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Young ladies ‘your front is not a public park’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

- said young ladies dating older men with money should demand ‘land & house’
Clergyman and host of Honestly Speaking Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline had some words for young women who he said are dating ‘older men with money’ and getting nothing substantial out of the relationship but Gucci bags, some trips and getting their hair and nails done occasionally. Photo: Facebook
The clergyman, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, said that if he were a girl, and he would have been a “pretty one”, he would not have been 'monkeying around' with any older man for nothing. Photo: Internet Source
The clergyman, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, said that if he were a girl, and he would have been a “pretty one”, he would not have been 'monkeying around' with any older man for nothing. Photo: Internet Source
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In recognition of International Women’s Month this March, host of Honestly Speaking Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, during his show on March 17, 2026, hailed the many women in the Virgin Islands who have been making their mark and who he believes need to be given deserved promotions.

Mr Skelton-Cline; however, had some words for young women who he said are dating “older men with money” and getting nothing substantial out of the relationship but Gucci bags, some trips and getting their hair and nails done occasionally.

“I want to tell you two things. Number 1: Your front is not a public park, it’s a private and secretive garden….and if you are dating these older men with money, make sure you get a piece of land and a house, exclusively, with your name on the deed.

“What in God’s name are you doing? So, when they come off the little trip, that’s it? A little Gucci bag that depreciates? That ain’t gonna worth nothing?”

The clergyman said that if he were a girl, and he would have been a “pretty one”, he would not have been “monkeying around” with any older man for nothing.

“I want land and a house free, with my name on the deed alone. What do you think this is?”

Get off Facebook & social media showing how sexy you are’

Skelton-Cline also encouraged young ladies, as part of International Women’s Month, to desist from constantly making sex appeal posts on social media.

“Get off of Facebook and these social media showing how sexy you are.”

According to the pastor, the virtual space has become a permanent place for some young women to make sex appeal posts.

“Every time I turn around, some girl is on there shaking, showing her stuff. What’s wrong? Who told you that all you have is your sex appeal to sell? Who told you that? Who lied to you? Who told you you got to keep giving up your body for nothing? Who lied to you?”

He encouraged such young women to listen to him “by the spirit of wisdom” and make better decisions.

“If I were you, and you want to date me, you'd better go get me a piece of land. Either buy the house or build the house, or else you can’t have me. Let me go date somebody who's my counterpart, in my age group, and then let us go and grow together, instead of monkeying around with you for a trip. The devil is a liar and so is his mother-in-law.”

48 Responses to “Young ladies ‘your front is not a public park’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline”

  • righteous (19/03/2026, 11:51) Like (20) Dislike (14) Reply
    WITH NO HELP FROM THE GOVERNMENT WITH THE COST OF LIVING, WHAT YOU WANT US TO DO? AFTER ALL, WE CANNOT MAKE ENDS MEET WITH YOUR BASIC SALARY WHEN RENT IS MORE THAN THE SALARY ITSLEF. HELP US INSTEAD OF COMING ON SOCIAL MEDIA TRYING TO BRING DOWN WOMEN.
    • FOOLISH WOMEN (19/03/2026, 16:48) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply

      CLINE AIN’T BRINGING U ALL WOMEN DOWN, U ALL ARE WHO BRINGING YOURSELVES DOWN.
      HE’S ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. U ALL ABUSING U ALL BODIES FOR MATERIAL THINGS THAT DON’T HAVE NO VALUE.
      HE’S RIGHT, GET A PIECE OF LAND OR A HOUSE FROM THEM.
      RESPECT YOUR BODIES. ALL THAT GLAMOUR ON SOCIAL MEDIA DON’T MEAN SH**.

