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Police in Paradise video 'is tip of iceberg' of what UK can do to VI- Bishop Cline

- Calls on Virgin Islanders to unite against video that seeks to destroy VI's reputation
Outspoken bishop of the new life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, John I. Cline has called on Virgin Islanders to unite against the ‘Police in Paradise’ video that seeks to damage the VI’s repetition on the international state. Photo: Team of Reporters
The 'Police in Paradise' video has unsettled many in the Virgin Islands, who believe it could be harmful to the territory as a tourist destination, despite the territory being one of the safest destinations in the world. Photo: Team of Reporters
The 'Police in Paradise' video has unsettled many in the Virgin Islands, who believe it could be harmful to the territory as a tourist destination, despite the territory being one of the safest destinations in the world. Photo: Team of Reporters
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Outspoken clergyman Mr John I. Cline has called on Virgin Islanders to unite against the ‘Police in Paradise’ video that he says seeks to damage the territory's reputation on the international stage.

Bishop Cline was at the time speaking as a telephone guest on the Morning Braff radio show on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

“I have never heard us more united around a subject and cause like we are on this thing that seeks to damage our reputation on the international stage,” he said.

“I am saying to us, let us unite around this to protect the heritage of our children and our children’s children, because people think that somehow putting these islands in the hands of the UK going to do us any good, they are gravely mistaken,” he said.

British DNA is to destroy - Bishop Cline 

Bishop Cline added that it is in the British DNA to destroy what they cannot control, adding that the Governor must have been aware of the video. 

“This is just the tip of the iceberg of what UK could do to us and then leave us for dead and say go independent [after] they destroy our economy, destroy our financial services and destroy our tourism product,” he added.

Meanwhile, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he has spoken with His Excellency the Governor, John J. Rankin, with the Governor agreeing that the video was "inappropriate". 

One community activist Rosemary Cindy Rosan has since called for both the Governor and the Police Commissioner to depart the VI, since she believes they both should be held culpable.  

Governor Rankin has since promised to have a conversation with the Police Commissioner to address the matter.

42 Responses to “Police in Paradise video 'is tip of iceberg' of what UK can do to VI- Bishop Cline”

  • nonsense (29/06/2022, 19:05) Like (64) Dislike (13) Reply
    Utter nonsense. It’s a juicy story that an independent tv channel wants to project to the world. No hidden agenda from the UK. Maybe you should consider seeing someone about your paranoia, it’s not healthy.
  • ccc (29/06/2022, 19:06) Like (13) Dislike (32) Reply
    He is right
  • from buckingham palace (29/06/2022, 19:41) Like (53) Dislike (7) Reply
    But a local senior police officer was also featurede in the video of paradise inside police but not one is talking about the senior police officer from the bvi.why blame the cop only?
    • @ from buckinham palace (30/06/2022, 03:22) Like (1) Dislike (28) Reply
      Leave he she from here racist cop must go!!
    • bvi (30/06/2022, 09:42) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
      If you mean the Charlies Angels officer, all she did was give an interview. This was then spliced in with the other parts of the video. She could not have authorized the video's production or distribution without the CoP's directive. You barking up the wrong tree.

