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8th district rep. is greatest disappointment in VI – Cline

in this file photo Mr. Cline is congratulating 6th district candidate Alvera Maduro Caines.
Hon. Fraser is being called the Enslaver by Cline.
Hon. Fraser is being called the Enslaver by Cline.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In 2007, 8th district representative Dancia Penn, QC was elected with much fanfare, but four years down the road – she is probably the greatest disappointment in the history of the Virgin Islands, claimed 2nd district candidate under the National Democratic Party’s umbrella Claude Skelton Cline.

“She is good for hiding behind words like an empty kerosene can, ain’t nothing happening her policies and her practice are not good for the BVI,” he told supporters at a meeting last evening, Thursday October 13, 2011 in Baughers Bay.

“The hospital is not finished, the folks will not get paid, and Adina Donovan is still the same. Nothing is being done,” he added. “Go sit down somewhere and let Marlon Penn be your next district representative...She came in 2007, with great fanfare and four years later we have discovered that the member of the 8th district is probably the greatest disappointment in the history of the BVI.”

The pastor and novice politician candidly stated that a real leader takes control, adding “You want to be the first this, and the first that and end up being nothing”.

He pointed out that the district representative who is also the Minister for Health and Social Development sat at “the table of decision” while her Government spent recklessly and sold the country out to BiWater, and now she had the nerve to tell her constituents about contingent liability.

“The devil is a liar. It is time to vote you out of office. You sat at the table of decision and presented no Auditor General’s report in four years, but you want to hop around the globe first class in the name of the BVI and you can’t even represent the 1,314 people in the East End district. Go sit down somewhere,” Mr. Cline stated.

As a seasoned lawyer, he continued, Hon. Penn could not assist the Premier to interpret the letter properly of what contingent liability is and what the letter said, instead he charged that she assisted, and was a co-conspirator in rolling the political bus over one of the decorated Permanent Secretaries, forcing her into retirement.

Fraser the "enslaver"

Turning his attention to 3rd district representative and Minister for Communications and Works, Julian Fraser, Mr. Cline alleged that he was allowed to “hijack” the Government. “...who have the nerve to call himself the liberator. If he wants to be a movie star and be some character – he should go to Hollywood.

"How are you going to call yourself a liberator, when you put two companies in here to destroy your own brothers and sisters? The TRC sanctioned both LIME and Digicel for unfair practices...while BVIslanders are being squeezed out of our own country. That ain’t no liberator; that is an enslaver!” Cline exclaimed.

The politician then turned to BVI Cable TV where he said too many Spanish channels dominate the VI - an English speaking territory.

“You singlehandedly hijacked an entire government and nobody said a word except the member of the First District. You took the biggest contract in the history of the BVI, for the longest period of time, took it from your brothers and sisters and gave it to someone else without any proper tender. And you have the nerve to call yourself a liberator,” Cline said. “The devil is a liar, opportunity and justice, Kevin Smith is the new sheriff in town."