      • @ foolish women (20/03/2026, 06:50) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        You could afford land? Matter a fact you could afford rent? Out here talking like it easy for we when it got people who been in the same position in government from time I in primary school just collecting and making it easy for theirs but hard for others ..
        • a word to the wise (20/03/2026, 08:40) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
          YES, I CAN AFFORD LAND AND RENT IF I WANTED TO.
          ACTUALLY I HAVE 2 PROPERTIES THAT I RENT AND I ACCOMPLISHED THEM BY MYSELF WITH THE HELP OF THE BANK.
          I DIDN’T ABUSED MY BODY TO GET THEM. I WORKED VERY HARD SWEATING LIKE WHAT THE BIBLE SAID WE SHOULD DO AND I GOT IT DONE.
          A NUMBER OF U ALL CAN DO THE SAME BUT U WANT AN EASY WAY OUT AND DON’T WANNA BE INDEPENDENT.
          WORK HARD AND PAY FOR YOUR OWN GLAMOUR.
          STOP BEGGING AND ABUSING YOUR BODIES.
    • Olderman Magnet (19/03/2026, 23:03) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      He is helping us… We need to ask for more than lunch money and pay mortgage instead of rent.
  • It's a sad culture (19/03/2026, 12:07) Like (30) Dislike (3) Reply
    These same men who are accustom of these behaviours. Thinks every young lady is the same, so when you as a woman coming with dignity and respect, they upset cause you are not like the others and you don't care for a little $200 every two weeks to deal with their bs. And let's not start on all this sleeping around and cheating that has been going on.
    • Truth (19/03/2026, 14:56) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      They really think all women are the same and have no value....so the decent ones they think they can sexualize.
  • Stinks (19/03/2026, 12:20) Like (30) Dislike (4) Reply
    Oh my goodmess. Wwhat is wrong with this man...you cant get anymore so you callnit a park huh
  • Ungodly (19/03/2026, 12:28) Like (48) Dislike (3) Reply
    What an ungodly unsavory man he is discussing the price not the morality?
  • Doll (19/03/2026, 12:30) Like (48) Dislike (5) Reply
    I was hoping the statements made by Mr Cline were a mistake or taken out of context. However, it seems they were not. Sir, you cannot be a true man of God making these type of suggestions to our young women. Its very shameful to read or listen to such utter rubbish coming out of the mouth of a clergy man. In essence, you are telling young women how best to prostitite themselves. Is this what you would say to your daughter, if you had one? I hope not! If you did, I'd hope your spouse ensured your teeth and tongue no longer were part of your mouth. Not that I condone domestic violence but it is what it is and accordingly, in this case you'll reap what you sow. You believe this nonsense so much so, that you went so far as to state, if you were a woman what you would have done. If wishes were Horses beggars would ride. There's so much i want to say but as a Believer, i strongly rebuke and cancel everything you have said! You should be ashamed of yourself. I, further cover the young women of these beautiful Virgin Islands under the blood of Jesus and i pray that none of them ever cross your path. You are what most people will consider a person who cannot decide whom they should serve. You are acting like someone who has a d**k heart and an e**l Soul by giving such advice to our young women. The Word says, As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7) What a shameful thing to say to our young women. Media outlets should stop printing your bull crap. Is this how low you have fallen, sir? Please stop preaching and ask God to heal you from your vile and callousness before the enemy destroys you forever. Go repent and seek God while he is near. CSC, you seemed intent on causing those who are seeking the Lord to lose their way. I suggest you read Romans 14:20, Matthew 7:15, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Cor. 8:9. Sir, please do not become a stumbling block to God's people!
    TO WHOM IT MAY CINCERN:-
    If there are any true men or women of God out there, ie leaders in the Church, the Church Mother, I humbly request that you ask for an audience with CSC and ask the Holy Spirit to help you counsel him and lead him back to the Almighty God. This man is struggling with something that is almost beyond the point of no return. Let 2 and 3 gather here in prayer, asking God for guidance and strength to bring this situation to the Will of God. Have mercy, Lord. He has fallen out of your grace and he do not realise it. We know that you never wish for any of us to perish, so please let your Will be done. Praying for you, Mr Skelton-Cline. May God bless you and may He continue to bless these beautiful Virgin Islands.
  • Channel 11 (19/03/2026, 12:31) Like (32) Dislike (1) Reply
    While CSC appears to have intended a message of empowerment for young women, the wording unfortunately obscured that purpose. Advising young women not to “give up their bodies for nothing,” while simultaneously suggesting they should secure land or a house in exchange for sexual access, creates a contradiction that cannot be overlooked. The exchange of sex or sexual favours for money or money’s worth constitutes prostitution, irrespective of the framing.
    The broader issues he alludes to such as exploitation, self valuation, and the impact of social media are legitimate and deserving of thoughtful discussion. However, the delivery would have been more effective had it emphasized personal development, autonomy, and long-term empowerment rather than transactional dynamics.
  • Next Generation, Listen! (19/03/2026, 12:33) Like (16) Dislike (12) Reply
    Love this take! Lots of young women do not follow these principles. Its a shame to see!

