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PLM is ‘splitting the NDP vote’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

-said PLM has no base in VI
Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) of splitting the National Democratic Party (NDP) vote. Photo: Facebook
(L-R) People’s Leadership Movement confirmed candidates Mr Clifton Forbes aka Tito (District 3), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool (District 4) and Juan Richard Hatchett (At-Large). Photo: PLM/Facebook
(L-R) People’s Leadership Movement confirmed candidates Mr Clifton Forbes aka Tito (District 3), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool (District 4) and Juan Richard Hatchett (At-Large). Photo: PLM/Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) of splitting the National Democratic Party (NDP) vote.

Mr Skelton-Cline said this on the October 13, 2026, airing of his show on ZBVI 780 AM, which was titled ‘Political Molestation’. 

PLM was formed by former legislator Mr Mark H. Vanterpool after he lost the NDP Chairmanship to current Chair and Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) in April 2026. 

PLM has no base in VI

“The PLM does not have a base in the Virgin Islands. They don’t have a base in the Virgin Islands,” Mr Skelton-Cline opined. 

He said Mr Vanterpool has a base in Long Bush and not the entire Fourth District where he intends to run in the next general election. 

“Not even the whole Fourth District, up Long Bush. If there’s any base, that’s where it is. There’s no base in East End, Long Look; there’s no base in Central Tortola; there’s no base in Cane Garden Bay, Baughers Bay, Windy Hill; there’s no base on Jost van Dyke, there’s no base in Virgin Gorda.” 

Splitting the NDP vote, PLM candidates won’t win

Pastor Skelton-Cline asked, “What in God’s name are we doing? Who are we kidding with this stuff?” 

The PLM has announced the following individuals as its candidates for the upcoming general election: Mr Vanterpool (District 4), Mr Clifton Forbes aka Tito (District 3), and Juan Richard Hatchett (At-Large).  

He went further, saying that PLM candidates will not be elected to the House of Assembly. “None of these candidates are going to be elected to the House of Assembly…You’re splitting the NDP vote all over again…Who are we kidding?”

Mr Skelton-Cline added, “But some of us are going to sit around here, allow ourselves to be politically fondled, politically molested- to what end? The more and more I see this unfolding, the more I see the Virgin Islands Party expanding.”

22 Responses to “PLM is ‘splitting the NDP vote’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline”

  • Just Me (14/10/2026, 09:55) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    OY VEY CSC, OY VEY.
    • Shook one... (14/10/2026, 20:06) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      As commentor below said , the never expected Mark to gain so much traction so quickly . Now you hearing scared talk trying to disuade the people by saying how bad it will be etc. The People know better . PLM for the people . This is a true grass roots movement and they have the resources to stay in the race and the experience to execute the vision. What CSC need to do is get Hon. Skelton on board before its too late . Skelton need to swallow his pride with the Island man BS talk .
  • jokes (14/10/2026, 09:59) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    When will Claude realize that soon NDP will not exist.
    • To jokes (14/10/2026, 14:56) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      If Claud only knew Marlon and Mitch went running to Mark to go back to them, but, if they wern't so power hungry and disrespectfull they could of join both parties but power kept them from allowing it, so claud sorry for your uncle, bye bye to him, mitch and marlon cant carry him over the hump
  • 911 (14/10/2026, 10:10) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
    Csc is right this time
    • To 911 (14/10/2026, 14:27) Like (10) Dislike (10) Reply
      Right up your behind yur mean, ayo think Mark got time with NDP, PLM is a party that is movimg forward!
  • CSC (14/10/2026, 10:39) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love God but these fake pastors have profaned/molested the name of God.
  • Hell no (14/10/2026, 10:58) Like (9) Dislike (10) Reply
    Can you image a government headed by Mark and people like Juany, Tito and Shaq them so as ministers?
    • To hell no (14/10/2026, 14:49) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
      Hell yes, and they will win the government, dont say i did not say so!
  • ccc (14/10/2026, 11:31) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    talk the ting bossie
  • VIP in power again... (14/10/2026, 11:43) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    VIP only have to win 4 seats Bam Sowande is Premier...in this Scenario I am Sorry for Kye who's been making all those sacrifices giving up his deputy position for party and Government interest, he will be ask to make those sacrifices again .. Either Ronnie Marlon, & Mitch, or Mark Mitch & Myron would Join with VIP and Mark going want Deputy...If Mark win the place turn up, torn up ..messed up, it will lots of monuevering, he going want either PM or deputy, Sowande will not give up PM..
  • c (14/10/2026, 12:16) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    If they don’t have a base then how can they split the vote?
  • On your set (14/10/2026, 12:23) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mark! Got Ayo frisky.
  • okay (14/10/2026, 13:50) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    He dream about politics everynight
  • Exactly (14/10/2026, 14:21) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Mark and his reckless behavior again. First Corner lady, now this. It only can happen if he in charge. he and corner lady have the same mentality
  • Joker (14/10/2026, 14:58) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    Claude is fixated on Mark because he never thought Mark would have gotten this far with his party. Claude is mad because he has no home, he has been a political whore since returning to the BVI. A political prostitute selling to the highest bidder now he is in the winter with no sweater so he is trembling and crying. When last has CSC spoken anything with sense pertaining to education, economy, infrastructure, quality of life, healthcare etc.? All he does is talk enough stupid shit to be featured in the news because it gets everyone's attention. Honestly Speaking, this is just getting worse by the day and I can't wait to see him frothing at the mouth when Mark Vanterpool and a few of his party members are sworn into the next HOA.
  • FIRE (14/10/2026, 15:48) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Y'all forgot about the All 13 party. Claude high on something everyday.
  • Wellsah (14/10/2026, 16:07) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Claude behavior is that of a crackhead.
  • Heard it through the grape vine (14/10/2026, 18:50) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    NDP IS RUNNING DESPERATE. NDP
    IS RUNNING WEAK. THEY HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO RECHARGE THEIR BATTERY. MITCH, MARLON
    AND AARON WIVES BETTER GET OUT THERE AND DO SOME SERIOUS CAMPAIGNING. LOL.
  • @ wellsah (14/10/2026, 20:02) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    you may have a point there ●¿● he and the bishUP serms obsessed with ( myron & mark * & we on the streets still trying to find out what the bishUP is on / looks like somebody slip something on them , they have completely THROWN the Bible in the gabbage and are SHOWING us their true colors / BUT KARMA HAS A WAY OF BALANCING THE SCALES , SO SOON IT WILL BE DOG EAT DOG •
  • dude (14/10/2026, 22:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Party loyalty can kill this little small place. I hope ppl vote for the best people instead of solely for a party. But also vote for people who can work together.


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