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Businesses not able to handle heavy flow of clients after curfew- Walwyn

- wants sector-specific protocols when VI lifts curfew
Former Legislator, Myron V. Walwyn has called on the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to establish sector-specific protocols to guide businesses when the Virgin Islands (VI) eventually lifts its 24/7 lockdown instituted in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) threat in the territory. Photo: Facebook
Citing mistrust in the business community's ability to handle the huge projected influx of customers demanding services when the curfew lists, he said, most business cannot handle the traffic. Photo: VINO/File
Citing mistrust in the business community's ability to handle the huge projected influx of customers demanding services when the curfew lists, he said, most business cannot handle the traffic. Photo: VINO/File
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has repeatedly warned that the Territory is not
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has repeatedly warned that the Territory is not "out of the woods" as yet, hence the need for the extended lockdown and social distancing protocols. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Legislator Myron V. Walwyn has called on the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to establish sector-specific protocols to guide businesses when the Virgin Islands (VI) eventually lifts its 24/7 lockdown instituted in response to the COVID-19 threat in the Territory.

Watching from the sidelines of the pandemic, Walwyn made the calls on his Facebook page last week, April 16, 2020, where he also urged the administration to re-open in phases.

"As businesses re-open, I believe that sector-specific protocols should be established. These protocols should be bolstered by strict enforcement mechanisms by government. This is a National Security issue and it should not be left solely to the businesses to manage."

Citing mistrust in the business community's ability to handle the huge projected influx of customers demanding services when the curfew lifts, Mr Walwyn said, most business cannot handle the traffic.

"The truth is many businesses do not have the capacity to handle the heavy flow of clients well, even though I am confident that they will do their best. Let us not be in fear but continue to heighten our awareness."

Remain vigilant - Walwyn 

The former NDP 1 Chairman, who was rejected at the polls at the February 2019 General Elections, also called on locals to remain vigilant and observe all the safety protocols as prescribed by international and local sources and urged the administration to open the Territory in stages, rather than all at once.

"An alarming number of persons worldwide are asymptomatic (have no symptoms) but yet could spread the disease. Some of these persons could be right here in the BVI - locals, expats and detained visitors alike."

He said the Territory so far has been fortunate to have only a few cases, "but let us not lure ourselves into a false sense of security that we are entirely out of the woods."

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has repeatedly warned that the Territory is not "out of the woods" as yet, hence the need for the extended lockdown and social distancing protocols.

As of Sunday, April 19, 2020, the VI had just five confirmed cases of the virus, inclusive of one death. To date, there have been three recoveries with just one active case of the virus.

181 persons are in quarantine.

35 Responses to “Businesses not able to handle heavy flow of clients after curfew- Walwyn”

  • Pinch Me (22/04/2020, 13:13) Like (23) Dislike (31) Reply
    He is alive and ready for 2023???
    • ccc (22/04/2020, 13:36) Like (19) Dislike (35) Reply
      After raping we treasury them here trying to remain relevant our fingers are wet and waiting
    • 2023 (22/04/2020, 20:10) Like (13) Dislike (16) Reply
      In what country? Not the BVI. Please VINO next article, he is old news!
  • we made a bad choice (22/04/2020, 13:13) Like (40) Dislike (76) Reply
    This man should've been commander in chief
    • @ we made a bad choice (22/04/2020, 18:07) Like (27) Dislike (12) Reply
      Yeah of her majesty’s prison
    • It’s not going to work (22/04/2020, 22:52) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
      Just about all these people agreeing are not citizens and we know it. Who wants to deal with all this mess anymore? The citizens has spoken, deal with it.
  • O Boy.. (22/04/2020, 13:22) Like (14) Dislike (33) Reply
    Another one that doing well that here trying to be relevant... Did he talk about people having it ruff and ready to go to work...Im confused dont understand what he is saying or what advice he is trying to give
    • Love for My Country (22/04/2020, 16:23) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      @O Boy: Please stop being so sarcastic. Myron is offering some constructive comments. With this pandemic, we need all the constructive help that we can get. We are far from out of the woods. The experts have said from get go that this virus will taper off and re-surface. Can you say who it will attack? No you cannot for you do not know where in these very islands where it is. Only when it surface, do we know. Not only that the Government needs to be in planning mode for this virus will be around until the end of the year and beyond. How prepared are we to deal with the consequences - closed business, people losing their jobs, and the list goes on. LET US ALL GET REAL AND BAN TOGETHER WITH SOMETHING THAT WE ALL KNOW NOT MUCH ABOUT. THE MORE CONSTRUCTIVE IDEAS THE GOVERNMENT CAN GET THE BETTER. THIS IS BEYOND POLITICS. STOP BEING FOOLISH!
  • Liberty (22/04/2020, 13:22) Like (48) Dislike (19) Reply
    Very good suggestion, honorable Walwyn
  • Go sit down (22/04/2020, 13:27) Like (52) Dislike (27) Reply
    Mehson where our wall money?
  • anegada (22/04/2020, 13:31) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes I agree with you..
    I also think that every one should wear a mask when leaving their homes. We cannot let our guard down..
  • pat (22/04/2020, 13:36) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    The face of the devil is back but wait mvw to ugly to be premier
  • Remember (22/04/2020, 13:38) Like (20) Dislike (24) Reply
    Walwyn just itching to build another wall.
  • Ol d (22/04/2020, 15:07) Like (24) Dislike (11) Reply
    No ndp we need the plane money first
  • please (22/04/2020, 15:14) Like (12) Dislike (20) Reply
    Leave us alone!!!
  • whitey (22/04/2020, 15:23) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    I understand it won’t be a problem. Wednesday and I understand that Roadtown looks as it usually does. People everywhere around markets. Police are just making sure stores don’t get to crowded and distancing is done. I’m enjoying peanut butter straight from the jar as don’t have any bread or crackers. But I’m ok. Just jealous I don’t have the nerve to break the law. I don’t blame those that do, I’m hungry too.
  • Not fond (22/04/2020, 15:31) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    Not fond of him but he is write. This is exactly what the government was planning to do before they extended the curfew.

