It was on February 17, 2023, that Mr George had announced his decision to contest the upcoming general elections and noted that he would be an Independent Candidate.

Mr George is one of three Independent Candidates declared for the 2023 General Elections. The others are Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard in District 7 and Lesmore Smith (At-Large).

‘The man you know’

His campaign slogan is Our District, Our Future- ‘The man you know’.

In a press release on February 17, 2023, Mr George was described as being no stranger to the First District, and known for his passion for standing up and fighting for what he believes in.

‘The man you know’

“Being a man of the people for the people, Chad has assisted and helped various individuals in the District wherever he could, no matter their age. He has now decided to make this a full-time commitment and dedicate himself to public service, to further develop the First District. He knows that it will not be easy, but together the First District can and will be the what we all know it can be - “Great”.

Who is Chad C. George?

It also said Mr George was raised in Carrot Bay by his mother and grand parents, and that he knows the meaning of family and togetherness, and with that strength and unity he will achieve all that is needed to propel the district forward.

Mr George, according to the release, attended the Isabella Morris Primary School, then the BVI High School, where he was Head Boy in his senior year. He later went on to attend HLSCC and transferred to Norfolk State University where he attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a concentration in Finance (Cumme Laude).

Upon his return to the VI from college, Mr George worked in the Private Sector, holding various positions within the Financial Services Industry, including his current position as an Approved Compliance Officer/Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

Independent candidate Mr Chad C. George will be launching his campaign for the First District seat at the Cappoon’s Bay Field from 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023.