Premier bombarded by women on WhatsApp to open hair salons!
Hon Fraser asked for the request to be considered when the Seventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth HoA began today, April 16, 2020, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom, Tortola.
Barbershop & salons to be opened
According to Hon Fraser, “The opening of hair salons, and not taking into consideration nail salons, is some form of a dichotomy because some hair salons have the nail salons inclusive and it puts the guy who has a nail salon as a separate entity at a disadvantage in this period.”
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) last evening April 15, 2020, in an update to the Territory, had announced that hair salons, and by extension barbers, will be allowed to open from April 19, 2020, as part of the list of approved businesses but they must also adhere to social distancing guidelines.
“Ladies, it is now approved that next week you can go and get your hair done. Adhere to the social distancing measures,” he said today, April 16, 2020, noting that several complaints had been made for the services to be approved for opening.
He explained that the omission from his COVID-19 updated statement yesterday, April 15, 2020, was an error on his part and that the opening was approved by Cabinet.
"After l left, I got no less than 120 Whatsapp from ladies who wanted to know, and sent their pictures to show me how their hair is looking, stating if I think that I can get away with this," Hon Fahie said, adding that he is thinking of launching a 'before and after' Facebook competition with the troves of photos received on the matter.
Hair & nails complimentary
Hon Fraser illustrated; however, that hair and nails are complimentary and that one must always go with the other.
“I dare say, Mr Speaker, that every man, whether he met his lady in the church or on the dance floor, has come to know her now today as the lady that he met there and that lady was wearing weaves and nail extensions, so let’s not make this matter any more complicated for the males,” he noted.
Hon Fahie said that for now, he cannot preempt Cabinet decisions to include nail salons but will move to review the list of approved business to update it for nail salons, inclusive of the financial services sectors and other services to ensure continued revenue generation for the Territory.
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69 Responses to “Premier bombarded by women on WhatsApp to open hair salons!”
Lawd jesus the premier is and has been trying and doing his utmost best to keep the virgin islands safe
And yet y'all behaving like children who is on time out,shit mon
If is me like the premier I just let everybody out let them do what they want,and what happens happens....y'all acting like if is the virgin islands alone facing curfew, quarantine etc...The man doing his best and y'all still unappreciated , strupes
LET THEM OUT MR. PRIMIER LET THEM RUN WILD, AND TURN OFF YOUR PHONE
It's costing them a great deal of time and money; however unlike some other countries the BVI GOV cares for their
country and its people.. Regardless where we from they welcome all of us and treat us with care and respect! Give them the hats off they deserve it!!! Kudos to the VIP Government
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Mr. Premier I'm appalled that you are allowing this even. There will be no social distancing going on when the salons open. Some of them squeeze in the extra chairs just to make the change. Plus, I can't wait to read of the fights to get inside. Who was first and who went where to come back and blah. It just doesn't make any sense one bit. This is even less than important. This should not be an issue at alll. How can social distancing happen if you are getting your nails done? Sigh. Just what's going through your head as you read this is what's going through mine as well. But how efficient will it be. Won't you be worried still that you might just be taking home something to your families? It's a possibility aint it, but just to "look good" you going to take that dumB risk. The places where you think is least expected to contract COVID-19 is the place highly favored. The BVI now has one case and before we be grateful we talking shiite bout open salons/barber shops and nail parlors. My people stop wearing your smarts on your sleeves and exhibit it in the correct manner. Let us do the needful and keep the BVI COVID free. When shit escalates the SAME Andrew ayo going talk shiite about. He dis and he dat.
Mr. Fahie, I know YOU know the adage PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE and many more in its bracket. PLEASE apply them and don't let these moomoo women overrule a good thing. If they stay indoors and comb their hair like they were taught we will be curfew free soonest.
Women, go wash your nasty hair and stop being lazy. Let your men/husbands see the real you or keep on the just as funky bonnets they've become accustomed to.
