All 13 might not go after the next election
While some sections of the society continue to call for fresh faces in BVI politics, developments in recent weeks have delivered a fresh reality: not all leaders appear ready to leave the political arena.
The reunification of the National Democratic Party (NDP), combined with reports that some former politicians are preparing to re-enter frontline politics, suggest that the push by some residents for “all 13” elected representatives to go may not materialise as envisioned.
The “All 13 Must Go” movement has gained traction in recent months, fuelled by widespread frustration with governance, accountability, and political culture. For many, the movement represents a desire for a complete break from what they view as a troubled political past.
However, political momentum appears to be moving in a different direction, raising the likelihood of a ballot that includes a mix of familiar faces alongside new entrants. Uncertainty remains around whether veterans such as Ronnie Skelton and Julian Fraser will officially contest the next election. Still, both have shown continued political engagement and, for now, appear determined to remain part of the national conversation.
Meanwhile, several current leaders have not indicated stepping away. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, along with representatives like Stacy Mather and Education Minister Sharie de Castro, have all signalled their intention to remain active in public life.
This evolving landscape presents a challenge for those advocating wholesale political change. Supporters looking for much-needed change argue that systemic reform requires a clean slate — new leadership unburdened by past controversies and entrenched political practices. But some sections of the society caution against discarding institutional knowledge.
They argue that governance, particularly in a complex post-COI environment, benefits from experienced hands who understand the inner workings of government, regional diplomacy, and the territory’s constitutional relationship with the United Kingdom. As election season approaches, voters may ultimately have to decide between two competing visions: a decisive generational reset or a blended approach that balances renewal with experience.
For now, one thing is becoming increasingly clear — all 13 might not go after the next general elections.
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Myron Mitch showda Vincent and Ronnie need to go
The A13MG is a catchy slogan, but in practice it’s highly unlikely to succeed. First, for the very reasons you articulated mot notably in your concluding paragraph, which underscores the practical consequences akin to throwing out the baby with the dirty bath water. But second, and just as important, is human nature.
A small group of bloggers taking a narrow, almost myopic view doesn’t automatically translate into meaningful influence over the broader population. That’s simply not how public opinion works.
And more to the point, people are generally quite capable of recognizing when something is being driven by an agenda. There’s an instinct there. So when something presents itself as purely principled, but feels otherwise, skepticism follows.
That’s why it’s fair to question whether A13MG is really rooted in altruism and love of country—or whether something else is going on beneath the surface.
Keep off of Ronnie. If we are to get some honest, clean and fast help next Government, he is it. I know you disagree but the rest of them bugger too self serving for me.
The younger and more educated “our own people” are the more dangerous they are to us. Dem must go!!
The foreign police officers start working from inside out now!!
I have a very good feeling all 13 will be voted out! Not one performing to standard.Premier has great potential but he has a major flaw His priorities are backward and not for the wellbeing of the citizens. He talks a lot but no action. I think it’s too big of a role for him. The man has lost his way . Time to go . Look at all the other young politicians in the other Caribbean islands. Look at how much good they are doing for their people. Saw the other day the prime minister of Grenada. They had a ground breaking ceremony for their new hospital. The people had nothing but good to say about him. He is working for the people and not for family and friends. I had high hopes for our premier but those hopes are now disappointments . Hopefully the new/next Premier will be for the people and actually work for the people. This I pray.
Myron has great potential but I can’t get past the fact that he is not indigenous to these islands. I truly feel the premier should be indigenous or else there will alway be a bias divide and Myron has shown a bit of that before
Where are you going to find a Carib or an Arawak from today?
Suggesting that Myron not being indigenous to our island is a problem that pivots ineligibility is ridiculous. It is small minded and short sighted
Even 13 Jackass would do better than these 13
Experienced hands??
Let’s talk about those experienced hands.
The NDP had 8 years. The VIP has had 7. That’s 15 years of “experienced hands” at the wheel.
In those 15 years – systemic failures in governance, procurement, and the use of public funds.
In those 15 years – a healthcare system so broken that residents are being airlifted off this island for care that should be available here.
In those 15 years – young people left and didn’t come back. Cost of living climbed. Contracts went where they went.
And in those 15 years – in 2026 – we still can’t get water and electricity on a regular basis.
Someone once said insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Fifteen years. Two parties. Same results. And the argument is – give them more time? Shame on us for accepting this!
Don’t we deserve better than the same people moving from one party to the next, offering the same thing in a different shirt?
Now some are saying “All 13 Must Go” was always just symbolic. That it was never realistic. Don’t take it literally.
We say – hold that thought. Watch who puts their name on a ballot. Then decide if you’re satisfied.
“Experienced” is not a virtue when the experience is 15 years of the same results. Experience only means something if it produced results. Otherwise it’s just a long record of the same mistakes.
The BVI doesn’t need people who know how to navigate a broken system. It needs people ready to build a different one.
All 13 Must Go is not about revenge. It’s about accountability. And every voter deserves to answer one question for themselves – if these are the experienced hands that led us here, why would we hand them the wheel again?
#All13MustGo #BVI #YourTurn
Everyone loves to see a young first officer training but when something goes wrong ,even when we hit a little turbulence all of a sudden we want that experienced person flying the Jet.
The ALL 13 movement is a big stupid joke.
I know your brain small . So I won’t explain what th person means.
You know exactly what that person meant. I’d hope your brain isn’t that small.
If the people are satisfied with the country’s economic progress over the past eight years, they can keep the current 13 in place. If they are not, the current 13 must be replaced.
If the people want effective governance, financial transparency, and accountability, the current 13 must be replaced.
If the people want a government that cares about their economic well being rather than its own interests, the current 13 must be replaced.
And if senior citizens, retirees, pensioners, regular workers, and slave wage earners are tired of enduring daily economic hardship, the current 13 must be replaced.
The VI(B) needs a new start with new governance and a renewed approach to policy development that keeps citizens at the forefront of decision making, especially on economic matters.
Progress is essential for good governance, and good governance produces good progress.
They might want to go back. it is the people that have the vote. All the people have to do is take the white envelope with the pile of cash and then vote how they want.
Keep the corrupt money but vote for a better future with out these nasty, greedy distructive HOA13, but use your vote for good.
The country and the people need to be rid of them.
What a stupid article to write. Waste of space.
The artice is well written and balanced.
Myron has great potential but I can’t get past the fact that he is not indigenous to these islands.
MYRON IS INDIGENOUS IN HIS OWN BORN HERE RIGHT. WHERE YOU ARE BORN IS WHERE YOU ARE FROM.
If someone would be a good leader of our country what the f*** does it matter where they were born?
Hon. Walwyn is not an ancestral BVIslander, but that is not his biggest turn off. DIN is so desperate to get the Premiership, I think it will blow his top if he does and then God see for us. He has thrown Hon. Skelton under the bus. Then Hon. Penn. Then Skelton again when he took Mitch and Mather in his alliance and now he is back for more. He has no clue how to work with a group. Somebody needs to as Mather why he ran away. He cannot be trusted. He is a gold digger and someone desperately hungry for power. That’s it and that’s all.
Who are these new 13 that are coming? Were they awake in Economic and Finance classes? We already have young, smart and educated. That is getting us nowhere. We need some experience, focus and financial wizardry. So if the new 13 don’t have that, miss me with this.
Every election is the same thing…. VOTE THEM OUT…but vote them out to replace them with who? The same old politicians who was there before and did the same thing.
TO GO BACKWARDS AGAIN..
The problem is not the politicians: The problem is the foolish voters.