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VI's delayed economic reopening a precursor for more crimes - Skelton-Cline

-calls on Virgin Islanders to take COVID-19 jab so economy can 'bounce back'
‘Honestly Speaking’ radio host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he is predicting higher crime rates in the territory, should Virgin Islanders not get vaccinated to enable the full re-opening of the local economy. Photo: VINO/File
According to the talk show host, after all the hard work and sacrifices the territory has endured over the past year, persons should at least make the effort to get vaccinated and take the jab. Photo: Facebook/File
According to the talk show host, after all the hard work and sacrifices the territory has endured over the past year, persons should at least make the effort to get vaccinated and take the jab. Photo: Facebook/File
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he is predicting higher crime rates in the territory, should more Virgin Islanders skip vaccination for COVID-19, which he says will continue to delay the full re-opening of the local economy.

“I am concerned about the economy and the livelihood of this country and I am saying to us, the way for our economy to bounce back, is for you to get your jab in the arm. That's the way, because if you don't… you are going to see the increase in all layers and kinds of different crimes," he said. 

Skelton-Cline was at the time speaking on the Tuesday, March 17, 2021 edition of his Honestly Speaking show.

Vaccination will allow economy to open - Skelton-Cline 

“The economy is not going to be able to open and stay open because you will be inviting COVID-19 in with all its variants and then we will be unprotected, which means we have to shut down again,” the man of the cloth said regarding vaccine hesitancy in the territory.

According to the talk show host, after all the hard work and sacrifices the territory has endured over the past year, persons should at least make the effort to get vaccinated.

“Some of the businesses have gone out of business, most of the businesses have survived through the night so they can live in the morning… the Lord Jehovah himself has given us a glimmer of hope so that the morning can dawn and come and you all through this place with a whack of stupidness,” he said.

VI may have to turn to UK for help - Skelton-Cline 

Mr Skelton-Cline who is also a government consultant has indicated that should the economy not move into full re-opening, there is the possibility that the government will run into financial trouble. 

This he said, will be ultimately felt by private citizens and cause the government to turn to the UK or some other outside source or help.

“Outside sources who have already shown to us that they are not benevolent when it comes to us, because whatever they give to us, the cost is so high, you might as well go jump in the ocean,” he said.  

The man of the cloth reiterated his plea with Virgin Islanders to get vaccinated as a matter of priority. This he said will ultimately allow the economy to fully re-open and allow businesses and employees to thrive.

25 Responses to “VI's delayed economic reopening a precursor for more crimes - Skelton-Cline”

  • In order for economy (20/03/2021, 15:13) Like (61) Dislike (3) Reply
    To bounce back we must take this jab that other countries stop for the economy to bounce back...this the word of a man claim he is of God....now who going to tell me this man wouldn't sell his soul for material gains ..now with all he said as a proclaimed man of god isnt there a law should be put in place to punish a sin so great just asking for I know back in the days there was.....look wat the frabric of society comes too.
    • My girl (20/03/2021, 16:45) Like (7) Dislike (18) Reply
      He is right, because if locals font get vaccinated then the place cant open fully. where is the lie?
  • Christian religion (20/03/2021, 15:26) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    That man dont listen to his self as a pastor? Or is the fact that the level it comes to now in a society of this era acceptance...it people like them so does open up ur eyes to the deceitful mean of the sole purpose of some of these paster and churches playing this Christian religion scheme.....but these days is the test of faith to all mankind and we can now see the revelation of the sheep and wolves
  • hard truth (20/03/2021, 16:20) Like (20) Dislike (10) Reply
    The irony is that those vacinated are a greater threat of spreading the virus.

