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PLM ‘banking on’ coalition gov’t- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

- said PLM can’t form a gov’t on its own
Social Commentator and Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has speculated on the plan of former legislator and leader of the People’s Progressive Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool. Photo: Internet Source
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during the October 20, 2026, airing of his show Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM. Photo: Facebook
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during the October 20, 2026, airing of his show Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM. Photo: Facebook
According to Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, the People’s Leadership Movement, led by Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, will not be able to form a government on its own. Photo: PLM
According to Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, the People’s Leadership Movement, led by Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, will not be able to form a government on its own. Photo: PLM
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and the host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has speculated on the plan of former legislator and leader of the People’s Progressive Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool.

“I’m going to say out loud what those of you have whispered in my ear already,” he said, doubling down on previous statements that the PLM has no base in the Virgin Islands (VI), during his show on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

According to Mr Skelton-Cline, Mr Vanterpool is banking on winning his seat in District 4 and hopes to get his former National Democratic Party (NDP) colleagues to join him after they win their seats.

'Another way to skin a cat'

“Hon Vanterpool knows that because he does not have a base in this country and because the math doesn’t work because it’s a splinter of NDP, which is now NDP 5. What he’s hoping for, at best, is that on the night of the election, no party can get to seven [elected members] if the House remains [at] thirteen, or eight if it expands to fifteen.” 

Pastor Skelton-Cline said that if that happens, Mr Vanterpool hopes to gather certain individuals to form the government. 

“That’s what the PLM is banking on. That’s political analysis, because they know they can’t get to it…you’re not going to win those seats. So what they’re attempting is another way to skin a cat.”

He added, “The question is: Do you want to be the cat being skinned?… I’m just letting the people know what the PLM is up to and not allow themselves to be politically molested. That’s the reason why I’m raising this in their hearing.”

So far, the PLM has announced only 3 candidates for the upcoming general election, including Vanterpool. The others are Clifton Forbes, who will be running in the Third District, and Juan R. Hatchett, who will run as a Territorial At-Large candidate. 

14 Responses to “PLM ‘banking on’ coalition gov’t- Claude O. Skelton-Cline”

  • ANDY (21/10/2026, 10:13) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    and???????
    • Exactly !!! (21/10/2026, 13:11) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Andy you summed it up best...This dude act as if that not what every other political party does . First of all how does he know that PLM does not have any more candidates ?? on the one hand he saying that Vanterpool paying mortage and salaries and the next he saying he has no candidates. which is it? This the political game partner, it chess not checkers.
  • Xxx (21/10/2026, 10:18) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    He is right
  • On the set (21/10/2026, 10:54) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    Mark go! Claude you reminds me of Stephen A Smith pure emotion! Your analysis is incorrect. Sounds good, but let it unfold before you draw that conclusion.
  • --------------------------- (21/10/2026, 11:16) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
    he is not going to win so not to worry
    • Migoman (21/10/2026, 21:45) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Thats what I said about Lorna in '23 and here we are ...
      Thats what they said about trump in '16 and '24 ...yet, here we are..
      Keep underestimating
    • Action Man (22/10/2026, 05:05) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Who luce the no action woman go sit down..
  • Hoodwinked (21/10/2026, 11:58) Like (9) Dislike (13) Reply
    Mark playing them all! He’s using the fresh meat to appear reinvigorated and renewed passion for public service is all a farce. His aim is to secure himself and maybe 1/2 others and bargain for himself as a minister!!!

    This is his game plan. D4 better wake up and see the forest from the trees ???? or be burnt again. Mark is a SUCCUBUS!
  • Will be a coalition Govt (21/10/2026, 15:48) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    Coalition is a must, No one party can win seven seats...VIP will Win 5...NDP will win 4 .PLM will win 2... PPP will win 2... No independent is going to win. The wise thing for an independent to do is to find a party for them to have a chance.... That's why I believe PLM will join with VIP. So it's going be Sowande again, with Mark as deputy...Kye again will have to make that big sacrifice,
  • %100 raise (21/10/2026, 16:04) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Keep off the mighty PLM. NDP carcus had and still have the chance to correct their wrong selection of leaders.The BVI will not vote for M&M to be premier and deputy. Peace be upon you.
  • BRAD BOYNES (21/10/2026, 20:51) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    FOR ALL YOU DO D4.. DO NOY VOTE FOR MARK VANTERPOOL.
  • Webster Dictionary (21/10/2026, 23:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    PLM: means Pure Love of Money. More from the cookie jar is needed.
  • Yes (22/10/2026, 08:51) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    The Right Honorable Willock, keep pressing on and remember the race is not for the swift, it's for who can endure it to the end.


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