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Hon. Pickering holds discussions with Anegadian fishermen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On December 7, 2011, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. Kedrick Pickering met with fishermen on Anegada to discuss a series of concerns related to fishing matters on the island.
I am enthused about building this great little nation- Hon. Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The conduct of voters at the November 7, 2011 polls seems to have further motivated Deputy Premier and 7th District representative Dr. Kedrick Pickering to serve the people of the Territory!
Minister for Tourism likely under new Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering says the idea to have a Minister responsible for Tourism will be given the consideration that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) promised on the campaign trail.
Not everyone who applies for a trade license will get - Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Acting Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering has cautioned that although Government is expeditiously working to improve the process of handling trade license applications and issuance, not everyone who applies for one will necessarily be successful.
deCastro sees no changes in Min. of Natural Resources & Labour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Long-time social activist and radio programme host Donald deCastro says he is hoping that the newly elected government would perform better than the previous one but is not too optimistic about one ministry.
Dr. Pickering can be VI’s Premier – Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The newly elected Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. Kedrick Pickering has come in for high praise from members of the Virgin Islands Party with one member seeing him as a future Premier of the Territory.
“11 to 2, we never wavered!” - Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reflecting on the landslide loss at the last General Elections that demoralised some of its supporters and left them overwhelmed 11 to 2 in the House of Assembly, 7th District representative Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering said himself and National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith never buckled under pressure but did their job diligently while seeking to rebuild the party, which he now claims is a team in the true definition of the word.