Javan James Won't Seek Reelection, Opts for Academic Pursuit

Senator Javan James, who is completing his third term as a lawmaker, will not seek reelection during this year's senatorial race.

Speaking to the Consortium during an interview last week, Mr. James said he will instead focus on obtaining an associate degree in accounting at the University of the Virgin Islands, though he may opt for online classes instead of in-person attendance.

Mr. James said he is satisfied with the manner in which he represented constituents during his tenure, noting not only bills he's introduced but also collaborative efforts on meaningful measures.

"What people fail to understand is it's not just about all the legislation that I've brought, it's also about the legislation I had a yes vote or a no vote on. It's about those zonings and variances that I had an input in," he said. "All those lease agreements that came before the Senate, all that speaks to a total body of work. And when you watch the total body of work that we have done, whether I was on the opposing side or not, it was in the best interest of people of the Virgin Islands. So I'm very, very proud of it."