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Stop 'badgering' the Premier- Bishop Cline to Hon Walwyn

Bishop John I. Cline went live on his Facebook page on March 31, 2025 to address the current political climate in the Virgin Islands. Photo: Facebook
Bishop John I. Cline has called on Opposition Leader Hon Myron W. Walwyn
Bishop John I. Cline has called on Opposition Leader Hon Myron W. Walwyn
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Clergyman Bishop John I. Cline has called on the new Leader of the Opposition, Hon Myron W. Walwyn (R6), to refrain from badgering Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

Bishop Cline, known for being unapologetically outspoken, went live on his Facebook page on Monday, March 31, 2025, to address some issues. 

We’re not interested in eloquence- Bishop Cline

“Some people will speak about the eloquence of the now Leader of the Opposition but the truth is we’re not interested in eloquence, we’re not interested in loud barking,” Bishop Cline said during his live post. 

The people of the Virgin Islands (VI), he said, are interested in results, adding that’s why the people elected them. 

The badgering is 'really unbearable'

“I guess now the leadership of the opposition has changed, what you will see is a continued badgering of the Premier,” the clergyman posited.

Bishop Cline continued that this badgering from Hon Walwyn is sometimes “really unbearable”. 

He said he has no issues with questions being asked rather it is the delivery of these questions. 

The job of the Opposition, he added, is to provide checks and balances; promote fairness and equity and ensure the laws being passed are in the good interest of Virgin Islanders. 

“You’re not there to lawyer the Premier and to badger the Premier and that should stop. Ask your questions, but that way has to stop,” Bishop Cline stated.

Hon Walwyn, in the past, has been criticised for his divisive and antagonistic nature in the House of Assembly.

38 Responses to “Stop 'badgering' the Premier- Bishop Cline to Hon Walwyn”

  • 6th district (01/04/2025, 15:42) Like (14) Dislike (50) Reply
    Gospel Bishop Cline Member for the 6th is a power hungry common class person. busy to get to the Governments Money Woe be to Virgin Islanders if this Half Breed Boy Becomes our Premier
    • Change of heart (01/04/2025, 16:42) Like (27) Dislike (4) Reply
      Cline has gotten a board membership in the BVI HSA so now allof a sudden he is TEAM N. WHEATLEY. These foks have nothing genuine to say it all about what have you done for me lately.
      • @Change of heart (02/04/2025, 01:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        Is this true that Cline has gotten a board membership in the BVI HSA? When did this happen?
        • Yesss !!! (02/04/2025, 17:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          He get a eat now and believe it is is entrance to running with the VIP so you will hear all positive about Wheatley Admin now. And I am a Wheatley suporter but facts is facts.
      • Deh Watcha (02/04/2025, 12:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        Exactly.

        Remember you cannot (or should not) speak when your mouth is full and that is exactly how they operate. Once they are eating good, they disappear.
    • Half Breed? (01/04/2025, 17:32) Like (6) Dislike (24) Reply
      As far as I am aware Myron Walwyn is a BVIslander by virtue of the now revoked legislation which provided that someone born in the BVI prior to 1984 (I believe) was automatically a BVIslander; neither of his parents are indigenous BVIslanders and he has no ancestral connection to the BVI. He is not indigenous and should not be entitled to run for or hold office.

      Concerning your statement mentioning "Half Breed", as long as a person is a descendant of an African which was enslaved in the BVI that person is an indigenous BVIslander and their other ancestral heritage is irrelevant.
      • smh (02/04/2025, 15:32) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        Some of you people are soooooo stupid, the so-called full breed indigenous is outnumbered by those who were born here with outside parents. Your divide will not work any longer. We know our rights, where a man is from, there he belongs. You are outnumbered.
        • Reply (02/04/2025, 16:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          It is not about "full breed" indigenous BVIslanders; those persons will be truly rare and perhaps inbred! It is about classifying persons who has an ancestor who was enslaved in the BVI.

          If what you are saying is factual concerning indigenous BVIslanders, not full breed, it is a real pity! Not to worry, it is not too late. I hope all indigenous BVIslanders realise that now is the time to ensure that the constitution includes the term indigenous BVIslander with distinguished rights.

          It is not about dividing, it is about distinguishing. There are different categories within the term BVIslanders.

