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Employers should make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory – Skelton-Cline

- calls on Gov't & Opposition to work together on vaccination drive
Social Commentator and talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of employees, especially those working in the public service on the frontline, who are refusing to get vaccinated. Social Commentator and talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of employees, especially those working in the public service on the frontline, who are refusing to get vaccinated. Photo: VINO/File/Internet Source
While there has been a small number of concerns relating to the AstraZeneca vaccine, data from clinical trials showed the vaccine was 62% effective in preventing COVID infections and also preventing death and hospitalisation in participants who got the virus after receiving the vaccine. Photo: Internet Source
While there has been a small number of concerns relating to the AstraZeneca vaccine, data from clinical trials showed the vaccine was 62% effective in preventing COVID infections and also preventing death and hospitalisation in participants who got the virus after receiving the vaccine. Photo: Internet Source
According to Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, with vaccination being a major tool against the Coronavirus pandemic persons, especially frontline workers, ought to ensure they get vaccinated. Photo: GIS/File
According to Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, with vaccination being a major tool against the Coronavirus pandemic persons, especially frontline workers, ought to ensure they get vaccinated. Photo: GIS/File
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Social Commentator and talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of employees, especially those working in the public service on the frontline and have been refusing to get vaccinated.

I want to say to this Government and Opposition, y'all stop the madness. Get together on a major campaign throughout this country [and] get people vaccinated,” he said on the March 17, 2021, edition of the Honestly Speaking show.

“Police, Fire, Customs, Immigration all of you who are in the frontline for hospitality service who have a regular interaction with people, taxi service providers, all of you in the medical field who service people, there should be no question about whether or not you should be vaccinated,” he said.

According to the commentator and consultant, with vaccination being a major tool against the Coronavirus pandemic persons, especially frontline workers, ought to ensure they get vaccinated.

All frontline workers should get vaccinated - Skelton-Cline 

“If for some reason you are in a frontline and you are not ready to take the vaccine, but you are one of those categories I just mentioned, then go to the back of the line,” he said.

While there has been a small number of concerns relating to the Astrazenic vaccine, data from clinical trials showed the vaccine was 62% effective in preventing COVID infections and also preventing death and hospitalisation in participants who got the virus after receiving the vaccine.

Skelton-Cline charged that for persons on the frontline refusing to get vaccinated, “You can’t be on the frontline no more... Because then your personal opinion and your personal conviction becomes a public hazard,” he said. 

The CDC; however, has warned that people with a history of severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine should not take it and the vaccine is not recommended for persons younger than 18 years of age pending the results of further studies.

63 Responses to “Employers should make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory – Skelton-Cline”

  • shut up already (18/03/2021, 10:46) Like (130) Dislike (4) Reply
    I am not even wasting my time reading this buffoon’s comments.

    The headline alone of his intentions shows this dude likely lays awake at night thinking of what assciousness he could say next.
  • Momentery Laspe in Judgement and Thinking? (18/03/2021, 10:49) Like (91) Dislike (1) Reply
    Now this here is pure unhuman rights piss. No one, absolutely no one under the sun has the moral or God given right to force anyone to put anything in his/her body he/she does not want to or feel safe in putting in.

    Mr. Cline, rethink that position. each human being has personal and constitutional rights. Have you had a momentery laspe in judgement and thinking?
  • Fed up of CSC (18/03/2021, 11:01) Like (112) Dislike (1) Reply
    Claude your personal opinion and your personal conviction have been a public hazard for a very long time. Stop being a damn nuisance!!!!
    • @ Fed Up (18/03/2021, 13:39) Like (37) Dislike (0) Reply
      big man think he back in Detroit or even Cuba or Russia
      this is a democratic system of government and the people should have freedom of choice

      i hope they wont pass the law which says you cant leave home without the vaccine
  • trrefdrfds (18/03/2021, 11:01) Like (32) Dislike (1) Reply
    All u all are paid out...mister
    • god is watching (18/03/2021, 14:22) Like (59) Dislike (2) Reply
      @Truth better yet, SELL OUT!! SELL OUT BIG TIME. Hiding under the banner of Christianity. Claude, you can't hold God in one hand and the devil in the other. Be careful, stop putting your mouth on God's people.
  • Hahahaha. A Big Joke. Stop it. (18/03/2021, 11:10) Like (75) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thats why God didn't make you an Employer. God Knows the heart of all men. Even God himself says he gave us the free will to make choices concerning our life.
    • Sick of this man (18/03/2021, 12:13) Like (66) Dislike (0) Reply

      After all the outer world is saying about this vaccine why this i*** want to tell ppl about mandatory why he don’t go and rest he tried look n self he is an employer who done make his staff take it.Claude ppl like you can’t see God face

  • Attn Pastor Stewart (18/03/2021, 11:18) Like (61) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pleas note below quote from the article:

    "The CDC; however, has warned that people with a history of severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine should not take it and the vaccine is not recommended for persons younger than 18 years of age pending the results of further studies"

    An u talking about forced vaccinations? Boy haul your r**%s from her with that shyte.

