BVI Airways debacle shouldn’t stop pursuit of a VI Airways- Skelton-Cline
During the July 1, 2026, airing of his show, Honestly Speaking, on ZBVI 780 AM, Skelton-Cline told listeners of his recent struggles travelling from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, which included dealing with the ever-persistent issues with LIAT.
“If I [were] in charge, I would ban LIAT from flying in the Virgin Islands until LIAT can get themselves together,” he stated, “And this is why, though we’ve had the debacle with BVI Airways does not mean we should forgo pursuing some kind of Virgin Islands Airways in this country.”
Engage the wealthy class
Skelton-Cline said better, reliable, efficient, and effective airlift is needed in the Caribbean.
“LIAT is a royal waste of time; people’s money, people’s time, people’s energy in the airport from two to six hours with folk who don’t even come to tell you what’s happening. I actually thought they had gotten better, but they still represent Leave Island At Anytime.”
After banning LIAT from flying to and from the VI, Skelton-Cline said he would start the process of getting some sort of Virgin Islands Airways going and “engage the wealthy class” in the VI, including persons like Sir Richard C.N. Branson and others who own airlines, to do so, impressing upon them the need to get involved in that business.
“You can’t have folk sitting up here with the means, and the skill set and the wherewithal and the relationships and we here struggling and they benefitting from residence, from Belongership in the Virgin Islands…what kind of sheggedy is that?”
Skelton-Cline said problems must be identified and solutions to these problems offered.
“That problem of airlift needs resolving.”
He added that he is glad to see and hopes the current government pursues the airport expansion project at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
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15 Responses to “BVI Airways debacle shouldn’t stop pursuit of a VI Airways- Skelton-Cline”
Many of these individuals arrived in the BVI already successful. The Territory did not create their wealth; in many cases, their presence, investment, and global standing have added to the BVI’s prestige.
Commitment will always produce more than compulsion. They are obligated to obey the law, pay taxes, and act as good citizens. Anything beyond that requires respectful engagement, not pressure or entitlement.
The key is to understand what motivates them and make participation worthwhile—through meaningful involvement, tax incentives, public recognition, naming opportunities, or other thoughtful forms of partnership.
Fake pastor of not honesty speaking? Talk Shop has not the ability nor honest intentions to advised us on this crucial matter.
Just get the money from SSB.
They apparently are looking for a project to drop some money on.
$7 Million of Gov money thrown away last time