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‘Who got more witchcraft & Obeah’ than VI?– Skelton-Cline

- disappointed that VI has apparently not reached out to help Haiti following a major earthquake in August
Controversial Talk show host and local clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline has brought into question the VI’s none-action to earthquake-ravaged Haiti after as it relates to housing assistance. Photo: VINO/File
Claude O. Skelton-Cline hinted that some persons in the VI may have been reluctant to help over the country's religious practices. Photo: Internet Source
Claude O. Skelton-Cline hinted that some persons in the VI may have been reluctant to help over the country's religious practices. Photo: Internet Source
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Commentator and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has brought into question the Virgin Islands’ apparent lack of effort to assist Haiti in the wake of a recent major earthquake that left many homeless.

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, a major earthquake measuring magnitude 7.2 on the Richter Scale rocked western Haiti, causing widespread injuries, deaths, and housing destruction; however, little was said about the VI’s role to offer assistance as a regional neighbour.

The talk show host raised the issue on the Tuesday, September 21, 2021, edition of his Honestly Speaking show on ZBVI 780 AM.

No 'voice' raised over issue- Skelton-Cline 

“I didn't hear us raise one voice in this country about how we're going to assist our Haitian brothers and sisters post the earthquake. I didn’t hear no fanfare,” he said.

“I’ve heard nothing about how we going accommodate ten families… none of that, why? Because we have, we have been taught who to hate,” he went on to say.

Haiti was one of the first black countries in the western hemisphere to gain its independence after colonialism and slavery.

A significant reason why the country has remained in poverty was due to Haiti having to pay France some 150 million francs, equivalent to $21B in today's currency, to preserve its independence.

Witchcraft & Obeah?

Skelton-Cline hinted that some persons in the VI may have been reluctant to help due to the widespread belief that many in Haiti allegedly engage in pagan religious practices.

“Some sitting up there talking about that’s because they have witchcraft and Obeah, who got more witchcraft and Obeah than the Virgin Islands?” he questioned.

The August earthquake was felt across the Caribbean, including in the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Jamaica, and came just over a month after Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, was murdered at his residence in Port-au-Prince on July 7, 2021.

30 Responses to “‘Who got more witchcraft & Obeah’ than VI?– Skelton-Cline ”

  • Hahahaha. I like this man (23/09/2021, 11:56) Like (19) Dislike (19) Reply
    I am voting for you CSC...you say it as it is regardless of who it is....Seriously. You getting my vote.
    • See what I mean? (23/09/2021, 13:20) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      The B.V.I gone to the hahahaha dump.
      Could you have imagined this prior to the February 25, 2019 general elections? I am not sure you could, but I couldn't.
      Claude Skelton Cline for Premier of the B.V.I. in 2023. Ha, ha,ha, ha, ha, ha, Yippy yo, Yippy to, What a thing.
    • Comment (23/09/2021, 21:57) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Allegedly engage in pagan religious practices? I guess Mr. Cline can relate to this practice as well, many things that is not of God he praises and preaches. He can count himself in as a leader of pagan religious practices as well.

      Mark 3:23 So Jesus called them together and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan?
    • Ffs (24/09/2021, 14:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Man, this country is like living in previous centuries. We got a mad leader, corrupt government, rasputin, one guy in Parliament dressed like a woman, foreign intrigue,
      Witchcraft, plague and evil bishops.
      We like Game of thrones but with bigger tits.
  • Lucifer (23/09/2021, 12:09) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    CSC speaking some truth although as a religious leader in the territory, why has he not set up an appeal for aide to be sent to Haiti? I am sure it would be easily done for someone with his connections and influence.

    As a so called Christian nation it shows the hypocrisy of it all. Does the bible not teach to provide aide and support to all that are in need? When Jesus supposedly healed the lepers and supported the poor, did he check what religion they were first?

    How would we feel if after the next Hurricane hits here our neighbors turn their backs on us because of our religious positions?

