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‘2026 is going to be a difficult year’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

- said he is concerned there is no plan to combat these difficulties
Pastor and radio talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has warned that 2026 will be a difficult year in the Virgin Islands (VI). Photo: Facebook
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline said he is concerned that, as a country, there is no plan. Photo: Internet Source
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline said he is concerned that, as a country, there is no plan. Photo: Internet Source
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor and radio talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has warned that 2026 will be a difficult year in the Virgin Islands (VI).

Skelton-Cline had his first show of the year on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, on ZBVI 780 AM titled, ‘Sometimes truth must wound in order to awaken’. 

“These are not easy times, these are not simple times. 2026 is going to be a difficult year on multiple fronts.”

He said that he is concerned that, as a country, there is no plan. This is a statement that he has repeated many times during his shows in 2025. 

“I am concerned that as a country, we don’t have a plan, at least not one that I’ve heard articulated clearly, concretely and concisely…I am concerned that our families, our communities, are exposed, not only to external elements, some of which is beyond our control.”

Skelton-Cline also voiced his concern that, as Virgin Islanders, among each other, selfishness, egos and pursuit for power are not laid down in the “interest of the preservation, perpetuation and progress of this country”. 

I will continue to speak on these things 

“My heart weeps that we to date have been unable and or unwilling, and or incapable of pulling ourselves together and seeing ourselves as one.”

Skelton-Cline said he will continue to pray and work despite the challenges. 

“I’m going to come here every week as the Lord allows, and speak with you on these subjects. It will not be easy, but I do believe and remain hopeful that we will get through what we are going through.”

16 Responses to “‘2026 is going to be a difficult year’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline”

  • God Is Able (19/01/2026, 09:05) Like (33) Dislike (0) Reply
    I REBUKE YOUR STATEMENT IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS!!! 2026 WILL BE A GREAT YEAR FOR US ALL!!!
  • Senior native citizen of the British Virgin Islands (19/01/2026, 09:10) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yep, and because you and people of your similar mindset will make 2026 a more difficult year for us B.V.I landers a negatively difficult year because of greedy lust for more material posessios tthat disregard others minimum need. God sees for us totally and sees us in and through 2026 safe. Amenah (Amen.)
  • Iva Biggin (19/01/2026, 09:35) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    It will be a tough year if you keep opening your big mouth. Stop spreading hate and negativity.
  • just asking (19/01/2026, 10:01) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Weh dah sell muzzle?
  • live (19/01/2026, 11:09) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Okay God.
    For ypu because ypur families are not in high position to help you
  • Yes (19/01/2026, 12:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    2026 will be the best year for us, trust me
  • facts (19/01/2026, 12:32) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yes claude it will all whio want to rebuke the truth will have to face it
  • Sad Reality (19/01/2026, 12:50) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    You only make yourself a target by telling people the inconvenient truth. Come with some sanctified lies and watch them cheer and applaud. Like addiction you can only help someone who wants to help themself. Virgin Islanders are in love with darkness.
  • I trust in God, my Saviour!!! (19/01/2026, 13:32) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I remember when he was on here preaching gloom and doom some years back (I think it was when Trump was elected into office) urging people to stock up on items, because it was going to be 'difficult'. A lot of us did not rush and stock up and we are quite fine.

    David says in the Psalms: I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed out begging bread. Trust in God, don't let anyone cause you to fear or to lose faith. God has seen us through, and he will continue to see us through.
  • Hmmmm (19/01/2026, 14:29) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply

    He is feeling the pinch now because he is fully dependent on a small business and have no government slush funds to fall back on. Welcome to the real world my friend! When you were high and mighty with the different governments you didn't pay the small man any mind, it was all fun and games, all was well. Now you are in the kitchen literally and feeling the heat how you are crying? it's BEEN rough for many people, for many years while you collected...........for nothing

    • Best reply (19/01/2026, 15:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I hope he never gets work from government again. And let me say straight up, VIP as much as msny think they are not fit for the job. Which party can do it. NdP! Hell no to many pastor's or wanns be pastor's care more about being a politician than actually saving the lost soul from hell.


      Then again the controversial skit done by the man in America speaks a lot about todays pastor's
  • duh! (19/01/2026, 14:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What crystal ball did you use to come up with that, genius? The one on your ring?
  • yrral (19/01/2026, 16:11) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think it will.be a great year,when.Democrats win the house and impeached Trump and end his reign of terror and gain oversight of his Presidency
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (19/01/2026, 16:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The city SLICKer ,is saying )> my people it is with deep regret that from my ( PSYCHIC ) perspective view , that , sadly i must drop this sh*t on ya'al for this new year -2026 - ya'al poor people , civil servants , pensioners etc " FRIGGED " / yeah you heard me , so start tightening ya'al belts because its gonna be extremely difficult for ya'al to survive as big daddy Nattie , " SNIPEING " NOW , SO THE GREEN LIGHT ON Y'ALL ASZES NOW • ( YO boi will be keeping a low profile , like slipping & sliding and doing meh little moonwalk when nessesary ????
  • @yrral (19/01/2026, 18:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe you will be happy because as you keep saying " dem island people only want the US dollars so if trump tek babk his ( ALMIGHTY DOLLAR ) then they will leave and you won't have to show off yourself on them by telling them to go back way they come from , / then we will use the money that you will have to print for us to use , we would love to see that day . ( please put a picture of you on it ) wiggie
  • Forbidden Truth (21/01/2026, 06:22) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    "My heart weeps that we to date have been unable and or unwilling, and or incapable of pulling ourselves together and seeing ourselves as one.”
    Wishful thinking. Our cultural ways will have a difficult time with the truth. The need has become a greed. We hate our neighbors. Trust has gone out the window a long time ago. Unsolved murder mysteries piling up and society is deaf to the noise.


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