          Where a man is born is not where he is from or belong. Our current laws do not support this; the prehttps://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/stop-badgering-the-premier-bishop-cline-to-hon-walwyn/sent "anchor babies" do not have the same automatic rights which were conferred on Myron Walwyn.
  • Blue Skies (01/04/2025, 15:48) Like (28) Dislike (40) Reply
    That is so true Mr Cline.I think he Really needs to STOP!!!!
    • Me (01/04/2025, 16:15) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
      May the peace of God be with the people of the BVI so that they will stop hating their own.
  • (01/04/2025, 15:49) Like (18) Dislike (49) Reply
    The bishop is right Myron is no good for us
  • Unbelievable (01/04/2025, 15:54) Like (34) Dislike (10) Reply

    What makes him think that walwyn is badgering the Premier. Why single out walwyn. There seems to be an ulterior motive here, based on history of behavior. Walwyn is doing an amazing job and instead of giving credit where credit is due, you proceed to incite another set of false propaganda by badgering Walwyn. Where is Mitch to bring out part 2 of how this guy really operates behind the scenes. Wolf in sheep's clothing much? Hopefully Mitch and Mather comes out to defend walwyn if they decide to address the fake news at all. The nepotism and cronyism must stop. Stop defaming the honourable minister walwyn. 

  • Ram Goat (01/04/2025, 16:05) Like (30) Dislike (7) Reply
    Speak for yourself, you already got your handouts to shhh. Let the Hon. Walwyn keep his barking, you’re just like us watching Slowande spend our money on improper activities and not spend it on infruscture and you had Ronnie as some savior as he did nothing as opposition leader.

    Hon Walwyn will keep the govt in check, with his barking.
  • Gypsy (01/04/2025, 16:24) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    JC you have no morals, scruples and you will never, ever be elected to our HOA!!!

    It is so unbelievable that you will do ANYTHING to secure YOUR status-quo and the lifestyle you have created off the backs of tax payers. I see you as a supreme grifter. One who grafts at the government for own gains. You Sir are NOT credible in anything you say or do. Exploitative nature you have!
  • Concerned (01/04/2025, 16:26) Like (31) Dislike (2) Reply
    That's the thing with some of these people, they don't understand being responsible and accountable. People like Mr. Walwyn will not be liked because he speaks the truth and people don't like that. So many employees have suffered in the work place because of speaking the truth. Everybody likes to play along to get along. This place needs help.
    When Mr. Cline is ready he talks about what is of interest to him. Seems like only a few people can express themselves.
    Mr. Walwyn, don't mind them. Keep his feet to the fire. Being a premier is not child's play and partying. It's a real serious responsibility.
    People like to talk behind closed doors and come out and act like hypocrites. Nothing gets addressed of fixed that way.
    These pastors need to lead the premier to living a decent life from the nonsense he's doing.
    Mr. Walwyn, keep the fire. What's for you, not a man can stop it.
  • payout (01/04/2025, 16:31) Like (6) Dislike (18) Reply
    He needs to come pay us our Servance, he owes us
    When somebody going to tell MVW go pay his ex-workers
  • What's the issue? (01/04/2025, 16:38) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Isn't that what Dr Smith at the hands of former VIP member?
  • Really??? (01/04/2025, 16:47) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    Speaking truth to power is now badgering? Go siddung BC.
  • Optimist (01/04/2025, 16:50) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    BLACK PEOPLE WILL NEVER UNITE FOR THE BETTERMENT NOTHING
  • Herbs Powa (01/04/2025, 16:51) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
    Bishop you can control those blind persons who goes to church thinking a white bwoy going to come and save them. But the rest of us who don't have a christian mindset will call y'all money thiefing 3peace suit wearing far from reality one track mindset out. Let Myron do his job, you can't walk in his shoes they are to big for you.
  • Informed (01/04/2025, 17:05) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    Thats the opposition job to hold the premier accountable. The entire political system world wide works on this premise.
    If he thinks he is dong a poor job he is in the position to voice it. We are not being heard as to what we need on the streets, Infrastructure, Drive worthy roads, Electricity, Water, Internet. Good health care.
    The patch work of roads being fixed currently will be washed away at the first storm.
  • Woe (01/04/2025, 17:21) Like (0) Dislike (15) Reply
    so true bishop power hungry
  • WTF (01/04/2025, 17:27) Like (8) Dislike (24) Reply
    Myron is right where he needs to be - in the opposition. The idea that he could be Premier is a scary one at best. To be more effective in the opposition, he needs to remember he is there as a parliamentarian and not a prosecutor. He has what it takes to be great in this role, and perhaps to one day convince us he is capable of being Premier - once has has gained some humility.
  • Really Bishop ? (01/04/2025, 17:28) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    Your eloquence is being used right at this moment. Ayo fraid the MVW
  • Competition Bro. (01/04/2025, 17:43) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Political game is fair game. Government VS opposition..There is no such thing as badgering in this game. Quit calling good opposition badgering. Premier needs to rise up, stand up and defend, represent. He is very capable of that...
  • BVIslander (01/04/2025, 18:50) Like (32) Dislike (4) Reply
    And whereas Hon. MVWalwyn has been sworn in as leader of the Opposition, there seems to be a problem. And whereas the Premier, Hon. NWheatley leadership style is questionable; here comes the Bishop, JCline with his personal views accusing Hon. Walwyn of badgering the Premier. In my opinion, the members of the HOA need to be held accountable and they cannot do it for themselves, hence the need for the Opposition to keep the checks and balances. I’m disappointed that the Bishop only attacked the one leader for doing his job and did not discredit the other for his lack of stewardship,
  • no shame (01/04/2025, 20:11) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Y’all ppl really here sitting down trying put down a trying person y’all gotta be in deniall… The ship is sinking n it’s sinking fast y’alll really in denial…this is really cause the man ain’t like y’all would say a Bvilander…y’all really still studying that theory when the ship is sinking…

