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Vaccinated or not, VI will fully re-open in June 2021 – Premier Fahie

-says unused vaccines will be returned to the UK before expiration
Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that whether the territory is 80% vaccinated or not, the Virgin Islands (VI) will fully re-open in June 2021, given his government has done all that they could to balance lives and livelihoods, and to encourage vaccination. Photo: Facebook
Premier Andrew A. Fahie was at the time speaking on today’s Saturday, April 10, 2021, episode of ‘ZOEJ SAYS’ with host Zoe J. Walcott streamed live via JTV on Facebook. Photo: Facebook
Premier Andrew A. Fahie was at the time speaking on today’s Saturday, April 10, 2021, episode of ‘ZOEJ SAYS’ with host Zoe J. Walcott streamed live via JTV on Facebook. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that whether the territory is 80% vaccinated or not, the Virgin Islands (VI) will fully re-open in June 2021, given his government has done all it could to balance lives and livelihoods, and to encourage vaccination.

The Premier was at the time speaking on today’s Saturday, April 10, 2021, episode of ‘ZOEJ SAYS’ with host Zoe J. Walcott streamed live via JTV on Facebook.

Gov’t done all it can – Premier Fahie

“We will open because we have done all that we can… all the vaccines that we need to bring us to 80% [vaccination] we have, or have it on the way,” Hon Fahie said.

The Premier further said that persons now have the option to go to private doctors and get vaccinated, “We are looking at opening up fully come June… all the measure will still apply, but you can’t stay close forever,” he said.

Meanwhile, Premier Fahie said that the current batches of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines on hand, if they go unused, the vaccines will be returned to the UK.

“If it comes down where we have recognized that we are going to pushing the vaccines more, and persons decided that they do not want it because that is their choice… it will not expire at the hands of the Government,” he said.

Vaccines will be returned if unused

Hon Fahie continued, “I now as leader will feel fully at peace of mind, that throughout the whole pandemic, that whatever was best to balance lives with livelihoods, that this government did it,” he said.

The Premier said with the expiration date of the current batch of vaccines fast approaching, he noted that when it is returned to the UK, the jabs will go to persons who will want it more than Virgin Islanders.  

Despite this, the Premier and Government have been encouraging Virgin Islanders to get vaccinated as a matter of priority, so that the territory can achieve herd immunity against the virus and return to its pre-COVID economic state.

50 Responses to “Vaccinated or not, VI will fully re-open in June 2021 – Premier Fahie ”

  • A VOTER IN #6l (10/04/2021, 20:43) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    I GOT MY FIRST VACCINE ON THE NINTH OF FEBRUARY. WHAT DATE CAN I GET THE SECOND SHOT?
    • @voter (10/04/2021, 22:03) Like (36) Dislike (37) Reply
      Well it depends on how soon you’ll like to pass away
      • A VOTER IN #6 (10/04/2021, 23:59) Like (14) Dislike (7) Reply
        YOU MUGHT GO BEFORE ME.
      • wise up (11/04/2021, 00:17) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
        U sound so stupid
      • Joshua (11/04/2021, 09:03) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        Oh boy as we use to say in New York brilliant. I am going to be laughing for a long time. This is no ordinary mind this one is exceptional. Had not for covid I would extend a hard.
    • rethink (10/04/2021, 22:34) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
      You really think it make sense ask that question here or call to enquire
      • lol (10/04/2021, 23:14) Like (16) Dislike (9) Reply
        But that’s the kind of people that got vaccinated, fools that would come under the news comment section and ask things like that, which could be answered with a simple phone call. Fully dunce.
        • A Virus Speaks (11/04/2021, 10:52) Like (9) Dislike (13) Reply
          Thank you for your help brother. Me and my zillions of friends look forward to having lots of new flesh to eat through in your unvaccinated community when we come over in June. Lots of lungs to infest, lots of blood clots to fill up your brain ( assuming we can find one ). We especially like the old and fat and diabetic as their immune systems are very poor and we overcome them very quickly.

          Thanks for your BVI Love.
  • lol (10/04/2021, 20:56) Like (5) Dislike (35) Reply

    Is only them i**** p***** who don’t want take it

  • vislander. (10/04/2021, 21:09) Like (12) Dislike (20) Reply
    Is only Local black dont want it.




    Gov should order The Johnson&johnson 1
    • Rubber Duck (11/04/2021, 09:02) Like (26) Dislike (2) Reply
      Really , you are an expert are you. ? Johnson and Johnson now got stories about blood clots too.


      https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9456597/Scientists-say-blood-clots-caused-Johnson-Johnson-vaccine-extraordinarily-rare.html
    • @VIslander (11/04/2021, 13:32) Like (15) Dislike (9) Reply
      The Local Black Don't Want It Cause We Are Not Fools Like Most Of You..Educate Yourself And Stop Being Brainwash By The System..Babylon Must Fall One Day And All Their Evilness..The Truth Must Be Reveal
      • island man (11/04/2021, 14:30) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
        @vislander you sound like an empty fool repeating such trash. so you even know what it means?
      • lmao (11/04/2021, 16:22) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
        BVI has some of the worst education on the planet and u think we more educated? Just look highschool still not rebuilt since 2017 and our youth continue to receive sub par education.
  • Youth (10/04/2021, 21:26) Like (31) Dislike (15) Reply
    Premier I am in full agreement. You and you Government has done all you all could have done to keep us safe.
    • oh yes (10/04/2021, 23:52) Like (9) Dislike (11) Reply
      So rigth premier u did it best ...it only so much u can only do after taken the bull to the well but that stubborn boy kunta kunta will never drink .....
    • @Youth (13/04/2021, 00:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The Premier Can Not Save Your Life You Sound So Foolish..The Only One That Can Save Us All Is GOD...Put Your Faith In Him And Not MAN...GOD Has All Power Over Man!!! Case closed!!!
  • My Take (10/04/2021, 21:31) Like (26) Dislike (6) Reply
    Now Premier this makes sense. Thank you.
    • @my take (11/04/2021, 13:52) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      The Premier Care About You?? Or He Care About The Money?? Ask yourself that question...
  • the doc (10/04/2021, 21:54) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply

    Lol! Its not only i***** p***** cause there a lot of belongers not hearing or want to take it. Ur own is some of the problemd

    • Blindman (11/04/2021, 09:41) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      @the doc you should have paid more attention in school especially english class
  • Rubber Duck (10/04/2021, 21:59) Like (17) Dislike (14) Reply
    Thanks vip for keeping us safe we will never forget
  • So maybe (10/04/2021, 22:07) Like (24) Dislike (49) Reply
    How about canceling NHI coverage for anyone who doesn’t take the vaccine and gets Covid?
    • Yes (11/04/2021, 06:55) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
      How about does of us who don’t take the vaccine stop paying for NHI all together. I’m all for it! I never use NHI anyway
      • Rubber Duck (11/04/2021, 11:01) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply
        Once a few go down and the ventilators are fully booked , most of you idiots will be crying out to take it.
      • Yes (11/04/2021, 14:00) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        They will quicker dig your hole..no need to pay insurance at all!!!
    • rewrsdffds (11/04/2021, 07:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      People pay for NHI
    • Make no sense (11/04/2021, 10:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      U and can’t canceling paying people then NHI would go broke and kill the government and kill most of y’all that don’t know pay will have no coverage either y’all need to think before y’all type foolishness.
    • droll (11/04/2021, 19:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

      you sound like a real j*&k *$$

  • HON PENN (10/04/2021, 22:33) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    That was my idea so i need to be the next leader of government business
  • question (10/04/2021, 22:36) Like (3) Dislike (12) Reply
    Sooo you mean you would be letting in infected tourists to quarantine? I didn't read the story just asking based on the headline
    • @Question. U2 FN negative (11/04/2021, 06:10) Like (38) Dislike (0) Reply
      U must be one of those workers with a sure salary every month ,very selfish..How about those that only getting one day work a week, or doing the same hours for half salary...Go sit down, with your negative selfish attitude.. How about a suggestion to help move things forward...
      • @ @Question... (11/04/2021, 16:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        ...and you must be one of those selfish money hungry inhumane human beings?
  • ok (10/04/2021, 22:39) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply

    sounds good!

  • The watchdog (10/04/2021, 23:20) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    Thanks you have just earn your re-election
    • Something is missing (11/04/2021, 06:32) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      You all need to know that hotels and restaurant workers have families that need to eat and have bills to pay....Oh and dont forget lots and lots of us can vote and voted for this government...Not because lots of you doing well means that all is well...People leave from Haiti. Cuba and Santo Domingo in small boats loaded on ruff seas looking for greener pastures just to give their kids a better life. Sometimes they dont make it. But its a risk they willing to take to make life better for themselves and their kids. Thousands have perished in the processes. That should put things in perspective..We all have different circumstances.. So. Lets be positive and give suggestion that will help us move forward. Keep it positive. Dont try to hault the process and the progress..I am with the VIP on this move...Its a positive move..
      • @something is missing (13/04/2021, 00:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        The system is already corrupt...We As Human Beings Need "Unity" in order to pull through tough situations that we are facing right now!!! Is like trying to get the good and the evil to come together but is the way how their minds set are totally different..
  • Clarify (11/04/2021, 06:31) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    You say fully open. But under the same measures..what does that mean??
  • Ships (11/04/2021, 06:56) Like (126) Dislike (31) Reply
    Better charter some hospital ships to come here along with the cruise ships to take care of the future infected unvaccinated BV islanders. Of course NHI will not cover unvaccinated BVI folks
  • musa (11/04/2021, 07:16) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Not sure if this is good news or bad news just me
  • Shaft (11/04/2021, 07:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    PLAYER IN THE SPOTLIGHT
  • VG Resident (11/04/2021, 08:17) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    So what does fully open mean? No quarantine? No covid tests? No extra cost to com einto BVI Vaccinated folkis do nto need all of this.
  • ausar (11/04/2021, 10:29) Like (1) Dislike (15) Reply
    OOOOOKKKAAAYYYYYY-
    FINALLY,

    Something sensible in the way of economics!
    I will wait with baited breath here.

    Just need to feel some green backs, like yesterday..
    ..Its about damn time!
    • The right move (11/04/2021, 10:45) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Great trend setting move,,, Let the employees and employers figure out their vaccine issue,,, The employers will do what is best for their business and employees will do what is best for themselves and their families,,,
  • dots (11/04/2021, 10:38) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Thank for the "promise" should the rainbow shine again in the BVI. When you've done the best that you can and others dont understand all you can do "JUST STAND".
    Now to an applause for COVID 19 stand down. To all blacks with predisposition to clotting look for signs of STROKE. Health department increase surveillance and education to the public. No more quarantine. Wear your mask in close spaces.
    I want to be free, I want to be free. in Natures Little Secret or One love BVI or what ever you may call it. Free land and sand.
  • Question whay would Justus do. (12/04/2021, 11:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Question what would Jusus do I never heard that question.
  • Lord/ God is watching. (12/04/2021, 12:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dont forget. GOV
  • mr (12/04/2021, 13:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    MR FAHIE AND WHO IS INCHARGE OF INLAND REVENUE
    PLEASE TEACH THE TALL GUY CUSTOMER SERVICE.
  • Yes (13/04/2021, 08:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Make it sooner. We just need to open up.


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