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Ishmael E. Brathwaite plans to contest 2023 Elections as At Large candidate

- said he will be running under the banner of the Patriotic Citizens Movement
Noting that he will be vying for elected office because the Virgin Islands needs more mature political leadership, businessman Ishmael E. Brathwaite has announced he will be contesting the 2023 General Elections as an At Large candidate. Photo: ishmaelbrathwaite.com
General Elections in the Virgin Islands is April 24, 2023. Photo: Internet Source/File
General Elections in the Virgin Islands is April 24, 2023. Photo: Internet Source/File
HAVERS, Tortola, VI- Noting that he will be vying for elected office because the Virgin Islands needs more mature political leadership, businessman Ishmael E. Brathwaite has announced he will be contesting the 2023 General Elections as an At Large candidate.

Mr Brathwaite made the announcement on his webpage www.ishmaelbrathwaite.com.

‘Our country is in trouble’- Brathwaite

According to Mr Brathwaite, he will be contesting under the banner of the “Patriotic Citizens Movement” coalition.

“I am running for this position because our country is presently in trouble with the Imperialistic Powers that be, and needs more mature new political leadership, to help stabilize the present unstable, political and Economic mismanagement leadership instability, that presently pervades the country and threatens the national security of our traditional insular way of life.”

Mr Brathwaite added that it is obvious the country is “crying out for a new type of political representation” that will put country above self, and “get us out of the situation that we are into right now, and chart a new course forward, that will be conducive to good governance and eventually conducive to self-governance. “

‘Experienced’ leader

He described himself as a committed, experienced, level headed and visionary candidate, who as President of the Student Body Council Government of the University which he attended, led the student body government out of the same type of political and economic turmoil that the government was experiencing at that time, “and that our government is presently experiencing.”

He said under his “effective leadership” of his university’s student body council government, it ended the academic fiscal year with an unprecedented residual budget surplus.

“This is not just empty political campaign talk, the record is on file, and I have my accolades to prove it.  Our country is in need of that type of dedicated, laser-focused, political leadership right now, and when you elect me to our House of Assembly, I will bring that same type of objective, unwavering, committed, equal opportunity, political leadership to our government.”

Mr Brathwaite contested the 2015 General Elections as an At-Large candidate with People’s Progressive Coalition Movement but finished as the least vote-getter with 64 votes.

21 Responses to “Ishmael E. Brathwaite plans to contest 2023 Elections as At Large candidate”

  • lol (23/03/2023, 15:54) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is now officially election season as it does not happen without he and Lesmore running. I was wondering where he was and how coming he is not running. He get a late start this time. LOL
  • 2023 (23/03/2023, 15:55) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    what am I missing; is money being handed out for people to run for political office if so what is the amount: my goodness all of these citizens who did not run in 1960 want to run in 2023
    • It’s the Greedy Bill (23/03/2023, 20:20) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      It got to be the greedy bill got some of these people vying for a spot in HOA. Them all stand to benefit from that law.
  • Sam (23/03/2023, 16:06) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    You could only try there.are.so.many at.large out.there,and.we.only.need.four
  • home (23/03/2023, 16:11) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welsh. Father help us.
  • Now here we go again (23/03/2023, 16:11) Like (20) Dislike (22) Reply
    I read the entire write-up but I am yet to see the name of the University, and by the way, what was the population at the university?

    If you got 65 votes in 2015, after which you went into hiding, contributed nothing to the BVI, voluntarily nor otherwise, what make you think you are going to get any more votes in 2023. Maybe 23 or 24 or 14 votes. Wow!!! What a thing to tell the King. VIP All the Way!!! Bam!! Bam!! Bam!!!! No need for any other argument. VIP Got it again!!!
  • Sam (23/03/2023, 16:27) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    U could only try.young.people run things and there are so.many at.large out.there trying to be in the hoa
  • No not he (23/03/2023, 16:34) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    To sell out the country like what he did with the Smiths land?
  • pop eye (23/03/2023, 16:54) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mehson go sit down and return family lands
  • herbs power (23/03/2023, 18:13) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Better they had called election on, all fools day.
  • Lord 0. (23/03/2023, 18:21) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    They making the thing dont have any taste. This is now becoming one big joke..Thats is what people now see the BVI as a joke. U all need to stop it..
  • Real Simple (23/03/2023, 18:30) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    How is it a coalition with one candidate?
  • Jojo (23/03/2023, 18:55) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where has he been all this time? Now you want to be involved based on some school or the other with no connection to our reality. Boy go siddown.
    Stamps not welcomed.
  • Undercover Observer (23/03/2023, 19:00) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    True, strong leadership, experience, record of accomplishments, etc are needed to right, unground, the grounded ship of state. However, leading a student body at a university to me does equate to governing the territory of Virgin Islands.
  • Adviser (23/03/2023, 19:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    John public knows this individual always run for political office but maybe it's time to be an adviser to who ever is elected.
  • Over de hill (23/03/2023, 19:53) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    The election office is going to be well funded 3/4 of them at large and district canidates wlill not get the required amount of votes.
  • jh (23/03/2023, 21:51) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Wish him the best. Fear not! The 6th district candidate that tall like a light pole and black like coocoo with a shiny head got something for he. Braitwaite better watch out for any dolls that show up on he doorstep.
  • Lol. (23/03/2023, 22:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a Joke Ting now man. You want to do Tortola like what you did with your family land. Go sit down Mr.
    But by the way where are the others that are with you on the Talk Show,they abandon you or wha.
    I bet my last dollar that they will NOT vote for you
  • Candidate fees (24/03/2023, 05:20) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    There is sn immediate need to increase the fee to $2000 then we will see who is serious about running.
  • Forbidden Truth (24/03/2023, 06:31) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Mental illness come in all forms.
  • Well Sah (24/03/2023, 11:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply

    I may well as run if this idi** runs. Give away all he family land and think people don't know. %^&*ng joke. Go on your knees and ask God and your family for forgiveness. Mental health comes really in every form. Stop waste your time, your own family not going to vote for you. They and us are not jack****. Righteousness starts from home.



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