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US Gov’t authorities seize COVID-19 items destined for VI

- had also seized 20 ventilators gifted to Barbados
United States Customs and Border Protection has reportedly seized some medical items ordered by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), including masks, gloves, medication and other COVID-19 related items. Photo: Internet Source
The medical items were about to be placed on a Tropical Shipping Container destined for shipment from Miami, Florida to Tortola when they were intercepted by the United States Customs and Boarder Protection Agency, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online. Photo: Tropical Shipping/File
The medical items were about to be placed on a Tropical Shipping Container destined for shipment from Miami, Florida to Tortola when they were intercepted by the United States Customs and Boarder Protection Agency, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online. Photo: Tropical Shipping/File
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Word just reaching our news centre from multiple sources familiar with the issue, is that yesterday, Thursday, April 9, 2020, United States Customs and Border Protection seized some medical items, including masks, gloves, medication and other COVID-19 related supplies, ordered by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).

The items, according to reports, were about to be placed on a Tropical Shipping Container destined for shipment from Miami, Florida to Tortola when they were intercepted by the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency.

It is believed the United States Government continues to seize orders for foreign countries for its own domestic use even after many countries have paid for supplies from independent suppliers.

It is also our understanding that the US Administration of President Donald J. Trump (R) may have imposed an embargo on COVID-19 medical goods; however, the State Department in Washington DC did not return our phone calls for confirmation.

Embargo?

Reports of such seizures made news as recently as Friday, April 3, 2020 in New York, where Governor Andrew M. Cuomo vowed to seize unused ventilators from private entities through an executive order in the hard-hit city.

And only last week, US authorities seized 20 ventilators destined for Barbados.

Barbados’ Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Col Jeffrey Bostic on Sunday, April 5, 2020 revealed that the ventilators donated to the Barbados Government as an act of philanthropy were barred from exportation.

“They were seized in the United States. Paid for, but seized, so we are trying to see exactly what is going to transpire there,” Mr Bostic had said during a press conference in Barbados.

Some other Caribbean countries like the Cayman Islands have also reported COVID-19 items seized by US authorities.

Calls to the US Embassy in Barbados went to an answering machine today, April 10, 2020.

As of publication time, neither Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Marlone (AL) nor Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority Dr Ronald E. Georges could have been reached for comment.

It is unclear whether the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) Government will ask the British Government to protest this matter on their behalf.

We will bring more details as they unfold.

163 Responses to “US Gov’t authorities seize COVID-19 items destined for VI”

  • wow (10/04/2020, 11:34) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
    Wow
    • BVIslander (10/04/2020, 12:58) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
      perhaps VI...referring to both the BVI and USVI ...as VI is causing the confusion to the Trumpers who didn't even know PR was under his leadership after Maria.
      • DM (10/04/2020, 13:52) Like (6) Dislike (70) Reply
        And you are the smart one right? We gave PR tons of money to repair their power grid , they didnt do it , we sent tons of food and water and medical supplies to them after Maria, their governor didnt give it to the people they hid it in wherhouse and let it on tarmacks. Please educate yourselves before posting crap that it's not true. I'm sure you will have another hurricane pretty soon, it would suck for you and all mother islands if we dont send you help. Dont you think? Or better yet, do you people even have a brain to think with? If not for the US , you all would starve like the rats. Maybe we should stop giving supplies and food to all places who hate the US and watch what becomes of you.. ungreatful morons.
        • lol (10/04/2020, 16:19) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
          "We gave PR tons of money" who is we? Were YOU there? How much money came out of YOUR pockets?

          I swear these people always trying to affiliate themselves with thing they took no part of, just so they can justify their sorry experience.
          • Narciso (10/04/2020, 23:12) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
            americans receive more money from PR than what they return. READ AND LEARN HISTORY. YOU INVADED MY LAND, MY COUNTRY.
        • Ignore DM (10/04/2020, 17:35) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
          Please ignore DM. This must be a troll....
        • Kingfish (10/04/2020, 19:07) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
          @DM:

          You are a typical Trump supporter one of the many millions with little or no brains who are brainwashed by the biggest Con Man of all. Someday you guys will wake up and see the destruction cause by your President. I do not see any thing in BVIslander's post that would suggest that he hates the US, he is just stating the facts, remember what Trump said after he meet the governor of the USVI, it was something to the effect : I just meet the President of the Virgin Islands. Tell us who is the biggest MORON OF ALL. Oh, just in case you do not know the USVI is owned by the USA .
        • Appalled (10/04/2020, 19:50) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
          I am an American Born and Raised citizen but live in the British Virgin Islands. Are you saying that you would deny Americans medical help because they live in another country? The BVI does NOT hate the USA in fact we have a friendship agreement with the USA. There was a time when Americans might have starved if not for the BVI as they provided fresh produce and meat as well as fish and to this day American fishermen cross our borders to steal our fish. Who is the ungrateful moron now?
        • LCS (11/04/2020, 06:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Wow... Full of hate. None of it justifies taking what does not belong to your country. In these times is a despicable act. Acting always as self entitled individuals. RETURN TO RIGHTFUL OWNERS RIGHT AWAY!
        • Captain (11/04/2020, 07:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Good bye America. You were great long ago, but your selfishness and pettiness has doomed you.
        • Citizen (11/04/2020, 12:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Puerto Rico IS the United States. The United States Virgin Islands IS the United States. Just like Texas, Maine, Hawaii, Michigan.....get it?
        • American nightmare (11/04/2020, 13:09) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
          DM came on a little strong, but he/she has a point about Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans sat on their behinds and did not attempt to clean up after the storm. Many of them simply left the island. Yes, because of incompetence and corruption, the power grid is near collapse. And yes, they left the food and water in warehouses for over a year before the situation was revealed.

