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June 30th, 2025
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.

June 25th, 2025
Hon Walwyn should not accompany Premier for constitutional talks with UK- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of the weekly radio show, Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) should not represent the Virgin Islands (VI) together.

June 20th, 2025
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.

June 18th, 2025
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.

June 15th, 2025
‘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.

June 11th, 2025
'I cannot support Hon Walwyn for Premier based on principle'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- When it comes to the Office of Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he cannot support Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for that role based on principle.

May 23rd, 2025
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.

May 22nd, 2025
‘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.

May 21st, 2025
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.

May 16th, 2025
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.

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