The People's Leadership Movement (PLM) has announced that Mr Juan Richard Hatchett will be one of its Territorial At-Large candidates for the next general elections. Photo: PLM

It is alleged that the leader of the People's Leadership Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, is offering financial security packages for prospective candidates before and after the election. Photo: Facebook

It remains unclear what potential candidates are being offered and if the allegations are credible.  

Today, October 5, 2026, the PLM, also referred to on social media as NDP 4, announced another candidate, Mr Juan Richard Hatchett, to run as a Territorial At-Large candidate. The party has already announced Mr Clifton Forbes as their District Three candidate.

The press release stated that Mr Hatchett is rooted in Road Town and Jost van Dyke. The former Social Security employee claims that people often underestimate how investing in youth through sports, the arts and vocational training can help prevent crime, improve health and strengthen community development.

Other candidates coming

While no official announcement has been made, it is our understanding that the PLM is speaking with former Public Works Department Head Jeremy W. Hodge for District 2. Mr Vanperpool will run in District 4, Hon Myron V. Walwyn is expected to run in District 6, Kevin S. Lettsome (now working for Mr Vanterpool) will run in District 7, and Coy W. Levons is expected to be the PLM candidate for District 9.

So far, outside of Mr Hatchett, Zoe J. Walcott is expected to run with the PLM At-Large, and it is alleged that the party is in negotiations with Deputy Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, who is expected to be going on pre-retirement leave soon. The other persons they are speaking with have not committed to the party, according to a PLM insider speaking to our newsroom on condition of anonymity.