          As for you, DM. If you take that vaccine you will become like a junkie, in reality you will be a slave. If you don't take it you will be blocked from leaving the USA, even by the same wall you were asking Trump to build. Leave the USA now, and stop defending it. We will welcome you and even forgive you of all your stupid comments.
        • Jam (11/04/2020, 20:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          The residents of Puerto Rico not only make substantial contributions to the federal treasury, but in fact have consistently made them in higher amounts than taxpayers in at least six states, as well as the territory of the Northern Mariana Islands.12 From 1998 up until 2006, when Puerto Rico was hit by its present economic recession,13 Puerto Rico consistently contributed more than $4 billion annually in federal taxes and impositionsintothenationalfisc. SeeInternalRevenueService, SOI Tax Stats - Gross Collections, by Type of Tax and State - IRS Data Book Table 5, available at https://www.irs.gov/statistics/ soi-tax-stats-gross-collections-by-type-of-tax-and-state-irs- data-book-table-5(lastvisitedApril9,2020).
          US v Madero-Vaello, First Circuit April 2020 Judge Torruella wrote the opinion...
      • fact check (10/04/2020, 17:07) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
        Official Country Name Better Known By
        Virgin Islands B.V.I.
        United Stated Virgin Islands USVI/ VI
      • toomuch (10/04/2020, 21:03) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
        It was the corrupt demonrats which did not distribute the aid the US government sent. Thank God Trump is in charge at this critical time, Biden cant remember who is wife and sister are and Crooked Hilary just doesn't care about anybody but her self.
        • Hmm (11/04/2020, 14:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          To Too much; Yo, you've got to be stupid to be on here defending Trumpty Dumpty.He has messed up America so badly that it is probably gonna go into a recession. Unfortunately, people like you how he has brainwashed like sheep are still going to vote for him People who can't see through to how dumb he isbare worse than him. Are you a republican hiding in the bvi or a troll on here?
      • 340 (11/04/2020, 06:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        True
    • maybe (10/04/2020, 14:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Next time we should let WAPA order them for us...Get it?
  • JIC (10/04/2020, 11:45) Like (33) Dislike (12) Reply
    And these are the people we want to trust for advice. FDA, CDC, WHO,, all in this deception together. They want us die out here But God!!!!!!
    • um (10/04/2020, 11:58) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      CDC?
    • nope (10/04/2020, 12:20) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
      That’s a whole different entity. The 45 administration is behind this. He’s talking about cutting funding to the WHO
      • DM (10/04/2020, 13:22) Like (1) Dislike (39) Reply
        You keep telling yourself that fool. Soreding lies and BS seems to be the norm these days. nobody believes your crap nor do we give a shit about you and your island
    • @JIC (10/04/2020, 12:46) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      Agree
    • DM (10/04/2020, 13:18) Like (2) Dislike (61) Reply
      You are fool of crap and not to mention racist and hateful of our president. Us shouldn't give you people nothing. Get it your own damn selves
      • @Dm (10/04/2020, 13:32) Like (27) Dislike (5) Reply
        I would like to know you are!! Soo i could beat the brains out of you!! You can only say these things behind a computer screen!!!
        • Koko (10/04/2020, 14:26) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
          Yeah whomever it is talks big online with initials only, such a courageous SOB!
        • Greg (10/04/2020, 20:52) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
          DM stands for Diseased Masturbater. What a waste of toilet paper he is!
      • Yaady (10/04/2020, 13:44) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
        Whoa! Racist much! Don't hide behind a keyboard and have this big talk. Reveal who you are so we can beat the crap out of your racist ass. You piece of shit!.
        • DM (10/04/2020, 13:57) Like (0) Dislike (35) Reply
          Cone on out here and show your muscles, all you people are good for is crime that's it. Do some research and find out the truth for yourselves. Threating me just shows your damb ignorance and violence.
      • huh (10/04/2020, 14:40) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
        I thought the article said that the goods seized were PAID FOR. So who is giving something to whom... It was bought already.
      • Umm (10/04/2020, 15:14) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply

        These were NOT given by the US! THESE ITEMS WERE PURCHASED WITH BVI DOLLARS! 

        • @Umm (10/04/2020, 17:00) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
          Well since there is no such thing as BVI dollars ,then they must have been stolen in addition to being exported illegally.
      • born here (10/04/2020, 15:24) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply

        You paedophile piece of crap generic inferior MS... to hell with your weak genes MS and the president. Go try have a healthy wh**** baby b!ch!

