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Hon Fraser ‘has done all he is ever going to do’ for D3– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Social and political commentator and ZBVI 780 AM talk show host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has declared that the political career of Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) may soon be over should he face a serious challenge for the Third District seat at the 2023 polls.
Virgin Islanders are 'experts' @ criticising– Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) to stop criticising and instead celebrate accomplishments on the way forward for the Territory.
No more ‘fly by night’ elected politicians in the HoA– Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for an end to how the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) select its leaders, declaring that the territory has reached a point where it has outgrown the selection of ‘fly by night’ politicians who are elected simply for being liked.
Challenge of leadership will prevent re-election of main political parties– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has posited that a challenge of leadership in the Virgin Islands (VI) will prevent leaders from main political parties from getting re-elected to form the new Government of the VI.
Church should get involved in politics in VI – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The popular saying is that Christians should not get involved in politics; however, talk show host and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for churches in the Virgin Islands (VI) and those in the Christian religious sector to get more involved in politics.
UK will not suspend VI Constitution– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talkshow host and clergyman Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that the United Kingdom (UK) will not suspend the constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI ) and, therefore, the people of the territory should stop putting energy into fighting the colonial power on that front.
VI must do everything to protect ‘golden goose’ financial services sector– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to do all they can to protect the local financial services sector, referred to as the ‘Golden Goose’, which continues to come under constant attack from outside forces.
Ronnie W. Skelton has what it takes for credible leadership- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Despite declaring a woman as the next premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), talk show host and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline has recommended former legislator and leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Mr Ronnie W. Skelton as a formidable leader in the VI.
'I carry a burden' for the advancement of VI – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he should have been ‘independent’ in terms of politics and not politically aligned, declaring that he carries the burden for seeing the Virgin Islands (VI) get better.
UK will not stand in VI’s way of independence– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The question of more self-determination through Independence remains a contentious issue in the Virgin Islands (VI); however, according to former Deputy Premier under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, should the VI choose to go independent, the United Kingdom (UK) may not stand in its way.
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