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COVID task force shuts down, fines two Tortola nightspots

-Peg Legs @ Nanny Cay & Mambo Night Club & Bar fined $1000 each according to CEHO Lionel E. Micheal
Two businesses on the main Island Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI) were last evening January 14, 2022, fined and closed by the VI Government’s Social Distancing Task Force (SDTF). Photo: Internet Source
Department lead and Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr Lionel E. Michael named the two businesses as Peg Legs of Nanny Cay and the Mambo Night Club and Bar. Photo: GIS
Department lead and Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr Lionel E. Michael named the two businesses as Peg Legs of Nanny Cay and the Mambo Night Club and Bar. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two businesses on the main island Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI) were last evening January 14, 2022, fined and closed by the VI Government’s Social Distancing Task Force (SDTF).

Chief Environmental Health Officer (CEHO), Mr Lionel E. Michael named the two businesses as Peg Legs of Nanny Cay and the Mambo Night Club and Bar.

Both nightspots were shuttered after officers found the establishments not adhering to the stipulations of mask-wearing and Social Distancing.

They were also fined $1000 each for the breach of the COVID business protocols.

Businesses will be trained before re-opening– Mr Michael

Mr Michael while addressing the Government's stakeholder meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2022, stressed that his department is not all about the money, but will be ensuring that businesses and their patrons subscribe and adhere to the protocols.

He also complimented other businesses for their adherence to the measures which will curtail the spread of COVID-19.

Mr Michael added that his department is not bent on keeping establishments closed as a form of punishment and will provide training to defaulting businesses.

He said this will ensure the businesses are fully aware of the safety protocols and the necessary measures are put in place to safely reopen for business again.

45 Responses to “COVID task force shuts down, fines two Tortola nightspots ”

  • This man going kill our business (15/01/2022, 14:57) Like (17) Dislike (88) Reply
    He better go back Antigua like funny man
    • YES SIR (15/01/2022, 15:24) Like (64) Dislike (6) Reply
      Kudos to you. Don’t mind the noise. You are only doing the job that you were hired to do. It is time for the WANTING TO BE WRONG AND STRONG AT THE SAME TIME ATTITUDE THAT IS THE NORMAL IN THE BVI.
    • Greg (15/01/2022, 15:37) Like (29) Dislike (21) Reply
      @This man going kill our business. Shut the hell up. What is wrong with you? The only thing killing your business is your stupidity and lack of caring how bad this infection has gotten. So YOU are the Donkey of the day!
    • @This man going kill our business (15/01/2022, 16:34) Like (32) Dislike (2) Reply
      So the man should turn a blind eye for doing his job to appease you and the rest of the idiots that is talking the BS? It goes right back to the wrong and want to be strong attitude and stupidity in this place.
    • Boasty (15/01/2022, 16:51) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
      It got a jam____ cooking by P_g L_g who feel she own the BVI
    • Hmm (15/01/2022, 21:23) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
      You should want what will be best for all of us . Where is from shouldn’t matter . Let’s do better
  • hmmm (15/01/2022, 15:13) Like (35) Dislike (46) Reply
    Good job! Lets kill businesses because of a flu outbreak!
  • well done (15/01/2022, 15:13) Like (61) Dislike (21) Reply
    Well done Mr. Michael. It's about time people in the BVI go by the COVID rules & social distance & wear masks as required in bars & nightclubs. This holds true for both patrons & establishment. More nightclubs need checking!

