Not the time for partisanship or gangster summits — Skelton Cline
Commentator and clergyman Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has cautioned residents in the face of an upcoming general elections that they need to adopt a spirit of togetherness instead of the usual propensity to choose sides.
“Right through here, for us particularly in these Virgin Islands, this is not the time for partisanship,” said Skelton Cline, who was a spokesperson and staunch supporter Virgin Islands Party during the last elections.
The clergyman, who made those statements during his Honestly Speaking radio programme, urged persons to put down their pursuit of power and put down their egos and instead come together as a people on a sober conclusion of how the territory’s relationship with the United Kingdom should move forward.
He also argued that even though the territory’s political environment appear ‘murky and messy’ at this time, this is an opportune time for the birth of a nation. While these are extra extraordinary times, it is the grandest time for light to come in, Skelton Cline said.
I no longer want gangster summits
In the meantime, the clergyman appears to have made a reversal on his previous calls for there to be a meeting amongst gangsters with a view to stem the spread of COVID-19 that the territory had been experiencing at one point.
“I’m not calling for a gangster summit no more, I’m calling for a women’s summit, ”Skelton Cline said.
His reference to a women’s summit appeared to be pointed at his repeated calls in recent months for women to play a greater leadership role in the territory.
The talk show host expressed optimism that the territory’s general elections will be held by the constitutionally mandated date of May next year and there will be no suspension of the constitution.
He added that the alternative of any suspension to the BVI’s constitution will create a ‘tsunami type response’ in the territory.
“It’s not in the Virgin Islands’ interest nor is it in the United Kingdom’s interest to walk down that path,” Skelton Cline stated.
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Csc is the man bottom line
You ask ain’t tired heading from and reading about this cr**k? I don’t know why these news sites keep using him for stories. Is there nothing more news worthy for your journalist to research and write about?
What the h**l? cSC taking about gangster when he is one that need to be locked up
This is the guy who helped Wilfulcock put hate and division into our cultural conversation over many years of grifting?
The guy who blames down island people for whatever he wants then turns around and pretends that black people are all one against white people who are all evil and want to bring back chattel slavery?
The man, and his yellow news toddler friend, have amplified division in this territory more than anyone ever.Deliberately. To gain power over our minds. And here you are BVI News, publishing every brain fart that squeaks out of that mouth.
If slime appeared in human form, it would look and sound like this.
The leading commentator on the [other] media site of the territory is this. a snake oil salesman. please stop staining our already stained home and rep. with words of a co**upt fool as the opinion of choice for the online paper of record, or readership. this is like STTsource putting epstein on as a daily column. enough from this false profit(sic)(sick).
typeth a typical limey slimey.
Yes sir. Claude knows all about “gangster summits” from his Detroit days.
You were contracted to spew venom over the air since VIP came into office, now you here speaking like you think we have forgotten you. Your whole disposure is demonic and once you are eating you don’t care about poor people. You are all about the dollars. Please take your seat and stop annoying the majority members of the public.
He is the man who changed sides so he could work with Fat Albert the drug dealer.
Stop calling upon the ladies to fill your void. We are so sick of your nonsense – go away. Yes us women will step up – together with men. We need both MEN sand WOMEN. Always creating division you pr**k.
Not the time wolves and leopards either
Hmmm. Didn’t realize until now, that his nostrilcs are as wide as his whole face, Partally explains why he is consistently overloaed with hot air.
I search and I search and I can’t find no woman that has the relative criteria to be a good leader. I still stand by the fact that Ronnie is the best choice. I really like his no hostile and respect,he shows the governor. Good relation ship is what we need. Not hostility and disrespect. Not a good way forward.
and we are sure pumkin would enjoy his company art hotel balo , bottom line smile ? in any kind of line
Jack donkey smh
Just here for the comments!