    • DM (10/04/2020, 13:34) Like (6) Dislike (41) Reply
      Its not Trump who want you to die, you people kill yourself with all them drugs. Also this virus is God's way of ridding the world of stupidity, racists and hateful people and looks like you fall into that category. Keep it up, looks like god got tired of all the world bull shit and hate going on . Next damn hurricane you people get. Fend for yourselves, dont expect Trumo and Americans to come to your aid you ignorant fool.
      • True (10/04/2020, 14:23) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
        the USA did not come to the aid of the British Virgin Islands I think you are in the wrong country spreading you vile thoughts.
      • Angel (10/04/2020, 16:39) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        You are amazing.
        You do not comprehend well. Those items were purchased and seized
        Be mindful weather can go in any direction.
      • Appalled (10/04/2020, 19:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        That is why we only have 3 confirmed cases that artivedcat our borders from NY and Europe. BVi is not racist and hateful. I believe you are
      • Proud BVI (11/04/2020, 02:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        DM....DAMN MORON your name suits you well. Are you seriously.....please do not mix up God with your dirty tongue. You the one on here dishing out the most hate, I pray for people like you. My GOD DON'T LIKE ULGY EH!!! Remember that. You are a wicked and heartless people, I pray you are a single and lonely person with no children, your day is coming. "People are dying who never died before"....the words of your great leader. People like you don't need to alive......ohhhhhh wait! You seriously talking about crime rates and drugs??? Really, do the research on your own damn country.....every manner of evil is done in that place. You are a sorry soul. Go and pray. Prejudice a$$
  • canada (10/04/2020, 11:46) Like (36) Dislike (2) Reply
    That’s not good. I understand they did it to Canada.
    • canada (10/04/2020, 12:16) Like (34) Dislike (2) Reply
      They tried it but our government had to tell them how those masks are made from pulp that is only made in Canada, from trees that only grow in Canada. Then Dum Dum backed down. They have lost their biggest trade partner and ally.
    • DM (10/04/2020, 13:41) Like (9) Dislike (43) Reply
      Really? We didnt do it to Canada, we have our own sick people here that comes first , but Canada not you not anyone else. US comes first. We cant send our equipment to other countries when we need them here yourselves. maybe your government should be more prepared as well as Canadian. The entire world is always depended on the Americans to bail them out , feed them and supply them with stuff. Well this time we need it for our people first, if there is anything left after, maybe they will share but our president will not let our people go without supplies so he can cate for foreign countries . OBAMA days are over, he didnt care for Americans Trump does so suck it up and shut the fuck up.
      • Hmm (10/04/2020, 14:24) Like (35) Dislike (3) Reply
        Last time I checked, we did not beg, borrow or steal or even asked for a hand out, they were paid for. By now everybody should know VI people got too much pride. If the US had take better steps they would have never been in this position, but when you have an a*s hole as commander as chief & a bunch of red neck uneducated followers, stuff like this will happen. I'm a US citizen like many others and I am ashamed of how they treat other countries that stimulate there economy. I paid for my sh'*t send my sh*t
      • True (10/04/2020, 14:26) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
        without the Jonas act in place Puerto Rico would not need your input also they would then be able to ship European goods directly to the Caribbean without the USA grabbing its lil piece of the pie first. You need to read and educate yourself on the ways of the world and transport hubs. Also the US hides a lot of its money here in the BVI, perhaps we will just seize that.
      • @ DM (10/04/2020, 14:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply

        wow you really press LMFAOOOOOOOO,, I love how you on here talking about this is Gods way of ridding the world of hate yet here you are ,, SPEWING NASTY WORDS AND HATE LMAOOOO ,, I hope to God your right cause you doing exactly what the %^&$ God tryna rid the earth of. Selfish %^&, swear to God Americans an them entitle a$$$,, honestly you just wasting you time on this platform 1<1000,, cause we don’t GIVE A $%^& about your opinion... Keep your freedom of speech over in the US,,, lmaooooooo I glad we got you over there angry txting lmaooooooooooooo

      • tola (10/04/2020, 15:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        I am an American but I wonder if USA Americans never heard prevention is better than an ounce of cure. They busy stopping shipment but not enough on preventing. Its like you giving with one hand and taking it back with the next. They want you all to die. By the way American also need to take care of all the poverty in America. I for sure did not use or eat a lot of what they sent as healthy as they claim it was i could not eat what ever that was. So not sure how much you helped. I am thankful for the thought. But GOD was our true help. Thanks to all whos heart was in the right place.
      • born here (10/04/2020, 15:25) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        Your kid in the room waiting for you to do your past time. ABUSE you piece of crap
      • islander (11/04/2020, 09:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ DM... by reading your filth I can only think of two words that your online name could mean and that's " Dumb MotherF….." All high and mighty now....The mighty Babylon will fall at some point... not wishing it, but it's bound to happen...You all will finally do yourselves in. if you think you are the only country we can trade with think again..Filth like you oppressed Cuba for decades 90 miles from your door step and they might be the one to come to you rescue...Remember Cuba is part of the Caribbean as well and is an ISLAND...and we love and welcome them.
    • ,also (10/04/2020, 17:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Canada,Barbados, Cayman
  • Hmm (10/04/2020, 12:02) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    I feel Trump ordered them
    To do such, so it will make them have their own supplies
    • Yup (10/04/2020, 13:01) Like (24) Dislike (5) Reply
      that's exactly correct. He ordered NO export of these supplies to keep everything for the US. What do you expect from a pig ?
      • DM (10/04/2020, 13:44) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
        Yes you idiot, that's what it means closing the border. We cant send supplies to other countries when we need them here. Call China get some from them they are responsible for the spread of this virus along with the idiots at The WHO.
      • DM (10/04/2020, 14:02) Like (4) Dislike (36) Reply

        I expect from so called PIG to stop giving money to useless people like your island that only want the US to support their a$$. If it wasnt for the US with vacationers and money and supplies, you would be nothing. One reason why I didn't waste my money to travel to your island.

