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Gov’t awaiting approval to vaccinate children ages 2 to 12 – Hon Malone

-says necessary vaccines will be procured once approval given
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said the government of the VI is working to have children aged 12 and under vaccinated and awaiting the necessary approvals to do so. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Carvin Malone made the announcement while appearing as a guest on the Tuesday, September 14, 2021, edition of the honesty speaking show host by Claude O. Skelton-Cline on ZBVI 780am.Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Carvin Malone made the announcement while appearing as a guest on the Tuesday, September 14, 2021, edition of the honesty speaking show host by Claude O. Skelton-Cline on ZBVI 780am.Photo: Facebook/File
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has said the Government of the Virgin Islands is working to have children aged 12 and under vaccinated and awaiting the necessary approvals to do so.

Hon Malone made the announcement during the Tuesday, September 14, 2021, edition of the Honestly Speaking radio show hosted by Claude O. Skelton-Cline on ZBVI 780AM. 

According to the Minister, here have been children as young as two years found to be infected with the virus, adding this must be addressed sooner rather than later. 

He said for the VI to move ahead with  vaccination for the mentioned age group, approval would have to granted from the CDC, CAPHA and Public Health England. 

Young children getting 'contaminated' with virus - Hon Malone 

“In our very own hospital we have persons who are 30 months old, and they had to be tested because they have been found in terms of contamination with the virus."

“So we have to be able to get all of those school-age kids in the daycare straight up, so we are working in terms of getting that done,” he said.

Hon Malone said for ages 12-17, some 277 persons were vaccinated through the USVI/VI Vaccination Bubble Initiative.

He said the territory is looking to buy the necessary refrigeration to procure the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines approved for children.

49 Responses to “Gov’t awaiting approval to vaccinate children ages 2 to 12 – Hon Malone”

  • what (15/09/2021, 12:07) Like (85) Dislike (10) Reply
    That's it government should be dismiss right now.
  • Hmm (15/09/2021, 12:42) Like (43) Dislike (4) Reply
    Chk see how many kids trini got sick Almighty God is coming he’s coming ....
  • Hmm (15/09/2021, 12:50) Like (79) Dislike (6) Reply
    2???? Wow, you wanna experiment on a 2year old? OMG!
    • Yep (15/09/2021, 15:28) Like (39) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why not? They noticed they been getting away with everything and bullies only know to push further when nobody checks them.
  • I'm TRANSVACCINATED (15/09/2021, 13:06) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    Soo umm children who aren't immune compromised or have preexisting conditions whose immune system is at its strongest need vaccination? Riiiiiiiight.
  • WOW (15/09/2021, 13:07) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    the minster of health seems to beunaware that only PFIZER is approved for anyone under 18 , moderna is NOT
    • @wow (19/09/2021, 22:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Pfizer that we using now was NOT approved. It was a new vaccine produced from Pfizer is what was approved. It's not even on the market yet. Do not be fooled with what they pushing out there. It is just to make people believe that Pfizer which is already in use was approved
  • Linda (15/09/2021, 13:35) Like (57) Dislike (3) Reply
    Nope Nope Nope! Hell Naa to the Hell Naa!
  • got to got (15/09/2021, 13:38) Like (72) Dislike (4) Reply
    This was said to be an experimental drug and I cannot believe that government is allowing this to happen. Look at Israel for an example of what is happening to its people. We need to put the Almighty God in the forefront. We need to bring up our level of faith in God. There are too many mix messages out there concerning covid -19 and the vaccines. They are hiding the truth from us.
    • you again (15/09/2021, 16:44) Like (0) Dislike (18) Reply
      You get one little fake news and you all over the palace with it.
  • Really? (15/09/2021, 13:42) Like (236) Dislike (2) Reply
    Yeah this bold headed dude and his useless friends who run this island has finally crossed my line. Approval from who other than us the parents! My child not taking it ,if thats the case guess its time me and my son move off tortola. This is pure nonsense
    • Peaches (16/09/2021, 12:20) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Really my dear this is a world-eide tyranny. The safest place is in the arms of our Saviour.
  • NOT (15/09/2021, 13:52) Like (55) Dislike (2) Reply
    Not my child
  • Dedr (15/09/2021, 13:54) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
    I’m curious as to why the minister made this statement. If I recall most counties have decided to not give the vaccine to children. The UK said they would no give it the children 18 and under and I check and this still stand. Also the other vaccines on the market have a similar stands for children 12 years and under. This misty due to not enough information on the effect it will have on them. As you know many children who have taken the vaccine have develop several issues including myocardial (not sure of the spelling) which is a heart condition.

