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‘We are allowing non-VIslanders to own the marine industry'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Highlighting the lack of regulations in the marine industry in the Virgin Islands, Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the government must find a way to support local ferry operators, as they are being forced out of business.
'I cannot support Hon Walwyn for Premier based on principle'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- When it comes to the Office of Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he cannot support Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for that role based on principle.
Delinquent public service employees must refocus or resign– Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Public officers across the Virgin Islands have evolved into a paralysing ‘fourth estate’ that has been impeding the efficiency and progress of elected governments, particularly the current administration.
‘A whole school’ needed for hospitality training- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The outspoken social advocate, pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has proposed the development of a dedicated training facility for the hospitality and service sector, calling for joint government and private sector investment to address persistent labour challenges in the Virgin Islands.
NDP admonished to urgently choose a leader or perish
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline is publicly calling on the National Democratic Party (NDP) and its political allies to urgently settle the issue of leadership, warning that their failure to do so threatens any hope of political relevance or effective governance.
Put $$ in budget to build & maintain Official Premier’s Residence— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Veteran commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is advocating for the Virgin Islands government to allocate funds specifically for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of an official premier’s residence.
Engage UK partners for scaled-down approach to airport expansion— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Well-known commentator and social advocate Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for a streamlined, United Kingdom-partnered approach to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport expansion project.
NDP should formally cut ties with breakaway members— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Radio personality and Pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has issued a blunt warning to opposition parties in the Virgin Islands to ‘get their houses in order soon or they can forget about forming the next government.’
UK regulator ASSI blasted for ‘tone-deaf, heavy-handed’ airport restrictions
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The United Kingdom’s Air Safety Support International (ASSI) is being accused of imposing regulations in the Virgin Islands that are culturally tone-deaf, economically burdensome, and executed without sufficient local consultation.
Don’t get lost in labels, we must defend what is ours- Troy E. Christopher
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) and its people have been recognised internationally, “as a people and a grouping that has a right—a right to decide for themselves their future, their survival, their lifestyle.”