        • True (10/04/2020, 14:27) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
          again you in the wrong country........idiot!
        • Covid 19 (10/04/2020, 15:59) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply

          This dm ms sure got alot of mouth..bout giving...you aint send a goddamn thing... bout your money...we all pay taxes too you ms you sound just like the pu$%^& ho** trump too...you ms wish you would reveal yourself so i could...

          • RasRed (10/04/2020, 16:39) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
            @DM. Stop trolling. And why you all up in a VI website? You one of those expats that wish we would would all leave so you can have paradise for yourself?
        • Real Talk (11/04/2020, 10:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          I don’t think they want you stupid a— there
  • old (10/04/2020, 12:12) Like (40) Dislike (3) Reply
    That is why we should stay home. They want us to die. Selfish nation USA..
    • Guest (10/04/2020, 12:35) Like (27) Dislike (29) Reply
      Selfish Nation? And they been taken in you Caribbean locusts for years???? Half of you all family in America suckling it’s tit, and sending home checks but you gonna still say selfish nation... give me a break
      • REAL TRUTH (10/04/2020, 13:13) Like (25) Dislike (6) Reply
        Caribbean locust you say all American has done is feed off third word nations and F up the economy of these nations AMERICA has never given anything for nothing in its entire history
        • DM (10/04/2020, 14:08) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
          Why should we give anything for nothing? Who is giving us anything for nothing?
    • DM (10/04/2020, 14:04) Like (5) Dislike (24) Reply
      Sorry you got it wrong, we are not a selfish nation, had it not been for the US you people would starve. You kill yourselves with all the drugs and crime we dont have to do anything
      • True (10/04/2020, 14:29) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        thats Central America and South America you know the continent of America which the USA is part of nothing to do with the Caribbean.........again idiot !
      • Please don’t stoop to DM!s RACIST level... she’s not WORTH It (10/04/2020, 14:48) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
        DN= TRASH
        • DM (10/04/2020, 15:04) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
          Haha you are the racists one I'm stating facts you too stupid to understand!
  • HMMM (10/04/2020, 12:13) Like (1) Dislike (12) Reply
    FAKE NEWS
  • 2020 (10/04/2020, 12:23) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    now here is where His Excellency the Governor should demonstrate and make phone calls on behalf of this territory....old folks use to say, Self-preservation comes first and welcome to the New World Order(there is nothing that can be done about this matter) Small Fry Vs Big Fish
    • Naah (10/04/2020, 15:32) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      You all ungratefulset claims thay the Governor is yrying to puah Andrew in the background to tskr over...Well let Andrew now dhow is top honch purpose and take charge and make America buckle ha ga ha..tThe Govetnot should cross uhs legs,drink his tea and relish in the moment. Allyo want to treat rverybody like you do your landlords.
      • @Naah (10/04/2020, 21:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        but that is all the governor does; have his tea and cross his legs...Just for your information and others like U; the current governor come here and met US and he will certainly go leave US: Contrary to Popular opinion the governor does nothing for our people and is simply a figure head with a ceremonial role in this overseas territory: Derrick George Cudmore was our first governor back in the year 1972 he did nothing but attend Cabinet and the queen Birthday Parade. he also drank his tea and crossed his legs and he long gone just like the other UK Representatives; some of us up in here with a set of stupid conversations BUT this overseas territory moved away from Grant-in-Aid way back in 1975 so our people never sat around waiting on any white man from Great Britain: History is fundamental and our heritage speaks for itself:
  • Equal Rights and Justice (10/04/2020, 12:26) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
    Can you imagine the same set of full grown dogs wants to force India to send medication to the US or will there be consequences
    • DM (10/04/2020, 13:16) Like (10) Dislike (28) Reply
      FyI you idiots, the us is manufacturing medicine in India, it's not theirs it belongs to US since they are paying for the manufacturing. So get your smfacts straight before you post garbage. If I were president, I would cut funding to all you people outside the US . You all need to fend for yourselves, it's not the USs responsibility to support your racist asses
      • True (10/04/2020, 14:31) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
        again you are wrong, and asian you send no money to the BVI except the offshore accounts to hide it from your own country....
      • Umm (10/04/2020, 14:46) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
        Soooo the medication manufactured in India belongs to the US because the US paid for it. What do you call the supplies that were manufactured by whatever country but paid for by a foreign country. Who do those supplies belong to?
  • food (10/04/2020, 12:36) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
    I hope they don’t block food supply then is when I going get real angry
    • DM (10/04/2020, 14:14) Like (6) Dislike (10) Reply
      Why would they block food? I thought these islands dont need the help from the US the way they trash Trump and American people who supported them for decades. We cant fix stupid and ignorant in the world.
  • Make Murica Gr8 (10/04/2020, 12:38) Like (12) Dislike (10) Reply
    Refund them but keep the supplies still. A whole crisis going on in America.. dont see the problem... Trump prioritizing his country citizens.
  • Crystal Clear (10/04/2020, 12:43) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    When it hits the fan you see who really has your back.
    • Blind Loyalty (10/04/2020, 13:44) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
      Give black.people free money and u get their blind loyalty.. lock down every day Curfew every week they say.. I dont care im getting my salary anyway..
  • great (10/04/2020, 12:43) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    We release our goods in Jesus name!!
  • cube (10/04/2020, 12:44) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow just wow ..... all I know my God above dont sleep
    • DM (10/04/2020, 14:19) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
      @cube, No your god above got tired of the bull shit going on in the world, the greed, hate, racism and all the stupid people that only demend we cater to them and now he is getting rid of people.
      • Proud BVI (11/04/2020, 03:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        IF GOD IS GETTING RID OF ALL THAT, HE'LL SOON REACH YOU. STAY CALM. YOUR WISH WILL COME TRUE. YOU HATE US SO MUCH BUT ALL UP ON OUR NEWS SITE.
  • Hmm.. (10/04/2020, 12:53) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yet, the BVI still bend backwards when it comes to allowing US citizens on our shores.... Always in agreement to let the US do what they want to us yet we can't do it to them... Think that we can go STT with a birth certificate and ID? Think we can board a flight with an expired passport, even if its too come home?? Lol lol hope this helps our govt to open their eyes likkle mo' to see these ppl are for themselves only!
    • DM (10/04/2020, 14:25) Like (1) Dislike (13) Reply
      @ Hmm, really? If it wasnt for the Americans, you people wouldn't survive, you know it, we know it. Close your border and dont allow Americans there and see how far your island gets. Where would you have been without American help during your hurricane last time? You frigging people are disgrace to human race.
      • Sad individual (10/04/2020, 18:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        You are so ignorant you dont even have a clue about geography.
  • USA USA USA USA (10/04/2020, 13:00) Like (17) Dislike (25) Reply
    I AGREE WITH TRUMP....SEIZE EVERY LAST ONE YES AND THAT GREEDY EXPORTER NEED LOCKING UP TOO.....HOW COULD HE EXPORT WHEN HE FULLY WELL KNOW THAT THE USA IS SHORT ON SUPPLIES....LET THEM GET FROM THEIR MOTHER LAND ENGLAND AND LEAVE US WITH OURS
    • Feral Ghost (10/04/2020, 13:54) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply

