Claude O. Skelton-Cline going public! To hold press conference!
It was this news site that first and accurately broke the story that Mr Skelton-Cline had taken the government of the Virgin Islands to court seeking a Judicial Review over the non-renewal of his contract after the BVI Ports Authority Board had recommended to Cabinet a renewal with a higher salary since early 2015.
The former MD was reportedly told by some Ministers of Government to wait until after the June 2015 general elections, as once his National Democratic Party (NDP) won his contract would have been renewed.
His NDP party won in a landslide, however, his contract was not renewed after the election and to date the reasons are unknown.
NDP split over Skelton-Cline
There has been a split in the NDP Administration over Skelton-Cline’s contract issue. At the recent 2016 Budget debate, two members of the House of Assembly came to Skelton-Cline’s defense, praising him for his good work and publicly stating that he was treated unfairly and not given the credit for his service at the controversial Ports Project.
His uncle, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton- a Territorial At Large Representative- and the Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull came to his defense and praised him for his good work while serving as Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority.
Skelton-Cline not treated right by NDP
Both legislators said Mr Skelton-Cline was treated unfairly and never given the credit for his good works in bringing the Tortola Pier Project to where is it today. The fall out has caused serious tension within the ruling government, according to our senior NDP source, “that could have long term effects over the survival and stability of the Administration,” the same source told our newsroom yesterday, April 10, 2016.
Live press conference
The press conference is scheduled to take place ‘live’ in the CBN Channel 51 studio at 7:00 PM Tuesday April 12, 2016 in the Chevelle Centre Building across from the Sunday Morning Well, in Road Town on the main island of Tortola.
It will also be broadcast live on 90.9FM.
It appears that Skelton-Cline is expected to drop some bombshells and the public will be waiting to see what information he comes with, as well as the Dr D. Orlando Smith led Administration’s response.
The subject Minister of the BVI Ports Authority, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) told reporters earlier this year that Skelton-Cline did a good job on the Ports Project but “it was time to move on.” It is unclear if some of Skelton-Cline’s fire at the April 12, 2016 press conference will be targeted at Hon Vanterpool.
Our newsroom will be the first to bring our readers all the accurate details on this ongoing controversy.
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63 Responses to “Claude O. Skelton-Cline going public! To hold press conference!”
He better don't disappoint! But make sure you select your words wisely so as not to possibly incriminate yourself, even if that means throwing someone else under the bus to secure your reputation, as well as for you and your family future survival. Do what you have to do brother! Help the MCW fast-track the NDP Government into the History Books. May the Forces be with you.
This is what greed looks like‼️
What happened to the battle is the Lord's? Daniel was thrown in a den of lions and what did he do? Pray...and God delivered him. I know sometimes people do things that are seemingly unjustified and you really want to get them for it. You want to let the world know of the injustice. But, when you have faith in God to move mountains, you leave it all in his hands. We are mere human mortals. What can we do that God cannot do for us if we trust him. O ye of little faith. Maybe God saving you from disaster Mr. Cline. Maybe you or your family member did something that you were not supposed to do. Maybe you preached about a man called Job so now you are being tested. Do not take it personal. It's not even about you right now. Examine yourself and move on trusting in God.
I say call his bluff!!!