PAUL HEWLETT DROPS OUT DISTRICT 4 RACE

The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) candidate Paul “On The Ball” Hewlett, who announced his candidacy for District 4 this month, has dropped out of the race.

“Thank you to the many supporters who have called and encouraged me on this journey. I will be here to support and serve you the people. Please continue to follow and support the cause. Together we achieve more. Stand up for Integrity and truth. I encourage all to exercise your right to vote,” he shared on his personal Facebook page.

A new candidate will be announced this afternoon during the official PVIM launch at the Noel Lloyd/Positive Action Movement Park in Tortola.

PVIM will be up against Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Luce Hodge-Smith and independent candidate Rosita Scatliffe-Thompson in District 4.

Hewlett remains a member of PVIM.

In an official statement, PVIM thanked Hewlett for his commitment to the party and noted that he was willing to “make the ultimate sacrifice which is to stand up for our territory. Like Karl Scatliffe, who was our first candidate to contest a seat for the fourth district, he is a passionate man for your people. We know that the time will come when his enthusiasm, knowledge and skills will be put to use to benefit his community and territory.”

Hewlett, in a March interview on Jahphix Television Television “The Big Story” , spoke about his passion for education and sports and that he was looking forward to becoming the Minister for Education.

PVIM Chairman Ronnie Skelton will lead the party’s list of candidates in the April 24 General Elections.