Pound me. I AM a Woman. My back broad but the truth is the truth aaaaand what.
Besides that, Premier is being a little to righteous and trying to make everyone happy. If I didn’t have to deal with the public i would not be worrying about such.
We too spoil here!!!! I’m a “down islander” btw.
There are other businesses that don't have the same issues concerning social distancing and they are not allowed to work... why?
The same ones who want to get to the salons are the same ones that will be looking for assistance.
Incredulous to think that Mr. Frazier is even entertaining such irresponsibility. And remember it was not too long ago that someone suggested him becoming a member of the VIP....... are u serious????
Both Mr. Frazier and Mr. Skelton Cline should be charged with impersonating public leadership.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11260103/nurses-coronavirus-warning-nails/
With 29 inches u can’t even see me when it’s not blown and ironed
This is the least of my prob
I’ll wash this weekend n do minor drying with a blow dryer and attached comb
That being said I’m disappointed in learning they allowing salons
We here locked up suffering and next week we going to be in a stylist face with with others around.
Wait ent this virus lives in hair what up to 9 days?
This is madness.
All over the world us only essentials hardware hospital Pharm private hospital etc no where have I seen Salons and barber shops as essentials nor permitted to open.
1) straight to face
2) unable to wear mask
3)they’re Gona be transferring that virus with their glove and hair tools
Even b4 this virus salons don’t clean their tools hence the reason I walk with my own stuff .
I know someone who contracted a nasty fungus growth on her scalp wasn’t something nice to see.
This curfew day one last Sunday I plat my hair in cornrows n redo em every couple days
My concern is groceries how ppl getting rent and what’s next with this virus.
I am a woman..
It's true that we woman like to look our best.
But the last place I want to be is in a salon..
You all will be in each other face...
I have not been in a salon since irma..
I do my own hair and nails.
No artificial stuff on my body..And I look darn good.
That same money you could save... ever believe that..
Wake up.. critical days ahead..
Life will never be the same again...
So be thankful that we have this precious thing call life..
Women back in the days didn't had many salon options but they managed and looked 1000 times better than these of today! Also you women need to be focusing on your homes and children if you have any. Please be careful of these decisions you will make and how it will affect your life after!
At this time women and men should be praying more and reflecting on their lives and making it right with the Lord! Am just saying!!! OneBVI OneLove I love the BVI as my own home!! This is a Bless Nation!!!
For giving in on this one...
I can’t walk to the garbage bin next door to my house .
But next week is salon saga
Stupes .
These bvi women is something else
No pun Intended
But I was shocked to c soo many of them
Can’t wash their own hair
Even touch up their roots with relaxers at home.
Cornrows a no no
They can’t even comb their kids everything is salon .
My big question after Irma there was no salons most lost their business place homes etc .
Survival was of paramount importance.
I saw men here big and small with hair covering their faces.
Ppl driving with theirs glass missing in vehicle .
Hair and nails was the least of anybody problem.
Electricity food place of abode
Now they coming with their BS.
Accept what God give u
Give ur head a break from all those wig weave and now lace front wigs braids
I do understand relaxers which can be bought in supermarkets n done home instructions at the box very simple a child can even do it.
Ppl are dying worldwide
This virus threatening mankind
Stop ur foolishness hair n nails Can’t save u.
Are the combs etc sanitized ?
This is community spreading waiting to happen in this small territory.
Mr Fahie,please rethink this one.
If persons reconsider and refuse to patronize these places,they will close and save lives in the process.
How about putting that same energy in pushing for tightened laws against pedophiles,abusers, working on self development,improving marriages relationships. Not saying looking good is not important but we cannot be a slave to hair in times of crises.
Sounds like another Samson and Delilah story to me. Or like the serpent, 'It was the woman .....'. Vanity, all vanity.
Need I say more? Hope that this decision does not come back and bite us hard where it hurts the most.