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Governor should allow our systems to 1st be exhausted- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Although criticised for showing zero faith in local systems and procedures by stating he was asking the governor to investigate matters relating to the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd and government’s investment in it, the controversial Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has; nevertheless, reportedly gone ahead and officially written his request to Governor Daniel Pruce.
Skelton-Cline hopeful investors would resurrect Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “The country at the end of the day cannot allow for the failure of any banks….That’s just the nature and the sensitivity surrounding the jurisdiction, the major of our two pillars, so we simply can’t afford that,” Commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline said, as he expressed hope that the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited can actually be saved.
Hon Walwyn slammed for being 'unwise & irresponsible'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The controversial Opposition Leader of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6), has been criticised as "unwise and irresponsible" for snubbing local procedures and inviting Governor Daniel Pruce to get involved in the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited fiasco.
Public officers should not impede the nation’s development— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Public officers and permanent secretaries in the Virgin Islands have been told not to become hindrances and to avoid impeding the nation’s growth.
‘We are allowing non-VIslanders to own the marine industry'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Highlighting the lack of regulations in the marine industry in the Virgin Islands, Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the government must find a way to support local ferry operators, as they are being forced out of business.
Delinquent public service employees must refocus or resign– Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Public officers across the Virgin Islands have evolved into a paralysing ‘fourth estate’ that has been impeding the efficiency and progress of elected governments, particularly the current administration.
‘A whole school’ needed for hospitality training- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The outspoken social advocate, pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has proposed the development of a dedicated training facility for the hospitality and service sector, calling for joint government and private sector investment to address persistent labour challenges in the Virgin Islands.
NDP admonished to urgently choose a leader or perish
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline is publicly calling on the National Democratic Party (NDP) and its political allies to urgently settle the issue of leadership, warning that their failure to do so threatens any hope of political relevance or effective governance.
Put $$ in budget to build & maintain Official Premier’s Residence— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Veteran commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is advocating for the Virgin Islands government to allocate funds specifically for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of an official premier’s residence.
Engage UK partners for scaled-down approach to airport expansion— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Well-known commentator and social advocate Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for a streamlined, United Kingdom-partnered approach to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport expansion project.