      You are an indespicable %^&* runt.

    • DM (10/04/2020, 14:30) Like (6) Dislike (10) Reply
      @ USA you are totally right, let them get it from China. These islands are full of ignorant people who only want us to give them stuff and they dont have to give nothing back. Let England take care of them it's not the american problem. But when they take supplies from us to give anyone it becomes our problem. The people exporting it should go to jail for braking the law.
    • Tolian (10/04/2020, 14:37) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
      I tell people all the time... the way tolians behave towards outsiders is the norm. Leave the people alone. Every island, nation and country behave the same way. Tortola is just getting back what they give.. leave the people alone. We all just need to get on our knees and repent for how we all treat each other.
      • Excuse me. (11/04/2020, 03:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        How we does treat people? Outsiders want to come in and tell US how to run our own Damn country? This is what does buggggggggg me. I can't go to another man's country and do shit, I have to abide by the laws of that country. I tired saying it......if you don't like it.....LEAVE PLEASE...JUST LEAVE.
  • Sam (10/04/2020, 13:12) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Yes they. Selfish this is our life. We not talking money. Give me a brake?.
  • usa (10/04/2020, 13:18) Like (9) Dislike (13) Reply
    Everyone is trying to scam and make money off this pandemic. The stuff was seized to be checked if what was suppose to be shipped to the Caribbean is what is being shipped. Stop listening and believing every thing that is printed. Have USA ever turned away any of you from services that you come to America for? Does USA demand the hospital bills that most of you skip out on after services ie... Surgery, maternity, specialists etc? In the end, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is going to have to step in and ASSIST the BVI.
    • True (10/04/2020, 14:34) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
      you are dreaming the BVI does not need or has ever had help from the US government
    • DM (10/04/2020, 14:53) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply

      @usa, they dont bother to find the truth here, all they know is to talk sh*t about the USA until they need our help. We are stupid to keep helping the ignorant. Let them fend for themselves and go to their own hospitals. we are tired of paying for the stupid people who take advantage of the USA and turn around and talk shit about them .

  • Hugh Serious (10/04/2020, 13:21) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    45 continues to have an America first stance and in the face of a Pandemic I dont blame him. The executive orders were given by States Governors and not a targeted attack.
  • Truth Sayer (10/04/2020, 13:21) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vino can you confirm if the seized items were purchased before the US put its restriction in place? Because if they were ordered and paid for before that time, then the BVIHSA can get back its ordered goods. The same thing happened to Cayman but Cayman was able to recover theirs because the items were ordered and paid for before the US law went into effect.
  • Feral Ghost (10/04/2020, 13:30) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply

    Amerika is B***H.

