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Build food storage & more regional partnerships- Skelton Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Prominent social commentator and former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is calling on the leadership of the Virgin Islands to take urgent proactive steps toward securing its food supply in light of shifting global dynamics, particularly with US trade tariffs and their economic impact domestically.
Jacqueline E. Vanterpool 'is more than able to lead’ the RVIPF- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Outspoken commentator and former political consultant, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has publicly joined calls for the confirmation of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, stating that she is more than capable of leading the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
‘All you have done again is splinter the splinter’- Skelton-Cline to ‘Alliance’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On his last broadcast of Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM on February 3, 2025, social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, in a poignant analysis of the shifting political landscape in the Virgin Islands, continued to express concerns about the formation of a new political alliance and the fate of existing parties, adamant, "I am concerned about all of this because I'm afraid that it does more damage to the country for where we are now and what needs to happen
Outrage over sale of sexual enhancement 'drugs' to school children
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Prominent Virgin Islands clergyman and commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has raised the alarm over reports that sexual enhancement supplements are being sold to high school students.
VI must stockpile essentials in preparation for Trump fallout- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Virgin Islanders are being urged to stockpile food, non-perishable goods, and even toilet paper in preparation for potential economic and political fallout from newly planned and already imposed policies of US President Donald J. Trump, who is now in the third week of his presidency.
Skelton-Cline frowns @ practice of throwing garbage out of moving vehicle
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The practice by some people of driving with their garbage on top of their cars or throwing garbage from moving vehicles has been met with disdain by social and political commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline.
Enough is enough; End 'deadly' right-hand drive imports—Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Social and political commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline is once again demanding the government take decisive action against the importation of certain types of vehicles, citing their negative environmental impact and contribution to congestion in the Territory since, "This is our home. If we’re not even going to follow our own rules and laws, then who will.”
VI told to brace for Trump-Era fallout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a stark warning to the Virgin Islands, urging authorities and residents to prepare for the inevitable consequences of US President Donald J. Trump’s policies.
Take Opposition Leader on Asia trip for ‘Mano-a-Mano’ dialogue—Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outspoken political commentator and former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is urging the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), to take Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) with him on his upcoming Asia-Pacific visit to facilitate an open and constructive dialogue about the future of the Virgin Islands.
Trump’s rhetoric raises alarms for VI—Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking an extraordinary political comeback. His return to power, however, has sparked widespread discourse, particularly regarding its implications for the global stage and smaller territories such as the Virgin Islands.