    Wishing our territorial daughters a brighter future than frivolous items and short terms entertainment. Pastor Cline always has meaningful points!
  • Please.. (19/03/2026, 12:38) Like (27) Dislike (6) Reply
    ban this man
  • Let me guess (19/03/2026, 13:09) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply

    Let me guess, is this the strategy his w888 used because where the hell else he getting this garbage from except from Satan himself??? unless satan ISSsss....nevermind!

  • WOG (19/03/2026, 13:49) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    "Take the meat and throw away the bones."

    He is not totally wrong. The delivery is the problem but yes some of our young ladies, pretty and not so pretty keep changing partners so often that it is mind boggling. Ladies. Some of them get pregnant from each of the partners. This used to be back in the day but modern-day ladies have no call getting in this predicament. On that note: Let me encourage our young black women:
    It is time to rally around each other and encourage one another.
    Have some self-worth.
    when men looking for a spouse very seldom, they will look for a woman with "Baggage."
    Respect yourself.
    Set boundaries.
    Set goals.
    Embrace self-love.
    Most importantly, form a relationship with Jesus, the one who would take care of all your needs. Remember the
    Samaritan woman. Peace and blessings.




  • Raw and Unfiltered (19/03/2026, 13:51) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    The host of Honestly Speaking was probably intending to persuade young ladies to “ Fix Your Selves.” However, though purpose was well intended, he may have ineptly stated made his point by encouraging ladies to be transactional with their temples. Ladies “fix your selves,” respect your your selves. The temple is precious and all and sundry should be permitted to enter. Nutf things Ned fixing in the BVI politically, economically, culturally, sociallsry. For example, Ronald Reagan, a former US President joked that politics supposedly is the second oldest profession but it bears a close resemblance to the first. I wonder what the oldest profession is ? This not to be proud of. Ladies be proud of yourselves, make your parents proud, make your communities proud, make the BVI proud. Parents, elders, etc, set a good example for the young ladies. Monkey see , Monkey. The situation is about personal responsibility but the whole community is responsible. It takes a village to raise a child per an African proverb. But so goes the village, so goes the child. Villages are gone in the BVI, replaced by neighborhoods. More can be…. But rest this right here….
  • hello (19/03/2026, 13:54) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    They cant get land and house because those men they with are MARRIED. Also i have to call you out as a lukewarm believer. You tried to deliver a message to the people in a way you thought would make you relatable but all you did was put your reputation and respect on a slippery slide down hill. You are too old to be talking like this…..

  • Sir, pls, stop (19/03/2026, 14:00) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    Omg so backwards and tone deaf to use International Women's month as an opportunity to blame and shame women with his anarchic views. Yuck.
  • Karnage (19/03/2026, 14:02) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    Cline, hush don't drive up the price of the market!
  • The Usurper (19/03/2026, 14:17) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    This time he's right even a liar is correct twice a day.
  • nah! (19/03/2026, 14:19) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    OMG are we in the twilight zone or something???....naaaa what is goin onnnnnnn. SIR you need to talk to your acquaintances and comrades alike and tell them, dont pick up no young woman (ESPECIALLY IF YOUR A MARRIED MAN)
    if u cant buy them land and house....What in the world is goin onnnnnn lol....i laughin but i am DEEEEPLLY concerned
  • He not lying (19/03/2026, 14:20) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    I mean let’s be honest. Is just who saying it brother Claude is a real comedian.
  • BuzzBvi (19/03/2026, 14:57) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
    C.O. S-C is presenting BVI women as merely prostitutes and advocating that they up their prices.

    He has a pretty appalling view of women and the value of their relationships in the VI.

    What an absolutely disgusting spokesMAN.

