What's going on here? ‘No NDP candidates selected to run’- Hon Marlon A. Penn
Hon Penn's comments come even as his party member, Aaron F. Parillon, has erected a billboard in Sea Cows Bay announcing his candidacy in the Third District.
During the Talking Points programme on ZBVI 780 AM on May 4, 2026, Honourable Penn emphasised his commitment to an "open and transparent" candidate selection process, as the NDP organises itself to contest the next general elections in the Virgin Islands.
No 'hand-picking' candidates
Hon Penn made it clear that he does not intend to hand-pick individuals to represent the party in various districts.
“The Party’s constitution clearly states that the district associations are the ones who would select from amongst the district, the candidate that they feel best fit to run for the organisation moving forward, and I intend to ensure that process is followed through.”
Candidates will be ratified by national executive
Honourable Penn stressed the importance of the District Associations in selecting their candidates, who will then be presented to the national executive for ratification.
He also stated, however, that there is a strong pool of individuals across the territory who have expressed interest in running for office.
With Parillon proceeding with his campaign billboard before the ratification process, the question now arises whether individuals have gone rogue within the party.
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