    • No (10/04/2020, 14:50) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Pls do not let the ignorant comments of one person cause hatred to be incited. Do not curse the place, pray for it. There is a reason for everything and in spite of everything, we must continue to demonstrate love.
    • Guest (10/04/2020, 17:18) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Keep that in mind this Hurricane season, hope if anything happens to BVi again they won’t see you locusts and your pickney them on a plane...
  • Poem----Our Enemies (10/04/2020, 13:30) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    By the time we wake up and open our eyes and go outside everything we have will be gone....Tourism is now on long term sick leave... our financial service is in the News negatively.. These people are our enemies, So long they been showing their envy, our hospital, they grudge, the trillion in trade from our financisl industry fhey desperate to take that from we.... By the time we wake up and open our eye and get out we will realize everything is gone...
  • @Dm (10/04/2020, 13:34) Like (11) Dislike (9) Reply

    Dm .......the Us never help us with anything!!! Go sit you fat a$$ down!!!! Goat

    • DM (10/04/2020, 14:40) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
      Haha try that again and next hurricane you people get, call China. US helps England tons, that means you as well fool. But ok , you are not that smart to figure that shit out so I will forgive your ignorant post.
      • DM is so stupid (10/04/2020, 19:03) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        UK help is after the hurricane not the USA. You don't even know the diffecmy between the BVI and the USVI people correcting you and you keep saying it
        • Really??? (10/04/2020, 21:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Where are half the BVI picky headed kids enrolled??? And don’t tell me no piss about U.K. because between Texas, New York, Atlanta and Florida the BVI can open small villages in those locations at this point..and that was directly after the storm.
      • @Dm (11/04/2020, 10:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Typical COWARD lingo, 1 question WHO are you ??? We can assume that you dont have tha same complexion of the people that you are talking about. Help us, let us not assume WHO are you????
  • Dulce (10/04/2020, 13:35) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    A demonstration of enforcement . There is an embargo against export of these items ,bottom line. Bvi should take a lesson. When you do not enforce laws,you create lawlessness,disrespect and anarchy. Prime example is the behaviour of a so called sel annointed cleric and his disrespect,disregard ..The disobedient and belligerent behaviour of the youths during this crisis. No good will
    Follow and at the detriment of us all and the country as a whole.
    • DM (10/04/2020, 14:47) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
      @ Dolce, you are preaching to ignorance, they don't understand anything. All they know is to disrespect and talk crap about Americans that's all. They are not a nation of law or respect so we dont pay attention to their ignorance. We try to educate them with truth but sadly their brain dont comprehend the truth. They are hateful people.
      • Guest (10/04/2020, 17:15) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
        I have to agree. These people have no level of understanding.They are the embodiment of ignorance.. They expect USA to ship those supplies to an area that does not readily need them, so they can sit in some storage room. All the while there is an immediate need for those things right now in New York. SMDH these islands seem populated with fools.......
  • Jay (10/04/2020, 13:40) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    people calm down america is not god and its not the only place that supplies item we need please take this opportunity to seek other sources and stop been so dependent on america who will eventually fall.
    • MEME (10/04/2020, 14:10) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
      Trump is a mess, but you know what, America is in need of them, the B V I is safe. All we have to do is listen and do what we are told, keep praying and trust God. I just have a piece on the inside of me and it a piece tells me that we are sheltered under the hands of the most high and not to be afraid.
      • agreed (10/04/2020, 16:14) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
        Not a trumper...by no means...but we should get together as a worldwide effort to get the supples who need it the most. Like when there were hurricanes...everyone put effort to bring relief where it is needed most. Doesn't matter what country, what status,... get the people the help they need so we can all push forward.
  • God intervene (10/04/2020, 13:53) Like (7) Dislike (14) Reply
    Where is our faith. I believe this is the intervention of God, Those stuff they seize can be contaminated and as a result save many lives...U see we could have been in our houses lock down and we still die... Set God people free..
  • nonsense (10/04/2020, 14:07) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ DM what is your problem? Why are you carrying on like that. If it is true that the VI ordered and paid for these supplies. They should send the the supplies. You acting like they beg you for these supplies. Trump and America dont even know you exist or give to pennies about you and you here carrying on with people you need to go siddung
    • @,'nonsense (10/04/2020, 16:56) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Whether or not the items were purchased does not matter. When you trsvel ad yout luggage sesrchef snd an item was seized ,does it matter whether it was paid for ? Therei id a Federal order that they are not to be exported. The exporter risks losing everything. ..{license} a possible fine for breaking the law. The importer ,the VI.should have known and now opens the possibility of damage relationship witj the US...
  • Jessica Jones (10/04/2020, 14:27) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Ler's call the White House for answers. 202 456 1414
    • US (10/04/2020, 17:11) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Jessica Jones, I advise you to do no such thing, your Country doesn’t need any extra stress.
    • @zJessica Jones (10/04/2020, 18:20) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      The VI would be wise to not be on the US radar. Attempting to receive prohibited items from USA and creating a hullaballo when caught? Nonono
      Too much to lose...food comes to mind.
  • one eye (10/04/2020, 14:31) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    The big bad USA
  • one one (10/04/2020, 14:35) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    Now we need the governor to protest via the uk and he is in hiding!!!! see the man does not understand his role and that’s why he is called in many circles a little boy
    • @oneone (10/04/2020, 18:10) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Headline on this very page and blogs saying how Mr Gov attempting to take over and overshadowing the duly elected,. Well, please father, tell the Governor to siddung and mind his business like how these people say he should do. They need to fall on their faces and splatter their ignorance.
      Let their esteemed Premier and his side kick, the Bishop make nice with the US and blow it all away. They full well knew these imports were prohibited when they ordered the items, but following rules are not for these people Wonder how much money down deliberately blown. .

