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‘Who gave permission’ for boat rides? -Hon Malone asks

- said returning residents not adhering to mandatory quarantine protocols
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says despite some current advertising for boat rides, the government has issued no permission for any such event. Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Malone revealed that it was because the Government could not afford to keep monitoring individuals in each home, hotel and boat, hence the need to turn to electronic monitoring. Photo: Internet Source
Hon Malone revealed that it was because the Government could not afford to keep monitoring individuals in each home, hotel and boat, hence the need to turn to electronic monitoring. Photo: Internet Source
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says despite some current advertising for boat rides, the government has issued no permission for any such event.

“I see advertisements coming out… we’re going to have a big boat ride, and you can come and all kind of artists and so further. Well, who gave the permission?” Hon Malone questioned during a Thursday, January 14, 2021, government community meeting on Jost van Dyke.

“I do know that we have $10,000 and 15,000 fines that we have coming in, so it’s important for us to take some time and explain this because this is the biggest bone of contention to some people,” Hon Malone said.

Returning residents not staying still - Hon Malone 

Further, the Minister said the government is having difficulties getting locals to adhere to the COVID-19 protocols and said that in a recent conversation with the Chief Medical Officer, he was told, “the residents are not staying still.”

Compared to visitors who are quarantining on sea and land, the Health Minister said returning residents are the biggest cause of concern.

Hon Malone revealed that it was because the Government could not afford to keep monitoring individuals in each home, hotels and boats, there was a need to turn to electronic monitoring.

He said as per the recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer; however, the government will now have to look into better forms of electronic monitoring to prevent the spread of the virus.

18 Responses to “‘Who gave permission’ for boat rides? -Hon Malone asks”

  • lmao (18/01/2021, 09:06) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Turn-Up Commitee only care about 2 things. 1) money (2) posting on social media. The regards and respect for life is far from their list!!
  • U late (18/01/2021, 09:12) Like (39) Dislike (1) Reply
    We've been saying for more than 6 months that returning nationals and residents are the problem, , But the Premier stand still in defending them, while looking reasons to blame and punished the tourist that's why all of them moving to St Thomas and St Johns because they not feeling welcome and wanted here,,,,,
    • Too true (18/01/2021, 11:51) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
      You arrive in STT, you show the National Guard your papers with vaccine proof, and as you go to get your luggage, you get a rum sample as personnel greet you with a Welcome to St.Thomas. Here, you get legendary rudeness, or, if your lucky indifference with a hint of resentment, and a distinct sense that locals are entitled to your money. Maybe something to learn from USVI approach, or perhaps not, as the concept of customer service has never caught on here.
  • lol (18/01/2021, 09:18) Like (25) Dislike (46) Reply
    We want Myron in office as premier
  • Lock them up (18/01/2021, 09:34) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is sad sad sad
  • concern (18/01/2021, 09:49) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    With all the hard work the government is putting into Covid and keeping us safe, I too am concern with the amount of fliers circulating. The government needs to crack down on these events and if permission is granted, ensure the social distancing task force is monitoring the businesses. Hon. Malone, its time for you and your ministry and team members to put your foot down. Whether it cost a vote or not. The people are lawless in the BVI and fail to follow all rules. We will only understand when Covid hits home. Do your job.
  • trrefdrfds (18/01/2021, 10:12) Like (12) Dislike (15) Reply
    I have a lot of respect for the Chief Medical Officer as a person but frankly as it relates to COVID, he has proven to be a fearmongerer and of no use.
    • @Truth (21/01/2021, 08:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why are you belittling the CMO for the disrespect of our own, who do not adhere to the safety guidelines? Must our CMO be everywhere? Are we not mature adults capable of doing what is expected of us? One of our biggest problems is not accepting responsibility and always wanting to blame others for our wrongdoings.
  • chosen (18/01/2021, 10:51) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Need to check on the bars and night clubs
  • no surprise (18/01/2021, 11:55) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Malone appears to have forgotten that rules and regulations don't apply to Belongers.
  • ... (18/01/2021, 11:57) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    come some of them big events you going see them as sponsors
  • Your sure salary (18/01/2021, 12:05) Like (14) Dislike (8) Reply
    People are just trying to survive boss, Feed their family pay their bills have fun release the stress,,,,,It's always the big salary, the sure salary people that making rules and policies to oppressed the people who have nothing and trying to make something,, very heartless,, Then used Covid as excuse to in fear suffocation. Yep!
  • chosen (18/01/2021, 16:41) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    @your sure salary you say people are trying to survive a feeding their family but you don't realize you are killing them in the process
  • BlackJack Run (18/01/2021, 19:33) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    We holding the blackJack run tho y’all want got we in prison without doing ah crime frig dat!! We can’t catch Corona on the water!!
  • watching (18/01/2021, 21:32) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Of course the clubs a nd strippers do as they please
  • YALL FUNNY ! (19/01/2021, 21:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Y’all allowed businesses to open , & certain businesses have large gathers over the limit . Business have had numerous parties ; Old years night being one & now y’all want act as if y’all ain’t give permission???

    Virgin Gordy had an BIG event on the recreational grounds the other day so whom give them permission??

    Spring Fest is an upcoming Event that have hundreds of attendees, so who give permission for that ??

    Y’all can’t be bias to some events . If one can happen all should be able to hold . It’s up to the people to know if they want to protect themselves or not . We are all grown folks .


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