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Gerard St C. Farara KC has ‘competencies’ for VI leadership- Skelton-Cline

Talk show host and Pastor, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has singled out Justice Gerard St. C. Farara KC another person’s in the Virgin Islands (VI) who can make a tremendous contribution to leadership in the territory. Photo
Claude O. Skelton-Cline was gived his position during the Honestly Speaking talk show episode of November 1, 2022, when he mentioned that the respected Virgin Islands (VI) King’s Counsel (QC) and member of the Inner Bar also has the experience for leadership in the VI. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Claude O. Skelton-Cline was gived his position during the Honestly Speaking talk show episode of November 1, 2022, when he mentioned that the respected Virgin Islands (VI) King’s Counsel (QC) and member of the Inner Bar also has the experience for leadership in the VI. Photo: GIS/Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Talk show host and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has singled out Justice Gerard St C. Farara KC as another person in the Virgin Islands (VI) who can make a tremendous contribution to leadership in the territory.

Skelton-Cline gave his position during the Honestly Speaking talk show episode of November 1, 2022, when he mentioned that the respected Virgin Islands (VI) King’s Counsel (KC) and member of the Inner Bar also has the experience for effective leadership in the VI.

“I'm not sure what official capacity, and or if Mr Farara still serves, but here's a man who chaired the 2007 Constitutional Commission. Here’s a man who in the legal profession has made his contribution,” he added.

Skelton-Cline continued, “Here's a man who I believe have the competencies, the character, the capacity, the judiciousness in which to bring to bear in the benefit of this country right through here at this particular point in our history.” 

Farara part of 'elite class'- Skelton-Cline on possible criticisms 

The commentator, however, added that there are some criticisms that Mr Farara would receive, which include that he is part of the ‘elite class’ in the VI and one who ‘doesn't know’ or ‘come amongst the people'.

“If we don't stop exclusively choosing people, who's stood up at the bar with us… Sit out under the tree with us, sit up under the tent with us…. All of that has its place [but] we need some other persons who have other tentacles and other spheres of influence… that can help lead this country right through here,” he said.

Back in 2018, Mr Gerard St C. Farara hinted he would have made a bid for Public Office in the upcoming General Elections; however, this did not materialise.

“I am certainly at a point really, where I would like to make that kind of a contribution to the country,” Mr Farara had said on the Honestly Speaking radio show episode of August 21, 2018.

General elections in the Virgin Islands are constitutionally due in the second quarter of 2023.

47 Responses to “Gerard St C. Farara KC has ‘competencies’ for VI leadership- Skelton-Cline”

  • agreed (08/11/2022, 09:07) Like (38) Dislike (32) Reply
    I told someone this a few weeks ago. There are very few people in the BVI who has the capabilities and he is one of them.
    • smh (08/11/2022, 17:12) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Mental Health is no joke
    • Rubber Duck (08/11/2022, 23:20) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
      If Gerry Farara wanted to run for political office, I would imagine the last thing he would ever want would be an endorsement from Skelton Crime
  • Just saying (08/11/2022, 09:17) Like (29) Dislike (17) Reply
    Sorry we do not want him to late
  • FEO GOMEZ (08/11/2022, 09:51) Like (32) Dislike (39) Reply
    He does but he's unfortunately weird. His daughters eccentrically weird and isolated like stay away from the darkies isolated. I don't trust that.
    • @FEO GOMEZ (08/11/2022, 11:40) Like (38) Dislike (8) Reply
      Sounds like you were turned down and are still hurt. Hopefully you get over it soon.
      There is no reason to be throwing those type of remarks when you clearly don't know them.

      I guess success would be weird to you too with your shallow thinking.
      • FEO GOMEZ (09/11/2022, 08:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Let's just say I'm not into women. I'll leave the speculation to you guys.
    • @FEO GOMEZ (08/11/2022, 11:59) Like (26) Dislike (7) Reply
      Perhaps his daughter is a INTROVERT. And if you don’t know the meaning of INTROVERT, please look it up. Not because someone stays to themselves that makes them weird? The way people are, it’s best you stay as far away from everyone as you possibly can. Only deal and interact with people when you have to after that, stay in your four corners.
      • FEO GOMEZ (09/11/2022, 08:21) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
        Introverts, Non-Binary etc. I don't trust that cause that's a thin line between sane and insanity.
    • @FEO GOMEZ (08/11/2022, 18:50) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are nothing more than a damn shallow Hal. Your comment was very distasteful and just simply stupid. I blame no one here in Tortola that don’t want anything or have anything to do with anyone unless they have to.
  • @ CSC (08/11/2022, 09:59) Like (25) Dislike (10) Reply
    YOUR HOLINESS , YOU SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO SEE EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE WHO HAS
    INTEGRITY , SO HOW ABOUT YOU ? ???? DON'T YOU POSSESS THOSE SAME QUALITIES , O
    THOU MAN OF A CLOTH ? ???? AND WHATS
    AMAZING , IS HOW DO PEOPLE SIT DOWN LISTEN TO YOU IN CHURCH AND REALLY BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE A REAL PASTOR , ❓
    ???? ( THEY GOT TO BE EITHER DUMB OR ARE BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER ) KEEP ON
    DOING ( MICHAEL JACKSON'S ) MOON WALK ON THEM , THEY LOVE IT ????
  • The next AG (08/11/2022, 10:00) Like (45) Dislike (2) Reply
    He would be better placed as the AG because that is what the place needs.
  • Bvi lander (08/11/2022, 10:15) Like (20) Dislike (4) Reply
    I agree this is a man we should have on more than one board
  • no no no (08/11/2022, 10:20) Like (5) Dislike (35) Reply
    Mot another island-man again?
  • Yeah? (08/11/2022, 10:22) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    He has to win first
  • Lb (08/11/2022, 10:24) Like (53) Dislike (18) Reply
    Sthu! CSC is so out of touch with this BVI. Farara don’t talk to common people. Barely acknowledges the common man. Sits up on a hill isolated and only deals with his law buddies, rotary and expats. Ever seen him to a basketball game? Softball? Ever seen him in the Festival village? At any of the local beach spots mingling with the average resident? How can he represent me when he doesn’t know me? When he doesn’t understand me or my plight or my vision?
    • Webster (08/11/2022, 20:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      I saw him at the August Monday parade some years back. He was with his wife and were dressed in white. A lovely couple! !!
      • Lb (09/11/2022, 00:25) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        Many many years ago. Where else have you seen him with the common man? Anytime in the past 10 years?
  • flipflopping (08/11/2022, 10:24) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Skelly all over the place. one time its a woman now its a man.
    • @flipflopping (08/11/2022, 12:12) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      Because he knows it ain’t happening with the Women, they are not going to let him in their camp. Women is not stupid and weak like most of you men think they are. HAVEN’T YOU EVER HEARD YOU CAN’T LISTEN TO A MAN WITH YOUR LEGS OPEN? YOU GOT TO LISTEN TO A MAN WITH YOUR LEGS CLOSED.
  • crystal ball (08/11/2022, 10:25) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    It is one thing to have competency and the other to be have the characteristics to be a people’s person. Unfortunately he don’t have my vote of confidence because he is one of the elites you can’t have a humble conversation with because we don’t know that side of him. Just being fair across the board to be a politician.