      • Unrepentant (11/04/2020, 14:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        $12,000.
        Maybe the VI placed the order prior to the embargo going into effect.
        But no surprise more likely,order placed with full knowledge of the embargo but since there is no concept of abiding by the laws and the rules in the VI ,...
  • Eagle Eye (10/04/2020, 14:37) Like (1) Dislike (12) Reply
    We don't have no corona cases here anyhow. Let them hold on to them.this curfew should have been lifted today.
  • AOC (10/04/2020, 14:50) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    All proud B.V. Islanders should ignore the stupidity, aggorance and ignorance of so called DM. DM is most likely a "crack addict" - talking stupid and exhibiting crack-like behavior. This person is a born looser! I can assure that DM's irresponsible and ignorant comments does not reopresent the view of decent Americans who cares very deeply for others. Please ignore this "crack head" Person probably NOT even an American!!
    • Guest (10/04/2020, 17:34) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      The fact that you have to resort to calling them names rather than refuting dm points or making a valid rebuttal just highlights who the ignorant person is....my observation.....
  • Disinterested (10/04/2020, 15:01) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is the surprise? Charity starts at home. If the US has a shortage Covid-19 supplies, why would it export supplies it needs? The action by Customs and Border Patrol is a consequence of 100% import. What if food is also stopped?
  • East Ender (10/04/2020, 15:07) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Need in USA not allowed to export! Order from UK
  • question (10/04/2020, 15:13) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    who ever place that order had to know that they was an injunction against certain supplies leaving the USA: should this virus spread more within USA they could be a ban place on exporting food supplies outside the USA: it is logical that the USA needs those Medical supplies to take care of their own country: St Kitts gets assistance from Taiwan
  • home grown (10/04/2020, 16:05) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    This will happen to us many more times to come .you know why we depend on too many countries for airlift access.we need direct flights. Hurricane irma show us that.stop delaying the airport expansion. Preimer wake up.This has to happen. Every country in the Caribbean has an I international airport. Stop playing
  • Called on (10/04/2020, 16:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    We are being called on by all nations, all people, all together to fight this. ONENESS. Help all people in anyway. We are so blessed to be in a place that the virus can be controlled. Help those in need. Wherever country they need it.
  • Kay (10/04/2020, 16:37) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    DM why tf don’t u just stay in the US where u are and be Great!!! You and yuh screwed up President!! But hey for all I know ur living right here among the outcasts n the stupid racist ppl that Your President should let Starve huh.... If you sick, demented, brainwashed ppl don’t like what the NEWS is saying then find something else that peeks yuh flipping interest to post n comment on!!!!

    U Prick!!!!
  • Belonger/American (10/04/2020, 17:12) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let me clearly state that some of the views expressed here do not reflect those of general American public. Decent Americans believe in helping out their brothers and sisters wherever in the world they are.
    Yes, my country needs medical equipment badly but we have to find a way to work together because this problem is a global one and will take a global effort to fix it.
    Selfishness is not what we need at this time!!
    • born road town (10/04/2020, 17:51) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ American: just as our government in acted legislation and close the territory’s borders to protect its residents the usa need the items to deal with the virus: new york alone need serious help
    • @Dm (11/04/2020, 09:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well you should reach to @DM, COWARDS like that make the rest of you look VERY bad.
  • Sad truth (10/04/2020, 17:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well it's in the script if there ain't a short that makes s reason for a panic we wouldn't be having a pandemic would we
  • usa (10/04/2020, 17:41) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    So you guys are spewing your hatred on the USA. I truly hope you guys don’t take it personal if one day the BVI is cut off from using the American dollar.
  • Any Body Home (10/04/2020, 17:56) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    The naivenes,lack of awareness is sadly evident in the response to this issue.
    A world of darkness ,oblivious to reality. Folks ,laws are obeyed and enforced in the modern world. Exporting a prohibited item will result in its
    seizure whether or not it was a gift or purchase.Ordering and attempting to import a prohibited item is not acceptable behaviour from the VI.
    Laws are enforced in lawful countries...Repeat!!!!,
    Church clerics in other countries were ARREsTED,/ are /have been/ will be when and if they disregard an edict to lock down or quarantine or maintain specific distance or cooperate .
    Read and listen to World News, How did you miss the seizures of prohibited exported from USA to neighboring Caribbean countries..
    Jeeez foljs...Are you on Planet Earth ?
  • Peaches (10/04/2020, 18:19) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    We don't them respirators! We are living in the land of all kinds of bush medicine that the USA doesn't have. They are living in a cold, concrete jungle where there is not even enough space to walk in the street. We have the most powerful Vitamin D (the sun) shining brightly over us every day. Even though we are quarantined we can still go out in our yards and breathe fresh air. We good, we are a praying country, we have not legalized homosexuality; (they have and that is why the wrath of God is falling on them. ) Those criminals created that virus to kill out their own people! We have a praying leader of our country.

    Let them have them! We safe!
  • voiceofreason (10/04/2020, 18:46) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/04/02/200000-covid-test-kits-on-order-from-south-korea/

    Why can't we order straight from South Korea and ship it via London- Antigua- Tortola but the first flight with BA won't be until 01st May. Or maybe purchase some from the Cayman Islands and bring it here on charter. Don't let that go via the USA.

