his real reason for jumping ship is to go after Ms. DeCastro's position. Always a scheme - Always me, me, me....
  • Colgate (28/12/2025, 13:57) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
    Ayo seem obsessed with Myron mehson. The hobbit the opposition is to hold the government accountable to the people. Myron is one who has been doing it and doing it effectively. Kudos to him
  • —————————— (28/12/2025, 13:57) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Poor Myron more confusion than strategy
  • Everybody want to chastise Mather for crossing the floor (28/12/2025, 16:24) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    But nobody chastising the Premier for buying out candidates
  • Herbs Powa (28/12/2025, 18:07) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    Mather will be getting one term so it don't Mather where he jumps like a frog.
  • bad move (28/12/2025, 19:19) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    His goose is cooked.
  • Guest (28/12/2025, 19:26) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    I only hope that this "top vote getter" label ain't swelling his head. I can vividly recall a one term top vote getter who used to say ' from Jost Van Dyke to Anegada.
  • tola (29/12/2025, 01:29) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Strupes one term
  • Bad luck (29/12/2025, 07:13) Like (4) Dislike (13) Reply
    I don’t care what Mather does but once Myron is NOT THE PREMIER WE GOOD
  • smh (29/12/2025, 09:16) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    We are screwed!!! Not just because our elected officials are looking out for their self interest, but because the electorate seem to have blinders on. The elected all stand to benefit from the Greedy Bill, while hard working individuals struggle to pay for the shoddiest health care in these Virgin Islands. Nobody cares that nothing works, they just keep voting for the same individuals over and over again expecting a different result.
  • Really? (30/12/2025, 00:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Guys we need to start mourning from now, Stacey is no more. He has become a pawn in Natalio's game. Natalio is going to give Stacey some meaningless position like he did Lorna. Something far away, but close enough so he can keep tabs on him. Close to election he will throw Stacey a bone to make him look like he getting thing done. But Stacey only getting the bone so the party will look good. And then, Natalio will use whatever Stacey's achievement is in his campaign, adding another notch to his belt.


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