      Go and question the CoP - the buck stops with him, or with the Governor, or with the officials in the UK.
  • just (29/06/2022, 20:37) Like (50) Dislike (4) Reply
    Look who is talking only now you know about coming together hypocrite when you all were benefiting from all the corruption and wrong doing didn't know that the small man existed people like you why all these things are happening.
  • Judas (29/06/2022, 21:07) Like (46) Dislike (10) Reply
    The ex Primar done damage the country already. I don’t know what are you really talking about. Go blame Andrew fahie for that.
    • Reply (30/06/2022, 03:23) Like (6) Dislike (29) Reply
      The Uk is very bad for the bvi they are racist t we need our independence now!!
    • That's what enemies do.. (30/06/2022, 05:09) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      Whenever you slip up or make a mistake, don't expect forgiveness from your enemies though they may have more sins than you. They are going to use your mistakes your slip up to bring you low to paint you as the worst person.. that's what enemies do... Not taking away from the fact that the commissioner of police made a very poor decision and bad judgement. He should have just call those few trusted cops in a room. No phones play the video and get feed back on the spot.. So he open himself up for all the attacks..He should have known the enemies are watching and waiting for him to slip up..#can't trust cops
  • OPEN YOUR EYES ???? (29/06/2022, 21:20) Like (53) Dislike (7) Reply
    SO ITS THE UK SELLING DRUGS / AND THEIR HIT MEN DOING THE BRUTAL KILLINGS ???? BLAME JASPERT TOO / HOW DO PEOPLE ATTEND THE CHURCH THAT THIS HYPOCRITE PREACHES IN ❓ ( BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER
    • @Open your eyes (29/06/2022, 21:40) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
      Hope and pray that when these police that are recruited in this manner come with the attitude that all of us are drug dealers and they shoot you and your family without asking any question you will get the opportunity to say Lord have mercy. You are so full of hate for the messenger that you close your ears at the message.
      • Hear This (30/06/2022, 10:35) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        Do not forget that we already had an incident where an officer shot the then chief of police (who I wish had truly gottenshot).
        Remember at that time he and the holder had been manuerving around his wife and his domestic issues, when the same Holder wanted BP vests to cover his whole body.. and how the ended up man handelling the cop.
        We are too quick to forget that is why we can't make the connections to understand how long they were planning for us.
  • one (29/06/2022, 21:41) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
    Go away you false propthet i am not saying that the video is right but it is the truth and you know it you never once offered prayers for all the innocent people family that get gunned down only for the cor$$$pt leader and support all the corruption that those people in high places was engaged in
  • Sambo (29/06/2022, 22:20) Like (15) Dislike (8) Reply
    Governor John Rankin wants to have a friendly chat with the CoP Mark Collins, his UK mate about the planned released video; birds of a feather flock together. Internal Security which includes the RVIPF falls under the direct portfolio of Governor Rankin, so there is no way in hell he did not know about the video. Even if he delegated all responsibility for RVIPF to Mark Collins, Governor Rankin is still responsible, having ultimate responsibility. He is totally responsible. The BVI people don’t need no damn message through the Premier that the Governor is not happy about the release of the video. That is disrespectful and insulting. He is into everything else, demonstrating unilateral power and control so why not this? Governor Rankin is Governor of the BVI so something as harmful as this video to the BVI economic, social and political structure requires the Governor to directly address the people. But the sad truth is Governor Rankin holds the title of Governor of the BVI; nevertheless, his loyalty is to the crown/UK, not the BVI and BVI people.

    With help from some unpatriotic and greed-driven Virgin Islanders, the UK’s goal and aim is to tear down the BVI. They think that the BVI is too good for the BVI people who should still be living in grass huts with dirt roads, horse and donkey transportation, etc. Instead, they are dismayed as to how Black people can be living in modern homes up on the hill. To me, the production and leaked distribution of the video appears to be a deliberatively planned event. Virgin Islanders are fooling themselves if they think that the UK give a rat’s @$$ about them. Caring about local people is inconsistent with colonialism. The UK will used sambos to further their cause. Sambos are treated just like disposable items, i.e., paper towel. It is no secret that the UK is steeped on classism: monarchy, nobility, working class, peasants. Blacks are at the bottom of the class system and any ascendancy demonstrated anywhere vigorous effort is put forth to stifle any ascendancy. That is still an attitude and behaviour in the UK regarding people of African descent. It sees their role as servile.
    • Quiet Warrior (30/06/2022, 08:39) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
      @Sambo, you cutting thick and deep. The UK, the cabal, is working feverishly to dress up the colonialism, racial superiority, etc, boar hog for the ‘Sambos.’ But it is still a boar hog. In spite of the pretend, fake compassion, etc, it/they still roots in colonialism, racial superiority, social class, etc and sees Black servile role as divinely manifested. Bull $h ….t. The sambos, wannabes, are failing to realize they sheep running with wolves, snakes. As you noted, Sambos failed to see they being used as a disposable.
    • @Sambo (30/06/2022, 09:19) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
      Every time I see your user name its upsetting, it is a derogatory and racist word to describe a person of African descent. Every comment you make seems to be about white people being racist, this comment is no different.

      I am wondering whether you have some deep-rooted loathing towards yourself and to people of colour. This self-hatred is unhealthy.

      You're understanding of the UK seems out of step with reality, it is a country which is pretty multi-cultural. Of course there are still enormous steps forward to be made. It is not right to say blacks are at the bottom: that ignominious status is taken up by non-English speaking women originating from South India (Bangladesh, Pakistan).

