National Democratic Party At Large Candidate Dr Kedrick Pickering has claimed that he has “gathered intelligence” to suggest that the United Kingdom is keeping a watchful eye on who will populate the House of Assembly after the April 24th General Election.
Pickering has called for there to be a realisation throughout the Virgin Islands of the power which the United Kingdom still holds over the territory.
A power which, he noted, can bring things to pass despite public opposition.
This, he stressed, is why the House of Assembly needs to be populated with persons who are able to stand and negotiate with the UK Government in the best interests of Virgin Islanders.
Previously, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed concerns in the community that some politicians do not inspire the confidence of the United Kingdom, and that, should they be elected, it could trigger a decision to move forward with the Order in Council.
Here’s what he said at the time.