    I also notice that him and his team not addressing any issues people have after taking the vaccine. Next why some health workers who test positive continue to work while positive(the did not quarantine thus issue the other day) but others still home nearly three weeks and both test positive.
  • red line (15/09/2021, 14:14) Like (64) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is where I draw the line. My kids will not take no vaccine for Covid even if it means they can’t go to school. This is ridiculous. Pfizer is the only vaccine even close to approving for kids below 12 and to be honest their track record isn’t looking good. One thing for us as adults to take it and be lied to, but for us to let it happen to our children too? BVI STAND UP NOW!
  • .... (15/09/2021, 14:16) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    Minister G.Y.M.S out of here
  • nope (15/09/2021, 14:30) Like (4) Dislike (17) Reply
    You clearly didn’t check as the UK is about to start vaccinating children from age 12 and up
  • Sensiblehead (15/09/2021, 14:42) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    Things have changed
    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/young-people-aged-12-to-15-to-be-offered-a-covid-19-vaccine
  • Seek and yee shall find (15/09/2021, 15:00) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    God has shown you his agenda (The Ten commandments). Be not afraid and look at the devils agenda( The Georgia Guide Stones, maintain humanity under a specific number), and chose who you will serve. The one and only true God is now looking for real soldiers to stand up against evil and sorry to say he is disappointed that it is not the church. Dont sit by the wayside and be quiet and watch evil unfold before your eyes. Remember what God said about who will decieved you. (The devil employees) You shall know them by there works. God is not a god of confusion. Take a look outside of the BVI and see whats taken place. Trying to introduce the new world order in a tricky way but Good shall rain over evil.
  • Common sense. (15/09/2021, 15:37) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow. I guess they are ignoring the fact that the vaccine still does not protect you from getting and spreading the virus. Children are less likely to get seriously I'll or die from the virus yet they asked for approval, they are the ones that is asking to vaccinate children from 2 to 12.
  • WOW (15/09/2021, 16:00) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    Just start with all the fully vaccinated parents babies.
    Then your nephews and nieces.
  • god is watching (15/09/2021, 16:13) Like (37) Dislike (0) Reply
    And this is the same government that says they have a couple of days of prayer. You all can't hold God in one hand and the devil in the other. This is wickedness to the highest degree. You all need to go back and tell your masters that we the people will be holding you all accountable and we WILL NOT surrender our healthy children to their tyranny! A real God-fearing government would stand up!! You all praying, praying for a show, man!! GOD WILL NOT BE MOCKED!!
    • @god is watching (16/09/2021, 00:57) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      Praying to whom ?
      There are’s my lords and Gods.
      But there are one true God who is above all.

