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Jab & dine initiative wasn’t to bribe anyone – Hon Malone

- initiative offered free lunch to 61 persons taking COVID-19 vaccine from April 28, 2021
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has defended his 'jab and dine' initiative, stating that it was not to bribe anyone into taking their COVID-19 jabs. Photo: Facebook
The 'jab and dine' initiative was circulated on social media yesterday, April 28, 2021, after it appeared on Honourable Carvin Malone’s social media page. Photo: Facebook
The 'jab and dine' initiative was circulated on social media yesterday, April 28, 2021, after it appeared on Honourable Carvin Malone’s social media page. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has defended his 'jab and dine' initiative, stating that it was not to bribe anyone into taking their COVID-19 jabs.

The initiative was circulated on social media yesterday, April 28, 2021, after it appeared on Honourable Malone’s social media page.

“61 more jabs and the BVI will reach the 10,000 mark today so let’s make this interesting,” he wrote.

He then said there was an offer of ‘free lunch’ with a maximum of $20 for the first 61 persons who showed up for their first dose of the vaccine “on any island or yacht within the BVI.”

“WhatsApp your name and photo, taking your first jab to 441-0332. The first 61 photos received will be entitled to free lunch at a restaurant of your choice anywhere in the BVI ($20 limit).”

The minister, during a Facebook live forum to discuss the Waste Management Strategy that is proposing to reform the way waste is being managed in the territory, addressed the issue briefly.

“In terms of the vaccine, I will be giving a full statement tomorrow at the House of Assembly, but just to give you a summary, we were able to receive 34,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Today we actually threw out a challenge because we know that we are close to the 10,000 mark. The Virgin Gorda figures are not in as yet, but without the Virgin Gorda figures we have 10,034 first time doses, 617 second doses so a total of 10,651. So we have been able to meet our goal in terms of the 10,000.

“This was not as some has speculated a bribe to get anyone. We have to reopen our economy, we have to make sure that all is done in terms of following the protocols, and this is the science that is offered to us in terms of how we get through this, but I say congratulations to all those who did the right thing. They went, and they got themselves vaccinated voluntarily; we don’t support any mandatory of this,” he added.

COVID-19 cases stand at 2

Meanwhile, the health minister disclosed that recorded COVID-19 cases in the VI have been reduced.

“I would just like to praise persons as to where we are as it relates to COVID-19 infrastructure. We still have 194 cases total, there were no new cases that we would report; in fact, we have two additional recoveries, so the total active cases are now down to two. We have 191 recoveries, and we have one untimely death.”

Hon Malone reminded residents to continue to be vigilant in observing all of the COVID-19 protocols.

30 Responses to “Jab & dine initiative wasn’t to bribe anyone – Hon Malone”

  • wow (29/04/2021, 08:25) Like (27) Dislike (5) Reply
    Lol oh really, China’s doing the same thing

