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Work permits one of Labour Dept’s biggest headaches - Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While work permits might be one source of income for the Virgin Islands, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering admitted it is one of his biggest headaches, since it could spiral the Territory’s population out of control.
Hon. Pickering acknowledges VI has “houses of ill repute”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands, which is considered a religious community, is going through a transition and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering pointed out that residents need to accept that things “are no longer the same in the BVI”.
20 year policy is to protect Virgin Islanders – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 20 year policy implemented by the National Democratic Party (NDP) for a non-belonger to be granted status was done to protect the rights of Virgin Islanders, declared Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a meeting held last evening, January 19, 2012 at the East End/Long Look Community Centre.