Lamothe Not Running; Flyer Fake
A campaign-style flyer circulating online claiming Glendon Lamothe was seeking office is false, the artist told Virgin Islands News Online. Lamothe — known locally as NJAR for his music, event work and community support — denied any involvement and said, "this is fake."
A campaign-style flyer promoting Glendon Lamothe as a candidate has been confirmed as false, the musician and cultural figure told Virgin Islands News Online. The flyer, which circulated on social media and messaging platforms, carried the slogan, “Leadership, Experience, and Results: Driving Change, Building Our Future.
Vote Lamothe.” The appearance of the material prompted speculation that Lamothe might be entering the upcoming elections. Lamothe, who performs under the stage name NJAR, told VINO directly, "this is fake." Glendon "NJAR" Lamothe is a well-known figure across the Virgin Islands for his work as a recording artist—particularly in hip-hop and Afrobeat—alongside roles in event production, DJing and support for local entrepreneurship.
He is also recognised for ongoing community initiatives and charitable work, which has raised his public profile and made the false flyer more likely to attract attention. The incident highlights how quickly unverified campaign messages can spread online and create confusion, especially during periods when election speculation is heightened.
False or misleading political material can misinform voters, affect reputations and complicate the electoral environment for legitimate candidates and community leaders. Local residents are advised to verify any candidate announcements through official channels. Reliable sources include statements from the Elections Office, registered political parties, official candidate lists, and direct communications from individuals’ verified social-media accounts or their representatives.
Media organisations and official government pages will also publish confirmed candidate information as nominations and timelines are finalised. If community members encounter suspicious or clearly false campaign material, they should consider reporting it to the platform where it appeared, alerting the Elections Office or contacting local media outlets that can investigate and publish corrections.
In cases where material appears defamatory or is being used to deceive, reporting to the relevant authorities may be appropriate. For now, Lamothe’s denial should clarify his position: he is not a candidate, and the circulating flyer is not authorised by him. Residents who follow NJAR’s music or community work can look for any official updates from him or his team if his plans change in the future, but for the moment the claim of his candidacy is false.
Primary source: VINO