The People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) is reportedly planning to launch Mr Kevon S. Lettsome as its District Seven candidate on November 22, 2026. Photo: Facebook

The People's Leadership Movement (PLM) has already launched two of its candidates for the 2027 general elections of the Virgin Islands. Photo: Facebook

Mr Lettsome, who returned home from Florida, USA, after an invitation and financial package from PLM Leader Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, also currently works as an Administrator for the PLM.

Mr Lettsome will face in District Seven the incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate and Premier, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, along with the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate, Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard. He is also expected to face the ‘ALL 13’ Movement’s candidate, Mrs Brenda M. Lettsome-Tye, who is believed to be still with the group.  

Unstable?

It is unclear what Mr Lettsome's platform is; however, he has been campaigning in the district and has registered a high number of voters in District Seven as part of his campaign strategy.

The PLM member could not be reached for comments up to the time of publication.

In the 2023 elections, Mr Lettsome was with the NDP and was supposed to be their candidate, but dropped out of the race and endorsed Premier Wheatley. In the early years of his involvement in politics, he supported the VIP and was part of its Youth Arm.

Mr Lettsome started a lunch programme a few months ago at a school in East End; however, it is unclear how the programme is working. He also served as a member of the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament and is a banker by profession.