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Paul A. Hewlett elected NDP President; Andrea Walters is Vice-President

Former candidate of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Paul A. Hewlett, left, is the new President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), while Andrea Walters, right, is the Vice-President. Photo: Facebook/File
Troy E. Christopher contested unsuccessfully for the post of Vice-President of the National Democratic Party (NDP). Photo: Facebook/File
Troy E. Christopher contested unsuccessfully for the post of Vice-President of the National Democratic Party (NDP). Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former candidate of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Paul A. Hewlett is the new President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), while Andrea Walters is the Vice-President.

Hewlett was elected President unopposed, and Walters won the VP post against Troy E. Christopher when the NDP held its National Convention at Maria’s by the Sea on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

It was mentioned in a previous article that Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) was elected Chairman after defeating Mark H. Vanterpool and Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), while Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull was elected Deputy Chairman, overcoming Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6).

More details to follow.

14 Responses to “Paul A. Hewlett elected NDP President; Andrea Walters is Vice-President”

  • Lord 0. (19/04/2026, 07:30) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    This one got me...Wow.
  • Big shift (19/04/2026, 07:39) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Is this a turning point in VI politics? Is this a new vision and strategy to change for better? It’s dynamic if anything.
  • Lb (19/04/2026, 08:00) Like (24) Dislike (10) Reply
    DOA sadly. The internal NDP politics doesn’t reflect what the general public needed to see from the NDP in order to secure our confidence. This is a joke. VIP will win again.
  • skool chayren (19/04/2026, 11:26) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    We heard dah Mark going in the 4th independently.
  • whew (19/04/2026, 12:01) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    A mi classmate that! You go girl..
  • watchman (19/04/2026, 14:44) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Well sah. P.H. is totally incompetent. NDP must be really desperate for members
  • Blacka (19/04/2026, 14:48) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Well this has told the old boys they muss go home. Marlon is the man.
  • Rubber Duck (19/04/2026, 15:28) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    A dime a dozen
  • pat (19/04/2026, 15:34) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    A st kitts man running a local party well sah
    • Patoo (19/04/2026, 22:28) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Where da woman from? Was Marry local but
      Who directing the chairman?
  • Herbs Powa (20/04/2026, 03:13) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    NDP better correct this big mistake before going any further.
  • Shut Your Mouth (20/04/2026, 10:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    None better than none..the VIP done sell out our country, rights, soul, kids, family and education and we to blind to see that..where there is no vision the people perish and that's what happening now..time for change. New change New Day.
  • commenter (24/04/2026, 11:11) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Everything for him is about Antigua, Antigua, Antigua. He won’t really have the BVI’s interests at heart Padna love Antigua more than BVI, let him go and chair over there instead.


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