55 Responses to “8th district rep. is greatest disappointment in VI – Cline ”

  • Shame-shame (14/10/2011, 14:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    See what politics has done out of a pastor.....it has made him nasty...he is just like the rest of them...the Bible says to by ye separate......very shameful to see him jump on the band wagon of mud-slinging.....sad
    • Shame-shame (14/10/2011, 14:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      *Be ye separate
    • plz (14/10/2011, 15:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      He aint mud-slingin. He talking facts. The truth is an offense not a sin.
      • Respect (14/10/2011, 18:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Stop supporting wrong! Facts could be brought forward respectfully. He has disrespected who he doesn't know.
        • Oh, please (16/10/2011, 16:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          Go straight to the point NDP. Do not beat around the bush. Yes Claude, that is the way to do it.
          • Disappointed (16/10/2011, 22:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
            And that's why Forward Ever. Backwards Ever. You all ain't going change
    • dude (14/10/2011, 15:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      All I saying is Jesus bruk up the synagog & chased all the rabbis out of his father's house so CUT YO CRAP, the man spoke the truth, & Jesus says the truth is an offense not a shame. I just wish he would stop all this preaching h e doin on the podium
    • noted (14/10/2011, 15:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree I expect a certain level of respect for other and decorum as a pastor and he just as bad or worst than the rest, Word of advice pastor stand up and out for the correct things not the petty stuff you spewing
    • vip (14/10/2011, 22:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      they dancing because they think they win this election but we got news for them we did it already we will do it again extra extra read all about it
    • 2nd District Resident (16/10/2011, 15:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well, I have to say that this man is not representing 'Christianity' proper. He had a golden opportunity to lead by example in terms of his politics (as the bible calls Christians to be). He needs to address the issues and stop making it personal and attacking the candidates. Questions: Why was he not in St. Thomas with his colleagues and if we open his box what will we find? We need representation with integrity, honesty and fairness. He come from the States, (God knows why) like if he come to save we. Well, we don't need your kind of salvation. To be frank, he is QUESTIONABLE in character and he lacks INTEGRITY. I live in the second district and I am NOT voting for him...NOT!!!!!
  • Brad Boynes (14/10/2011, 15:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stop the immature name calling and negative bashing. Shame on all you all.
  • hmmmm (14/10/2011, 15:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I must agree dancia was a huge disappointment. We expected more giving that she is deputy premier in all. But ne ways we all knew she didn't want to run but ralphie promise her deputy premier. So now she is the first deputy premier, the first female debuty premier and she will be the first to be voted out. We aint got no choice but to vote MARLON. Dancia done prove she aint do anything n aint intend to do anything. Bevis done theif the government money n trying to get back in for the rest, n Nolan seems 2 b a silent lunatic (ticking time bomb)
  • vip loyalist (14/10/2011, 15:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    whats wrong with this pulpit bandit? apparently he doesn't have any respect for one of the gratest lady in bvi history?
  • Born Here (14/10/2011, 15:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    But the man ain't lie. We in the BVI need to speak up and stop letting people coocoo in our face. They made Rosalie Adams retire yes. Cline speaking the truth. These people need to be exposed, I don't care whether it's NDP, VIP, PPP, CAT CAT or DOG DOG. I don't care. When people doing crap we need to speak up.
  • Disgust (14/10/2011, 15:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon. Dancia Penn u r one of nicest politicians in the BVI a person of highest integrity and can represent us well home and abroad continue 2 do ur job and u will overcome all obstacles in ur way u seat is safe dont worry with the fool in the 2nd district. Hon. Julian Frazer u r a very fair and firm man and can get the job done u r truely the liberator one who had the guts 2 standup and end the suffering of BVIslanders from the BVI Investment Club 2 share the wealth cus they wanted all for themselves and u save us by liberalizing the telecommunications from CCT whowas killing us with high phone rate, n Ocean Conversion by bring biwater the best thing u did us. Because of corporate greed they want 2 kill u. My friend stay as strong as u r and the people of BVI will succeed. Thank You both Hon. Penn and Hon. Frazer 4 look out 4 us. We love u 4 another term in office.
  • So (14/10/2011, 15:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Call it what you want but I'm glad he put Dancia and Frazer in their place. No devil can walk on us Christians! GOD run things not Satan and his demons!!
    • vip (14/10/2011, 22:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      U RIGHT THE MEMBERS IN THE NDP NATIONAL DEMONIC PARTY ARE DEMONS
    • From one Christian to Another (16/10/2011, 10:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What the Bible says about calling people such names.......... Devil, Satan or the like.... and it doesn't matter the party either. You need to go to bible class. You falling back. You must recognise people for what they are, and look at the actions of the person and call it out, but don't people these names. Gracious goodness
