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NDP reached out to me with a ‘definitive approach’ to rejoin party- Dr Pickering

- says he always indicated he had no intention to run as an Independent
Former Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr Kedrick D. Pickering says in rejoining the National Democratic Party (NDP), he always indicated that he had no intention to run as an independent and that it was the party that reached out to him. Photo: VINO/File
Dr Pickering said it was the NDP who asked him to join the party in a 'definitive approach'. Photo: Facebook
Dr Pickering said it was the NDP who asked him to join the party in a 'definitive approach'. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has said he always indicated he had no intention to contest the 2023 General Election as an Independent candidate and that it was the National Democratic Party (NDP) that reached out to him.

Dr Pickering was at the time appearing as a guest on Honestly Speaking with Claude O. Skelton-Cline on ZBVI 780 AM on March 7, 2023.

“The reasons why I am with the NDP is very simple, the organisation reached out to me and said 'let’s have a conversation and see'… nobody else reached out to me the way they did.”

Dr Pickering added that the approach for him to rejoin the NDP was definitive and is still a work in progress; however, he will do his best to help the VI.

“And I will do my best to help my country from wherever I am placed, and I will do my best to help my organisation to win the seats that it is fighting to win,” he added.

Dynamic change in VI led to a shift to At Large - Dr Pickering 

Meanwhile, Dr Pickering said he chose to contest as an At Large candidate rather than as a District 7 candidate due to a change in dynamics in the VI.

He added that running At Large will allow him to reach a wider audience and articulate the issues of the day, rather than having to campaign in the district and sticking to the issues of the district.

Dr Pickering said after doing some soul-searching and consulting with friends, he eventually made the decision to run At Large in the Virgin Islands, given he believes that he has the willingness to help the country and that issues are more complex. 

He said he sees his absence from the House over the last four years as a sabbatical.

“The energy that I have now and the knowledge, based on my experience, and the analysis that I can do at this point in time, I can best help the country being a Territorial At Large representative,” he added.

24 Responses to “NDP reached out to me with a ‘definitive approach’ to rejoin party- Dr Pickering”

  • facts (08/03/2023, 14:42) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    This man cannot be trusted.
  • We ain't forget (08/03/2023, 14:46) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply

    Him, that former PS over on VG with that rich nutty man, and the last gouavana, r*****d the treasury through their rich friends and are now doing extremely well while the rest of us were left to suffer. Now he come chatting piddle. We need to check all their accounts locally and abroad, even in Switzlelaaany.

  • Youth (08/03/2023, 14:50) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    I am still flabbergasted as this man told a group of us just a few weeks ago that he would not be caught dead running with Myron, Lorna, and the NDP. It will never happen. Probably he is dead but he has not be caught as dead as yet. Also, we all get to live to see NEVER! What a crook!!!! SMDH.
    • L**s (08/03/2023, 16:08) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      He never said that. Stop it , say you don't like the man, don't lie on him
  • questions (08/03/2023, 14:54) Like (26) Dislike (4) Reply
    Has anyone ever wondered why nothing under this man for his 20 years was not audited especially when he was a Minister? The reason is that he is an uncle tom and has sold us out long time ago for protection. He was behind the $8 million dollar plane, he and his PS created that monster over Oily Bay and have plenty major interest there also, he caused the sewage project in the East not to be finished and caused the many over run when he and his crab buddies were tight. The list is long on this man. People leave this man out of politics.
  • What is the difference? (08/03/2023, 14:58) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    NDP - PVIM are the same political party. They think the voters are stupid. The only reason they did not merge is because a few newcomers on both parties were not in favor of the merger as well as Mitch hungry for power. The older gang of PVIM and NDP hoping they alone win from both sides then merge when they cross the bridge. If the new members only know about those secret meetings these few on both sides are having, they will never run with neither of them.
    • still (08/03/2023, 16:18) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
      Still much better than the nonsense that is going on now. Still better than what Andrew was doing and the shame he has brought on this country. Ayo memory good short. Stop the Noise
      • @still (08/03/2023, 19:31) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
        Speak for yourself as you must know as you were part of the plot. Fahie did plenty good for this country and time will tell. This man is worse than him, but he is well protected because he already sold us out. He and the others cannot hide forever.
      • To still (08/03/2023, 19:36) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply

