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VI should aspire for independence by 2027– Bishop Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline has urged leaders in the Virgin Islands (VI) to commit to the advancement of the territory that leads to independence by 2027.
‘Your oppressors will never set you free’- Bishop Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in the Virgin Islands (VI) Bishop John I. Cline has called on the people of the territory to stand up against what he called the imperialistic mindset and colonial heavy-handedness of the United Kingdom (UK) over the territory as it relates to current events.
Police in Paradise video 'is tip of iceberg' of what UK can do to VI- Bishop Cline
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Outspoken clergyman Mr John I. Cline has called on Virgin Islanders to unite against the ‘Police in Paradise’ video that he says seeks to damage the territory's reputation on the international stage.
UK approach would be different if VI was majority white– Bishop Cline
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI– Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church Mr John I Cline has accused the United Kingdom (UK) of institutional racism, regarding its relationship with the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and its handling of the way forward on the implementations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.
'UK now standing over VI like a cop with a gun'– Bishop Cline
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Local clergyman Bishop John I. Cline says he remains disappointed by what he perceives as the United Kingdom's lack of effort in truly partnering with the Virgin Islands (VI) on the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations and other reforms.
Urgent ‘intervention’ needed over rising energy cost in VI– Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the new Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline has called on local authorities to bring urgent intervention to the rising cost of energy in the Virgin Islands, as businesses and residents alike struggle to keep up.
‘People of the BVI stand up, speak up & show up’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the prospects of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK) still looming over the Virgin Islands (VI), local activist and clergyman Mr John I. Cline has called on the people of the territory to stand up and speak out against the possible draconian and undemocratic action.
Bishop Cline slams Gov Rankin for suggesting majority in VI open to direct rule
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outspoken clergyman Mr John I. Cline has slammed the Virgin Islands' Governor, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG for suggesting that the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) are willing to accept direct rule.
‘UK knew exactly what was going to happen to Andrew’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline says the arrest of ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in the USA may have been part of a grand plan by the United Kingdom (UK).
‘As a man of the cloth, it is my duty to pray for the fallen’- Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Expressing shock and heartbreak over the arrest of ex-Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline said it was his duty to pray for the ex-Premier and those who have fallen.

