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Skelton-Cline now ‘actively looking’ for a 'new 13'

- says current party systems have failed
Social commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline said he is actively lookiing for 13 new people to contest the next general election in the Virgin Islands. Photo: Facebook
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he can give up on the current members of the House of Assembly but not on the Virgin Islands. Photo: House of Assembly
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he can give up on the current members of the House of Assembly but not on the Virgin Islands. Photo: House of Assembly
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who has been calling for thirteen new people to come forward to replace the present elected representatives, has now gone a step further.

Skelton-Cline said he is now “actively looking for a new thirteen” during the February 4, 2026, airing of Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM, while holding up a t-shirt that read ‘All 13 must Go’. 

The t-shirt, he said, was given to him. 

Skelton-Cline said he was speaking earnestly to those willing to bring a brand new thirteen together. 

Time to 'recruit' 

He asked, “Can I say some things and still be loved?” 

“Let me tell you why. Since the National Democratic Party, as we know it, is no longer able to function and offer this country a viable alternative, it is incumbent upon me and all of the interested persons to identify, recruit, form, put together a group, a credible group, who can be presented to this country as a viable alternative in the next general election.”

Skelton-Cline said if the options are between current Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) of the National Democratic Party (NDP), “we might as well let Sowande finish us off”. 

He reiterated that he is “actively looking” for a new group saying, “It’s 85 seconds to midnight, we are facing major challenges globally, regionally and locally and I don’t see, and I don’t hear from amongst the people in our House of Assembly who seem to think that it’s easier just to be combative for the sake of combative rather than rational and reason together about the interest of this country.”

Current party system has 'failed'

Skelton-Cline added that while he can give up on the current members of the House of Assembly, he cannot give up on the country and refuses to become cynical, although he can. 

“Life is too precious, what Jehovah God has granted us is too sacred, too much of a responsibility for our children and our grandchildren, for me to sit here and just watch us descend into madness.” 

He continued that while he does not know what the outcome may be, one must be found as “the current party systems have failed us”. 

A Facebook page, All 13 Must Go, began in 2025. The page has been promoting the same slogan and the t-shirt Skelton-Cline spoke of on his radio show.

26 Responses to “Skelton-Cline now ‘actively looking’ for a 'new 13'”

  • He should go (09/02/2026, 08:19) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why this guy is in everything, was he was bought by the "13 must go" sponsors as well ?
    • If he got a contract... (09/02/2026, 10:15) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
      Give him a contract and it will read... All 13 must Go..back in right now.
  • Buffalo soldier (09/02/2026, 08:30) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    of the 13 members that must go he must be added to the pile as the 14 member that must never be allowed to enter the political arena in this country. SC is a walking contradiction with enough proof in his portfolio.
  • CSC (09/02/2026, 08:46) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    You, as the messenger is not credible to make such a call. Fail on arrival.
  • pat (09/02/2026, 09:15) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    But he switched now
  • 13 (09/02/2026, 10:07) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    As the political climate moves toward election time, the ruling government should get serious about the economy, infrastructure, health care, etc. The voting public should also keep them accountable for the lack of essential things that this administration has ignored over the past years. Why is it okay for the 13 members of the HOA to get salary increases, but the average person has to wait all this time for a mere 2 dollar increase? Civil servants who are the backbone of the government can not get their increases. Retirees pensions have not been adjusted. The government will wait until weeks before election day to do these things. People are suffering.
  • Advisor? (09/02/2026, 10:10) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lemme guess - CSC wants to put himself forward as an overpaid "advisor" to the new 13...
  • Karnage (09/02/2026, 10:24) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    "All must go, cause I'm not getting any contracts."
  • Translation (09/02/2026, 10:33) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply
    Him and the money gang cannot control Hon. Wheatley like they controlled the cocaine king so they are upset and ready to find 13 puppets that would follow their instructions. It seems like shame is no longer a thing these days. WoW!
  • ... (09/02/2026, 11:13) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Becareful king thrm goin cancel da lil pizza contract i. The school
  • the truth is (09/02/2026, 11:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Claude Skelton Cline is not qualified to advise us on this very important issue. It is true that all 13 of our current political leaders have failed to keep their promise to us the the people of the British Virgin Islands. To them we the voters, politically speaking, are like puppets on their string, but equally so, they are, in fact, puppets on a string of theeir slaves master, rich so-call friends, others supporter, special interest persons, that are puppets on the string of sin of likeir chief puppetsmaster, Satan and his demonic host of evil angels, that number many more than 1000×13 a hundred times, and a thousand plus times more deceptive than Claude Skelton Cline, for the love of money.
  • New 13 don't (09/02/2026, 11:41) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    means better qualified 13 nor does it means less deceptive 13. Reshuffling couple with additional candidates will be better just shuffling the current 13.
    Claude Skelton Cline is very deceptive. He is, in fact, a weak link pretending to be, but not strong. strong people don't promote strength to others to be chosen of them, but rather wise people promote srong.
    The current B.V.I government is weak. Doubtless to say, a change is revelantly needed next general elections. Who's next? Step up. No puppets, please.
  • Midnight.. (09/02/2026, 12:49) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    That barge money coming in handy now eh! So you and your backers want 13 they can control for their personal benefits just like they did when Covid was here and they ate so much their bellies outgrew the same barges.