  • CrucianDIVA (14/10/2011, 15:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Over the past few weeks, all we have been reading is a bunch of rhetoric, and that is not a good thing. Truly a "crabs in a barrel" syndrome. Many remain focused on being informed and enlightened on the progressiveness of the BVI. The amount of articles here, one truly have to wonder if the incumbents are truly able to represent us on the world's stage? Let us get back to the issues at hand and respective platforms. Most of the positions of the incumbents and aspirants are ridiculous. Lives and futures are in the balance here.
  • boss (14/10/2011, 16:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    you wait when Alvin reelase that file on he johnnny say you will hear!
    • Period Cramps (14/10/2011, 16:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What damn file? Alvin just got his first desk top after people using tablets, Ipads and others! He's way behind! With his nonsense about Google! If only he had this desk top when biwater was being considered, he could've GOOGLED THAT! Then he would stop his Government from doing BS with our money and our future!! He talking about Google? That's desperation! Run on your damn record man! You served the people for 16yrs, Cline has never gotten a chance so you should be telling people what you can do. People should vote for you because Cline was associated with the Detroit Mayor who was sexing off a co-worker and lied about it? LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
      • Hurry (16/10/2011, 10:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Put the information on Bi-Water up so we can talk some more man. The fact of the matter is, we have brothers and sisters in BVI/Ocean Conversion and A and B shareholders could have argued to bring down certain things so that the lower earning income people would not suffer so much. Someone spoke about the C Holders; excuse me we don't even know who they are until them speak, because them is a Dash. Dash, dash, dash. What a thing. Them was suppose to be the first set of people getting dividend.... and anything possible. That's what subsidiary contracts can do.
  • Sister Jane (14/10/2011, 16:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh Claude, Claude, you have not changed. I really thought that when you left "The Kilpatrick Klann" that you would have gone back to the Islands a changed man. But oh no, it seems like the Devil has made you his messenger. Claude, this is Sister Jane and I am very ashame to see the type of behavior that you have and still want to be called "Pastor". Stop fooling the people Claude. You really had the people in the District of Detroit, including me believing that you were so honest in your dealings but Kwame Kilpatrick really had you trained. Claude, repent before it is too late. Jesus is coming soon!
    • Impersonator (15/10/2011, 08:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Oh please! When God cast our sins in the sea of forgetfullness they remain there and he never throws them in our faces again. We humans just can't let go or stop brring up another's past. Move on sister Jane if that is who you are, and I have a strong feeling that you are not. If you are in Detroit, what does Pastor Cline and the BVI's business have to do with you unless it is sour grapes have you spouting nonsense- MOVE ON MAN!
  • Kilpatrick (14/10/2011, 17:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    National Dose of Poison sums it up. I could never vote for that NDP!
  • UNTILL THEN THE ANSWER IS NO! (14/10/2011, 17:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    And Miss Alvra is there enjoying her self. You need to retract everything you allowed that man for Cane Garden Bay to bring to our district. DISRESPECT! I had no idea this was the kind of people you WERE going around with. I have three girls in this house, you came into our home sat and spoke with us well. Miss Penn is a great lady and my girl love her dearly, now they are hurt. I will tell you this! You do whatever you have to do to make this right in the media. Until then MY ANSWER IS NO! We the ladies of the 6th Will deal with you.
    • Watery Fart (15/10/2011, 00:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      LMAO!! This is a joke right? Omar call her a broke lady with a bag!! Where were you? All Claude did was tell the truth! Dancia has been an empty suit over the past four years!! Let's cut the talk, tell me 5 things Dancia did as Premier, Minister of Health etc and District Rep. I don't want to hear about what is being planned, broken down or looking into! I want accomplishments. Look at Fraser, Omar and Fahie! They had the Treasury to themselves, especially Fraser and Omar! Dancia stood idly by with a silly smirk on her face and never intervened to save this country! Don't piss on me and tell me it raining boss!!!
    • HELLO!!! (15/10/2011, 08:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      To: Until Then the answer is no: Who ladies in 6th you talking bout? You aint from the 6th!!!! Do you think Alvara have any control of what anyone says at those meetings? What did Cline said that was so wrong? The man spoke the truth. Yes, I to like Dancia Penn but what has she done for our country for the four years she has been elected? You dont just vote for someone because they seem nice to you or you like them. Vote for them because they will make a difference and get the job done. When Hodge was on the podum calling her down, Dancia and the rest of the gang was there laughing but NOOOO you would not have seen that but you come on here now talking piss. No one controls Cline so stop blaming Alvara for he said. Dancia Penn is not representing the 6th district so I cant even comporehen what you just wrote. I really do not think you understand what you just wrote. Speak for yourself lady because we voting for Alvara..I do not think you not voting for her will make her loose this election. But we the ladies of the 6th going to deal with her..what did she do? She spoke about her plans for the district and offer herself to give good representation to the 6th. God is in control of this election, not man so you need to go to God in prayer..
