‘This is not the time for novice leadership’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
Speaking on his programme on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Skelton-Cline stated, “Given what's happening on the geopolitical scene, what's happening locally, this is not the time for novice leadership.”
The Virgin Islands' general elections are constitutionally due in 2027, and since then, several individuals and political parties have announced their intention to run for office.
No new novices
Skelton-Cline said, “We do not need any new novices to get leadership to this country right through here. This is not the time for people who think it's their turn.”
He emphasised that the world is facing a crisis and that the Virgin Islands will not be immune. Therefore, it is essential to have experienced individuals with courage and wisdom to lead the country.
“We need some seasoned persons. We need some people of courage and wisdom. Information is not wisdom. Who has the wherewithal, the capacity, the breadth, the depth in which to navigate this country right through here,” he emphasised.
Candidates must 'understand how to run a successful company'
The social commentator also said that candidates who understand how to run a successful business are vital for proper governance.
“We need persons who know what it is to run a successful company. People who know how to pay NHI, Social Security, who have monthly overheads and payroll and services 15 to 20 families, people who know how to deal with suppliers, and credit agencies, and bank people who understand business, and its production, we need people right through here with weight.”
He further emphasised, “This is not the time for novices. I'm telling you, as I've told you in private, this is not the time for people to be guessing about what they should know. We need real leadership.”
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