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Bishop Cline roasts NDPs 'dictatorship' rule
DUFF's BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Stewardship of the Virgin Islands (VI) in future will require, strong and courageous leadership, “not dictatorship—that is sort of what we now have.”
VI residents told to stop divisive ‘Indigenous/Belonger’ rhetoric
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are being called on to rein in, the brewing divisive rhetoric over ‘perceived discrimination’ against first generation persons born in the Territory versus ‘Indigenous’ VIslanders and Belongers—including in the political sphere.
‘Decision to March’ committee says ‘Thank You’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was the biggest march in the Virgin Islands’ history, as close to 5000 residents descended on the streets of Road Town, marching from the ‘Sunday Morning Well’ to the Governor’s Office in the Capital City.
'Murders are symptoms of a deeper problem' - John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop John I. Cline, former Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Board, lead pastor at the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom and businessman, has joined in voicing his concerns about the recent violent crimes plaguing the Virgin Islands.
Looters damaged what Hurricane Irma spared - Business owners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The following days after Hurricane Irma caused total destruction to the territory, some persons saw this as an opportunity to loot whatever they could from stores and other places of business.
Bishop Cline slams NDP Govt on non-transparency & avoidance of questions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Head of the New Life Baptist Church and Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Bishop John Ivan Cline slammed the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government during an airing of 'The Morning Ride' show on ZROD 103.7 FM, saying they failed to capitalise on the huge election win and are keeping their people in the dark about many issues.
Bishop John I. Cline ‘angered & frustrated’ by Govt’s foreign bias
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church and entrepreneur John I. Cline said he is angered and frustrated when government turns to overseas companies for investment opportunities or for expertise without first considering what can be done by local companies.
'It seems the UK wants to undermine our financial services' – John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church John I. Cline has posed the question whether the United Kingdom Government is intentionally trying to undermine the Virgin Islands' financial services sector for their own benefit.
Don't sensationalise the news – talk show guest Damion C. Grange
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Pageant coordinator Damion C. Grange has called on news outlets to stay away from sensationalism as a means of staying “number one” with their readers or viewers as this may aid in misinforming the public.
Even with NHI BVIHSA will not be able to meet projected expenses – Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline has said that the way the authority is operating at the moment is not sustainable and it could result in either a cut back in services provided or increase the price that the end user pays.