Skelton Cline rails against claims of drug links to BVI high officials
Political Commentator Claude Skelton-Cline has hit out at revelations that high-level government officials in the BVI are allegedly connected to the drug trade.
During oral hearings held before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) last week, former governor Augustus Jaspert dropped the bombshell revelation that he received allegations in this regard.
The news has since spread like wildfire, prompting reports in the UK Guardian and leaving government officials in shock and on the defence in the face of the allegations.
Skelton-Cline, a clergyman and supporter for the VIP government, has not taken kindly to the reports either, citing the damage to the territory’s reputation and suggesting the allegations were likely without merit.
If the situation were so, he argued, something should’ve been brought up and something should’ve come forward during the hearings of the COI.
He said there was nothing evidential that was put forward to prove or justify the criminal allegations that were made.
“We heard nothing of this sort during the public hearings of the COI,” Skelton-Cline argued.
Blasphemous language
Referring to the allegations as ‘blasphemous language’, Skelton-Cline questioned whether there was libel involved.
According to Skelton-Cline, some level of righteous indignation and outrage was warranted on the basis of the allegations.
“Where are our educated Class? Where is the legal fraternity? Where are we? Where are the social justice advocates? Where is the mom and pop? Where are we with the persons who have platforms and mouthpieces? Where are the influencers?” Skelton-Cline questioned.
He added: “There are things that we must say, things that we must do that counteract these kinds of vicious and vile and venomous and vituperative seeds that have been planted in the air.”
He argued that while there continued to be division and infighting in the BVI, the world — through the UK — is being told a story about us.
Skelton-Cline said the soul and destiny of the country hang in the balance.
Copyright 2024 BVI News, Media Expressions Limited. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or distributed.
Blasphemous Skelton Cline seems to have amnesia. He himself called a gangster summit to reduce the amount of tracking and crime – very worrying to see this kind of hypocrisy ..he clearly has all the gangsters on his WhatsApp/speed dial to offer organising such a summit!
Man needs to sit down with his fake collar and keep his mouth shut. Everyone knows the high ups instituted curfews and barge radar to enhance the flow of drugs through the Territory. He who guilty speaks the loudest in outrage. Keep it up Cline. Your day in court is coming
@ Gangster Summit.
I agree with you. also he said that this never came up in the COI, But we don`t know, cause the Barge thing might have linked this, but we will never know, cause we didn`t hear that either.
I am soo glad somebody else remembers. He said he could do it because some of them were his friends and that he had “Gangster Proclivity”.
Why don’t he ask his gangster friends and see if they wont tell him the same thing?
“yo only see a fowl’s botty when the wind blows”
He need to check those drug lords in the west and see who is their landlord
All I can say is WOW !
Thought nobody noticed !!!!!!!!!
Yes, some of us know which family own the property
Would this be on Fahie family land?
I not against the COI… It was needed… and I rarely agree with CSC but I don’t like how the governor make an allegation like that without having to prove anything. If you cant speak on an ongoing investigation then don’t speak on it at all! otherwise it just seem like you just spreading rumor to make your decisions seem more justifiable.
Agreed…..And was it not his duty to do something about it when he was here? discredited as far as I am concerned.
Go siddun and while you at it, take you buddy CSC with you, both of you sit on the side.
Everyone and their mother on this island knows who, the what and the why of who in positions of power and authority involved in this thing.
Just because the thing is not yet in the light, makes it any less true?
wait for it.
I dont know who them is… If you know for a fact then call them name! Enlighten us!
Some things and unfortunately, some human beings are nauseating,foul and repulsive.
Truth staring in our faces…the lifestyle, exhorbitant drug seizures and this individual spewing and defending the indefensible for the World to confirm and continue their scorn.
Seems like he is duty bound so no matter how ridiculous he is compelled
and duty bound to certain factions.
How did we get here? Lest we forget he is being paid six figures by our Gov to consult and to defend their “Good names”. How did we get here? I am sooo ashamed. Daily it gets worse.
He mussy just get another contract now that they think the COI is over. They forget private sessions were held and shortly after, the COI ended. They well know what time it is so go on and try to fool the public again.
THE POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK. THEM ALL CR**+NALS , AND CLINE IS THE BIGGEST ONE. MAN ALL FOR HIMSELF
Ding Ding!
1. Who said Drug trafficking was the third ECONOMIC PILL IAR in the BVI?
A. Skeleton
B. Claude Skelton
C. Claude Skelton Cline
2. Where was that statement made ?
A . Newspaper
B. Live talk show
C. At a church gathering
N.B. Kindly check your notes for reference
The question is: How does he know that they are not involved.
so what about the police officers who are involved heavy in drugs and i speak about those in these specific units under the leadership of the uk commissioners
IS PUTTING SOME OVER TIME FOR BIG DADDY / YOU BETTER
GET A WIG AND A TGLOVE ?
666. I am tired of telling you all that the Police is the only Department that locks up their own. Why you don’t talk bout Customs and immigration. Is it because the leaders are from here. Well those departments more corrupt than Police.
Think about it. Who allows them people to come into the BVIs then give them extension for months after months. Plus when they pass with their stuff which department allow them to.
Does POLICE clear denm Serian clothes for them from the Port. Answer those questions.
You all are to bias.
Some things and unfortunately, some human beings are nauseating,foul and repulsive and should remain hidden and quiet
You make me so proud to be a freemason just like f**ie.