      • Oh, oh (16/10/2011, 10:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        The truth of the matter is also is that she among people she don't quite understand yet. Will do anything to get by. She needed to join a more humble party. Not this one. We need thunder to deal with these politicians no matter the party, cause it could get rough. THUNDER will do.
  • Woman Power (14/10/2011, 17:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We aint worrying bout claude....we have those pampers ready for him and the consultant lawyer who advises him lol.
  • hm (14/10/2011, 18:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This election getting so cross boy, they should have picked a much sooner date so we could have gotten this thing overwith and spare us from having to hear to much of this low belting (according to them). I am not sure but it kinda seeming to get worse every election now.
    • Looking (15/10/2011, 02:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I use to say BVI was one of the best when comes to elections but not know more.
  • Kilpatrick (14/10/2011, 20:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Did Cline really utter those words about our QC. Cline you are the biggest disappointment! Your name is smeared with scandals. You ran back here like a fish out of water and the same VIP that you're now bashing had to come to your rescue and give you loads of money to do absolutely NOTHING. Where were you when our QC served us with distinction for many years in numerous capacities. Mr Johnny Come Lately, you are nothing more than a parasite and opportunist looking to reap the sweet that our people have created over the years when you were absent! WE NAH WANT YAH in our government!
  • Talk Bring Talk (14/10/2011, 21:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Claude is a spiritual disappointment!!!! Trust me, I know my humble Dr Smith and Dr Pickering ain't approving this type of behavior..... Especially from a So-called Pastor!!! He need to rant and rave down on his west side to try winning the incumbent, He and funny man Myron is a HUGE indictment to the NDP..... I do not back the NDP but I listen closely to people in political discussions out here. Guess what guys, Some of your very own people DO NOT agree with your behaviors AND claiming if both of you continue, they either not voting, would vote Dr Smith only on the ticket, or they'll put VIP in this thing JUST FOR SPITE!!!! Watch it NDP, this behavior is only approved by your immature audience!!!
    • Watery Fart (15/10/2011, 16:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Boss go sit down from typing nonsense and focus on trying to help Fraser fend off those blows OJ licking him down with in his district. You all spreading rumours trying to break up committees, trying to pit people against each other at the last minute but it won't work! Go sit your dumb ass down talking nonsense! NDP lost last time because they sat back, acted nice and let VIP say what they want without responding! NOT THIS TIME! Fire with FIRE! Claude didn't go under the belt! He said he respected Dancia as a person, it's her policies he was against! HE MADE IT CLEAR! Same with Alvin!! When the Rasta and the boy went on the rostrum and disrespected OJ, nobody said a damn thing!! OJ take his licks like a man he didn't complain! We expected nothing less from a party and candidates who have no record to run on, except personal and nasty attacks. NDP back broad, if you want to throw them take them too!!! You all thought this would be the little whimpy NDP of the past but you get a rude awakening! NOwhere in the world truth can be bad and Cline told the truth!!!! Nobody get personal with any VIP candidates, but Ralph, the LEADER of his party telling people about threats, devil and about their bedroom and personal lives. Even invoking a dead person into his politics, now you all want to castigate Claude? It got more to come!!!!
      • Nah ah (16/10/2011, 10:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Remember NDP came out first.. way ahead. And so this thing start. You all expect the VIP to just sit back and tek this mud slinging, You must be answered in the most dignified manner.
    • about time (16/10/2011, 18:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree with u have u seen Dr Pickering speaking at anyone's rally besides his own them man don't like what is going on in the camp.
  • Lilly (14/10/2011, 21:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    People of the 8th district, other people in our country are looking at us to see if we are goin to vote out Dancia because she didn't do all that good in her first time as a district rep. and Deputy Premeir. There are quite a lot of people in our country also who are saying and knows that Dancia is the best person to become the next Premier of our country and overseas people are also saying the same thing, that she has what it takes with her high standard and good quality. It is also being said that we inthe 8th are stupid to be goin against the woman and not to rel-elect her cause she aint done nothing for her distict but I can say this much and that is she has done quite alot by giving her assistance where and when. I have notice her district office is always busy each Thursday she's there with persons from the 7th and 8th district and more from the 7th. She also have people from other dictrict that comes to her distirct office and she never refuse to see anyone. I will give her my support to get her re-elected to the second HOA and with the help of God she will make a great rep. and also becomes Premier if the people of the 8th district knows that them have that in them hands. VIP ALL THE WAY..!!!
