Dwight Hill Announces Electoral Candidacy
Long-serving Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officer Dwight Hill has announced his intention to run for electoral office, saying he wants to bring fresh solutions and unity to the Territory. Hill confirmed his plans in a Facebook video and to Virgin Islands News Online, outlining priorities including better schools, safer streets, stronger local businesses and improved pensioner support.
Dwight Hill, a member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force since March 10, 2000, has announced his intention to enter the political race, telling residents he views the move as both a privilege and a responsibility. In a video posted to Facebook and in comments to Virgin Islands News Online, Hill said he is motivated by a long-standing connection to the community and a desire to help shape a more prosperous, fair and secure future for the Territory. "Today, we stand at a crossroads; our territory faces challenges that demand whole action and unwavering commitment," he said, urging unity and a forward-looking approach.
Hill highlighted a wide-ranging agenda aimed at everyday concerns for BVI residents. His listed priorities include stronger local businesses and job creation, safer streets, improvements to education, higher pensioner incomes, and a more responsive government. He said these measures are essential to creating an environment where young people will want to build and raise families.
Drawing on more than two decades of public service, Hill framed his candidacy as an opportunity to translate local knowledge and frontline experience into policymaking. He emphasised his roots in the Territory—recalling playing on local streets and attending local schools—and argued that new leadership and fresh solutions are needed to address persistent problems. "Together, we have the power to create, change, and forge a path towards prosperity, equality, and justice for all," Hill said, adding that the choice before voters is one of division or unity, doubt or hope. "I choose hope," he declared, asking residents for their vote and their voice as he begins his campaign.
Hill did not specify which office he will contest or the timeline for his campaign in his initial statement. He described his entrance into politics as a call for collective action and invited residents to join him in shaping the Territory's future for coming generations. As Hill transitions from law enforcement to electoral politics, his candidacy will likely draw attention to the interconnected issues of public safety, economic opportunity and social services—matters that remain central to daily life in the British Virgin Islands.
Voters will be watching for further details on his platform, proposed policies, and campaign plans in the weeks ahead.
Primary source: VINO