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Governor should allow our systems to 1st be exhausted- Skelton-Cline

- as Opposition Leader doubles down on asking governor to intervene in Bank of Asia matter
Although criticised for showing zero faith in local systems and procedures by stating he was asking the governor to investigate matters relating to the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd and government’s investment in it, the controversial Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), right, has; nevertheless, reportedly gone ahead and officially written his request to Governor Daniel Pruce, left. Photo: GIS/File
On May 29, 2025, the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC), with the intervention of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC), took the necessary steps to shut down the operations of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited. This decision raised significant concerns throughout the Virgin Islands. Photo: Bank of Asia
On May 29, 2025, the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC), with the intervention of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC), took the necessary steps to shut down the operations of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited. This decision raised significant concerns throughout the Virgin Islands. Photo: Bank of Asia
Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is hoping good sense will prevail and the governor will respect the territory’s institutions. Photo: Facebook
Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is hoping good sense will prevail and the governor will respect the territory’s institutions. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Although criticised for showing zero faith in local systems and procedures by stating he was asking the governor to investigate matters relating to the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd and government’s investment in it, the controversial Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has; nevertheless, reportedly gone ahead and officially written his request to Governor Daniel Pruce.

Many have called the move by Hon Walwyn hypocritical and self-serving, as it is the same Hon Walwyn who has in the past lambasted the governor and fiercely criticised legislators for seeking the help of the governor on various matters, including allegations of corruption.

And although Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he was requesting an internal audit regarding the deposit of $5 million of taxpayers money into Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited, the man who has aspirations to become Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon Walwyn, does not have any confidence in local checks and balances systems.

Opposition Leader doubles down!

Nevertheless, commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is hoping good sense will prevail and the governor will respect the territory’s institutions.

“I see that and understand that the Leader of the Opposition has officially written to the governor…I guess this is would be the formal way of asking for investigation into some matters.

 “You know, and I stated my position on that, he has doubled down and is taking this next step. I trust that the governor in his wisdom on behalf of the institution of his office, namely the United Kingdom, will allow our systems and processes and procedures to first be exhausted,” Skelton-Cline stated on his show, Honestly Speaking, on ZBVI 780 AM on June 24, 2025.

According to the clergyman, once that is done, then the “next steps” can be taken if necessary, but he is hoping that  “some of this ambitious exuberance” by the Opposition Leader would be “tempered.”

Skelton-Cline previously urged citizens and politicians of the Virgin Islands to stop living in a sea of rumours and refrain from adding their opinions to the speculation regarding the Bank of Asia matter.

He emphasised the importance of allowing the VI’s systems and processes to work in order to distinguish between fact and fiction.

7 Responses to “Governor should allow our systems to 1st be exhausted- Skelton-Cline”

  • HMMM (30/06/2025, 09:38) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This man just say whatever to suit his mood at the time.
    • B Honest. (30/06/2025, 10:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      We are at the bottom bro of every Caribbean Island. You remember when we used to be ontop. We keep going diwn, How low can we go.. I blame Britain for this if the did follow the suspended reccommendation some 3 yrs ago we would have being dix, on our way to prosperity and a better life , like Turks and Caymans
  • The public have a right to know... (30/06/2025, 09:47) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    If, as alleged, senior member's of government are potentially involved in this matter, then it makes sense to enlist the support of parties who are uninvolved, which in this case is the UK Government. I respect the need for the BVI to try and solve matters for itself first, as this strengthens local capability, but they can't mark their own homework, not when so much public money is at risk.
  • WEW (30/06/2025, 09:48) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    “Our system”. Back room politics, payoffs, fraud, extortion…the list goes on, then nothing happens, silence, forgotten
  • smh (30/06/2025, 10:14) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    The governor should also take into account what the people of the bvi want and most the regular people I discuss this topic with coworkers, neighbors etc seem to agree that an independent investigation is best for transparency and accountability. We like to protect and defend wrong doing and negligence here because of who did it; that’s why the place can’t get no better.
  • Hmmm. U doing well. (30/06/2025, 10:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Since the COI we being on a Nose dive..Our system past Exausted, its on life support...Only this Morning I over heard a few officers talking to someonw and they were saying " England need to take over this place because its not getting better'. Then the person thwy were talkinf to said, that is what need to happen but England don't want to do that.. Maybe England want BVI to crash, to the point of unfixable. Why?
  • Sanitation (30/06/2025, 11:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    There maybe very little provided for the general public , but our government has well motivated and highly trained janitors in the records departments who will have thoroughly cleansed the shelves and computers of any useful information before any audit internal or independent will take place .


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