  • Alpa and omega (10/04/2020, 20:04) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    America lol. Wat goes up must come down the same way it did on the up .......the lil mercy and protection is those innocent soul .....watch him grab straw that drowning man.lmaoooo..
    But u All D M ain't see shit yet it's ur generation that going pay .....f....em all c dem in torment...
  • Alpa and omega (10/04/2020, 20:13) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    We know wat it like to suffer and dead from long ago 400 years do u ......DM ....sorry it ur seed that got to pay that price ......ur existence is going vanish ur race is doom..rigth before ur eyes black and u all together make only us not u .brown lmaooo..just time ..it was set from the beginning...so u laugh hope u would have been able to see the end ....I jus came up off some one like u ...she here 100 too .black Chocolate she love ...lmoooo....
  • Concerned (10/04/2020, 20:52) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Am I correct in stating that America sees itself as the world leader? If that is so, then things need to be done differently. Instead of grabbing all, have some manufacturers produce for shipment; at least money will be coming in. Additionally, if countries cannot purchase from the USA, they will look to China. Wouldn't China then emerge as the saviour in this pandemic? Wouldn't countries look to China in future crisis? Is this the road countries want to travel?

    America neither stands nor does business by itself; it is also a melting pot of humanity. Those of you who have the ears of the White House have them reconsider their actions!
  • ccc (10/04/2020, 21:04) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is the age of trump yall
  • Dulce (10/04/2020, 21:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The situation is dire in the US. Thousands are dying and there is a shortage of protective equipment and also lifesaving equipment.
    Medical staff in many instances must make a choice , Who should be allowed to die and who should we attempt to save. Ambulance emergency staff have been instructed to not resuscitate .. Can you not understand the restriction regarding the export ? Send good will towards the US at this time? For what its worth, the majority of the Corona virus deaths in the US are Blacks, Latinos and Native Americans..



  • Guest (10/04/2020, 21:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    America is in a fight to get this under control they are taking every precaution to get this under control. No one should fault them. You can’t help others till you help yourself. BVI has no immediate need. New York does it’s not rocket science. What must America do send the supplies so they can sit in a room and they can go to immidiiate use in New York where most of you have family or send your kids every summer???? Also America passed a mandate prohibiting the export of the product, so the sale it self was a violation. So they had alright to seize it. Now this may be hard for BVi to understand where laws and rarely enforced across the board. Let me put it in context where BVi people can relate. Since BVI people only take interest when they can get something out of you. Hurricane season is in 2 months t is expected to be highly active. The US needs to do whatever they can to get this under control even if t means mashing toes because if they don’t and BVI gets another bad hurricane like Irma where you all gonna send your lil pickey headed children to be a burden on your extended family???
  • all to much. (10/04/2020, 21:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Most people on here are forgetting who caused all this....CHINA. the world needs to send them a trillion dollar bill. Maybe then they will stop this biological warfare.
  • Grimey (10/04/2020, 21:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The world is in disarray. lord watch over humanity
  • lol (10/04/2020, 21:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where did these BVI morons hear America grab or thief their supplies? America issued a ban prohibiting the sale of those goods. The sale itself was illegal and therefore America is within their rights to hold the goods as they were in violation. Stop letting those loud mouth lunatics on facebook control your minds read and find out the facts before running with hear say......Half of these idiots on Facebook running with emotional rhetoric and bias opinions rather than common sense....
  • STOOGE (10/04/2020, 23:25) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I hope none of you voted for the stooge and all of you plan to vote him out November.
  • Interesting.... (11/04/2020, 07:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe pay back for illegally shipped supplies to the BVIs post Irma from USVI WAPA?
  • See (11/04/2020, 08:15) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    You see we are not out of the waters as yet....this is showing us what God can do. When the wicked set of tolan saying they must send back island in all of this crisis. Take this now. How you guys feel?
  • question (11/04/2020, 08:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    can we purchase those supplies from the United Kingdom and will the United Kingdom actually sell them to her Overseas Territory
  • Well (11/04/2020, 09:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tell the Queen so she can talk to Donald Trump. So he can back off of us.
  • @Dm (11/04/2020, 09:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I would like to know who you are !!! As of right now I'll call you COWARD. Talking this crap, you are probably one of those sheep in wolves clothing amongst the flock. So help us address you properly, who are you ? But for now bye COWARD!
  • Concerned 1 (11/04/2020, 10:35) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why can't the USA just order their own supplies? Because their president is full if s#$t, he can't. He set an embargo on China and China is the main supplier of these items lol, so America has to resort to seizing shipments . Lol so stupid.
  • GG (11/04/2020, 10:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What a really sad set of blogs, it takes a crisis to bring out person's true colours. All of the hate and racism is so shocking to read. Especially in modern days like now. No one who speaks of God - should be typing such venom and wishing the downfall of other nations. DM and those encouraging him should be ashamed of yourselves. Fellow BVI Islanders, US citizens and everyone appauled by the racist remarks don't join this guy with hateful responses. Leave this guy and those with his mindset in the mud where he is most Americans are nothing like him.
  • Online Now (11/04/2020, 11:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m not sure what all the outrage is for. We have 1 positive case. USA has thousands dieing every day, clearly their need is greater than ours, why would they export what they need. We need to work with the U.K. and work out our needs and not take from those who have a greater need.


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