      Don’t be fooled not everybody call and or say God they speak of Jesus Christ.
      That’s when Jesus will
      Say to them depart from me to the pits they going straight.
      • Somebody come look at this lol (16/09/2021, 08:49) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        And you will be one because that’s not his name…. a J is approximately 500 years old b.. go find the true name of the messiah before scolding others….Can’t translate your name so idk why you using a translated version… And yeah many gods and you should try to find his name too…
  • Its clear (15/09/2021, 16:49) Like (3) Dislike (25) Reply
    It is clear you are mocking go. What does God have to do with vaccine. Is the devil in the vaccine? The devil is in the hart of the wicked. If you profess to love God so so much, then pray for your soul and go then go take the vaccine for your body.
    • concern (16/09/2021, 08:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you studied u would know what the jab thing is. God's kingdom is not divided against itself. The vaccine was predicted in the bible more than 2000. Years ago. It is the platform for the anti Christ. Watch n see. Maybe u can study before you come here n speak. Go to Daniel, revelation 17, 18 or better read the whole book so you get understanding not for me but u.
  • Sellout (15/09/2021, 17:21) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    Your time has come minister, Its at hand.
  • tzztrzhgfrh (15/09/2021, 17:32) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
  • vaxxed (15/09/2021, 17:41) Like (0) Dislike (37) Reply
    Vaxxed my kids as soon as was possible. Y’all fools can stick with the witchcraft, religion, and bush tea. We will see in 20 years who was right. Last year ayo idiots was talking that 5G ish. What happened to that theory?
    • @vaxxed (16/09/2021, 01:06) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      And it’s your right to do soo.
      But don’t tell anyone or bring confusion about 5G because it’s coming
      But that was your choice
      Human 2.0
    • I'm TRANSVACCINATED (16/09/2021, 13:41) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      Maybe if they get that inflamed heart stuff and can't compete is sports activities like normal kids they will hate your guts.
  • Who’s approval (15/09/2021, 18:17) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Are these people he’s seeking approval from are they doing it in their own Countries?
    2-12 years old.
  • Home School (15/09/2021, 19:29) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    Np, reproduce and vaccinate your own children. NOT MINES!!!! God is going to judge all of you who have a wicked hand in this thing!!! All, from church leaders come straight to parliament. Let hand hand of judgement fall on the wicked. And for Christ sake, it is not a vaccine so stop lying to the people.
  • wondering (15/09/2021, 20:15) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    When you all are going to realize these death clot shots are depopulation, orientated? Wake up before they make your children infertile, more black/brown babies are aborted in NYC everyday, than are born. Please wakeup to the WHO and
    CDC pushing genocide against black/brown people.



  • Me (15/09/2021, 20:34) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bring out the ak
  • Bald Head (15/09/2021, 21:02) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Somebody tell that minister HE WILL BE VOTED OUT! And kiss his bald headed MS.
  • Damn (15/09/2021, 22:43) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    This will not happen.....today England just scrap the whole initiative for vaccine passports and vaccinating children.
  • Nerd immunity (15/09/2021, 22:45) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    He can’t get NERD IMMUNITY from adults so he has to turn to babies omg i can’t believe this guy. God don’t like ugly. Time answers all questions known to man.
  • Not my child (16/09/2021, 01:04) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ain’t nobody was there when I had him
    When I had myC section nobody again

    Now I raised my child and u think u can tell me what I can and cannot do with my child
    HYMC

    And I can’t speak for nobody but My child my child
    Man I ready and I waiting for anyone to dare come to me and tell me bout any COVID vaccine
    I think this is when hell will break
    Lose.

    Not after me knowing what happened to those kids in a certain country South with those Pfizer MC

    Did anyone saw the cdc change their definition of a vaccine last week btw?


    All the time they say kids was carriers and now they start they mc sh...

  • Why?? (16/09/2021, 07:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is the government getting paid based on how many needles they can get into people??
    Are they going to get a break at the end of the COI if they are a good little puppet government, denying God and nature and worshiping the pharmakeia jab? Repent and stop following the pied piper.
  • This WOT government (16/09/2021, 09:20) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vaccinate all children of the politicians. Let them be the mules.
  • #% the ways of the world (16/09/2021, 09:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply

    Free the weed legalize while we’re at it.

    Woke does not mean lgbt friendly it means a waking up to the $%^- up to the CORRUPT systems of Babylon Rome US UK & who ever purports to control laymen by shadow ways causing confusion, poverty, identity politics, lack of privacy, instead of human loving advances.

    Time to stand up to these orders from the top when the devil raises in high places.

  • wow (16/09/2021, 11:44) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm sorry but not my child. You waiting for approval from who? It's the parents who should decide if they want their child/children to take that shot NOT YOU OR NOONE ELSE. Y'all taking this nonsense to far now. These are our children and you or Noone else gets to dictate what we gonna do with our children.
  • no no no (16/09/2021, 12:15) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not my children I have to protect them, God please help me to protect your lil ones you gave to me in Jesus name amen
  • WOW (16/09/2021, 12:52) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well look it, so you are going to put an experimental drug with no known long term side effects in people children. Really is the government thinking clearly. What if something happens to somebody child after taking it? What will you say sorry, even your child died others didnt?
    • stfu (18/09/2021, 00:40) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
      @wow you give your children hotdogs to eat. What’s in it? What’s in the chicken? Exactly stfu you’ll sticking now…………
  • Massss murder (17/09/2021, 22:22) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Try it


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