  • resident (18/03/2021, 11:21) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hahahaha let them try it
    • your opinion (18/03/2021, 11:49) Like (33) Dislike (14) Reply
      That's The way you see it. I respect that,,. Here is how I see it. You and VIP need to go,,,, Hope you respect that,,,, Just my opinion,,
  • peeping tom (18/03/2021, 11:40) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just here for the comments
  • Crap (18/03/2021, 11:52) Like (48) Dislike (0) Reply
    I ain't even going to read this, you cannot force someone to take this vaccine. Claude I think you need to shut up and let people make the decision on their own from talking bullshit
  • Dictator (18/03/2021, 11:58) Like (62) Dislike (1) Reply
    You need to come down from the pulpit and try and seek GOD ! You clearly have lost your way ! With your Jim Jones mentality !
    • @ dictator (18/03/2021, 12:39) Like (33) Dislike (2) Reply
      Why is he even on the pulpit ...he can’t bring anyone to Christ.
  • Shaft (18/03/2021, 12:11) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    AND NOT WORD ABOUT THAT BRUTAL KILLING OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING IN FISH BAY ~
  • childish (18/03/2021, 12:14) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    If the mother country take over direct rule over this little Rock,csc is the cause.
  • Jim Jones (18/03/2021, 12:14) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    come on! Drink up the kool aid
  • RedStorm (18/03/2021, 12:18) Like (46) Dislike (0) Reply

    Does this infringed on any human rights of a person. I personally would not be forced to be vaccinated then to find out two ,three years later I cannot get pregnant or my husband is suddenly suffering from impotence. Is WHO having a mandate to secretly depopulate this world and all the world leaders are accommodating this foolishness? People there is herbs through this world that people could use to clear the mucus.
    • @redstorm (18/03/2021, 14:46) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yea we know that’s exactly why we ain’t taking this vaxx, I’ll carry them court if them take this thing for a joke, let my money do the talking
  • No (18/03/2021, 12:32) Like (32) Dislike (1) Reply
    That is similar to saying employers should make weed mandatory when it’s legal, everyone must be high because of the health benefits.

    People should be able to choose what medicine they put in their body.

    Some people want to make you feel guilty and pressured, as if they know everything.

    We are all going to die.

    mere weeks ago the experts realized it’s better for their purposes to increase the time between vaccine doses.

    Shouldn’t that be figured out before mass ‘inoculation’?

    “Yes it should however this is a pandemic and the new normal.”

    Normally medicines are not approved this fast for reasons of health and safety.

    Taking an emergency medicine with no time for proper testing is a risk in itself that should not be taken lightly nor made mandatory.

    Alternatively proper social distancing and testing upon travel has been proven to be an effective strategy.

    Look at the recent European ban. We need to learn from these mistakes. When the food is cooked too fast there’s a chance it may be raw on the inside.

    If they cook a large amount in a rush and it cost BIG money to whip up. Someone will end up buying and eating it.

    Put yourself in the shoes of vaccine maker that who’s vaccine is banned in the EU but you already made all these vaccines.

    The investors have a major economic obstacle. What’s the next move.

    Probably cut production, take advantage of governments, say its still statistically safe and sell it to the people who haven’t banned it yet.

    Food for thought.

    Social distancing & testing works, without introducing unknown future health risks.

    If people still want to take a vaccine and think the risk is worth it they should be free to take it.

    It’s as if we lose more freedoms because we don’t know how good we have it to be able to make choices.

    Choices we take for granted the drinks, the food, the music, the god we choose to worship, how we dress, will have us jailed or taken out by authorities in a country less free.

