The Mark H. Vanterpoool-led PLM to have first event today!
The People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), headed by former legislator and prominent businessman Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, is the new kid on the block.
Mr Vanterpool, who lost the leadership contest for the National Democratic Party (NDP) last month in an internal election, made clear that Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), the NDP boss, cannot lead him.
He has since formed his own political party and will today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, have his first event. The PLM leader has invited the public and the media to discuss the new movement and has noted: “whoever will may join.”
The PLM?
The new political party is offering, according to their flyers, strong leadership, real solutions and "a better BVI for all". Mr Vanterpool told a local media house that at today’s event, his committee will be on hand and he will outline his plans for the movement and seek input.
The new PLM leader also promised a press conference so the public can further understand his vision.
Meanwhile, many political commentators noted that this new political party will pull votes from the Marlon A. Penn-led NDP. It is believed many NDP candidates are already reconsidering staying on under Mr Penn’s Leadership. It is alleged that one NDP candidate who was planning to run in District 4, Mrs Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill, has left the NDP and joined a new group believed to be the 'All 13'.
More fallout is expected, and all eyes are on Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) to see what his move will be and if he will be led by Hon Penn, someone he already said in private cannot lead him. Following the NDP internal election, Hon Penn claimed that they were unified, but it turned out to be quite different.
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