    Explanation

    Prion disease. (Mad cow disease) Vaccine "shedding". You think all these zombie movies are for entertainment? Why are countries "opening up" after vaccination ? Because they have enough disease carriers out there now.
    The truth is almost always the opposite of what they tell you.
    • @ hard truth (20/03/2021, 22:45) Like (10) Dislike (19) Reply
      What you’re saying is absurd
      • @@hard truth (21/03/2021, 02:13) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
        Not saying to believe what is said but you can do your own research from the doctors who are speaking out but just remember that comment, peace
  • I speak life (20/03/2021, 17:00) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    In the mighty name of Jesus I render Claude's words null and void , I pray crime shall NOT rise but decrease in our beautiful Virgin Islands in the Precious Name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior
  • chosen (20/03/2021, 18:08) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    This boy is the true antichrist you all Will soon listening and learn
  • Peaches (20/03/2021, 18:56) Like (32) Dislike (3) Reply
    Claude Skelton-Cline, I rebuke you in the mighty name of Jesus! This thing about getting the commuity to be vaccinated in order to open the economy is a lie from the pits of hell. We have been doing so well we are down to zero cases. All the people have to do when they come in is to exercise caution, build their immune system. That vaccine is loaded with all kinds of unhealthy substances and has been causing death and destruction to many persons. Stop trying to fool people. You operate more like a government official than a pastor. You need to decide which side you are on. I have never heard you utter a word of prayer on your radio program for the people of these Virgin Islands. Do you think that money can save us from the wrath of God to come? Please go sit down because all you are doing is upseting the people of the Virgin Islands.
    • Rubber Duck (21/03/2021, 10:07) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      Please state your list of medical qualifications when spouting out of your backside. Thank you.
  • Sam (20/03/2021, 19:09) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vaccine can't stop crimes. God Stop crimes. Before vaccine there was crime Lord heip us.
  • ludacris (20/03/2021, 19:15) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    What nonsense
  • smh (20/03/2021, 20:32) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    I understand what he’s trying to say but this guy is really starting to make me wonder. A Pastor calling for a mandatory system in order to earn a living. Isn’t that what the Mark of the Beast requires??
    • @??? (21/03/2021, 07:27) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      Isn’t that what the mark of the beast requires?

      Its as if he didn’t read the ending of the book. All the preachers are on high alert on the low bet, this one is clueless.
    • Pastor ? (22/03/2021, 03:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Pastor or Pasta?
      I think I see a pasta here not a pastor .....
  • Spike (21/03/2021, 02:59) Like (2) Dislike (15) Reply
    A lot of who rebuking Claude need to look in the mirror and Rebuke them dam selves
  • Need Another Choice. (21/03/2021, 08:51) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply

    The country's citizens should ne offered a choice of at least three vaccines. 

  • chosen (21/03/2021, 09:43) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Csc is not cluless he is confuse and lost
  • Hmmmm (21/03/2021, 10:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Really don't understand why this man Claude O. Skelton-Cline never talk about how the cost of living in the bvi will surly go up from the port fees, last time i check we all still in an pandemic and the government acting like they forget who put them in office it was the people and soon as you as a minster stop working for the people or going against the people time to vote you out, raising port fees that much all the people in the bvi will definitely feel it and it will be an big problem, already seeing it in the supermarkets, house rent is up, in the entire caribbean the bvi has the most expensive internet service and the slowest and what the government doing about it not one thing, work permit is up, and now trade license going up, just remember when u play with fire you will get burn wake up my bvi people things will get really hard for everyone.
  • omg (21/03/2021, 10:37) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    People does really go to church and pay offerings to listen this man. Wellsah
  • Go sit down (21/03/2021, 10:52) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    stop making excuses for criminals who calls this place home claude because your fore parents did not brake into people homes when you was growing up: mr skelton your fore parents work hard farming and catching fish to take of the family....i know that times have changed but stop making excuses for wrong doing in the territory
  • watch (21/03/2021, 12:03) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Clueless mammas boy drlbbles again .
  • Voter2024 (21/03/2021, 12:54) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    I dont know why people fear covid more than God the creator. People be aware of the tatics and devices of the enemy, trying to use influential people to co-hoarse you to take a vaccine which doesn't prevent the virus.

    Things will never return to normal trust that they just softening for whats next. People God's word say to keep your eyes on Israel stop looking at mainstream media it doesn't tell the real story
  • @voter 2024 (21/03/2021, 14:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Which isreal the fake one or the one that there got covered away from the masses.....a plot from the beginning of the rise of them wicked curse of a people bio ...isreal the people the struggle is a journey to salvation..so true
  • hut (22/03/2021, 18:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You have no faith for a Pastor .weak mind


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