    Thats for your suggestion the government got it.

  • True (22/04/2020, 17:15) Like (11) Dislike (9) Reply
    Is he going donate $1.2million for groceries
  • Just saying ..... (22/04/2020, 17:17) Like (19) Dislike (13) Reply

    This clown and his last Government didn't do $hit for anyone after the hurricanes. He needs to shut his mouth and get back under his damn rock he's been hiding under! At least this current Government communicates and is reactive, which is more than can be said for his band of t@##es.

  • Love (22/04/2020, 17:32) Like (12) Dislike (9) Reply
    Walwyn now would be a good time to give us our money which was never given to us ...worked with you for years and not a penny since you are so bold with your words put some action into that too pay us our money
  • Anonymous (22/04/2020, 18:11) Like (18) Dislike (9) Reply
    When the people have rejected you one needs to go quietly especially with the reputation like his...hates locals, victimizer and a wall that is in question or under audit
  • DON Q (22/04/2020, 20:29) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Labour cover up at the moorings I want my lay off pay
  • Keep it simple (22/04/2020, 21:18) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    All these fancy talk... keep it simple.. Dont with the lock dien, set the people free to work and earn a living but they must wear mask in the company and presence of others.....Simple as that
  • go back antigua (22/04/2020, 22:46) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    PLEASE TELL MYRON NO ISLAND MAN WILL NEVER SIT IN WE PREMIER SEAT EVER NO NO SO TELL HIM
  • rated (22/04/2020, 22:57) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    That's all your advice, really wasting the media's time.
  • hm (23/04/2020, 02:28) Like (18) Dislike (11) Reply
    I really cannot do politics in this place. What is the purpose of coming on here to say stupid shit about a wall and what ever else that was completely irrelevant to what’s in the article? If you did not like what he said just keep it pushing, or add a constructive comment, instead of keyboard bullying and using bad grammar. Why do we have to be this negative and nasty towards people?
    • @ HM (23/04/2020, 09:07) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
      Where were you when school children was going to bed hungry under his watch and he spent $1.6 Million on a high school wall? Where were you when teachers from Anegada to Jost Van Dyke were forced to use their own money to buy supplies while he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars for a teachers dinner and consultants?

      Where you were when he forced from their jobs many locals, transferred others and push out others via retirements? Where were you when this same devil here trying to tell Mr. Andrew Fahie what to do when after the Hurricanes in 2017 he and the NDP went to hide from the people and we the people of the BVI had to turn to His Excellency the Governor to save us?

      Where were you when he played the race card and engaged in nasty divisive politics (Trump style) during the last election causing the NDP to split in two? I will leave the scholarship mess (many say corruption) and the festival spending scandal under his watch 2012-2018 for another time!!!!!!
      • hm (23/04/2020, 15:03) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
        So you trying to say money never went missing or used irresponsibly under any other administration? Continue to put your head on the block for people, that’s why you all going always be so angry. There is no perfect government, call them out on their wrong doing yes, but to keep with the same story acting like it never happen before and will not happen again is naive. I rather not get in to the back and forth with you. Based on your comments, you already have your ideas of what happened and nothing I say will change that. They all have their faults and do questionable things. There is no perfect government.
        • @ HM (23/04/2020, 19:49) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
          With what Myron did to the people of this country he should go hide bottom line
    • Peaches (23/04/2020, 12:38) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      Exactly! Let the past be the past. What Mr. Walwyn is saying is very good advice. I see nothing wrong with it. Why we in the BVI always like to bring up people's past. You all need to stop being deep-sea divers because if the Lord has to dive deep and bring up some of us past we would hide in our houses for years. STOP!!! STOP!! The entire world is in a crisis and look at the comments. You all who have spoken negative should be ashamed!
  • Mich (23/04/2020, 08:06) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Well said
  • guy hill (23/04/2020, 10:09) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVI is OURS. WE have to protect it by any means necessary. Be Brave.
    • @ guy hill (23/04/2020, 11:43) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      tell him Mr. Hill, No antigan will ever be we Primer Bam Bam Bam
  • Patriotic (23/04/2020, 16:43) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    MR WALWYN, WE ALL TEND TO HIGHLIGHT OR MAGNIFED THE PROBLEMS BUT NEVER COMES WITH A TANGABLE SOULTIONS. WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR ANSWE TO OUR CURRENT SITUATION AS A FORMER POLITICIAN?


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