  • SMH (15/01/2022, 15:33) Like (27) Dislike (3) Reply
    Yet the well known hot spots can do as they please smh
  • plain and simple (15/01/2022, 15:39) Like (35) Dislike (13) Reply
    The bars and strip clubs is infested with the virus. But of course these selfish greedy people is putting a dollar over health. SHUT DOWN AND FINED EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM THAT IS NOT ADHERING TO THE PROTOCOLS THAT WAS SET IN PLACE. FIND ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE MONEY IE… PLANTING CORN OR VEGATABLES.
    • Kudos (16/01/2022, 10:23) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
      Clubs are, People are. Not clubs is, people is. OMG, poor grammar is so annoying.
  • This guy (15/01/2022, 15:42) Like (5) Dislike (35) Reply
    This guys looks like a virus himself. Ye go ahead and kill our businesses while Antigua opens fully.
    This man needs a lesson.
  • stupidness (15/01/2022, 15:53) Like (41) Dislike (14) Reply
    Peg Leg. Naaah. Why? Maybe its personal....These people with Little power always picking on the weak the Poor and those they don't like.....If they are really doing their Jobs without bias and with seriousness some big super markets would be shut down because common sense is telling me thats where most of the breech taking place. Thats the biggest spread of the Virus where else hundreds of people put their hands on oranges, Apples, Grapes all kind of products daily without buying. .This is sad.. This task force need training...Discretion is the best tool a person with has..
    • Getting Covid from touching an orange, really? (16/01/2022, 09:38) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      Tell me you don’t know how Covid spreads without telling me.
  • Wonder (15/01/2022, 15:55) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Are they permanently closed?
  • W*F (15/01/2022, 16:10) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    the laws of this country is only applicable for some
    massive gathering on that island and not a dam thing......cant wait 2023
  • Windy (15/01/2022, 16:11) Like (13) Dislike (25) Reply
    He could not do that bull in his native Antigua, did you hear what his own prime Minister thinks about him!!!
    • @windy (16/01/2022, 09:40) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
      Hear say don’t mean S**T. Have you not gotten the MEMORANDUM AS YET? If not, you are wayyyy late WINDY.
  • Uncle (15/01/2022, 16:19) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
    Where are these bloody social distance task force officers in the day. I almost punched a 4king ignorant cow because her stupid arse walk up the the bloody cashier right behind in Bobby's. Its arseholes like those that should be ticketed stop 4kingup the night life economy.
  • good job (15/01/2022, 16:26) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    It is time for the people and businesses in the BVI to start taking responsibility for their actions. This I know I am doing wrong but want to be strong attitude and mentality has to stop. Absolutely no EXCUSES OR EXEMPTIONS BASED ON WHO YOU ARE RELATED TO OR LAST NAMES. THAT LAST NAME THING NO LONGER CARRY THE BUSHMAN WAY OF THINKING.
  • Seems like it’s forever (15/01/2022, 16:34) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    Just 5 more years to push the fear I mean slow the spread
  • NezRez (15/01/2022, 16:58) Like (15) Dislike (6) Reply
    Thank you Mr. Michaels. These so called adults are suffering from arrested development. They act as though Covid doesn’t exist and reinfecting each other, making the numbers increase like crazy. Those who won’t hear will feel...$1000 worth of wake up.
  • Way about time (15/01/2022, 17:45) Like (16) Dislike (11) Reply
    Time for the selfish greedy people in the BVI start following the rules that was set in place. They tend to think they can make their own rules. Time to March to the beat of the drum you selfish people. You idiots don’t want the place to shut down, then idiots follow the rules that was set in place. Can’t have your cake with icing on top and eat it to.
  • Foxy?? (15/01/2022, 19:04) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    So what about that fiasco at Foxy's on New Years Eve? Surely they were the worst culprit for breaking all the rules with participants not wearing masks & no social distancing?
    Fine them, close them down and make them "fully aware of the safety protocols and the necessary measures are put in place to safely reopen for business again".
  • wait wait (15/01/2022, 19:50) Like (28) Dislike (3) Reply
    Nanny Cay is an open air venue. . . with big on shore breeze in the evening. . . WTHISHN?
  • Annoyed (15/01/2022, 20:27) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    Them serious? So businesses are being shut down for breaching covid protocols but others can remain open after doing a crime? A wonder which is more dangerous
  • okkkkkk (15/01/2022, 21:04) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Only when they have an outbreak you charging and shutting down businesses. When the cases gone back down. Everybody relax again
  • Seriously (15/01/2022, 21:26) Like (34) Dislike (7) Reply
    Honestly Foxy’s should have been fined as well. Also the Manager should make a public announcement apologizing to the BVI Community; It will be naïve for them to think that their event is what helps brought us to this point.

    Back to the point - The selfish greedy of some business people will be the biggest downfall for them. just a kama they will inherit. business owners as well as the customers needs to be more responsible as a person more often it’s the adults that needs buckle up.,
  • saying (15/01/2022, 21:51) Like (14) Dislike (11) Reply
    Good work COVID task force. Keep it up its about time.
  • LN (15/01/2022, 23:36) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    What a load of BS. USVI has all the rules and regs. Bars stop serve alcohol 11 and close midnight but yet still cases rise.

