Former legislator and prominent businessman Mr Mark H. Vanterpool had his high-end Range Rover wrapped in the colours of the National Democratic Party (NDP) but has since stripped the vehicle of the design. Photo: Team of Reporters

Mr Mark H. Vanterpool contested the Chairmanship of the NDP last weekend and got a headshot when he was defeated by Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) in a landslide vote, 65 to Mr Vanterpool’s 29. Photo: Facebook

It is unclear if the NDP brand design was only placed on the SUV pending the end of the NDP internal party election. Photo: Team of Reporters

On the wrapping, he announced he was an At–Large candidate with the same NDP.

Mr Vanterpool contested the Chairmanship of the NDP last weekend and got a headshot when he was defeated by Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) in a landslide vote, 65 to Mr Vanterpool’s 29.

It is unclear whether Mr Vanterpool will remain with the NDP, will run At-Large or is now considering a Fourth District run.

However, word reaching our news centre is that the wrapping has been removed. It is unclear if it was only placed on the SUV pending the end of the NDP internal party election.

Mr Vanterpool told many friends and supporters that he came back to head a political party and to become the Premier of the Virgin Islands.

At the time of publication, efforts to get a comment from Mr Vanterpool were unsuccessful.