    Let me know if the mindset ain’t going Change so I could get tf off the ship line the rest Bviislanders……Orlando awaits us..
  • lol at eloquence (01/04/2025, 20:14) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    He doesn’t like Honorable Myron eloquence, eloquence has now become an issue for him and yet he found face to quote the eloquence of Dr Picko Marlon and Ronnie. Hold him Myron the truth is an offense not a sin and he so full of sin that’s why he’s so miserable. With a bone in his mouth he will still bark at another dog in a reflection
  • GREED (01/04/2025, 20:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Man of not sure which god, God has a plan for all of your kind. Your belly full but you hungry still. Worry about you and your salvation, carry your own load don’t worry about Myron. You can’t touch him and that’s eating you out. Imagine a man God giving gift of eloquence you can’t stand that’s the height of petty. You hated Sowande music fest and wanted to stop it and you sponsored your nephew own. Boss you can’t drink from a BIG CUP in one hand and
    communion in the next
    Stop idolizing Ronnie it’s a sin
  • @,BVILANDER (01/04/2025, 21:43) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well you pur it gently , seems like the wannabe BISHUP has joined forces with judge JUDAS , another wannabe judge . The two other wannabe HOLY MEN , are no better eithed , the QUIET ONE , went on camera and BOLDLY said that there is ( CORRUPTION ) here / and we have his exelency CSC aka ( CITY SLICKER on the loose here acting like a parrot who is skilled and versatile I ma

  • @ BVIlander (01/04/2025, 22:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Continuing ~ from the first part of my blogg - as I was saying CSC , aka CITY LICKER is skilled and versatile in the ART OF DECEPTION in many fields like HIDING BEHIND THE BOBLE , like the other two HOLY ????BOYZ / CONSULTANT / PSYCHIC / these are just a few SKILLZ that he has MASTERED , and ENJOYS HIMSELF by PLAYING with our MINDS and not forgetting his TRICKY SMILE , which he CLAIMS is his SIGNATURE , that can CHARM ANYONE OR ANYTHING THAT MOVES , while doing his version of the MOONWALK to the music of MC HAMMER'S * CAN'T TOUCH THIS * / BUT SHARES THE SAME MENTALITY LIKE JUDGE JUDAS , ( AKA ) (the WIGGED ONE ) THAT THEY CAN OUTSMART EVERYBODY , BUT WE KNOW ITS THEIR ( EGOS ) PLAYING TRICKS ON THEIR MINDS ~ ???? SADLY , THEY HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE MESSAGE YET •••
  • He needs help (01/04/2025, 23:51) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    This man must be going through a crisis. I know he is hurting because his buddy lost his big post but he is beginning to sound ridiculous. No one has been more disrespectful to the Premier and his government than this man. All of sudden he will say anything to try to damage Myron. Carry on Sir. I hope you don’t expect to get my vote when you run at large with the NDP.
  • King Charles II (02/04/2025, 05:28) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    If the Premier would answer the questions that are asked instead of running people around he won’t be badgered.
  • Ronnie’s Attack Dog (02/04/2025, 05:46) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Once you cross his friend Ronnie, you’ll have this guy to contend with.
  • Crook (02/04/2025, 09:49) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Because he wants to be the Premier
  • No!!! (02/04/2025, 10:19) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stay on them tail WALLY!!!!!
  • Position (02/04/2025, 10:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's amazing how to shut certain people up and muzzle them from speaking out against you, you just gotta give em a position.
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (02/04/2025, 17:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yhe fake bishop , is saying )> well its your holiness , coming at Yo'AL , again , trying to awaken my holy spirit in you . I ain't had nothing better to do , so am going to find something evil to say about walwyn , whose parents ain't from hAe , which gives me the tights to do so , because am -Ah indigenous virginislander , and am entitled do and say anything I choose , and to those who don't like it , you can go back where you come from , and in the meantime am gonna exercise my mouth and whrn sm finished am going to ask God to forgive me , for I have sinned , and desperate need of spiritual guidance •


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