PVIM candidate Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather says he believes in the youth

Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather attends youth forum

(JTV News) — At-large Candidate for the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather, said on Thursday that he attended a youth forum last week and he looks forward to more interactive and informative sessions with young people across the territory.

Writing on his official political Facebook page, “Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather, Political Candidate”, said he believes in the youth of the BVI.

“Last week I attended a youth forum where some community-minded young people presented on various topics,” he stated.

Mather said the participants shared their views and concerns on mental health, cost of living, consumer protection and other issues.

“I look forward to attending and interacting with our young people in subsequent forums. I also invite more of our youth to attend and share your views as well,” he concluded.

Mather was among seven PVIM candidates presented to the media towards the end of a press conference on Friday morning, Feb. 24. He confirmed he plans to run at-large for the PVIM, via his Facebook profile page, in the afternoon of the same day.

Mather has been the Executive Director of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) for over 16 years.

The PVIM is scheduled to reveal the full slate of its candidates on March 4.