    • Watery Fart (15/10/2011, 16:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lilly cut the shit short! This has nothing to do with what Dancia could and couldn't do! Dancia was Deputy Premier and sat back while Fraser and Omar hijacked the Government. She said NOTHING!!! Dancia sat there smiling as if nothing was wrong!! Our main airport is in Dancia's District, need i say more? No sidewalks, pure bush, potholes, bad roads, dirty surroundings, abandoned vehicles and boats! This is the first impression of many visitors but she got nothing done. Her and her entire party need voting out. Dancia is a nice person, I respect her, but she was wrong to sit back saying nothing while the country went to hell. If Dancia even got half of the $6mil Omar took and pumped into the now abandoned greenhouses she would've made a difference in her district. The point is not about Dancia, but about the fact that this decorated woman was hog tied and got NOTHING done in her own party. What will be different if she is re-elected? That's the point!!! She is a Lawyer and let them sign that nonsense with biwater. Let me tell you, the Adams lady that resigned as PS under Ralph is a gracious lady and I have a lot of respect for her. She realized her integrity was being tarnished by careless politiicians and she made her move. Dancia stood right there and let them ruin this country! NO SECOND CHANCE FOR VIP!! It's no wonder these politicians do us as they please. Look at how quick we are to make excuses and give chances, but we kill NDP just because they welcomed investment!!
  • fish market (14/10/2011, 23:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    OK CLINE THE GLOVES ARE OFF...WHAT YOU GET YOU TEK FROM HERE GOING FORWARD
  • This Is It (14/10/2011, 23:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol..... Did anyone realize that OJ was like a galloping horse in Baughers Bay Thursday....and that he called everyone on the team besides Bertie O'Neal for the 9th.... Guess they realize he's already a loser! Sadly he should realize this for the majority of the team lol!!!!
  • Stone Cold Steve Austin (15/10/2011, 00:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    dude is a hypocrite and total waste of time
  • Silent assassin (15/10/2011, 05:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow dude steady throwing punches at everyone. He is not playing....it's like he don't know any better than to slag off others to try and gain an advantage. He a Loser....The great Muhammed Ali once said,"LOSERS DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY IN THE LOSERS LOCKER ROOM."
  • peter crumble (15/10/2011, 07:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    since he attacked fraser too, we're gonna campain harder against him...we wil see to it that alvin returns to power
  • Poor boy (15/10/2011, 08:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It appears as if the Hon from The first is getting a good joke out of all of this as we all know He and the Hon from the eight are not on the same page. But the word on the Street is that he put Mr Bevis to contest the seat and the govt will form with members from both parties
  • Talk Bring Talk (15/10/2011, 11:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    OJ for another so-called pastor, I saw you on tv referring to Fraser as your opponent yet still you there Baughers bay talking bout he ain't your opponent.... Lol you so confused it aint funny. Furthermore on TV you saying let's leave the mud slinging to the children, but yet still you shaking off Claude and when he personally attack Fraser.... Can't you see that you're a hypocrite! Otherwise a wolf in sheep clothing???? You look tired and beat up in the video and on tv and frankly you're gonna look worse the night of November 7 and thereafter! Thru campaign you look this tired and it's 4 years you want to represent.... You ain't built for this thing and Odia can't help you!!!!
  • CAPTIN GRUNT (15/10/2011, 12:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    truth hurts i respect DANCIA for speaking the truth about VIP them destroy this country in 4 years
  • plz (15/10/2011, 21:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea but them is the same ppl every weak. All she does tell u is let me get back to u on that. When u come back the next week is " I haven't had the chance to get around to hit" and she hit you that for years
    • Yes plz (16/10/2011, 10:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      And at the end of the day, she's don't lie to you. What you prefer. Tell us of the one time, or two, or more when you've said that you checking on it. Everyone had his day, and the lady dealing with a lot of people. This is a whole new area for this lady, but she has caught on to many areas quick. A few more and this will be mass in the 8th, We're not looking back. We will retain our 8th District Rep., Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. 3-fold action.
  • about time (16/10/2011, 18:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cline could preach and rant all he wants NDP running with a bunch of dead horse, The thing is they want the VIP out so bad they already feel they win. I could tell yo this as bad as the country is right now we aint ready to put back in the NDP cuz them man aint know nothing about the lil man when they get in, them man agenda is the same. I could bet anyone that them man is only gonna get 3seats the most watch what I telling you. Some of you gonna call me all the names u want but just wait.
  • so he is the devil (16/10/2011, 23:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Claude is the biggest crook since slice bread...he has no credibility but VIP going fix he
  • these people speaking bible hahah (17/10/2011, 00:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    that is not mudslinging or disrepectful ness if he was tALKING to his congregration in that manner it means he is serious and means business, he is upset that we and the government allow people to do things under our nose ,same way someone in the church might conspire to do somting he would get vex and speek the truth to his congrgants. so stop tryna turn this biblial cause you are not making sense


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