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No woman ‘heading the ticket’ just yet for premiership in VI– Skelton-Cline

- says choice for premiership remains Hons Dr Natalio D. Wheatley, Julian Fraser, Marlon A. Penn, along with former legislator Ronnie W. Skelton
Pastor and Political Commentator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline after declaring that a woman will be the next Premier of the VI Islands says so far, none has headlined any political party just yet but he is still hopeful. Photo: VINO/File
On Tuesday’s show, Mr Slaude O. Skelton-Cline said that the options right now for premiership include Hons Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (VIP), Julian Fraser (PVIM), Marlon A. Penn (NDP) along with former Legislator Ronnie W. Skelton (PVIM). Photo: VINO/File/Facebook
On Tuesday’s show, Mr Slaude O. Skelton-Cline said that the options right now for premiership include Hons Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (VIP), Julian Fraser (PVIM), Marlon A. Penn (NDP) along with former Legislator Ronnie W. Skelton (PVIM). Photo: VINO/File/Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Pastor and Political Commentator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who previously declared that a woman will be the next Premier of the VI Islands, has said so far none has headlined any political party just yet but he is still hopeful.

My Claude O. Skelton-Cline was at the time speaking on the March 14, 2023, edition of his Honestly Speaking show, while adding “I am so glad to see so many women offering themselves for service, this is the women’s decade to change the course and trajectory of this country." 

Skelton-Cline detailed that while no woman was heading up the ticket of any political party at the moment, he is still pushing for the woman who is to be premier to come forward.

Woman will be next premier - Skelton-Cline 

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, while presenting his Honestly Speaking talk show on ZBVI 780 AM, Mr Skelton-Cline prophesied that a woman would rise to power in VI. 

“There’s a woman that is going to rise to power in the Office of the Premier in the next general election. You might say Claude Skelton-Cline, that's quite a bold statement.

“But you hear me when I tell you. You don't have to believe me, and you don't have to agree with me today. But just as sure, as I am sitting in this seat and just as sure as I am a man of God, and I know that for myself… I am sitting here, and I am saying to you that there is a woman who is going to come to power,” he added.

Some women on the 2023 Elections slate include Hon Sharie B. de Castro (VIP), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (VIP), Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (PVIM), Shania M. Smith-Archer (PVIM), Ingrid A. Moses-Scatliffle (PVIM), Lorna G. Smith (NDP) and Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill (NDP) along with independents Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard, Karen C. Vanterpool and Rosita Scatliffe-Thompson. 

Options for premiership remains men - Skelton-Cline 

Meanwhile, on Tuesday’s show, Mr Skelton-Cline said that the options right now for premiership include Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (VIP), Hon Julian Fraser (PVIM), Hon Marlon A. Penn (NDP) along with former legislator Ronnie W. Skelton (PVIM).

“Who do you want to lead? That’s the question you have to answer, who [is] best, not who I like,” he added.

Mr Skelton-Cline said the choice must also be based on who has demonstrated in their private and professional life that they have what it takes to lead the Virgin Islands.

25 Responses to “No woman ‘heading the ticket’ just yet for premiership in VI– Skelton-Cline”

  • jack (17/03/2023, 11:47) Like (10) Dislike (28) Reply
    VIP all the way!
  • Me (17/03/2023, 11:49) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    U sill around.
  • asking for a friend (17/03/2023, 11:49) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
    why don't csc run for office?
  • herbs power (17/03/2023, 11:50) Like (67) Dislike (1) Reply
    What we want to know is when you are bringing back the peoples money. Present date and time please.
    • oh boy (17/03/2023, 13:51) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
      These women are weak and more corrupt and greedy than men... Can yiu give me 2 effective ones that made a positive difference out of the set of them..?.
  • FALSE PROPHET (17/03/2023, 12:16) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    ... right in your face.
  • women power (17/03/2023, 12:54) Like (9) Dislike (16) Reply
    I am of the view that all the women should leave their respective parties and form their own. With a strong leader at the head they are unbeatable. My choice however is the only clear choice at present Walwyn.
  • Progress? (17/03/2023, 12:57) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply

    Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (VIP), Hon Julian Fraser (PVIM), Hon Marlon A. Penn (NDP) along with former legislator Ronnie W. Skelton (PVIM). Those are the choices. Same old cr**ks who got us where we are today. Sad that there is no progress here.

  • Sowande again.. (17/03/2023, 13:52) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    My VIP may end Up with the most seats and lose the government.. Its scary
  • vince (17/03/2023, 13:52) Like (3) Dislike (9) Reply
    OJ will beat Fraser so take his name down.
    • birds of a feather (18/03/2023, 00:40) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
      OJ was missing in action too long but after he took that consultancy contract he is on the same level as CSCline.
  • Political analyst (17/03/2023, 14:01) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Reading the tea leaves, along with unscientific polling, and gut feelings, currently it does not seem like any party will command the minimum 7 seats needed to form a government. So the next government will likely be a coalition government; I will not say a unity government but government of convenience and leveraging. There will lots horse trading, King and Queen makers. Of course, the election is over a month away, so things can change.
    • Political analyst (17/03/2023, 16:35) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Continuing…..There are a number of women so far have entered the race so one who win indeed could make history by becoming the first de jure woman Premier through negotiation. I think the late former Chief Minister Dr Hon Williard Wheatley became Chief Minister through negotiation.
  • LORDY CLAUDIE (17/03/2023, 14:12) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is really funny ???? ,first he has been making PREDICTIONS ???? and now he's hoping they'll come true , ( that's like the person who was dreaming he was on the toilet ,so he offloaded , only to awake and find out he was still in his bed , ????
  • Predators in hiding (17/03/2023, 14:37) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Women scared to run these days cause working among men IS NOT EASY. And those in government who are preying on the young females, mark my words, everything will come to an end.
  • my2cents (17/03/2023, 15:15) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Cline probably should leave the prophesying alone.
  • N.I. (17/03/2023, 17:56) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Lorna Smith, come forward.
  • Lover (17/03/2023, 18:53) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Please talk bout the old days inDetroit..popcarn ready


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