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Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard to launch political campaign on Feb 25, 2023

- Former W&SD boss’ campaign slogan is ‘We Matter Too’
Former Director of Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard will be launching her elections campaign at The Stickit in Long Look from 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Photo: Facebook
Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard’s elections campaign slogan is ‘We Matter Too’. Photo: Facebook
Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard’s elections campaign slogan is ‘We Matter Too’. Photo: Facebook
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Under the slogan ‘We Matter Too’, former Director of Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard will be launching her elections campaign at The Stickit in Long Look from 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

It was on February 8, 2023, that Mrs Scatliffe-Leonard declared her candidacy as an Independent, contesting the seat for the 7th District in the upcoming 2023 Virgin Islands’ general election.

According to a press release on February 18, 2023, Scatliffe-Leonard recognises the people of the Seventh District require dedicated, caring, representation, committed to community building and empowerment.

‘We matter too’

It said it is “no wonder” Scatliffe-Leonard has adopted the slogan ‘We Matter Too’.

“My message is simple, the people of the Seventh District matter too! For far too long this District has not received the attention it deserves. My focus will be to promote programs, productivity, progress, people empowerment,  pride, and prosperity within a cohesive community and through a government that works in and for the best interest of the people. I believe I can inspire a unified vision of progress and prosperity within the 7th District and the Territory,” Scatliffe-Leonard stated.

She also presented a list of “changes” she wishes to inspire within the 7the District Community:

• Regular consultation with the community

• Activities and better care of our elderly and socially challenged individuals

• Youth development and mentorship programs

• Safe district initiative in partnership with Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

• Promotion of family and community activities that fosters inclusion of all persons living in the district

• Preservation and promotion of our heritage and culture

• Support and encouragement of agriculture, backyard farming, and fisherfolks

• District infrastructure enhancement, coordination of projects, and beautification

• Increase commerce opportunities, including participation in Tourism

• Promotion of private/public partnerships.

Host of the Honestly Speaking radio show Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline had named Mrs Scatliffe-Leonard as one of several women he considered to be good political candidates worthy of consideration for the 2023 general elections in the [British] Virgin Islands.

20 Responses to “Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard to launch political campaign on Feb 25, 2023”

  • Finally (19/02/2023, 12:44) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
    U got my vote
  • The watchdog (19/02/2023, 12:58) Like (16) Dislike (10) Reply
    She needs to join a political party or else she dead on arrival
    • Not a good move. (19/02/2023, 15:06) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
      Independent naaah. Not a good move...When NDP or PVIP launch their candidate and the votes have to split = advantage - Sowande.. .Your path would have been easier Joining a Party..
  • Sick (19/02/2023, 14:06) Like (16) Dislike (11) Reply
    Running for office and encouraging people to kill cows that wander onto your property. Yeah, sounds like a nice fit for politics
    • @ Sick (19/02/2023, 18:30) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      …. Then keep your cows if the woman’s property . It’s that simple. … and I don’t even know her personally. I do know these cows wonder into peoples yard and literally eat down everything. Fruit tress, flower tress … everything! So yeah keep your cows out of people’s property. You don’t know how long people waited to reap the benefits then to have it all destroyed within mins. ????????????????
      • @ @Sick (21/02/2023, 09:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        LOL.. 7th District election conversations. What's going on in that district? LOL...
    • Linda (19/02/2023, 20:31) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Sick. Everyone should kill the cows that wander onto their properties and make steaks, maybe then the sickening irresponsible owners will keep them on their own land. I'm with her on that!
  • Get rid of the boy by voting for this lady (19/02/2023, 14:59) Like (7) Dislike (12) Reply
    She is a breath of fresh air in the 7th
    • island man (19/02/2023, 17:27) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      You honestly dont know to whom you are talking. Everybody who's worked with this person doesn't want to have that experience again. I think the current representative should go but I dont want to go from bad to worst. Make my word you elect that woman it's your own fault.
    • pet (19/02/2023, 19:22) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      All those people who running they looking to steal the government money
    • @Get rid... (21/02/2023, 09:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The way that area is kept, you would have to leave the district to get a breath of fresh air. She nor Sowande can give it to you.
  • @get rid.... (19/02/2023, 18:53) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol fresh air???
  • Well Sah (19/02/2023, 21:34) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Not reach in yet and already commenting on outsiders who are qualified for a job and linking them with the reason for the unemployment in the country. She does not have a clue or why the youths hanging out on the streets
  • don (19/02/2023, 22:57) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Waste of time
  • It is not to late to drop out of the race. (19/02/2023, 23:59) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    The kitchen to hot for you. In other words, you are not liked by many people. Without a party backup, your chance of a win is slim, Mrs Perline R. Scattlife Leonard.

    Allowed me to help you to better understand how the majority of voter in the BVI think. Read on closely Mrs Perline R. Leonard. In BVI politics, people by far vote for candidate that they like personally, and also for those they expect to benefit from, mainly financially, and in other ways.
    You had your time. In many and mine opinion, you shouldn't persue this particular ambitious position, just because there are needs, and you are an ambitious person. Ambition is not the same a qualification. But if you still chose to continue doing what you have set out to do, I will be very much surprise, if you were to win a seat in the Legislative body.
  • Hmmmm (20/02/2023, 07:36) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Her mission statement sounded like it was written with ChatGpt
  • NPolitico (20/02/2023, 09:46) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    The BVI like its other regional Anglophone sister countries operates on the Westminister system which is based on the party system. The party system is not ideal but it is the current system. The encumbent party determines what, how, when, where, etc projects get done. In a close election, a successful independent candidate can be a deal maker. Nevertheless, an independent candidate in the HOA success and effectiveness in bringing home the ‘corned’ pork is challenging. The choice is up to the voter. A candidate’s knowledge, education, experience, performance, talent, attitude, record, etc matters. Mrs Scatliffe-Leonard has to explain her time as leader of Water and Sewage, ie, challenges, if any, which limited her effectiveness. She was listed as the Department Head so one would tend to tag her with any success or failure. If she were in essence just a figure head she needs to explain that to the voters. Doing so will undoubtedly be a sensitive and challenging issue. Politicians have to make though decisions. And don’t tell us you are not a politcian. If you are in politics, you are a politician. Let’s stop that nonsense. If you are the sea swimming, you are a swimmer ; you may not be a good swimmer but you are a good swimmer.
  • Truth (20/02/2023, 13:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The reason this woman has to run as an independent is that nobody nowhere wants to work with her. I'm telling you she is fake and not sincere. Will throw you under the bus in a second to elevate herself. If you don't believe me check what she saying about the Ministry she was working under. It's never her fault ever.
  • Norris Turnbull (26/02/2023, 08:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good luck native Child.


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