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Hon Pickering reveals EE housing scheme plans
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Denouncing naysayers that he is selling out the country, Deputy Premier and Seventh District candidate with the National Democratic Party (NDP) Dr The Hon Kedrick D. Pickering has vowed to continue fighting to protect the environment “down to the last breath” and also revealed plans for a housing scheme and a park for senior citizens in his district.
‘We are not liars’- VG fishermen to Hon Pickering
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Following claims by Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering that there are no reports of fishermen being chased from fishing grounds at Virgin Gorda, several fishermen flooded this news site with calls admonishing him to “wake up”.
‘I am proud to have rich white friends’- Hon Kedrick D. Pickering
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The Stickett area was filled to capacity last night May 21, 2015 as it was the occasion of the campaign launch of Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering who, while outlining some of the areas of development for his district, stood up to his critics.
NDP Administration moves to privatise the TB Lettsome Airport!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an unprecedented decision, the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government has moved to have a private company own the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
Local Author Ms Ayana S. Hull continues book distributions
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Local author and attorney at law Ayana S. Hull in continuing her effort to ensure that the Word of God is not forgotten in schools, teamed up with Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) and AValu Supermarket owned by Deon and Samonia Vanterpool, and travelled to the eastern end of the island to donate books to the students in grades 4, 5 and 6 of the Francis Lettsome Primary School.
Farmers’ Week 2015 in deeper stormy sea – Anegada cancelled
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The expressed opinions of many that 2015 activities to mark Farmers’ Week, as being the worst ever in its history continues to bear strength as this year nothing will be held on the sister Island of Anegada.
Hon Pickering wants special parking spots for former legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seems like once you get lucky to be elected to office in the Virgin Islands many of the perks could be extended, even if you lose the next general election.
‘Infidelity is a reality!’ – Hon Kedrick D. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that when he made the bold decision to write his first book which he titled ‘The Monogamy Mystery/Natural or Un-natural’, Bishop John I. Cline said he intended for it to spark discussion not only within the shores of the Virgin Islands (VI) but worldwide.
Hon Myron V. Walwyn calls for support of Country
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “…I beg our community and our political leaders that we should not get so tied up with the manifestos that we support that we forget to support the very country we seek to lead,” remarked Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn.
'Debate' a critical component for next generation – Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One of the critical components of the responsibility of the next generation is the essence of debate, according to Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering.