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4000 Filipino workforce in VI more than population of VG— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Outspoken man of the cloth and former government consultant Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is raising concerns about the potential adverse impact on the lives and livelihoods of Virgin Islanders because of the growing expatriate workforce, specifically the large Filipino populace.
Skelton-Cline rebukes public officers 'disrespecting' Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Political and social commentator, as well as former government consultant, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, on his Honestly Speaking broadcast on ZBVI 780 AM on March 4, 2025, delivered a forceful rebuke to certain public officers and board members, whom he accused of outright disrespect toward Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7), also accusing them of undermining his authority in the process.
Gov Bryan appealing to Trump for 25% tariffs on VI could backfire- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Outspoken social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is again cautioning against United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr’s threat to petition US President Donald J. Trump for the imposition of 25% tariffs on the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI legislators must stand firm in face of USVI’s trade & travel policy shifts- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Renowned social and political commentator, former government consultant, and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a stark warning about the potential economic impact of recent measures proposed by United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert Bryan Jr., since calling for a coming together of all 13 legislators in the House to stand firm confronting the latest exogenous threat.
‘Our unity problem is an immigration problem’- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Political commentator and former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reignited the debate on immigration and national unity in the Virgin Islands, asserting that the country’s struggle for cohesion is fundamentally tied to its approach to immigration policies.
Build food storage & more regional partnerships- Skelton Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Prominent social commentator and former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is calling on the leadership of the Virgin Islands to take urgent proactive steps toward securing its food supply in light of shifting global dynamics, particularly with US trade tariffs and their economic impact domestically.
Jacqueline E. Vanterpool 'is more than able to lead’ the RVIPF- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Outspoken commentator and former political consultant, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has publicly joined calls for the confirmation of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, stating that she is more than capable of leading the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
‘All you have done again is splinter the splinter’- Skelton-Cline to ‘Alliance’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On his last broadcast of Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM on February 3, 2025, social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, in a poignant analysis of the shifting political landscape in the Virgin Islands, continued to express concerns about the formation of a new political alliance and the fate of existing parties, adamant, "I am concerned about all of this because I'm afraid that it does more damage to the country for where we are now and what needs to happen
Skelton-Cline frowns @ practice of throwing garbage out of moving vehicle
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The practice by some people of driving with their garbage on top of their cars or throwing garbage from moving vehicles has been met with disdain by social and political commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline.
VI told to brace for Trump-Era fallout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a stark warning to the Virgin Islands, urging authorities and residents to prepare for the inevitable consequences of US President Donald J. Trump’s policies.
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