  • Tonue, and teeth fellout. What a thing. (23/09/2021, 12:20) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Teeth, the B.V.I government, still bitting. Tongue, Claude Skelton. Cline, still talking.
    What a thing. Stop these things, now.
  • snifn (23/09/2021, 12:31) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    just leave
  • Well… (23/09/2021, 12:36) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    YOU could have started the fanfare. As for witchcraft and obeah in the VI, it is all over the world not only in limited places/countries. All who practice evil EQUALLY wicked like the witchcraft and obeah people.
  • WHY? (23/09/2021, 13:31) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Mr. CSC, why not build a refugee camp for the ones that is coming to the BVI on a piece of property you own or on the front lawn of your beautiful house in Capons Bay.
  • Well (23/09/2021, 13:34) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    It has been known that HATIANS practice a lot of witchcraft and voodoo.
  • Hbh Da Don (23/09/2021, 13:40) Like (4) Dislike (15) Reply
    Why do we shun obeah and witchcraft? Obeah is being practice by the highest persons in the land as much as the lowest. They practicing in church as much as in homes, schools and even the hospital. We even have several obeah supply stores in the land. Even Rasta man dem be practicing obeah in the name of Selassie. Its all around. Embrace the practice. Accept it in your life as part of our culture and Afrikan heritage.
  • WOW (23/09/2021, 13:53) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was getting to hate this man but he is talking some truth lately. Gran man of the cloth !! Hahaha
  • @ CSC (23/09/2021, 13:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    i don't know if his HOLINESS got touched by the lord or its from the script , ( but GOD will judge us all ) did he say anything about ( HATI ) in church or did he spoke to his ( BOSS ) about it ? he had more than time to do so ( like when he was HOLLERING about the ( UK / RACISM / JASPERT etc / or is he doing a number on his ( BOSS Andy and company
  • dsfds (23/09/2021, 13:56) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    this man just like to hear the sound of his voice.
  • musa (23/09/2021, 14:10) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bvi love going to the dumpster
  • Donation (23/09/2021, 14:51) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good Afternnon New York Pizza, Can we have 19 free slices of pizza please for some illegal immigrants, 13 Hatians and 6 Brazillians.Please diliver to area of custody.
    • @donation (23/09/2021, 17:54) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
      Please they need to deliver the pizza to you, the most insensitive and ignorant people In the world.
  • Plate tectonics (23/09/2021, 15:00) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Apparently very few adults have paid attention to geography......as the world changes physically these things are likely to happen. Haiti has 1 of the worst geographical positions as an island because of the plate movements. They need to get educated on what's going on and build/move accordingly
  • u (23/09/2021, 15:03) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well Mr Cline you talking thuth don't care who don't want to agree with but you said it my brother especially in those work please
  • man (23/09/2021, 15:20) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    U might be surprised Tortola practice more witchcraft and obeah than Hattie remember there is all sart of nations in here the man know what he is talking about
  • Locals nasty in it.. (23/09/2021, 16:17) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Its not all Haiti..When I hear of the thousands of Dollars local spend to hurting local in their witch - craft belief..
  • Unconventional leadership (23/09/2021, 16:35) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Out of the mouth of a tolan. Glad that the down island people didn't say it. The same fate Haiti have tolavwill also have. Now criticize me.
  • I concur to this only (23/09/2021, 17:08) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Although I don’t fancy him
    I must say he’s right on this one.
  • Team CSC (23/09/2021, 17:51) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mr. Cline I am totally agree with you, don't care about the noise speak your mind. Someone of them fully well know what you are talking about they just to play holy.
  • tola (23/09/2021, 18:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When you are a part of something you will represent csc
  • LNB (23/09/2021, 19:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The VIP has more!
  • Oh Well... (23/09/2021, 20:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    He should know! A leopard never changes its spots.
  • man (24/09/2021, 07:51) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stop hating your roots Mr Cline


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