    I don’t think he will want to risk staining his legacy to serve greedy sharks also.
  • ??? (08/11/2022, 10:52) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look here! Everyone that CSC mentioned is going to be seen as allied with him and therefore they would jeopardize any chance of securing a seat in the House. He need to keave People name alone!
  • No (08/11/2022, 10:54) Like (29) Dislike (10) Reply
    That's another cock eye, that will pass you with out saying morning to the small man. Will not get any xxxxx from me.!!
  • Free fall (08/11/2022, 11:05) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Suggesting names every week is beginning to feel and resemble instability, considering no contact or interview has been done prior.

    My good sir it would be more tangible that you have a word with these individuals before you single handedly make your broadcast!

    Think before you speak so when you do it makes sense.
  • Content (08/11/2022, 11:28) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    No Doctors and no lawyers
  • Like a arrow (08/11/2022, 11:29) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need straight people please.
  • my 2 cents (08/11/2022, 11:39) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
    I prefer him as the Governor General
  • PT09 (08/11/2022, 11:44) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    @no no no, Did you make him an island man, he is a born BVIslander.
  • Bull$hit (08/11/2022, 12:43) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    CSC always trying to throw sprat to catch whale! An underhanded way of a survey to see what voters want.
  • No, no, no (08/11/2022, 12:46) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    If you're looking for a decent lawyer (liar) he may fit the bill, but Farara is out of touch with our people and a legend is his own mind. And if CSK say so, you know to do just the opposite. This man is unraveling before our very eyes.
  • ayo keep it up (08/11/2022, 14:00) Like (12) Dislike (11) Reply
    No wonder the BVI are going backwards.... Because every good, qualified person name that comes up ayo destroying it....Thats why we keep ending up with moo moos because them does hail ayo
  • Keep Digging. (08/11/2022, 15:42) Like (39) Dislike (2) Reply
    Every week it's someone new...Still ain't get it right. I will like to see Collin O'Neal Join Ronnie as a team. .we will be in good shape..
    • mistake (09/11/2022, 11:23) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      Colin is a stuffy fuddy duddy and out of touch with the common man as well and Ronnie had his chance and sold us out.
      • Junie (09/11/2022, 21:41) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
        Lol. I agree with you on the Colin part. I don’t think he’ll even get 20 votes in total. Who will campaign for him?
  • Lucy (08/11/2022, 16:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr Skelton Cline needs to stop jeopardizing people's chances of getting elected. Now, look here again.
  • Come on now... (08/11/2022, 16:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    ... by the time you finish calling names, everybody and their mother will be eligible to run. It's time for you to stop. Somebody call the COI Police for him please :)
  • Sam (08/11/2022, 17:41) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ronie and colin would make a good team but dont let ronnie hold the purse his hand tight he is my friend from ndp
  • Quiet Warrior (08/11/2022, 17:53) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gerry Farara may be an intellectual heavy weight but being a leader, especially a political leader, requires more than smarts. One has to have some personality, some charisma, some charm, etc. One cannot just reside in a community; one must be an integral part of the community. One has to keep it real. A politician must be relatable to his/her constituents. It is doubly insulting to pretend nice, interesting, and be down when running for political office. People like that jus go way!
  • Watching on.. (08/11/2022, 19:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea Skelty...call my name next nuh! I'll throw my name in the ring just for fun!!
  • bang (08/11/2022, 19:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    CSC cristal Ball battries need replacing
  • I wonder if (08/11/2022, 19:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    these people given this man permission to call up their names in such a forum. Because he out there calling tom and Henry names in everything.

    and I see he calling people he habe relations with so he can keep himself in the midst.

    but for one i am not voting tell them all go suck a rotten egg.

    lastly no one in their right mind acknowledge anything you utter your mouth
  • TATUM (08/11/2022, 21:29) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Elite Class her in the BVI? Who the hell are they? Elite and mone elite smoking weed and crack vocsine tonight then shots of BLack Label, Go figure..
  • Josiahsbay (08/11/2022, 23:35) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    The 2007 Constitution was a poorly negotiated one. We didn't get much.
  • not nice (09/11/2022, 12:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    CSC take back SEAT it time


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