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Kedrick Pickering
Dr. Kedrick Pickering (born 8 April 1958) is the former Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands, also known as the British Virgin Islands. He also served as the territory's Minister of Natural Resources and Labour. He is a member of the National Democratic Party. Pickering has been described in the British media as " pro-independence". Background Pickering was born in Tortola."''Dr. Pickering attacks rumour peddlers''", The BVI Beacon, 28 May 2015 He grew up in Long Look, East End, Tortola where he still lives today. His father was born in Cuba but was an orphan and was adopted by Virgin Islander Alvin Pickering. Pickering graduated from the BVI High School (today called the Elmore Stout High School) in 1976. He went on to study at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. He later earned Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica. He later also earned a Doctor of Medicine degre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin Islands Party
The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is a political party in the British Virgin Islands. It is presently led by Acting Premier Natalio Wheatley. It is the oldest active political party in the British Virgin Islands, and it has won more general elections (seven) than any other political party in the British Virgin Islands. The party was founded by Lavity Stoutt in 1971 when Stoutt left the United Party in order to contest 1971 election after a dispute with Conrad Maduro as to who should be leader of the United Party. The Virgin Islands Party led by Stoutt lost to coalitions led by Willard Wheatley in the 1971 and 1975 general elections, but triumphed in the 1979 general election. Stoutt continued to lead the party until his death in 1995. After Stoutt's death, leadership of the party fell to Ralph T. O'Neal who led it until he stepped down on 28 May 2014. Prior to the 2011 general election the Virgin Islands Party had held power in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for all exc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Democratic Party (British Virgin Islands) Politicians
National Democratic Party may refer to: A–L * National Democratic Party (Argentina), 1931–1955 * National Democratic Party (Austria, 1967–88) *National Democratic Party (Bangladesh) * National Democratic Party (Barbados) * National Democratic Party (Bosnia and Herzegovina) * National Democratic Party (British Guiana), led by Rudy Kendall * National Democratic Party (British Virgin Islands) * National Democratic Party (Bulgaria) * National Democratic Party (Cayman Islands) * National Democratic Party (Chile) * National Democratic Party (Czechoslovakia) * National Democratic Party (Djibouti) * National Democratic Party (Egypt), founded by President Anwar El Sadat in 1978 - dissolved in 2011 * National Democratic Party (Fiji, 1960s) * National Democratic Party (Fiji, 2006) * National Democratic Party (Georgia) * National Democratic Party of Germany (East Germany) * National Democratic Party of Germany * National Democratic Party (Ghana) * National Democratic Party (Gold Coast), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrance B
Terrance is a given name. Notable people with the name include: People * Terrance Brennan, American chef and restaurateur *Terrance Carroll (born 1969), American lawyer, minister, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives *Terrance Cauthen (born 1976), American boxer * Terrance Christopher, OMM, LVO, CD, retired Canadian Naval Officer, former Usher of the Black Rod for the Senate of Canada *Terrance Copper (born 1982), American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs * Terrance John Cox, also known as TJ Cox (born 1963), American engineer and politician * Terrance Dean Black American Writer *Terrance Dicks (1935–2019), English writer, best known for his work in TV and children's books *Terrance Dotsy (born 1981), American football player * Terrance T. Etnyre, United States Vice Admiral *Terrance W. Gainer (born 1947), the 38th and current Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate *Terrance Hayes (born 1971), prize-winning poet, born in Columbia, South Carolina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Assembly Of The British Virgin Islands
The House of Assembly of the British Virgin Islands, until 2007 known as the Legislative Council, has 15 members: 13 directly elected for four-year terms (nine in single-seat constituencies and four "at large"), and two ''ex officio'' members (the Attorney General and a Speaker chosen from outside the house). Sittings of the House of Assembly are divided into " terms" with each term following from a general election. The House of Assembly is presently sitting its fourth term, but the first term of the House of Assembly followed the 15th term of the old Legislative Council. Accordingly, in aggregate the legislature is sitting its 19th term since the restoration of democracy in the Territory. Each term has a series of "sittings". At the end of each sitting the House is either prorogued until the next sitting, or dissolved for a general election. The Hon. Julian Willock was elected Speaker of the House on 12 March 2019. The official record is Hansard. Latest elections Hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 British Virgin Islands General Election
General elections were held in the British Virgin Islands on 24 April 2023. The governing Virgin Islands Party (VIP) remained the largest party in the House of Assembly but lost its majority resulting in a hung parliament. The VIP won six seats, with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and the National Democratic Party (NDP) each winning three seats, and Progressives United (PU) winning a single seat. There followed a period of intense discussions between the party to either prise away members or to try and form a coalition between parties. In the end former first lady Lorna Smith agreed that she would join the VIP as a single person in coalition to give them a working majority and keep them in power. Background The House of Assembly normally sits in four-year terms. The Governor must dissolve the House within four years of the date when the House first meets after a general election unless it has been dissolved sooner. Once the House is dissolved a general election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 British Virgin Islands General Election
