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More perks for Ports Mang. Director Claude Skelton-Cline?

- Officer now has parking spot reserved in Road Town at waterfront
A recently erected sign in Road Town at the water front reserved for the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude Skelton-Cline. This is the first time that a parking space was reserved for the Managing Director outside of the office in Port Purcell. Photo: VINO
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool also secured a parking spot on the waterfront courtesy of the ports authority managers. Photo: VINO
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool also secured a parking spot on the waterfront courtesy of the ports authority managers. Photo: VINO
The area in Road Town where violators will reportedly be towed at owner's expense if they parked in spots reserved for the Minister for Communications and Works and the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority. Photo: VINO
The area in Road Town where violators will reportedly be towed at owner's expense if they parked in spots reserved for the Minister for Communications and Works and the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority. Photo: VINO
Reserved parking spots have now been reserved in Road Town, the Virgin Islands Capital City, for Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool and Claude Skelton-Cline. Photo: VINO/File-Facebook
Reserved parking spots have now been reserved in Road Town, the Virgin Islands Capital City, for Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool and Claude Skelton-Cline. Photo: VINO/File-Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Drivers on the main island of Tortola risk being towed at owners own expense, if they park in Road Town on the waterfront in a recently reserved parking spot for the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude Skelton-Cline.

The reserved parking spot is located close to the ferry dock building on the water front.

Mr. Skelton-Cline a former National Democratic Party candidate, who unsuccessfully contested the second district seat held by Honourable J. Alvin Christopher, was appointed to the post of Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority in December 2012.

While the former Managing Director, Vincent ‘Old Father’ O’Neal, had a reserved parking spot at his office building in Port Purcell this is the first time that a reserved parking spot has been created for the post outside of Port Purcell on Tortola.

When contacted by this news site about the need for a reserved parking spot for him in the middle of Road Town he offered no comment as he did not see a problem with the issue.

There is also another reserved parking spot in the same area for the Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool.

The cost of erecting the two signs is not immediately known.

Skelton-Cline was under fire recently when a pro-government news site BVI Platinum reported that the Board had tried to alter his pay package and increase his allowances.  In response to that article, Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Vanterpool who has the portfolio of the Ports came out in opposition to the Board’s recommendation and announced he will not take the proposal to Cabinet.

Deputy Managing Director post to be filled

Meanwhile, the BVI Ports Authority is in the process of filling the post of Deputy Managing Director. Interviews were conducted last week. Persons interviewed included Cane Garden Bay businessman Alfred ‘Al’ Henley and former Ministry of Finance Policy Analyst II, Ms Jenifer C. O'Neal.

It is unclear at this point who the Board will recommend to Cabinet. This news site will be the first to accurately bring you the details on this post, once the information becomes available. 

66 Responses to “More perks for Ports Mang. Director Claude Skelton-Cline?”

  • Paige Summers (23/03/2013, 10:31) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    I don't know what this so called man of God agenda is.
    • under the bus (23/03/2013, 11:58) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      wasting the tax dollars.
    • mercy (23/03/2013, 13:44) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
      heavenly father please bless this country. These people go to the states and bring back all the nastiness they learn up there.
    • Hmmm* (24/03/2013, 11:43) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Where is the man of God? People are so ignorant i swear! Your very ideal of God is what makes it so easy for people to pull the wool over your eyes…We live in a community of nepotism, the religion he subscribes to is just one more attribute they use to classify and subjugate people. He is affiliated with the in government so he got a high paying job on the strength of that, nothing to do with what he deserves. A man of any other religious persuasion would be properly chastised for some of the latest happenings with this man in his official capacity, but his character on a hole is shielded by his so called faith….and that is the real illusion here, that those people are any different from anyone else of any other belief!! That is why we will never change either; we care very little about the character of the people we put in place to run this country. In fact, all one has to do is claim to be a part of the Christian movement and that suffices as a character reference that cannot/will not be refuted by the people who blindly follow the same folly!
    • Not Voting for NDP again!!!! (25/03/2013, 11:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      ENTER SHAINA..ITS YOUR TIME SIS!!! WE NEED A TOTALLY NEW PARTY... I have seen it all, it sounded like a great campaign, but ALLL SMOKE. Wait on the Lord Cline, be of Good Courage...All your desires, Let Him give them to you. Relax and just do your job.
    • Koi (25/03/2013, 13:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I gots yah Paige - it is M-O-N-E-Y...got it now!
  • regan (23/03/2013, 10:48) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well saw there he goes again!!!
  • mother hen (23/03/2013, 11:02) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    tis due goin help drive dey NDP out ah office
  • we the people (23/03/2013, 11:05) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    What is wrong with this man? Not even the Premier has a reserve spot no place else but in the admin complex basement...gosh deman
    • river (25/03/2013, 07:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Wow is who say the government not doing a thing, of course them working for each other
    • nonsense (25/03/2013, 13:02) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply

      @ You know what if any other BVI Islander was to get this position all of you no minds will still be on here blogging nonsense. But because his name is S-C all you have him to kill. I am pretty sure he didn't ask for a parking spot. All the ministers of government have their designated parking spots. You go to any trust company around here and all the managers or what have you have their parking spots so what is the big deal. The first person to bring a defamation of character lawsuit then people will stop. that is why tortola will never be the same.

