No recounts in D2 & D6; VIP accepts loss
VIP win
The Territory’s General Election was held on February 25, 2019, where the now ruling VIP defeated the National Democratic Party (NDP1) 8 seats to 3, with two other smaller parties—The Progressives United (PU) and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM-NDP2)—each gaining one seat in the 13 Member House of Assembly (HoA).
A week later, the NDP 1’s Mark H. Vanterpool resigned abruptly from politics, forcing the country—in particular District 4—into having a by-election.
No recount in D2
In District 2, it was a two-man race between the PVIM’s, Melvin M. Turnbull aka ‘Mitch’ who received 550 votes against the VIP’s Carnel D. Clyne with 465 votes, an 85 vote difference. Mr Clyne’s committee had requested a recount, however, senior sources within the VIP said that the request has been withdrawn and the results accept.
Mr Turnbull on his second term [2015-current] will be sworn in on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, as an Opposition Legislator.
D6 reamins Maduro-Caines
In District 6, it was also a two-person race between John M. Samuel of the VIP who came in with 534 votes against Alvera Maduro-Caines (NDP 1) 575 votes.
Mr Samuel was beaten by a mere 41 votes and had also pursued a recount, however, last week the request was withdrawn and Mrs Maduro-Caines will be sworn in for her third consecutive term [2011-current] come Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Our news Centre was reliably informed that both VIP candidates and the party have accepted the results and have moved on.
5 Responses to “No recounts in D2 & D6; VIP accepts loss ”
The People wanted change and give the VIP a mandate to lead that change. The task ahead is formidable and the hand dealt must be played well. The currency given to the VIP is the support of the people and it must be invested wisely and effectively. The Hon Premier and his supporting team has a Damocles sword hanging over its head so it has to do the right things or the people will be advocating for more change.