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‘Jovita Mercer-Scatliffe can take the 6th’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

- said the retired public officer can win on the right team
Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said retired civil servant Mrs Jovita Mercer-Scatliffe (in photo) can win District Six in a general election with the right party. Photo: Facebook
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during the October 14, 2026, airing of his show Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM. Photo: Facebook
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during the October 14, 2026, airing of his show Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said retired civil servant Mrs Jovita Mercer-Scatliffe can win District Six in a general election with the right party.

Mr Skelton-Cline threw out that suggestion on the October 13, 2026, episode of his show titled ‘Political Molestation’. 

He said if the House of Assembly votes to expand the number of elected officials to 15, he will list 15 people on next week’s show who he believes the Virgin Islands should vote for.

Jovita can take the 6th

“There’s a young lady, I think she’ll make a great member of the House of Assembly, out of the Sixth District…Jovita Mercer-Scatliffe is her name,” he said, adding that he would like to see her in the race. 

According to him, Mrs Mercer-Scatliffe possesses a tremendous gift in grace and has laboured in public office.

“She can take the Sixth on the right team. She’s gonna be one of the 15 people I'll list,” Skelton-Cline said.

The current representative of the Sixth District is the controversial Honourable Myron V. Walwyn.

35 Responses to “‘Jovita Mercer-Scatliffe can take the 6th’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline ”

  • Fran (16/10/2026, 10:34) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    The BVI is a very nice place. It could be a GREAT place, with the right people in charge!
  • Guest (16/10/2026, 10:50) Like (47) Dislike (2) Reply
    The field is still open, but Myron is the clear frontrunner. Turning the tide against him is possible, but it would require a major shift. As things stand, it's improbable.
  • @CSC (16/10/2026, 10:55) Like (22) Dislike (4) Reply
    I think you are being perjudicial. She might put up a great fight in Baughers Bay and Belle Vue/Manchester, but will have hell in Purcell. The incumbent will have enough votes in both former areas and overwhelmingly more in the latter to win the race.
  • Stop it . (16/10/2026, 11:08) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    You need to be real and honest. She doesn't stand a chance this election maybe the next one...Myron has 45% of the voters 15% ain't voting, impossible for Myron to lose ..You said Mark can't take #4. Presently Mark leading 40% to Leu 35%. The other 25% up for grabs for the losing Candidates. and 15% ain't voting.
    • To Stop it (17/10/2026, 05:46) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      Stop talking trash luce what 35%, 3% you mean this is the old mark the 4th knows, aint gone be no close race!
  • one eye (16/10/2026, 11:24) Like (7) Dislike (25) Reply
    We just need a local in that seat
  • WOW (16/10/2026, 11:37) Like (55) Dislike (5) Reply
    Myron has been in my opinion the most productive member of the house of assembly. Why is Claude soo fixated on this man? Is there some sort of jealousy or something?
  • map (16/10/2026, 11:56) Like (7) Dislike (23) Reply
    Latoya Freeman will rep zone 6 100%
  • Listen (16/10/2026, 11:59) Like (21) Dislike (4) Reply
    Claude keep off my Cous, she hss no reseon to try and detrone Hon Walywn, matter of fact she will join him if needed and that means your NDp is out of the race to get her!
  • Come closer (16/10/2026, 12:03) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
    Good pick, She is a hardworking lady and would do good as a district representative. we need good people to work for the people.
  • Citizen (16/10/2026, 12:04) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    what is he smoking, must be some strong stuff
  • The Hooded Claw (16/10/2026, 12:05) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Miss Mercer would be a better candidate than Matcha. But the present district rep is doing an amazing job so it will be a tough fight. In the end the people will decide who best represents their interest.
  • Tongue Fu (16/10/2026, 13:12) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope the UK do not permit them to increase the legislature from 13 to 15 as that can well influence the outcome of the election which is within a year. In regards to Ms. Mercer-Scatliffe's chances of beating the incumbent I think that would be highly improbable however sometimes it's not just about winning a district but in this political model it's also about garnering votes for the at-large team. A 'sacrifice fly' in baseball terminology. Still you never know as Hon. Maduro Caines did defeat the late Hon. Omar Hodge.
  • Observing (16/10/2026, 13:37) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    It would take a major scandal or downfall for the current member for the 6th to lose an election anytime soon. Just keeping it real.
  • gh (16/10/2026, 14:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Greedy bills will be increased.
  • Truth (16/10/2026, 14:45) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Both ms Frreeman and Mrs Mercer scatliffe are really good choices for the 6 th but Myron will be hard to beat . He is that good of a people’s man and a politician.
  • We see through you (16/10/2026, 16:21) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Claude is doing his darn best to fight down anyone with expatriate roots from helping to move the country forward . Anyone with this special mentality .. look good is surely destroying the BVI

    You are not one bit better tha Trump
    MEGA immigration policies .
    • @We see through you (19/10/2026, 20:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You do realize that all the other Caribbean countries are doing likewise and nothing is wrong with that. Get a grip.
  • ————————— (16/10/2026, 16:59) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Myron will not be the premier so I happy
  • joshiasbay (16/10/2026, 18:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    What can a district representative genuinely do for their district? They often encounter budget constraints that limit their ability to implement significant changes. Although they possess the collective and legislative power to advocate for the empowerment of their districts, they often hesitate to collaborate in securing additional funding for their areas.
  • Youngling (16/10/2026, 18:37) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    Wilma, Dorinda ,Bianca and those old people will do anything to keep their precious Myron in power
  • Not Jo! (17/10/2026, 00:27) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    What! Listen ayo try leave “Jo” out this “fraught”.
  • born here (17/10/2026, 08:30) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    Jo Jo is great people she can beat the island man she is one of we
    • he is 2 (18/10/2026, 06:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      yall sound so dumb with that Myron was BORN HERE as well !!! yall so hung up on born here when the man leading the country is from Puerto Rico
  • WOW (17/10/2026, 08:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don't be misled by this clown of a man make your own decision
  • @Claude (17/10/2026, 14:46) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why you putting people name in thing. The sixth happy and those of u that is not in the sixth wish we could be there. Leave the damn people alone and go in the the second and make trouble. You all about dividing our people . Touch Fraser all you going in with I meant you get go there with hom. Leave people alone trouble maker.
  • Yall wish (23/10/2026, 18:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    He is another Omar hodge


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