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UPDATE: Nathaniel Malone Jr is 4-year-old that died suddenly

- Parents, family & friends are said to be in deep shock, disbelief & grief
4-year-old Nathaniel Malone Jr passed away on March 23, 2017. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police are said to be investigating the sudden death of a 4 year old male at Peebles Hospital this afternoon, March 23, 2017. Photo: VINO/File
Police are said to be investigating the sudden death of a 4 year old male at Peebles Hospital this afternoon, March 23, 2017. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 4-year-old from Baugher’s Bay, Tortola who died suddenly on Thursday March 23, 2017 after being rushed to the state-owned Peebles Hospital has been identified by family members, who spoke to our newsroom, as Nathaniel Malone Jr.

While our newsroom had this information moments after the toddler passed away, out of respect we wanted to give the immediate family, especially his parents, time to grieve the tragic and unfortunate loss of their son.

Malone Jr’s father works at the Customs Department with the government of the Virgin Islands and is an avid basketball player.

Police, through its Family and Juvenile Unit, has launched an investigation, according to police spokeswoman Diane Drayton.

Family members close to the parents said the child had been sick and his passing has left his parents, and immediate family in deep grief, shock and disbelief.

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online convey our condolences to the immediate family and other loved ones of baby Nathaniel Malone Jr.

See previous article published March 23, 2017

4 year old dies suddenly @ Peebles Hospital

Word reaching our newsroom is that police have started an investigation into the death of a 4 year old child who died suddenly at the state owned Peebles Hospital in the capital city, Road Town this afternoon, March 23, 2017.

Information is sketchy at the moment; however, our newsroom has been given the identity of the parents, and the male child.

The circumstances surrounding the child’s death are unknown to this news site at this time.

We will bring more information as it becomes available.

42 Responses to “UPDATE: Nathaniel Malone Jr is 4-year-old that died suddenly”

  • qc (23/03/2017, 22:36) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    very sad
  • Binocs (23/03/2017, 22:45) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    Sad. Deepest sympathy to the parents at this rough time. I can't imagine the pain you're in right now. So sorry
  • dog (23/03/2017, 23:20) Like (11) Dislike (53) Reply
    Let's call it what it is -someone has to answer for this
  • Cuz (23/03/2017, 23:27) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is really sad!
  • truth of the matter (23/03/2017, 23:29) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
    We need to talk more about health care and then define an insurance plan that keeps the cost of being healthy affordable..
  • wow (23/03/2017, 23:33) Like (7) Dislike (49) Reply
    What kind of country have we become.
    • bvi girl (24/03/2017, 00:27) Like (32) Dislike (3) Reply
      So because a child for suddenly Is what have our country become.... go read revelation I will understand.
    • Jack B Nimble. (24/03/2017, 04:43) Like (35) Dislike (41) Reply
      My sympathy to the family..We have these Doctors striking for more money while more people are dying carelessly..You can't find Doctors when you are there..You have Nurses trying to be Doctors. Because U can't find d a Doctor, Doctors always late, no urgency..It's sad...
      • the rock (27/03/2017, 11:42) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
        you talking nonsense, peebles hospital is a good hospital, I have been there many times and have never encountered that problem!
    • TOL (24/03/2017, 10:27) Like (38) Dislike (1) Reply
      For real, What kind of country have we become???
      We became a bunch of stupid people who talk too much and think too little!!!
      We're quick to make judgements on anything, even before we know what the matter is about.
      The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.
      • Mick mouse (27/03/2017, 05:44) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        I agree with what the TOL.we should be praying for the family.instead of people talking and don't know what happened.It don't have to fowl.only God knows what happene, and why he allowed it.. My condolences to the family.
  • Kermit (24/03/2017, 00:16) Like (36) Dislike (1) Reply
    To the entire family please accept my heartfelt condolences for your pain and right now as hard as it may seems to concentrate, please reach out to the savior to strenghten you at this moment. He sees every little year drop you cry.
  • lord o. (24/03/2017, 04:38) Like (53) Dislike (61) Reply
    Tired of hearing these things happen at Hospital...Few weeks ago it was my Dominca friend from One Mart.. Now this little boy....Plus all those from the past...We need a serious investigation...I'm really tired of hearing these kind of news coming from the hospital..
    • chupes (24/03/2017, 07:35) Like (62) Dislike (47) Reply

      AYO SOUND SO "£$^ STUPID! IT'S A HOSPITAL! YOU LIVE AND DIE NO GUARANTEE YOU LEAVE WHEN YOU ENTER. Sometime its to late by time you show up these SENSATIONAL "SUDDEN" words got you all going nuts.