      You are quite correct that people in the UK don't give a damn about the BVI: it is a small place, 4,000 miles away. Most people haven't even heard of it. That's not because they are uncaring, it is just too small to be given much consideration. People in the UK have had their incomes slashed in real terms due to 12 years of austerity government, coupled with Brexit, Covid, inflation running at near 10%. There are food banks in every small town and village, people in good jobs (like nurses, teachers, police) having to resort to "shopping" from them. This is a country in serious economic decline. People in BVI live a life of relative luxury compared to the UK.
      • Sambo (30/06/2022, 15:25) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        @@Sambo, the truth hurts, does it not? If looks like a duck, quacks like and waddles like a duck, it is a duck. Can you truthfully and honestly look in the mirror, examine the current political, social, institutional, and economic, etc, system/structures and claim the UK is not racist? The systems were engineered and constructed on racial platforms. And overtime, the systems have been tinkered around the edges, the margins, etc, but the core, the nucleus remains in place. Policies alone don’t eliminate/reduce racial discrimination, prejudice, etc. If people’s behaviour and attitude are not changed, racism persists, for it persists. Are all White Britons racist? No. But the majority are and the few that are not it is sometimes to tell by their actions. People give nice sounding speeches and sound bites about racism but the actions of words are what matters. Lets not get it twisted.

        Colonialism is billed as a virtuous institution that is paraded as having a civilizing mission. It is vicious institution. It confiscated land, committed genocide, enslaved people, exploited their labour to produce profit for colonial masters, and deprived them of their democratic and human rights. It also created a ladder of humanity, ie, Whites superiority and Blacks inferiority. And if all this was not horrific enough, there is a universal movement afoot to revised, airbrushed and whitewashed history. For example, they want to pretend that either slavery didn’t exist or it was not so bad. As if, if we pretend that horrific atrocities didn’t exist, they didn’t exist. Well, this mangy dog is not going to hunt this guava crop. Every BVI manjack must weigh in to make sure the mangy dog does not hunt.

        I don’t know if you are a White Briton, Black Briton, or other. Nevertheless, I like how Whites in the past like to say what is good Blacks without asking Blacks. So you don’t like Sambo. What would you prefer, ie, nigger, coon, BAME, BME, etc. You said, “It is not right to say that blacks are at the bottom: that ignominious is taken up by non-English speaking women originating from South India (Bangladesh, Pakistan).” Interesting. Should I be happy about this?
        • Quiet Rebel (01/07/2022, 04:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          Sambo, real talk. You upset people that are uncomfortable with the truth and has a love affair with lies, hoping that the truth about racism would just vanish. Some call you stupid because that is their best and only defense. You chalemgethem to a fact-filled debate but it is hard to defend the indefensible. The sambos, the self-haters, the elites like their subordinate role.
  • Well (29/06/2022, 22:39) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    The video had zero effect until it was shown to the World.
    Who did that is the catalyst and a shortsighted nin come poop.
  • R (29/06/2022, 22:47) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Like brother Peter tosh said the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help us God
  • Silent Majority (29/06/2022, 22:54) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    The sad truth behind this is that it has given people like you the opportunity to try and hide from your crimes. We demand justice for the people. COP do not be distracted from that job.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (29/06/2022, 23:09) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    Fake Bishop John Cline, your are an attention seeker
    This continuing babling Sean to make you feel important. Why don't open a bicycle shop to give an unspiritual reason why some your Church members to pretend that you are a bishop? Do you really recognized how pesty, contemtious, and disgusting you really are? Is your conscience at peace? It doesn't seams so.
    Tell us what are the things that really troubling you. Stop faking it. Tell us. You only can hide darkness for a time. Light will exposes darkness sooner or later.
  • HAHAHAH (30/06/2022, 02:42) Like (6) Dislike (17) Reply
    THE COMISSIONER NEEDS TO COME TO THE PUBLIC IN FORM OF A VIDEO THAT WILL SEE HIS FACE GIVIING THE APOLOGY , JUST LIKE THE VIDEO HE MADE.( TO SEE IF HE RALLY MEANS WHAT HE SAYS) . HE IS REALLY SICKENING , RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL. HE NEEDS TO LEAVE ,WETHER HE APOLOGISES OR NOT
  • bvibuzz (30/06/2022, 03:24) Like (5) Dislike (19) Reply
    we with you Biphop on this one
  • I Blame Britain.. Them Weak (30/06/2022, 05:00) Like (16) Dislike (4) Reply
    Britain acted weak in the BVI case. They should have just suspended the constitution take full control and full responsibility and we wouldn't have all of this nonsense. The BVI cannot change on its own . They are people full of hate for Xpats and they are very smart and conning and is determined to get their way at all cost...Britain hope you learn. This small nation is a handful, can't play with them..They are little snakes with deadly venom. They are on the attack..
  • One percent (30/06/2022, 05:09) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    You guys need to stop .the Bvi 1%. the rest of us dont agree with u cline, heard u did a great job at the hospital pharmacy. Would love to hear your side on that.
  • Question. (30/06/2022, 07:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    What does Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, BVI mean at the begining. What does this story have to do with Fat Hogs Bay.
  • ... (30/06/2022, 07:44) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    You speaking good man of God do not mind the UK bloggers we will not be moved
    • ... (30/06/2022, 10:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      I swear its as if their doing damage control. We're blind & deaf though. Too caught up on who is speaking because we dont like that individual.
  • Fed Up (30/06/2022, 07:54) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tip of the iceberg is correct sir, and you are sitting at the top of it.
  • Yes to UK (30/06/2022, 08:17) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    @Sambo, You are very stupid.
    • Sambo (30/06/2022, 18:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Apparently, you hate my commentary and that is all good. Let’s debate views and the facts. Tell me where I went off the reservation with facts. Just the facts, facts, facts.
  • Yes to UK (30/06/2022, 08:21) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    JOHN CLINE, SHUT UP SHUT UP, NO ONE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL YOU DO IS NOTHING TO BENFIT THE PEOPLE OF THE BVI. YOU ARE SICKEN.
  • Sad. (30/06/2022, 09:32) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    Not very Christian to spread hate that’s for sure.
  • Hmm (30/06/2022, 10:26) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    SO when is the next UK planned leak or bombshell event?