  • ... (23/03/2013, 11:19) Like (5) Dislike (32) Reply
    I don't see the problem either. and the truth is... no one's car is going to get towed. towed to where? And how would the towing/impound fees be calculated or paid. get a grip ppl. it's just a sign.
    • facts check (23/03/2013, 12:03) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
      If Old father or Frazer had done this the talk show hosts would have been all over them...see Fraser is such a humble man...I long for the VIP to comeback boss..they for the little people
    • TO: ... (23/03/2013, 17:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      B V I good or bad should not be painted with the same brush or generalized.
      Get a clue!

  • wet well (23/03/2013, 11:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    hmmm... price of holding this post gone up!
  • rich man poor man (23/03/2013, 11:30) Like (1) Dislike (27) Reply
    Good one Claude you do not see a problem with it!!!!
  • talk girl talk (23/03/2013, 11:34) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Stuppes yes.. This man Skelton-Cline twisting up his nose and playing like he better than the rest of we and don't know that its not necessary to have a parking spot in the middle of town!!!
    • ... (23/03/2013, 15:49) Like (5) Dislike (98) Reply
      It's not in the middle of town. It's at a port! He is the managing director of the PORTS authority.
      • back at @ ... (23/03/2013, 17:17) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
        You idiot so you are suggesting that because he is head of ports he must have a parking spot reserved at all ports of entry? For god sake boss the Premier is for the entire county and he does not even have a spot at west end when he is departing...go figure fool
        • ... (23/03/2013, 23:51) Like (1) Dislike (13) Reply
          The premier has a reserved parking space at the Central Administration complex. The spot is relevant to the post. There is nothing idiotic about that. Open your small minds. It comes with the territory. You all are just angry because of his history in the news and in politics. Wrong is wrong, right is right... and there is nothing wrong with the Director of the Ports authority having his own parking space. Don't be petty.
          • blah blah blah blah (24/03/2013, 12:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
            Are they serious?!?! Not that clown. What a waste of money!!, why would he of all people need a reserved parking spot? Does any other head of statuary bodies have one outside from their office location?
          • wow (25/03/2013, 09:36) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
            I think you are missing the point yes he has a parking spot reserved at the port where he actually sits on a daily basis. What persons concerns might be is why is there a need for him to have a spot in town reserved for him, how often is he actually at the port in town to really utilize the space that is reserved for him.
            • Always Watching (25/03/2013, 13:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
              His is never at the port in town. He barely even comes to Port Purcell for more than an hour or so each day.
              • Walcott (26/03/2013, 15:59) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
                It is my understanding that if one holds a position that warrants them to be in an area, then a parking space designated for the individual is the norm. As was said before, all this argument nd stuff just PETTY.
  • bigger picture (23/03/2013, 11:37) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    so these two feathering their own nests. A deputy director is obvious because that appointment will have to have the experience with the job the director is lacking. He was only put in place (with perks) to be the "yes man" for the Pier Park cruise ship fantasy/ entertainment centre which has nothing to do with educating visitors about BVI.
  • staff (23/03/2013, 12:11) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    !!....TALK ABOUT MISDIRECTION OF PORTS RESOURCES, TIME AND PRIORITIES!!!
    • weekend (24/03/2013, 11:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      only in the BVI would we see this crap take place. A man with some questions while he ws in the states? he should fit right in here

  • village Cay parking lot (23/03/2013, 12:38) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    dont forget people. he is making money from parking already!
  • small minds (23/03/2013, 13:27) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    Small minds talk about people, big minds discuss ideas. Go figure
  • critic (23/03/2013, 15:41) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can you imagine if this was elected and given a ministry?
    • @ critic (23/03/2013, 17:13) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      Yes I can he will be worse than the bully, pompous and arrogant Myron!
    • tgfdgrft (23/03/2013, 20:01) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      That will be the day. This guy Cline is just to arrogant.
  • - (23/03/2013, 15:46) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Like he wants to bring back that class system to the bvi
    • Liat 521 (23/03/2013, 17:37) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      This new parking spot MUST have been a joke.... I cannot fathom the level of ignorace that this sad indivudual has displayed....tell the man he is back in the BVI and not the states yall
  • Brigs (23/03/2013, 19:54) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    Wow! Is this guy for real? Next election the NDP will loose and he will be back where he needs to be. Trying to save lost souls. You can take that to the bank.
    • Lee (24/03/2013, 10:00) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      I agree with you, by then these poor souls would rather remain lost than have this hypocrite wolf in sheep clothing save them. Many are called few are chosen.
  • Bvi nice (23/03/2013, 21:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    ,not even respond to good mornings when greeted.
  • bring you down (24/03/2013, 07:59) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is the man that will bring the British government to your shores. He will then blame everybody else except himself and scream colonial opression.
    • HELP HELP HELP (24/03/2013, 12:53) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      Ayo need to back up off Claude...the crab in the barrel mentality sucks
  • chad (24/03/2013, 08:38) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have no issue with a Minister of Government getting a reserved parking spot, but Claude please!!! Not even the Judge has a reserved spot up at the High Court!! Look ting wid tis man
  • GOP (24/03/2013, 11:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    That tree should be cut down and another fruit-bearing tree should be planted in his place.