    We have to know who we want to be and who we want to become.
  • WEW (18/03/2021, 12:33) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Baby Doc Claude has spoken
  • Mr Shovels (18/03/2021, 12:38) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    I guess the pizza shop staff have to either get jabbed or get fired...
    • Jan Vanterpool (18/03/2021, 23:57) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yeah, let him come fire me, I am not taking no vaccine, I go in to work, I do my job and he better pay me or else, everyone has eyes to see what's going on right now in the BVI, see how 2021 started out? Okay then.
      • hi (19/03/2021, 01:55) Like (36) Dislike (0) Reply
        I have a great attorney you can contact. Nobody should tell you what should be put in YOUR body.
  • @sick of this man (18/03/2021, 12:54) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Then so wat we go do with him ....let make a decision.........
  • Really (18/03/2021, 12:55) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply

    persons should have a right to accept or refuse a vaccine,its their human right.You can't blame ppl for being skeptical about a vaccine that was created and is being distributed within months when it normally takes 5 or more years for a vaccine to be processed and ready for distribution.He could have kept his opinion to himself...cause he on rell sh***..stupes

    • agreed (18/03/2021, 22:58) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      True and ain’t nobody talking about the criminal history of the manufacture out the fact that they can’t be sued if if their injection paralyses or worse! Who have to pay? The BVI government? Pharma companies requiring all sorts of nonsense agreements to get countries to buy their potions.
  • Ribbish (18/03/2021, 13:01) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am so tired of this man. All he does is try put make people do what he wants. He runs the government just as he run his mouth. Alot. I tired of your victimisation. U do know what that word even mean?. State the protection aganist this vaccine. U still got to wear a mask. You still got to have 6 feet distance u still has to sanitizes. You as an individual can still spread the virus to your familes an friend including co workers. What is the purpose of this vaccine. I know my rights of what goes into my body. The mouth u use to try control people. Use it to preach the word of God. How many souls have you won for the lord. How many lost souls have to bring to christ for his blood u represent. U said u a pastor do u know what is a true pasture. All i see is u took d vaccine and u scared. So u looking company to go down with u. The bible says be a light to shine before man. I dont dont understand how u see yourself. But u need to take a time an seek God. U spend more time in earthly pleasures and seeking time with God. The bible says is easier for a carmel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Revelation chp 3v17. We know our rights. Lawyers get ready caught your pockets will be big.
  • This is it (18/03/2021, 13:10) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply

    This man need to hush his @××s he always with his $××t.
    His is too darn fronted.