        Just exit stage left. Kedrick Pickering is running with Myron who has been arrested for alleged corruption and may go to jail but crooks like you do not see a problem with that because you are the few who see who you are supporting as always innocent until proven guilty but see Fahie as guilty without no hope. We do not want to hear your double standard behind. You stop the noise.

  • You showed your hand (08/03/2023, 15:01) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    Kedrick I am so disappointed in you. You are telling people in the east not to vote for Allen but yet you joined the NDP to work with Myron who was arrested for corruption and may go to jail and telling people to vote for Myron. You clearly have double standards and not a man of your word. You have not changed. Still the same smooth serpent.
    • @You showed your hand (08/03/2023, 15:46) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      I an from District 8 and I fully endorse this message.
  • Bunk (08/03/2023, 15:13) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Almost 20 years now I've been living in east end, and sadly I cannot see one thing this man has done to make the district a better place. Judging by his track record, its obvious he will just get in office and do a whole lot of nothing... AGAIN!
    • to be honest (08/03/2023, 16:17) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
      What can you really do in Long Look specifically? To be honest, until the mindset of the people changes that area, in particular, will forever be a challenge. You give them a park, they destroy it in a couple of months. You have to beg them to clean the Stickett. You create an apprenticeship programme to help young men and women to come off the block, they show up to the people's jobs late or don't show up at all. They want to sit and smoke all day long. They prefer to ask you for $50.00 than be given a legal way to make $50.00. So really if the mindset of the majority doesn't shift that district will always be the way it is. Not all are like this of course but the majority of them, men and women alike.
  • THANK YOU VINO (08/03/2023, 15:55) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Thank you VINO for always posting all blogs for and against any story your newsite post. I have heard the cries of plenty that the other online newsite starting with BVI refuses to post any blog not in favor of the Governor, Auditor General, UK, Commissioner of Police, and also anyone or anything that is pro BVI and the people. I too stop trying because I found it to be true. They are part of the plot to try to poison the minds of the people against the BVI & its people. At least VINO post both sided at all times.
  • lost (08/03/2023, 15:59) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Buddy you just lost my vote. Really? You had such a golden opportunity for reelection but wrong move.
  • musa (08/03/2023, 17:45) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Bvi need this experience to move forward in a positive way
  • Fat coward (08/03/2023, 18:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    If the Cuban bad why the hell he don’t go back in d7?
  • WOW (08/03/2023, 18:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Better you and sheen had form a party now for the train just stop running. I can't believe this move I'm still baffled I need some coffee to keep me awake my friend
  • stay (08/03/2023, 18:56) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    I going stay in my house this election because you all are making no sense to me. Who win win I'll support who ever wins that's all I'll say.
  • voter (08/03/2023, 19:01) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    I'm going to give NDP 4 X's, but the Dr.will not get any.
  • Long Look Youth (08/03/2023, 19:32) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    This time I am voting VIP whether it is popular or not.
  • Politrickst3r (08/03/2023, 19:42) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Aye this recycled Cuban politician think he cud come and trick we again eno? He take we for idiat! Dis man like he aint realise what time it is deh man. The ppl aint forget what he and the NDP govt did to the ppl of this country all for self gain and prosperity for his rich friends. We're awake!
  • watcher (10/03/2023, 11:21) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    You know what really and truly amazes me? You bloggers who say that your district rep has not done anything for the time they have been in office. Every district rep gets this comment. So nothing has happened in any district for the past number of years? You all make the dog sick.


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