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Church sermons, faith-based activities now limited to 20 persons

-surveillance also upped @ businesses to ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines
Following an August 21, 2020, spike in COVID-19 cases by 9 due to community spread, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced new restrictions on the number of people allowed to gather at religious events. Photo: Internet Source
As part of his announcement, Hon Carvin Malone said the 7-day curfew also came as a result of several in the community, including business establishments failing to adhere to basic public health guidelines and legal obligations. Photo: GIS/File
As part of his announcement, Hon Carvin Malone said the 7-day curfew also came as a result of several in the community, including business establishments failing to adhere to basic public health guidelines and legal obligations. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an August 21, 2020, spike in COVID-19 cases by 9 as a result of community spread, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced new restrictions on the gathering of people.

The Minister in a statement last evening Friday, said Cabinet "decided to limit the size at all gatherings to up to 20 persons, with a minimum of six (6) feet inclusive of funerals, burials, weddings and faith-based activities."

There have also been moves to up surveillance at businesses and organisations to ensure adherence with the Social Distancing and Sanitisation Protocols, in accordance with the Public Health Suppression Order. 

Comply with health protocols - Hon Malone 

As part of his announcement, Hon Malone said the 7-day curfew also came as a result of several in the community, including business establishments failing to adhere to basic public health guidelines and legal obligations.

He urged all members of the VI public to comply with established health and safety protocols and dial 311 to report any suspicion or evidence of people smuggling into the Territory.

"If you are engaged in illegal movement of persons, once again stop. It endangers lives, it hurts our community, you will be caught and you will be persecuted," the Minister warned. 

36 Responses to “Church sermons, faith-based activities now limited to 20 persons ”

  • Over reacting (22/08/2020, 18:10) Like (6) Dislike (18) Reply
    Whats the purpose of wearing masks if they are useless in times like these..If they cant keep you safe. You cant be saying wearing mask is a safety measure. Keep them on, Now u r saying they are useless....Limiting the people thats the message
    • Blah Blah (22/08/2020, 18:38) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply
      Government here don’t believe in god anyways is all for pretend they are all in the lodge well most of them
      • @ blah blah (22/08/2020, 19:03) Like (7) Dislike (21) Reply
        Shut up the bvi people is mostly Christians the majority is ayo island people who like obeah
        • Steele Point West (22/08/2020, 20:09) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
          Christians that believe in superstition. Someone put some wooden animals in trees around the island and the people here say it’s witchcraft and sorcery. Jack and Jill I tell you.

          PS a lot of big shot locals here involved in obeah
          • wise up (22/08/2020, 22:18) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
            Leviticus 20:6 I will set my face against anyone who turns to mediums and spiritists to prostitute themselves by following them, and I will cut them off from their people.
        • Really Now (23/08/2020, 12:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          My dear, it was the so called christians in government that help set up people and cost one her job. So really now?
        • clue (23/08/2020, 12:29) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
          Christians his point exactly THEY THE LODGE but of them don’t even kno it
      • @ blah blah (22/08/2020, 19:09) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
        Do you write your name with a common “g”?

        When will people start putting respect on God’s name?

        Point taken regarding the Lodge. YouTube any former Lodge member’s exposure of this secret oath and it contradicts God’s laws.

        Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
      • hellboy (22/08/2020, 22:23) Like (5) Dislike (25) Reply
        God is a waste of time, and should be fired! The Government is doing a much better job.
        • Ghost (23/08/2020, 10:58) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
          You are SOOOO Disrespectful to God..I rebuke you in Jesus’s Name.. one day you will need God and you may not find Him.. I pray mercy for you and your soul and that God forgives you.. “the fool in his heart says there’s no God”..”the Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom”.. you don’t fear God but you should..
    • lodger (22/08/2020, 20:07) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Not if EVERYONE wears a mask. Just do it!
    • @ Over reacting (22/08/2020, 21:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      There is a study happening in Germany now; testing large gathering’s in music venues, with all the various test groups divided into, mask wearing while seated with normal spacing, and no mask wearing (also seated - normal spacing).
      It will be interesting to see what the results are.
      In the meantime,
      • @@over reacting (23/08/2020, 06:53) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        Interesting. Really Will like to Kno if Mask really keep us safe...
    • Church v Spanish bar (23/08/2020, 07:20) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Church - max 20 persons
      Spanish bar - no limit
      • lol (23/08/2020, 12:12) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        Then drop the church and joint the bar. Lol
      • hellboy (23/08/2020, 14:10) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
        The Church take your money and give you nothing in return, The bar take your money and give you what you ask for.
  • atheist (22/08/2020, 18:22) Like (14) Dislike (30) Reply
    Ban the churches altogether and let people open their eyes and educate themselves
    • @ atheist (22/08/2020, 19:05) Like (18) Dislike (11) Reply
      Satan little helper we don’t need your deception.
      • atheist (23/08/2020, 13:53) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        There is no god, there is no satan - grow up
        • Ghost (23/08/2020, 19:29) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          @Athiest : you being so sure their isn’t a God or Satan perhaps you can tell me though you feel the wind, from what direction does it comes or go.. I hope that when you’re on your sick or death bed you don’t cry out to God for help..
  • bvi (22/08/2020, 18:42) Like (23) Dislike (3) Reply
    You can't put every thing in one bag...those bars and nightclubs needed to be closed not the churches..who must drink rum can drink it at home.
  • ta ta (22/08/2020, 18:57) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Let the church say we need more
  • Open Minded (22/08/2020, 19:15) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    At this point, I am open to what the government is recommending. We have seen in the past that it was good for the country and when they eased up, problems came. I say we just be a bit more open minded, understanding and supportive. We should all just work together.
  • My girl (22/08/2020, 19:19) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    Well well, the church offering going empty tomorrow.
  • no sense (22/08/2020, 19:54) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    The bars are still open and no social dustancing taking place, so whats the sense in saying they are closed. The police needs to charge all of them.
    • OK Then (23/08/2020, 02:53) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Because they don’t respect law enforcement here. that’s a fact. Until the Law enforcers themselves stop doing the same things they trying to lock up people for the breakers would continue to break laws.
  • Scared (22/08/2020, 20:08) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Y'all is some scared little rats. Open up the rass place covid ain't going no where soon. Who knows where he catch it, could have been rite in rite way he catch it.
  • Guest (22/08/2020, 21:06) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Lol Two certain pastors who seem to equate faith and soul saving with money will not like that ROTFLMFAO!!!
  • not the churches (22/08/2020, 23:19) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    CORONA SPREADING IN THE BARS AND STRIP CLUBS
  • l (23/08/2020, 00:28) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    @hellboy. You going straight to hell , how dear you disrespect my God like that.
  • Joy (23/08/2020, 06:51) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Prople of the BVi it is time to stop talking stupidnes the COVID is a problemall over the world no matter what is done it is not going no where so please try the nonsense this is some the Government cannot wholesale control even though the government is trying their best to patrol the bodrte and have security things still hapen the people from the united states sailing and going to the USVi the governor can only do internal shutting and even yo yhat ge cannot really do because the usvi is american and they did not get permission to close their boder people THINK and stop hanging the Government they are doing their best but we the people have to do our part read your bible read revelation and you will see why these things will happen Men have become wicked so there fore any thing might happen PEOPLE LIVES ARE MORE THAN A BOTTLE OF RUM AND A FRY GHICKEN LEG WHERE IS OUR FAITH IN GOD those who are in high places and is doing wickedness the Lord is going to deal with them so do not expe the government to everything the government stop the flow of COVID but is doing whatever can be done to help so stop the harsh talk and do your part
    • @Joy and Others (23/08/2020, 09:41) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      If you so called bloggers really want, intelligent people, to read your blogs it would be helpful to use some punctuation. While you're at it check spelling and maybe even consider proofreading before you submit your posts. Well written concise posts will go a long way towards readers not thinking you are a moron.
  • Prove it (23/08/2020, 08:34) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Anyone who can prove that the bible is god's word i'll pay all your living expenses.just leave your number so i can call you.but if you can't prove it, you have to pay me $5000 and no checks pls.
  • Lucifer (24/08/2020, 09:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We will not be truly free from our colonialist oppressors until we have rejected the religion that was forced upon our forefathers by the white missionaries in Africa. If they convince us that God will look out for us, makes us much more pliable to their wicked ways.

    If you cannot see that the church is used as a means to keep us down and line the pockets of the powerful you will never be truly free.
  • Dal (24/08/2020, 15:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Greetings in Jesus name. I am an Anegadian living in Florida and I can tell you that we are faced with a pandemic of epic proportions all over the world. It is highly contagious and currently there is no cure. The measures being put in place is to help stop the spread of the virus so let us all cooperate and do our part. Remember, the church is not the building, it is us and we can worship God anywhere. We have to help each other and practice social distancing until they can come up with a cure. This virus can wipe out small populated islands so let us do our part to help our fellow brothers and sisters. May God bless us all, cover us and keep us safe.
  • R (25/08/2020, 19:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God for d faithful few


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