  • Title (18/03/2021, 13:17) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    This the man who claims to be a man of God calls on Government for employers vaccines mandatory, why not calls for employers serving God mandatory. The people have, and should always have that choice.
    • Down pressing their own (18/03/2021, 14:33) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      Imagine that. He calls himself a pastor and instead of trying to win souls for God he is trying to win souls for the devil's agenda. God will deal with you, Claude because you are neither cold nor hot!! He will spew you out of his mouth!
  • Guest (18/03/2021, 13:19) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep in mind when you hear talks of independence Fidel Castro mentality’s like this are who we will have to contend with.........
  • end times (18/03/2021, 13:23) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    The demons are rampant in the minds of man.SMH
  • Ayana S. Hull (18/03/2021, 13:33) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now, why did I have to see this story today of everything else? Claude, this is a very irresponsible statement to make publicly. To your corner please. You need a time out, SMH.
  • Ghost (18/03/2021, 13:53) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    CSK- you again with this! What in Jesus’s Name is wrong with you???..you can’t force things down persons throat. . I’ll ask again why don’t you use your voice/your platform to help win souls for God..sad to say but you does make me sick to the point I don’t care to hear you preach God’s Word.. our country is a speck on the map and the US which is so much bigger they’re not making it mandatory.. your mouth piece need to stay close at times.. you’re like a loud mouth empty vessel..why do you go back to Detroit!!!
  • Judge not (18/03/2021, 14:00) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is pure bull shh talk.
    It should be mandatory
    That man like you go behind bars..
  • vio (18/03/2021, 14:26) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Must go
  • sunnyday (18/03/2021, 14:36) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cline why don' you and your family take the vaccine and be quite about what others should do.
    You are a hypocrite to society.
  • watch (18/03/2021, 14:42) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pathetic mammas boy with zero knowledge of the real world
  • NICK (18/03/2021, 15:21) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    People take note. The Lord is exposing the heirling from the true shepherd. Just and true are they way o Lord.
  • Ghost (18/03/2021, 15:48) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    (Cont)Hon. Premier I beg you don’t listen to csk with his nonsense.. empty vessels make the most noise.. you seek your guidance from God..we all must pray that csk NEVER get in Gov’t for he would prob be just like Trump.. the man is a trouble maker why I believe the UK is trying to keep their foot on our necks. most times, this man does make my humanity step in with feelings of disdain for him..
  • tola (18/03/2021, 15:57) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    CSC...you are talking pi$$ CSC
  • chosen (18/03/2021, 16:49) Like (34) Dislike (0) Reply
    If this Man had any control over these virgin islands he would put everyone in chains again nothing constructive never come out of this Man mouth csc go repent you false prophet
  • Shaft (18/03/2021, 17:15) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    The player was given that job to create confusion / controversy and conflict as a form of distraction ALL the murders ALL the drugs and still not an effort from the holy pretenders ( since that fellow was goung to school he had this mentality that he was the smartest / the most brain / and the best at EVERYTHING so he still has that belief in other words ( he loves to hear himself
  • My God (18/03/2021, 17:22) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why gain everything of this world and lose your soul, it clearly shows people are more interested in the things of this world. A “pastor” of all people encouraging plans of the devil to harm GODS children.
  • chosen (18/03/2021, 17:58) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Csc you are a holy pretender i agree with shaft try win souls for god not the devil you false prophet go away
  • Promise (18/03/2021, 18:03) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Csc you need to name your show 666
  • Democracy (18/03/2021, 18:05) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! YOU WANT TO TAKE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS AWAY FROM THEM!!! WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES, NURSING MOTHERS, PREGNANT WOMEN. DO YOUR RESEARCH MAN, NOT EVERYONE CAN GET THE JAB. LUNATIC!!
    • 1st District (18/03/2021, 20:57) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Democracy, yes he does. Reading them banana leaves in Ballast Bay.
  • T (18/03/2021, 20:08) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Idiot.
  • Watching on.. (18/03/2021, 20:55) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not sure what this fellow on...but he may need an intervention..something aint right. Smh
    • Time for Britain to take over (19/03/2021, 04:48) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      Here is more reasons why Britain need to take over. This man is 7 of the ten reasons why Britain should take over and wants to take over because he thinks the BVI belongs to him and he can say and fo what he wants woth disrespect and disregards. Now The Premier and VI P is the other 3 reasons why Britain should take over for refusing to shut this man up from early no wonder the Government is deemed as irresponsible,,,,
  • Crazy dude (18/03/2021, 21:37) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply

    You needs to take all the covid shots because your sick something definitely wrong with you

  • Man bye (19/03/2021, 01:06) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    They should have a vaccine for phony,loud ppl who take pleasure in the sound of their own voice.. especially on social platforms!!! Let’s create one for this character Covid-19 Hush-humble.....given in 2 doses ...the first dose hush strengthens your filter so u can stop spewing nonsense on social media.... dose 2 humble increases ones humble nature so u can truly b a man of God.... This character needs the extra strength doses.... !! This vaccine also prevents unsolicited advice on social media ...... #gosiddungsomewhereKline!
  • Many false prophets out here (19/03/2021, 02:53) Like (48) Dislike (0) Reply
    What I can’t comprehend
    They keep sharing misinformation about this vaccine.

    This vaccine doesn’t prevent one from getting COVID
    Nor prevent the spread
    The dam thing don’t even spread like how they portray in news wildfire like stupes .

    U take it
    U still wear mask/6ft apart/sanitize etc etc.

    Nobody wants to
    Be part of this trial

    My Bible told/warned about this to come
    Where we can’t buy nor sell say ye that have that mark
    I don’t think this is the mark
    But I do know it has something to do with that system
    You know mind control and tracking u making sure u worship that beast.

    My people look up he’s coming
    He’s going to snatch the righteous from this hell on earth.
    It’s going to get worst especially in the great tribulations.
  • o (19/03/2021, 06:14) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply

    Why this i**** doesn't ask these employers to pay their employees social security, NHI, and the covid stimulus package? But instead try to talk s**t .

  • FEO GOMEZ (20/03/2021, 13:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    One thing for sure is this man know how to run his suck pu c dog mouth.
  • Over barring (20/03/2021, 19:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why don't you you go tell them employers to pay there employees social security and NHI

    Employers stop working people and then refusing to pay

    Landlord's needs to pay are give back tenants there security deposit when they move out of their apartments.
    These are things you needs to address but you can't because you in the bunch.


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