    To name a few there was the drug bust picture leak to UK media, there was the covid stimulus list leak, the COI report dropping the day after A.F was arrested (practically a leak in comparison to its planned release date)

    What do all of these have in common? They're well timed stabs at the international perception of the BVI, a well known 'tax haven'.

    Now we have a leak they didnt plan or didnt plan well enough not to land them in hot water. As its said digging graves and felling trees.... leak too much you may leak your own.

    On a 'lets pretend its all innocent and professional level police recruiting'... All this would have done is hype up foreign officers to prey on BVI people and perhaps become trigger happy as they're given a warped view of the territory & what their role here will entail.

    Recruiting for police should start at home.
  • Tourist (30/06/2022, 10:34) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    To be honest, reading all these nasty comments, they are more damaging than the video.
  • @ @ OPEN YOUR EYES (30/06/2022, 16:39) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I CAN SEE YOU GOT TOUCHED ???? THE VIDEO EXPOSED YOU SET OF PRETENDERS / HYPOCRITES , ( YOU PLAYING A PSYCHIC , SO B CHOOSE ONE ) WHATS IN THE DARK NWILL COME TO LIGHT , THAT BRUTAL KILLING SHOULD BE A WAKE UP CALL FOR THOSE WHO ARE KEEPING DARK SECRETS , TO COME FORWARD SO JUSTICE CAN BE SERVED / IF WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT GETTING OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY CLEAN AGAIN / START WITH YOUR DIRTY MENTALITY / AND STOP CREATING DRAMA ABOUT THE UK , RACISM , COLONIALISM ETC ( REPENT
  • @ MR HA HA HA HA (30/06/2022, 20:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    WE NEED TO SEE A VIDEO OF HOW NICE THE LADY GOT ROBBED AND KILLED IN HER OWN HOME OR THE 11 YEAR OLD GIRL WHO GOT GUNNED DOWN IN A SCOOTER DRIVE BY KILLING / OH IS THAT A PART OF OUR HIDDEN SECRETS / NOBODY DIDN'T PROTEST OR SAT IN THE STREETS DID YOU ???? ❓
  • Joker (01/07/2022, 07:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the minister told his congregation not to take the covid 19 vaccine the minister turned around took the vaccine then ran off to the USA during the lockdown and curfews

    when times tuff in road town some of we have to remain in our own backyard however the minister hold his greencard or usa passports and can simply take off…….the minister needs to stop taking so much and let the dust settle
  • Yah (04/07/2022, 13:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Y'all ain't ready for the realties of UK life.. too fast..too cold...too expensive... you'll to privileged to cope with more than going too school and running back home.Show up late to work without a real reason.. do it twice... your on your warning.Inappropriate remarks..bullying.. touching.. can get you a warning. Like to go to work and come home in the dark..the UK is your place.oh and purchasing land and building a house... basically unheard of..the realm of the rich.Like buses full a drunks junkies and kids carrying hunting knives...no? Then if you can afford the insurance..parking miles away and feul prices..drive...you won't be the only one struggling..You'll meet plenty of folks that could only dream of what the average BVI citizen has,on the daily... white folk... lots of poor white in dirty tracksuits


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