    Nah pardna - replacing some of the deadweight I agree with. Replacing ALL with God knows who/what would be detrimental. How many of them know anything about HOA other than YouTube? Gtfoh!
  • FIRE (09/02/2026, 14:18) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
    All 12 except Myron, thanks.
    • Limbo (10/02/2026, 07:59) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
      He should be the 1st. The lil messages n hiding out by garbage pan really impresses D6 people?
  • DON'T FORGET (09/02/2026, 18:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    When all 13 go the sum total of their salaries will be doubled. That GREEDY bill is going to sink this country we have been perfectly frigged.
  • chupes (09/02/2026, 19:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look like he needs his own words - go siddung!!!!!!
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (09/02/2026, 20:09) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply

    LORDY CLAUDIE ,IS saying )> NOW am more than frigged , AM &^*KD UP NOW , ALL 13 OF YA'AL ASZSZ GOTYA GO , YEAH , I SAID IT , AND AM GONNA BE YOUR NEXT * PREMIER *

  • @ don't forget (09/02/2026, 21:38) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Perhaps we can ask the wigged one to share some of his thoughts on this gentleman who calls himself " the city slicker , pastor , consultant , psychic , etc . Can he really make a premier , honestly speaking (•¿• ) / or is his sins catching up on him ( or just plain ~ stoned ~ aka HIGH
  • ausar (10/02/2026, 03:13) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    ..and those thirteen, gon' stay right dere, in office!
    ..watch, and you will see!
  • The watchdog (10/02/2026, 07:14) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Claude is a fraud
  • JCL (10/02/2026, 07:57) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Anything with the word “Cline” I’m not supporting.
  • oh boy (11/02/2026, 07:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We wonder how much he was paid because that is what All 13 doing, paying for things to secure votes. It is the beginning point to corruption. We want to see the 13. Why go from bad to worse? Right now, we need experience in all areas of government to turn this disaster around. Oh who has the food court at the beef island airport? How did that happen? Talking about All 13 and just as corrupt.
  • The bum (11/02/2026, 09:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Aryo aint seen nothing yet,its not radical islam,st kitts,st thomas,st croix,tnt or jamaica no more here comes bvi. 15 years of blunt in your face money mongering organisation separation wtf you all think the backlash would ve been! No its bed as roses,immigrants stepping over locals,political scams and more locals not going up the ladder.
  • The bum (11/02/2026, 09:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Take my foolish advice,(STOP PLAYING WITH SOME LOCALS WHO ARE VIGILANT,MAROONS AND WUK WITH THEIR MOUTH SHUT. FROM A TO Z in every aspect the bvi is in chaos. Dismantle all segration asap let the bvi run smoothly with equality or we all feel the pain of the bad direction.


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