'If these people are not working, they need to be deported'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
"If these people are not working, they need to be deported out of the territory," he said unapologetically on the Tuesday, October 15, 2019, edition of Honestly Speaking.
'Not the best talent' - Skelton Cline
"You can't have a situation where you continue to grow the population with not some of the best talents, not some of the best gifts, not from people who are making a contribution who will advance this territory," he said in promising to increase pressure and 'pound the table' to bring the issue on the forefront.
According to Mr Skelton-Cline, he expects that the topic will generate some type of controversy; however, he said the issue continues to be disturbing to not only him, but several others residing in the territory, especially women.
"The place needs to be cleaned up, the town looks dirty, it feels dirty," he pointed out to his listening audience regarding the state of the main business areas.
"Everybody and their mama selling something... everybody all throughout the place setting up a stand. That is not Virgin Islanders, we ought not let people come and so drastically change the contour and character of our country," he uttered in pointing out an influx of vending in certain parts of the territory.
More offsprings
Further highlighting social issues that may come as a result of the influx of men in the territory, he said, "then the next thing will happen, they are going to start having children by somebody, that's more lights and more classrooms needed, more this and more that... more health service to be provided, we have to manage our growth," he underscored.
However, even as Pastor Skelton-Cline has called for the deportation of unemployed immigrants, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said his administration is willing to give some time for those unemployed on a work permit to find another job.
Yet, according to Hon Wheatley, those categories of immigrants should have to leave the territory as per the laws.
Mr Skelton-Cline, in touching on the perceived change in culture brought about by immigrants residing in the territory, said: "We as a people have to do a far better job as Virgin Islanders in promoting our own culture and insist that certain things happen, and not just allow everything, a free for all in this country."
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48 Responses to “'If these people are not working, they need to be deported'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline”
I dont think its best to say that you are deporting the unemployed who were actually living here legally. You are asking them to leave, thats it. U deport the illegal/criminals. Saying that you are deporting who is here legally sound like its said out of hate and vengeance.
The truth of the matter is most people will look at the messenger, rather than the message. There are many expats who call BVI their home and contribute greatly to our economy. That said, there are also quite a few that do the total opposite and something needs to be done. We cannot sit back and let the place slip away from us and allow any old thing to happen. I agree with him especially on the way road town currently looks, but I would add that there are some locals contributing to that aspect as well. Old cars, old boats, big trucks, heavy equipment, old tents, old food vans, it's not just the expats as some of our own people are doing the same sh*t. The market square looks like little Haiti. Drive around the little neighborhoods and you see a body/mechanic shop tucked in at every corner. What the #@% is really wrong with us? Time for a real conversation to move the Territory forward because at this rate we are in for serious problems.
The place is filthy!! It is very depressing to drive around every day and see exactly what you speak of. Where I live the residents throw their garbage down anywhere! The sewage is running all across the street and residents have to walk in it! It's a crying shame! I am still waiting to hear the Andrew Fahie administration talk about remedying this sewage dilemma.
Another thing that irks me is the set of men that hang out at Fine Food Supermarket in East End!! It's DISGUSTING! A woman can't feel comfortable going to the supermarket without feeling like you are being undressed with these lustful men's eyes! I understand that Fine Food allows them to loiter to detract would be robbers. I would like to say to the Management of Fine Foods Supermarket that this is NOT the way to go. Please hire decent and competent security guards. Riteway makes enough money to do that. stop being a miser and do the right thing. It makes the supermarket look so 'ghetto'
I can go on and on...... sigh!!
Now where I live have 4 apartments in the building and the rent is $1,650.00 for the 2 bedroom place. One of the is 1 bedroom and that one is $1200.00. In my apartment me and 2 partner put together to pay the rent. We never late with the rent plus anything happen to the place, since all of us are trade men, we fix it because the owner dem don't do nothing to the place. We does even cut down the bush. All so we could live comfortable. All of us have our homes and our families back a yard and if we ever got to go back we will just go. The dollar here does go a longer way when we send it back. Here expensive like hell too.
So the landlord done say she ain't want none of the local people inna she place. We does fix for free but them going owe and make too much demand and she ain't want that. So before uno wish us gone, tell me say who a go rent uno expensive apartment them.
The best partner I found in life is an Island man!!! I've dated 2 VI man and have spent the last 10 years vomiting!!! This man is the best I've dated, and I'm gonna hold on to him for as loooong as it takes me to!!! I'll marry to him so that he can get his rights here as well !!! So $% u and your hatred for our neighbors !!! And if push comes to shove, I can always survive in his country, but we wont be able to survive in the dry BVI !!!
Who left his beloved bvi for many dacades
And WAS LIVING in the USA DETROIT'S ?
Short live his memory.
These are the same thieves he is telling to bring all the
Thites and offering in the store house. God is listing