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NDP snubs Dr Hubert O’Neal? Coy W. Levons running in D9

National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the Ninth District, Dr Hubert O’Neal in the last elections has been snubbed in favor of Coy W. Levons, the Former Director of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transportation, Works, and Utilities. Photo: Facebook/File
Information reaching our newsroom from sources in the NDP is that Mr Levons was the most popular choice after Dr O’Neal failed to take a seat in the last two elections. Photo: VINO/File
Information reaching our newsroom from sources in the NDP is that Mr Levons was the most popular choice after Dr O’Neal failed to take a seat in the last two elections. Photo: VINO/File
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Loyalty will have to take a back seat it seems, as the National Democratic Party (NDP) seems to have moved on from former legislator Dr Hubert O’Neal in favour of Coy W. Levons, the Former Director of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transportation, Works, and Utilities.

Information reaching our newsroom from sources in the NDP is that Mr Levons was the most popular choice.

Dr O’Neal was defeated in the 2019 elections by incumbent Ninth District Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley.

It remains unclear what platforms Mr Levons be campaigning on or his plans for the Ninth District.

Sources close to the NDP speaking to our newsroom on condition of anonymity have claimed that the NDP’s is racing to full their 2023 Elections slate with candidates as the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) last evening completed their slate with the full 13 candidates.

The party, desperate to reach a full slate, has reportedly been approaching declared Independent candidates to run on its ticket.

Desperate NDP?

The NDP and Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), which was a breakaway of the NDP prior to the 2019 elections, held talks for a merger but failed to reach an amicable agreement.

Reports are the two parties could not all agree on either Ronnie W. Skelton or Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) leading the party into the 2023 elections.

27 Responses to “NDP snubs Dr Hubert O’Neal? Coy W. Levons running in D9”

  • Sam (16/03/2023, 18:06) Like (12) Dislike (16) Reply
    Its O'Neal don't want them
  • VG Never had good Reps (16/03/2023, 18:07) Like (26) Dislike (10) Reply
    Imaging Tomorrow Friday, 3 ships in Road Town 1 in Jost Van Dyke and none in Virgin Gorda. Imagine that. VG with two Reps, more historical venues and a world class beach.. Imaging that..Is it deliberate to cut the regular taxis on VG out and hand all the bread to the two Ferry people..??
    • @ Vg never had good reps (16/03/2023, 21:32) Like (5) Dislike (21) Reply
      Well since VG, they never had good reps may be you should have stayed in the Caribbean who you think have better reps. Keep biting the hand that feed you. You ungrateful set of people. Many of the representatives feed you but now because you not getting ships everyday you disgruntled. Shame on you
      • @@ VG Never had good Reps. (17/03/2023, 05:56) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply

        You sound very stupid, the blogger is making a constructive point and thats the best response you can give..Make your case in opposition to the blogger,. You all keep digging to find out where bloggers from and calling your online news contacts who giving out information because they know..Let me remind you and all politicians who think like you. The Xpat belongers will be the ones to decide this election.. Go and **** yourself now.. This will make you very sad..its the trurh my sister..deal with it and from what Im hearing they are leaning towards PVIM.. I will be voting Sowande in the 8..and all PVIM and 3 PVIM at large and one VIP.

    • @ Vg never had good reps (17/03/2023, 09:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The word is I M A G I N E.
  • Real Talk (16/03/2023, 18:32) Like (26) Dislike (2) Reply
    Levons I'm so sorry you are not running at large
    For sure you would get my vote
    • RedStorm (17/03/2023, 11:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      I wish he was running at large is also my sentiment. But it is best to give your district the support they needed. I want you always believe that God give instructions,ways and methods to Kings and kingdom. Be humble in all that you do. Be the change you want to see in this world.
  • fish (16/03/2023, 18:35) Like (29) Dislike (48) Reply
    We going vip all the way
    • Brandy white (17/03/2023, 12:43) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
      Have you seen the mess vip has put this country through
      This is to show how corrupt you are
  • WOW (16/03/2023, 18:44) Like (35) Dislike (7) Reply
    I like Coy but I wish he didn’t enter this mess. Let’s wait until next election my brother. These folks are making a mockery of this whole thing.
  • Slackness (16/03/2023, 19:37) Like (3) Dislike (13) Reply
    Didn't Marlon think that there would have been no elections. While he was praising slowman the same slowman was getting his team together. If he didn't Qantas to look bad she should have joined with Skelton nothingness and let him lead. This is a real embarrassment it shows that this boy just not ready for the big game. 4 years to get his house in order and at the eleventh hour finds him lazy self scrambling. I really don't like Allen because he is anti expats but my mind is aaying give him a chance. Who could ever believe that there was someone slower than slowman. Shame I shame we shame.
    • Really? (16/03/2023, 22:50) Like (25) Dislike (3) Reply
      Allen? Check at his history. Time will tell and show his true colors
    • voter (17/03/2023, 18:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Craziness!! It shows that you are not well informed… go and do your research. Hopeless ????
  • Edison Oneal (16/03/2023, 20:04) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Bless Hubert. He has finally stopped living in his father’s shadow. Hopefully this bright young doctor can use his celebration party money on himself this election season instead of tossing his hors d'oeuvre in the pool is blissful anger and disappointment. No free meals and drinks on him this election season.
    • Real O'Neal (17/03/2023, 10:00) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Stop using Edison O'Neal's name. Use your own thou coward! His family knows it is not him.





  • foreign (16/03/2023, 20:36) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
    Me and my whole family is with this guy. Ii trust him very humble decent and credible young man rite there
    • @foreign (17/03/2023, 09:26) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      I wish you bloggers would stop speaking for your family. No one but the voter knows who they will vote for. Me and my family id ridiculous, you are only sure about YOUR vote.
  • @wow (16/03/2023, 21:35) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Misson don't let people use you and abuse you. Love you but I'm really concerned with this move.
  • Jim Bob (16/03/2023, 21:37) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Bro Coy what you gone out yourself in bouy?!

    Who convinced you to get in this mess where chances are slim to non?

    Before you make these decision you must come to the people in advance not when it is the brink of election. This never works so they just using you.

    You are a good man but am unknown politician wannabe.

    NEXT ROUND PLS!
  • anegada (16/03/2023, 22:10) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Coy is a good guy. All the best to him. Not too sure about the ticket he running under, questionable characters. But looking at you independent of who is on the team I can say you do not live here but you are passionate about the issues and you have knowledge of them
  • Biscuits (16/03/2023, 23:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stop spreading unfounded information. Nobody scrambling …
  • The Govt will change. Simple. (17/03/2023, 06:05) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    VIP will have the most seats of all the parties, 5-6 the most but they will not win 7 seats. The other parties will come together and get rid of VIP... So its going be the same old way either Ronnie or Marlon will be Premier. .
    • my2cents (17/03/2023, 09:41) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      How will that work to run the country when they can't even agree on how to run a campaign together?
  • Hmm (17/03/2023, 09:06) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hubie was not in evidence on VG during his tenure unless there was fishing involved.
  • Change Agent (18/03/2023, 01:04) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I voting Levons can’t trust Vincent nor Flax as both of them joined with HC to rob this territory. They must not be given a next chance, unless we are all corrupt.


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