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May 11th, 2020
'Jealous guard' paid prisoner to attack me @ HMP - Boxer Julan O. Brown

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Boxer Julan O. Brown aka 'Iron Fist' has revealed that while working at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, he was subjected to high levels of alleged victimisation for not being 'from here' and getting local funding for his boxing training programme.

May 9th, 2020
'No UK military assistance needed during COVID-19'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The democratically elected government of Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has made it clear to the United Kingdom appointed Governor, H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert, aka 'Gus' that no military advisers or intervention are required as the territory protects its borders as part of its COVID-19 response measures.

May 9th, 2020
COVID-19: NDP blasted for 'chatter' on Fahie Gov't performance

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - 'Honestly Speaking' radio Moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has blasted elements in the former National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, for what he called 'chatter' about the performance of the Fahie administration and its handling of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Virgin Islands.

May 5th, 2020
UK had 'no intention' to offer grants or funding to VI- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Even as the United Kingdom (UK) expects British Overseas Territories (OTs) to use their own finances to manage their COVID-19 fight, according to British Member of Parliament Wendy Morton, the conditions of the Protocols for Effective Financial Management (PFEFM) still remain in place in the Virgin Islands, effectively tying the hands of the Government from accessing necessary funding.

May 2nd, 2020
'A butt full of cancer vs a finger up your bottom'- men urged to get prostate checked

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Addressing the need for local men to get an annual prostate examination, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged men to get rid of the fears associated with the cancer-detecting procedure.

April 30th, 2020
Target 'high-end' people with 7% bank transfer fee - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Calling for the money transfer locations to be opened and affirming his support for the 7% fee on monies sent out the country, 'Honestly Speaking' radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to start targeting those who export monies through the local banking system.

April 29th, 2020
'UK standing in the way of your stimulus package'- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- "The United Kingdom is standing in the way of your stimulus package," were the worrying words of government consultant and ZBVI radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline to the people of the Virgin Islands on Monday, April 27, 2020.

April 27th, 2020
Premier Fahie is the 'man for the hour'- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Giving the assurance that the Territory has a capable captain steering the ship in uncharted waters, pastor and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he can personally assure the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration will deliver a comprehensive plan for the Territory moving forward.

April 23rd, 2020
'We don't need appeasing' from the UK - Skelton-Cline to Gov Jaspert

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken radio show moderator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has once again issued sticking criticisms to United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency Augustus J. U. Jaspert, over the UK's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to the Territory.

April 21st, 2020
Branson using 'Belongership status' to mortgage VI property - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commentator and consultant, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to review the original sale agreement of Necker Island to British billionaire Sir Richard C.N. Branson, following revelations he plans to mortgage his VI property to aid in the bailout of Virgin Atlantic airline.

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