    • concerned citizen (24/03/2017, 08:07) Like (66) Dislike (1) Reply
      Just to enlighten you the baby did not die at the hospital the child came in unresponsive.
    • Local (24/03/2017, 21:24) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
      you need facts before you run off with gossip
    • @ lord O. (25/03/2017, 12:41) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
      Do you know what really happened? Shut your mouth until you do please.
  • faith (24/03/2017, 07:07) Like (81) Dislike (2) Reply
    You all don't know what caused his death but you come on here talking piss about the doctors and the hospital. I sick of you all stupid people. People die everyday in every country. Healthy looking people walking around with all kinda disease
  • wize up (24/03/2017, 07:18) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
    healthcare ?
  • Spy (24/03/2017, 07:23) Like (45) Dislike (2) Reply
    You people love to speculate. The three sentences above only states that this "news site" have the identity of the parents but, no facts or details was given as to what caused the death of the child or what led up to some sort of accident/incident that caused the death of the child. But, here you all go with the Peebles this, Doctors that, and Nurses this. You people are so unintelligent - you are the types of people that cause hysteria. How many times y'all bring dead bodies to the hospital and turn around and blame that health institution? Stop assuming!
  • misleading (24/03/2017, 07:35) Like (44) Dislike (1) Reply

    the child come into the hospital completely unresponsive and the attempts to revive the child was not successful.

  • Condolences (24/03/2017, 08:32) Like (59) Dislike (1) Reply
    Here we go with the speculations....People get a life... The baby was very sick with a non curable disease and he's now out of his suffering. No fault of the hospital, doctors or administration. Stop jumping to conclusion for everything. RIP Jr.....
  • Hear we go again (24/03/2017, 13:04) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    The narrow minded, ignorant people of Tortola has struck again. No one knows what happen but, quick to throw the Doctors, Nurces and the hospital under the oncoming train. People, please stop playing the blame game. To the parents and family members, you have my heartfelt condolences. Parents, don't explain anything to these nosey people.All they are locking for is something to gossip about.
  • doc (24/03/2017, 20:02) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    This is all new to Hospital with better services. I wonder what else is new. I am afraid to find out.
  • @hear we go again (25/03/2017, 07:45) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    You hit the right spot. Most of these people talking because they have a mouth. The child has been ailing since birth with something that is very difficult to treat even in places like the USA. Most of hear when some dies at Peebles but they don't know about the many lives they saved under very difficult situations. Look I am not from here but I have travelled and unfortunately had to visit other hospitals across the region including where I am from. Believe me in most if not all of these places the situation is far worst than here. We should be glad we have at least a clean and stench free environment with AC units to start with and you can find medication and the waiting time is far more length. It is not overcrowded. True mistakes are made at Peebles and there is room for improvement but we should be thankful for what we have. To the family my condolences M V. u are a strong woman I know u will get through this one.
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  • Yes (25/03/2017, 16:24) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Y'all comemted against hospital Bunch clueless. The pilipines child doctor the one who diagnosed rare disease . Better hav you child check by him. He good.
  • Cuz (26/03/2017, 19:34) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP young jr
  • question (26/03/2017, 19:43) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Are they investigating the child who died couple months ago as well?
  • Sue (26/03/2017, 21:00) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come on people stop blaming the government and pray God knows what's best
  • Sharky (26/03/2017, 21:07) Like (1) Dislike (15) Reply
    if i have a sick child and I can't get help from the present government of the day why elect them.when you go to the social development asking for assistance they want to know your whole life story,before you can get the help you want.that is why i am so glad mines were born in the United States.we take care of our own not neglect them.
    • @Sharky (26/03/2017, 22:05) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      Stop being one sided...in the U.S. they ask more information than Tortola..and guess what you SUBMIT it..If the information on your application is false it is denied AUTOMATICALLY for fraud. You people in the BVI need to stop. Go get food stamps...they all in your business....go apply for section 8...they all behind the curtains peeping to ensure who living in the house is on the application...and guess what if your information is false...you get kicked out...or even jail for FRAUD! Your children was born in the U.S. good for you...they still don't have access to FREE care or qualify for medicaid....you will have to submit the same information just like what social development is asking for. So go sit some where...tired of you guys bashing the same system that is helping everyone in a different way..bunch of losers.
  • Me Me (26/03/2017, 21:18) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Reason why I don't blog some people talk smack. Nothing to do with the problem
    • @ Me Me (26/03/2017, 22:57) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      The people are tired of the hopelessness every time the NDP takes over this Country.
  • pray (26/03/2017, 21:34) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    When any of your family members or friends go up to that hospital don't take it for granted. PRAY! Cover them with anointing prayers.
  • qc (26/03/2017, 22:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is such a Pity when parents have to bury children must let a child
  • bad news (26/03/2017, 23:08) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    This new hospital is inching closer and closer to being a bigger liability than an asset.
  • Love (27/03/2017, 08:40) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Condolences to the parents and family. God knows best... he has given you a guardian angel cherish the moments shared with your precious son.
  • Angels (29/03/2017, 08:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. MAY YOU FIND PEACE KNOWING HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE, FLYING WITH ANGELS.
  • @IDIOTS (30/03/2017, 11:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Instead of running your mouths, some of you need to run! Obesity kills!


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