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‘Leave the Obeah man them alone’- Bishop John I. Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The outspoken former leader of New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Bishop John I. Cline, has said he is aware of occultic practices being done in the Virgin Islands to influence the outcome of the 2023 General Elections.
‘Some people would rather sacrifice the country for their party’- Bishop Cline
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Former Senior Pastor of New Life Baptist Church Bishop John I. Cline has blasted supporters of political parties and some politicians who he said are only loyal to their pockets rather than the Virgin Islands.
‘We surrounded by water & for days you can’t find fish to eat’- Bishop Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Prominent clergyman Bishop John I. Cline says as the Virgin Islands (VI) develops, he wants to see the local economy take full advantage of resources at the disposal of the people, including in the marine sector.
Jovan E.L. Cline installed as Senior Pastor of New Life Baptist Church
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- At a ceremony attended by a number of dignitaries, including Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr, Jovan E.L. Cline was installed as the Senior Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Buckingham Palace needs to do more than apologise for racism- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After the late Queen's lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey apologised and resigned after she was deemed to make racist comments to a black British charity boss, Buckingham Palace also apologised for Lady Hussey’s actions; however, Bishop John I. Cline says Buckingham Palace as well as nations that perpetuated racism need to do more in rooting out racism and “righting the wrongs” against people of African descent.
‘Your oppressors will never set you free’- Bishop Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in the Virgin Islands (VI) Bishop John I. Cline has called on the people of the territory to stand up against what he called the imperialistic mindset and colonial heavy-handedness of the United Kingdom (UK) over the territory as it relates to current events.
Bishop Cline to hand over leadership of NLBC to son in 2023
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- After serving as Senior Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) in Duff’s Bottom for nearly 30 years, Bishop John I. Cline will be stepping down in 2023.
Police in Paradise video 'is tip of iceberg' of what UK can do to VI- Bishop Cline
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Outspoken clergyman Mr John I. Cline has called on Virgin Islanders to unite against the ‘Police in Paradise’ video that he says seeks to damage the territory's reputation on the international stage.
UK approach would be different if VI was majority white– Bishop Cline
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI– Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church Mr John I Cline has accused the United Kingdom (UK) of institutional racism, regarding its relationship with the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and its handling of the way forward on the implementations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.
'UK now standing over VI like a cop with a gun'– Bishop Cline
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Local clergyman Bishop John I. Cline says he remains disappointed by what he perceives as the United Kingdom's lack of effort in truly partnering with the Virgin Islands (VI) on the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations and other reforms.