General elections were held in the British Virgin Islands on 25 February 2019. For the first time, four parties with at least one incumbent member were contesting an election. The result was a decisive victory for the Virgin Islands Party, which won eight of the 13 elected seats. The ruling National Democratic Party won only three seats, with party leader Myron Walwyn losing his seat. Seven of the thirteen seats were won by candidates contesting an election for the first time, all for the Virgin Islands Party, a territory record. The elections were the first in the British Virgin Islands to use electronically tabulated voting rather that manual counts. Voter turnout was 64.64%. Election monitors reported that they saw "no real evidence of corruption", but highlighted a large influx of voter registrations in Districts 5 and 8 which had been regarded in some quarters as potential attempt to manipulate results. Background The House of Assembly normally sits in four-year terms. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 British Virgin Islands General Election
General elections were held in the British Virgin Islands on 17 May 1999. The result was a victory for the incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP) led by Chief Minister Ralph T. O'Neal over the newly formed National Democratic Party (NDP) led by Orlando Smith. The election was largely notable for three reasons: * It was the first election in the Territory since 1954 in which Lavity Stoutt, a dominant political force in the British Virgin Islands did not participate; * It marked the emergence of the NDP, the first serious opposition to the VIP since the collapse of the United Party in the aftermath of Cyril Romney's resignation as Chief Minister in 1986; and * It was the first election in the British Virgin Islands where no independent candidates were elected. Results The election was largely decided in three key seats: the Third District (which Julian Fraser carried for the VIP by 26 votes), the Sixth District (which Omar Hodge carried for the VIP by 12 votes) and the Eighth D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 British Virgin Islands General Election
General elections were held in the British Virgin Islands on 8 June 2015 to elect members to the House of Assembly. The result was a landslide victory for the incumbent National Democratic Party (NDP) over the opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP). No minor parties or independent candidates won any seats. Unusually, every single incumbent candidate who stood in their original seat was victorious. The supervisor of elections was Juliette Penn. Prior to polling day, the VIP had complained to Governor John Duncan of alleged irregularities relating to the conduct advance polling day. In a statement the supervisor of elections acknowledged irregularities, but indicated that they were of a minor and technical nature, and were swiftly rectified once noticed. The report of the international Election Observer Mission noted that the election "was peaceful and vibrant and saw high levels of public engagement." Background The second sitting of the House of Assembly was dissolved for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of The British Virgin Islands
Administrative districts The five administrative subdivisions mentioned on some web pages are just statistical divisions, without any administrative relevance: The "Other Islands" are mainly the islands south of Tortola (separated from it by the Sir Francis Drake Channel and southwest of Virgin Gorda and detached Ginger Island, mainly Norman Island, Peter Island, Cooper Island and Salt Island. These islands are also known under the informal name Little Sisters or ''Southern Islands''. The present-day Administrative Districts of the British Virgin Islands were established since 2003, following the provisions of the Sister Islands Programme, 2003. Tortola, the surrounding islets, and the Little Sisters/Southern Islands are directly administered by the BVI Government, as an "Island". The 3 "Sister Islands", including the neighbouring islets, are administered through 3 Districts, run by District Officers, under the Deputy Governor of the BVI "in order to monitor, promote and fac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 British Virgin Islands General Election
General elections were held in the British Virgin Islands on 7 November 2011. The result was a decisive victory for the opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) led by Orlando Smith over the incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP), led by Premier Ralph T. O'Neal. No minor parties or independent candidates won any seats. Background The House of Assembly was dissolved on 13 September 2011, by the Governor, Mr William Boyd McCleary, on advice from the Premier. However, the date of the election was not announced until 23 September 2011. Premier Ralph O'Neal confirmed that he would lead his party at the 2011 general election, even though he would turn 78 shortly after the election, and would be 82 at the end of the term of office (if re-elected). Second district representative, Alvin Christopher (who received the highest percentage of votes for a territorial candidate (75.9%) in the 2007 election) announced that he would run for the Virgin Islands Party. Mr Christopher has for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 British Virgin Islands General Election
General elections were held in the British Virgin Islands on 20 August 2007. The result was a landslide victory for the opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) over the incumbent National Democratic Party (NDP). The VIP took 7 of the 9 district seats (of the remaining district seats, only 1 was taking by the NDP; the other was taken by Alvin Christopher, an independent candidate endorsed by the VIP). The VIP also took 3 out of the 4 territorial at-large seats. The only two NDP candidates to retain their seats were former Chief Minister Orlando Smith and seventh district representative Kedrick Pickering. VIP at-large candidate Zoë McMillan-Walcott had initially asked for a recount of her vote against Orlando Smith for the fourth at-large seat (the initial count indicated her to have received only 18 fewer votes), but she subsequently withdrew the reques The victory gave the VIP an unprecedented 10 elected seats out of the 13 available in the House of Assembly of the British Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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