  • nonsense (19/03/2026, 15:09) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Claud you should have been a woman name Claudia. I wodda ........ You.
  • Marty Probasco (19/03/2026, 15:34) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    “If I were you, and you want to date me, you'd better go get me a piece of land. Either buy the house or build the house, or else you can’t have me. Let me go date somebody who's my counterpart, in my age group, and then let us go and grow together, instead of monkeying around with you for a trip. The devil is a liar and so is his mother-in-law.”

    Piece of land , a gucci chain, dinner scrub Island, breast get touch. still cheap in the end for a lil bit Ass.
  • huh (19/03/2026, 16:03) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wouldn’t post what I know about this clown… cause somewhere in the comments this man WIFE probably reading his madness.. he need leave this topic alone
  • hmm (19/03/2026, 16:10) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    The women have their strength leave it be. Some men see power they never can have and put it down. Jealous of pretty women while shaming them for a view. Land for dating? Talk about men breaking their back for cheap, no trips no gifts.
  • He is right though (19/03/2026, 16:54) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    Are you all serious? The man is right. He’s saying that you all are worth more than just hair, nails, a Gucci bag or a trip. You all prefer to hear that you all are worth less? Y’all c’mon!
  • LOL (19/03/2026, 16:59) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    Where all the public park baddies at?
  • Wellsah (19/03/2026, 17:03) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Funny part is, some men will literally go ahead and give some woman a piece of land for less on some simp typa vibes smh
  • Xxx (19/03/2026, 17:29) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    He was my support for premier
  • WOW (19/03/2026, 17:43) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    I’m sorry but I would prefer to hear that I am worth more, than worth less. Something must be wrong with all of you who like to hear otherwise.
  • All I gotz 2 say is... (19/03/2026, 17:53) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    When fox can't get grape, they call it sour...
    Sinners judging Sinners for sinning differently.
  • dude (19/03/2026, 19:22) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sounds like Cline would be as much of a prostitute as he already is lol. Women like attn and they have been doing these things since beginning of time. However, the phone thing encourages narcissism which is already a prob here. We have an over abundance of narcissists here and that is why nothing works here and nobody can take any criticism and improve. Girls please do not listen to Cline and pimp yourselves out, find someone who really cares about you and respect yourselves & them. Every woman has a front so if that is all your offering you have nothing special in the marketplace, develop your character and everything else will fix itself.
  • There’s no way (19/03/2026, 19:43) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    There’s no way you beautiful women of the British Virgin Islands cannot see that this man is lifting y’all up. You are more than the bare minimum. Queens you deserve more. Do not settle for less. That is all Claude is saying. I’m so shocked at the responses under this post.
  • crazy (19/03/2026, 20:27) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Bro.. you on drugs? Please respect women.. start there . You nuts.
  • Wellsah (19/03/2026, 20:44) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    private park cause i dont mind to pay for access
  • Adam & Steve (20/03/2026, 06:48) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Men should take his advice as well. Some men are selling their back door for weed, drugs, scooters, Kia soul, iPhone, leg and fries, wet wings and seasoned fries, a ride on a scooter, money, clothes, shoes, scooters, boats, alil $$ to buy weed, gucci chains and earrings, rings, a ride home, etc.
  • ccc (20/03/2026, 07:40) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    It’s really honestly speaking
  • Plzzz (20/03/2026, 09:32) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Whatever you're using its time to get off it Claude!!!!!!
  • Sad (20/03/2026, 09:49) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe this has been said already as I havent read all of the comments. Rather than addressing the issues related to affordability, consumer culture, and MOST IMPORTANTLY the PREDITORY behaviors of adult men, the focus is on young women! Sad, just sad.
  • ausar (20/03/2026, 12:46) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think Mr. Skelton, this subject would have been better aided, if you had disclose, how you, as a businessman, is ensuring that the women you employ, would not have to turn tricks, by stating that your employees are earning, an above- than- minimum wage, at your places of business!

    This is where,, ACTION, would truly speak louder, than words!
  • kk (20/03/2026, 15:39) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    I don't think he wrong with what he is saying but it's how he said it
  • WELL HE CONFESSING (24/03/2026, 23:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thats right claudia don't condemn it encourage it , just tell the " hores " how to improve their their business from a spiritual perspective , boi U are a real genius / a lot of them will thank for the advise or free consultation


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