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‘The Speaker can’t remove Fahie’- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- When Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine N. George-Massicote refused to accept leave of absence from First District Representative and former Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie, it led to anticipation that Hon Fahie would lose his seat and there would be a need for a by-election.
Dr Pickering hosting 'Time to reset' public meeting on Nov 2, 2022
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering who will be running as an At-Large candidate for the upcoming 2023 Elections in the Virgin Islands, will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
UK will not stand in VI’s way of independence– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The question of more self-determination through Independence remains a contentious issue in the Virgin Islands (VI); however, according to former Deputy Premier under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, should the VI choose to go independent, the United Kingdom (UK) may not stand in its way.
If UK suspends VI constitution ‘it will happen when we are asleep’- Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Deputy Premier under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering is urging the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to be wary of calls for the United Kingdom (UK) to take over the territory. Direct rule, he hinted, would come at a heavy price.
Kevon S. Lettsome still eyeing D7 candidacy
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that former banker Mr Kevon S. Lettsome is still eyeing a run in the 2023 general election in the Seventh District.
Dr Kedrick D. Pickering to contest elections as At Large candidate
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has announced he will be contesting the upcoming general elections as an At-Large candidate, as opposed to running for the Seventh District seat he held for 20 years.
Lone campaigner! Dr Pickering to hold meeting @ Stickit Thursday
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Despite commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline observing that no one seems to be in campaign mode although general election is around the corner, former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick D. Pickering may be the exception.
VI constitution must enshrine protection for indigenous Virgin Islanders– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering said the VI constitution must allow for the protection of the indigenous population, as is the case for indigenous populations in other countries around the world.
Unity Government's job is to get VI to next elections– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Hon Kedrick D. Pickering said the next step for the VI to move forward, out of the Commission of Inquiry period, is for the country to head to the polls and get a reset.
Was Hon Andrew A. Fahie 'correctly' removed as Premier? Dr Pickering not sure!
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, who was a member of the 2007 Constitution Review Commission, says he does not fully understand how ex-Premier, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was removed from office, which brings into questions whether the correct procedure was followed according to the latest version of the Virgin Islands (VI) constitution.
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