    Churches don't spread? Work places don't spread? Schools don't spread? Restaurants don't spread? Cruise ship passengers don't spread? Daycare aren't spreading? Hairdressers and Barbers and spas aren't spreading?

    But you are focusing on bars? Easy to make it seem like you are doing something that will make any difference while you turn a blind eye to all the rest?

    Clowns! And the set of you siding with this ineffective nonsense that is just a publicity stunt are nothing more than sheeple!
  • GREED (16/01/2022, 00:51) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Those bar owners are selfish and the patrons are id..ts
  • Really (16/01/2022, 02:43) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    People are really brain less you have to be fully vaccinated to get in but yet their get a fine from not wearing a mask. What's stupid is a house hold of 6 can be around each other inside but can't outside think about what if the people in the club all lived together. This will never make sense to a smart person like me. Only dummies can suck this up
  • How about tourist Board. (16/01/2022, 04:44) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    U all see the bias and why this place so messed up. Ive heard and seen people warned the tourist board about covid risk the Lobster Fest is, Now it seems like everyone on Anegada has covid. Yet you all picking on everyone else...
  • gfh (16/01/2022, 06:44) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    That is why the counts are increasing because fplk's don't want to adhere to rules. Bacteria is flying high. Come on....
  • Frequent customer (16/01/2022, 09:01) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
    We were there for late lunch last Saturday. The outside tent area was very full of charter guests some getting off their charter some about to go on. They were all seated at their tables without masks. But all of the servers and bartenders were wearing their masks never taking them off. But understandably you can’t eat with a mask on. So how can they enforce that? Instead of picking on outdoor restaurants I can guaran damn tee you the bars that nite more than the one that got shut down we’re not wearing masks, were inside and not social distancing. So why was just one shut down? And I agree with some above why was the venue at Foxy not fined. And they knew ahead of time it would be packed so they shut down a little outdoor restaurant????? No rhyme or reason
    • @Frequent customer (16/01/2022, 09:51) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
      Here’s a tip for you. Pull the mask up from the chin, take a bite or sip from your drink and and pull the mask back over your mouth while chewing. WALLA!!! LOL.
  • Secret Bear (16/01/2022, 09:36) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    They’ll make examples out of a couple places to show they’re “doing something” and then go back to doing nothing, as usual. They all know this is a farce.
  • Just my say (16/01/2022, 11:48) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    I think that all supermarkets should mandate that all customers are required to wear a mask when they are shopping. Some wear mask, some don’t. That is why I always sanitize my groceries when I get home. Customers is always touching and sometimes smelling stuff in the supermarket and putting things back especially in the produce isle. I have even saw a customer in the produce isle mask less coughing while she was picking out green peppers. She did not even have the decency to cough away from the peppers or in the fold of her elbow.
    • Secret Bear (16/01/2022, 12:31) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
      They are doing this already. You get screamed at the security guard if you try to walk in without a mask or sanitising your hands. If you’re still so scared, get your groceries delivered.
  • Go right ahead people (16/01/2022, 15:33) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Get mad if you want and throw back shade, but I hope the whole island go back on curfew and lock down again. We were doing good at one point but as soon as the rats got let out of their cages, everyone went wild. Maybe another curfew and lock down is what it needs to set them straight.
  • Rotten fruits and veg (16/01/2022, 19:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How come you guys don’t check those supermarkets that have so much rotten and spoiled fruits and vegetables on their shelves. If you guys wanted to save lives inspection of food and vegetables in these supermarkets would be a top priority.
  • Madussa (16/01/2022, 23:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Curfew Curfew Curfew Curfew! Bring it back since after-hours patrons won't listen and hugging up, dancing, and kissing all night long. Common sense does not live here anymore. Why do grown-ups feel they must be outside partying while we have this pandemic? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY?
  • Proud Customer At Peg Leg (20/01/2022, 02:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I can say this that the workers at pegleg does adhere to the rules and protocols,it's us the guest that go there and behave like it's our place. I watched the cashier telling a lady to put her mask on and the lady insisted that she's gonna order her food then go back to her car to get her mask. The cashier said no maam mask before service,and the attitude the customer gave the worker strupess her teeth and rolled her eyes at the employee. People like these are who to be charge and not the business. Those ladies clean as they go. They work together and do their best. As soon as a guest is up from a table they are there with there rags and water to sanitize. So let's not bash them when we know not what took place.


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