  • late (24/03/2013, 11:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    a little late, and a bit much, complaining about Mr. Cline now, isn't it?
  • doc (24/03/2013, 12:32) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is so sad to see and hear how the NDP claim on the campaing trail that there were no money in the treasury but now you see contracts giving left right and center where not to be giving. It a good to run on the NDP ticket for everyone that runs or pretend to of another party other than the VIP gets a hefty jod under this present administration. Why do port dir. needs a parking spot at Road Town ferry terminal when there is no parking already for picking up passengers/cargo. Hear again they turn around and give Hon. Penn his job back at FSC collecting aprox. $85,000 per yr. while backbenchers already making close $80,000 and others not having enought to survive. When you hear about wolf in sheep clothing look at this administration. (Time lnger than Tyne).
  • ABC (24/03/2013, 14:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Everyone knew about Claud before this Government was elected, including the Governor, Dr. Smith and his whole Cabinet. His dealings with the Brown Boomer was on frount page for every one tto see. Yet he was given a $100,000 dollar consultancy job by Mark in an area which was totally foreign to him. Before that contract expired he was appointed to his present position with a base salary of over a $105,000 dollars. Before the ink was dried he demanded an increase of $12,000 dollars and had it not been for the girl who spilled the beans, it would have been a matter of fact. Again Ralph needs to call for information on this man's current expenditure which cannot be refused. But will he. This can only be described as robbery with a warrant.
    • long look me come from (24/03/2013, 15:36) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
      Just becuse the man born here you all want to kill he
  • Good Report (24/03/2013, 15:19) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Has anyone taken a look at the positive changes he is making at the port. Why just look for the negative. As an employee of the Ports, I am seeing good changes and progress. The country can not move forward on negativity alone. Perhaps you all need to consider investigating the good works of Mr . Cline.
  • wise-up (24/03/2013, 17:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    yea Claude!!!! you run things????
  • stay tune (24/03/2013, 17:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    what about the attorney he hiring as staff and the expensive pen and tv...lots more
    • wise-up (25/03/2013, 07:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      "stay tune" you need to keep us posted, so you say the "big man" getting his own attorney,60-inch TV and 300 pens....the best thing about all of this the man from here BUT i will stay tuned for more from you...can you see claude asking for a personal driver and security(24/7)......
    • vital (25/03/2013, 08:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      .any thing them come with about the Director is something we already know
  • Bagga (24/03/2013, 23:20) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Regardless of whether you think he is qualified or not, the man is doing a good job so far at Ports. Hopefully soon we will see a breaking news story on that. NOTT!!
  • wake up (25/03/2013, 13:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mark, stop letting this man make you look bad... He is bad news...
  • Alert (25/03/2013, 18:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why does the NDP continue to make themselves look bad, to pander and satisfy some of their greedy, selfish, narcissistic supporters? Claude don't give a damn about this country, he just has his hands out to take what ever he can get. Dr. Smith I don't know what you want your legacy to be, but it is obvious you are not doing much to avoid being inducted in the Hall Of Lame. You are ultimately responsible for the actions of all your ministers, so get a grip on your cabinet. They are running wild out of control. What the HELL wrong with you, are you sleeping?
  • aiR (26/03/2013, 02:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    !!some of you seems to have an axe to grind; as positive news such on Cline is not reported!!!
  • Big Deal (26/03/2013, 06:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What's all the Roar about, you all mind small or all of you are haters . I too think that the guy get ahead of him self on many issues , but oh my this one is no big deal. What's the noise about a parking space in a place where he has authority of . Stupes man you all just stop it. If you know how hard it is to go down town AND can't find a parking . Let the man and his space. We have this mentality That if some one was in a position for 20 years and didn't see the use for something , the person coming after shouldn't have it. Different times and circumstances , why would the Premire need a special parking ? how much times does he go there. I think that the Commissioner of Customs should also have a parking allotted to him. Good reporting Vino thou.



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