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Businessman punched to face over 'no mask, no service' policy

-RVIPF using CCTV footage to hunt down assailant
Proprietor of the Captain Mulligan Restaurant, Bar and Grill, Mr Randy George. Photo: Facebook
Investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are examining CCTV footage to hunt down the assailant. Photo: VINO/File
Investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are examining CCTV footage to hunt down the assailant. Photo: VINO/File
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI - Police are now on the hunt for a man who dealt the proprietor of the Captain Mulligan Restaurant, Mr Randy George a vicious punch to the face over the restaurant's 'no mask, no service' policy.

The restaurant, which is located at the entrance of Nanny Cay, was only doing what is required for the establishment to not fall short of stipulations put in place by the Government of the Virgin Island (VI).

These stipulations are as part of the requirements for him to be able to operate and at the same time, play a role in ensuring persons are protected against any possibilities of contracting COVID-19.

Customer told to wear mask 

According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), sometime during the afternoon of May 27, 2020, a male customer visited the restaurant and was asked by the owner to put on his mask.

The customer allegedly refused, felt offended and started to rant and rage.

It is alleged that as the businessman insisted that it is a requirement for masks to be worn, the irate man went to his vehicle which was parked a short distance away and returning shortly after.

He then walked up to the owner and dealt him a vicious punch to the face before fleeing in the vehicle accompanied by another man.

It is unclear if the business owner suffered injuries, however, the business was outfitted with CCTV cameras.

Investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are using the CCTV footage to hunt down the assailant.   

33 Responses to “Businessman punched to face over 'no mask, no service' policy”

  • GG (30/05/2020, 09:52) Like (7) Dislike (70) Reply
    Wow, Randy gets punched in the face at Mully's. Korrey Stout and friends get busted with 10kg cocaine, 2 assault rifles and ammo in his apt. in Hannahs. It's beginning to sound like the Nanny Cay/Hannah/Pleasant Valley area of Tortola is a criminal hot spot. I hope the police set up a temporary Police Station in that area to respond faster to all the crimes there.
  • We in trouble (30/05/2020, 09:55) Like (18) Dislike (13) Reply
    This is one of the many mental cases the lockdown have created...A sain person would just walk way.. Find him and give him the injection...
  • @Randy (30/05/2020, 09:55) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    I an sorry to read such news this morning. You are a great businessman and you have demonstrated this yearly and with consistancy. But, help the cops as much as you can to identify this worthless, lawless perp. When they do find him pls ensure he does not get break even IF and when he wants to say sorry. Too late. In the meantime, I hope you are well.
  • Trump (30/05/2020, 09:59) Like (2) Dislike (13) Reply
    oh my oh by is he a trump supporter
    • biden (31/05/2020, 21:23) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Or maybe you are another idiot suffering from trump derangement syndrome
  • WHAT!!! (30/05/2020, 10:15) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    another idiot as** who thinks the rules to keep us all safe do not apply to him.
  • police (30/05/2020, 10:35) Like (43) Dislike (4) Reply
    Situations like this is when the Poilice Department need to release the photo of the person so that the public can assist leading to his arrest.
  • To the Coward (30/05/2020, 10:57) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    Reading this, I imagine you are a coward who went in your vehicle, chatted with your cowardly friend, came up with the plan to return and punch the the proprietor, then run to your vehicle in fear of the repercussions.

    Do you have family, children, loved ones that you don’t want to get sick mustless from Coronavirus. Do you realize we’re all trying to protect ourselves and each other? Likely didn’t wash and sanitize your hands after punching him.

    Try take yourself to the station and confess.
    • FEO GOMEZ (31/05/2020, 12:16) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      In fear of repercussions from ....what for it..............RANDY! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL! Good one.
  • And by the way (30/05/2020, 11:29) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
    Businesses have the right to refuse service. I own a business and NO ONE, no exceptions, no one is allowed in my business without a mask. You can go mask less on the street but not in my business. No mask, no service.
  • Amen (30/05/2020, 11:34) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dear Heavenly Father; please keep them off me in Jesus name i pray, Amen
  • Eagle Eye (30/05/2020, 11:53) Like (21) Dislike (9) Reply
    And$$$ need a punch to for keeping that curfew.
  • Big Slick Willie (30/05/2020, 12:46) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    You know. I think part of it is the way people address people. I've noticed local people LOVE to correct everyone. Kinda like they are all police in their minds. Then there's the arrogant boat people. I actually watched an arrogant Russian, Polish, or something guy strolling all over Riteway with no mask. Even after told by the security man twice. Just chill people, be kind, mind your own business, and just do what's right.
  • Customer (30/05/2020, 14:04) Like (63) Dislike (3) Reply
    You would never have this problem at Tola beverage Company (beer brewery). No mask FULL service. No social distancing is practiced.
  • Stupid bvi people (30/05/2020, 14:11) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    That person must be a BVIlander. You came back and punch d man
  • tretretrete (30/05/2020, 14:12) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Monkey know which tree to climb. ..biz owners now need to have registered fire arms it seems. Bet they wouldnt try that stunt up at Rudy's by the Look Out....Daddy millions wah you say?
  • what (30/05/2020, 15:49) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Some people naturally igurant and that is a curse rules are rules I hope d police officers find him and through his a** in person useless man u don't have a father?
    • Eye for an eye. (31/05/2020, 00:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Randy you don't deserve that's please be more alert, it's hard to identify some of these cowards behind mask be careful buddy.
  • Ms wize (30/05/2020, 16:13) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    I would like to know what is so hard to understand...no mask no service...I see a certain place locked down .. you are not suppose to enter and people want to come barged in as if they cant read ...now who barged in needs a punch..lol
    • facts (30/05/2020, 17:59) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      I really don’t see why people make it so hard to just put on a mask. They can clearly see everyone is wearing one when necessary. To simply put on a masks to get what you need should not be a problem. As you leave the door of an establishment you can rip it off for all business owners care. People are just quite selfish these days.
  • Skbfinest (30/05/2020, 18:03) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    Let me tell each and everyone of u something. U need to hear both sides of d story. Now this Randy character. Did u all ask him wat he did for d customer to react? I guess not. So wen u all in here ranting and raving like a set of jackasses braying over d lies d owner has spit and u all have swallowed like a pill. Den u all need to hush. I hate 1 sided conversation
    • reason (31/05/2020, 06:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Point taken. But then I suspect everything was not legit as he fled the scene in a cowardly manner and so far apparently he has not contacted the police to give his side of the story. Most likely there were witnesses present to report what they saw. @Skbfinest, if you know something, please share your information with the police.
    • rewrsdffds (31/05/2020, 10:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      So, if you have the other side of the story, share it instead if braying like an ass (to use your terms)
  • Toskbfinest (31/05/2020, 01:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well, tell us what happened cause it sound like tis you did it
  • Bob (31/05/2020, 08:02) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    There are only two sides to a story if it isn't caught on video
  • school children (31/05/2020, 12:18) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Honestly I'm looking at this pic at the moment. I want to punch him in the face IDK why.
  • smh (31/05/2020, 23:13) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    It’s a restaurant. How are you suppose to eat or drink with a mask on? Not ok to hit the man over it though. Why not just leave and spend your money elsewhere.


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