In a declaration rooted in calls for accountability, transparency, and community-centred governance, Levor A.H. Lettsome positioned his campaign as a response to decades of systemic neglect and economic stagnation affecting families and local businesses across the territory. Photo: Facebook

Former British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Human Resource Manager Levor A.H. Lettsome has officially entered the upcoming general election as an at-large candidate, marking the first formal candidacy under the banner of the Virgin Islands Innovative Association (VIIA). Photo: Facebook

Levor A.H. Lettsome emphasised that the VIIA stands ready to tackle long-standing issues that have hindered progress, urging residents to unite behind a modern, strategic approach to governance that prioritises people over politics. Photo: Facebook

In a declaration rooted in calls for accountability, transparency, and community-centred governance, Lettsome positioned his campaign as a response to decades of systemic neglect and economic stagnation affecting families and local businesses across the territory. 

VIIA stands ready to tackle long-standing issues

In a video posted on Facebook, Lettsome, a proud Virgin Islander with a background in health services administration, said he is running to “restore your voice, protect your hard-earned investments and reclaim the future of our country.”  

He emphasised that the VIIA stands ready to tackle long-standing issues that have hindered progress, urging residents to unite behind a modern, strategic approach to governance that prioritises people over politics.  

His message stressed the need for a legislative council that truly listens, as well as policies designed to break cycles of stagnation and uplift households and enterprises alike. 

The announcement also highlighted Lettsome’s stated commitment to “fearlessness, accountability, and absolute transparency.” 

More declarations to come

He further acknowledged both those familiar with his track record and those he has yet to meet, thanking supporters and signalling that additional VIIA candidates will soon make their own official declarations as part of a broader, progressive slate.

Lettsome further stated, “If you really want change, choose VIIA, your voice, your future, your choice.”

Lettsome’s professional background includes service as Human Resources Manager at the BVIHSA, where he was named in audit reports and related controversies before later being vindicated in court rulings that saw apologies issued over earlier allegations.  

His entry into electoral politics as the VIIA’s first official representative adds a new dimension to the territory’s evolving political landscape ahead of the next general election.

Meanwhile, Mr Lettsome did not immediately respond to our request for his comment.