    https://www.bitchute.com/video/ScGFAA6K5H5T/

    I was at the UK protest link above ^ so BVI people don’t feel alone if you don’t wanna take the vax it’s thousands of us just like you
  • Be Observant (29/04/2021, 08:41) Like (52) Dislike (8) Reply
    NO MATTER HOW THEY PUT THE SITUATION ABOUT COVID, WE ALL GOT ONE LIFE TO LIVE, MY LIFE TOO PRECIOUS TO GIVE IT UP TO THE VACCINE, NO WAY, NEVER, AT NO TIME...I DON'T NEED ANY VACCINES CAUSE IF I WAS TO GET ONE I WOULD OF HAD ONE FROM BIRTH BUT I'M BLESSED FROM THE MOST HIGH ABOVE...I DO NOT GET SICK LIKE U GUYS WHO CONTINUE TO TAKE VACCINES AND STILL MANAGE TO GET SICK...WHY BECAUSE EITHER WAY THE VACCINES ARE NOT BENEFICIAL TO OUR BODIES...THEY DONE TALKING BUH THEM AIN ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO TAKE THE VACCINES BUT HAVE THE VACCINES MANDATORY FOR PERSONS TO TAKE IT...AYO WOULD COME ON THE NEWS SITE EVERYDAY TO MESS WITH PEOPLE MINDS WHY CAUSE THE devil KNOWS THAT HE HAVE BUT A SHORT TIME...REPENT FROM Y'ALL WICKED WAYS AND DOING...
    • Rubber Duck (29/04/2021, 09:25) Like (9) Dislike (32) Reply
      You can do other tricks to I see. Like talking out of your backside.
  • Be Observant (29/04/2021, 08:42) Like (31) Dislike (4) Reply
    THEM RATHER GIVE YOU FREE VACCINES BEFORE GIVING YOU FREE FOOD!!!
  • @ imRLONE (29/04/2021, 08:53) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    A GUILTY CONSCIENCE NEEDS NO ACCUSER ( if trump had your skills ain't no way ho could of lost
    • @ IMRLONE (29/04/2021, 09:40) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
      TRUMP DIDNT LOOSE .. SMH
      • @@IMRLONE (29/04/2021, 11:34) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
        Yes, Trump did lose. The man is a LOSER and a Liar and cares only about himself. He started a campaign of lies about the 2020 election over a year ago, saying he could “only lose if the election is rigged”. And people who listen to him as if he’s God believed that s*** because he said it over, and over, and over. Meanwhile he continued to lie about Covid too. Thank God he lost the election!
        PS...he also took the vaccine, but didn’t share that news with his “fans”.
  • Everyone has a choice (29/04/2021, 09:30) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    If you're decision not to take the jab can be changed by a $20 meal then you are a selfish individual..... Only those with serious health issues or concerns should not be taking it at this point for the benefit of our entire society. Don't point fingers at the minister - he only offered this - it was every individual's decision if they chose to take him up on this offer.
  • lol (29/04/2021, 09:34) Like (19) Dislike (10) Reply
    The level of stupidity among us is amazing. it has been proven to protect and if you catch it reduce the symptoms yet we rather belive in the nonsens. well done honorable
  • bvi (29/04/2021, 09:39) Like (21) Dislike (30) Reply
    Do like Turks & Caicos Islands; don't renew Work Permits for unvaccinated persons. Case closed
  • U notice (29/04/2021, 09:56) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    All them lodge man silence since corvid.......
  • Believe u (29/04/2021, 09:58) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Was to discourage people from taking vacation...hmmm ..could u people really trust him now after all said and done...
  • Conspiracy (29/04/2021, 09:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    There all take part in it
  • Misary (29/04/2021, 10:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Love company....to lol and bvi ...be glade in your choice and stop vex for others ....
  • one eye (29/04/2021, 10:43) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    Tell them honorable
  • Unemployed for months (29/04/2021, 10:55) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    So when them planning on giving out free jobs??
    Or is a jad required for that as well.??!
    I fed up of this place tbh...real talk.!!
  • lion (29/04/2021, 11:22) Like (6) Dislike (16) Reply
    To call a free lunch a bribe is total nonsense. That minister has our country at heart and that was a nice gesture and surely not a bribe
    What about CTL? Everyone shops there for the 10% discount if you show your vaccine card. Is Micheal Thomas bribing us too? NO!!! He too has our county’s best interest at heart. So pls stop posting bull....
  • wd (29/04/2021, 11:36) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
    Carvin Malonen, If what you said was not a bribe please tell us what it was. There are a lot of ways the government is bribing the people of the BVI to take the vaccine, I have nothing against the vaccine I took it of my own free will and that's how it should be. People who don't take the vaccine should and will be left out of a lot of things that make it better for us who took the vaccine.
  • wd (29/04/2021, 11:38) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    Be Observant, That's the most stupid blog ever.
    • @wd (29/04/2021, 21:37) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      2 CHRONICLES 7:13-14

      WHENEVER I HOLD BACK THE RAIN OR SEND LOCUSTS TO EAT UP THE CROPS OR SEND AN EPIDEMIC ON MY PEOPLE, IF THEY PRAY TO ME AND REPENT AND TURN AWAY FROM THE EVIL THEY HAVE BEEN DOING, THEN I WILL HEAR THEM IN HEAVEN, FORGIVE THEIR SINS, AND MAKE THEIR LAND PROSPEROUS AGAIN...


      STUPID IS SEEING THE TRUTH, KNOWING THE TRUTH AND STILL BELIEVING THE LIES...

    • @wd (29/04/2021, 21:38) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      2 CHRONICLES 7:13-14

      WHENEVER I HOLD BACK THE RAIN OR SEND LOCUSTS TO EAT UP THE CROPS OR SEND AN EPIDEMIC ON MY PEOPLE, IF THEY PRAY TO ME AND REPENT AND TURN AWAY FROM THE EVIL THEY HAVE BEEN DOING, THEN I WILL HEAR THEM IN HEAVEN, FORGIVE THEIR SINS, AND MAKE THEIR LAND PROSPEROUS AGAIN...


      STUPID IS SEEING THE TRUTH, KNOWING THE TRUTH AND STILL BELIEVING THE LIES...

  • typical vip stylee (29/04/2021, 11:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    FREE FOOD EVERYONE
  • I missed out (29/04/2021, 12:51) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    I wolud have been happy to receive a Free lunch, but I already took my shots.. How about having one big free party at the Festival grounds for all fully vaccinated people, free food and drinks. How nice. Lock the doubters, Skeptic and negativity out...
  • @ @ imRlone (29/04/2021, 13:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let me respond to U ~ The shrimp faced punk didn't lose \ he just failed to win / please be my guest and choose one ( C ya
  • wd (29/04/2021, 15:53) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply

    Who also dont take the mark of the beast will be left out of a lot of things that make it better.
    • @wd (29/04/2021, 21:56) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      REVELATION 20:8

      BUT THE FEARFUL, AND UNBELIEVING, AND THE ABOMINABLE, AND MURDERERS, AND WHOREMONGERS, AND SORCERERS, AND IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, SHALL HAVE THEIR PART IN THE LAKE WHICH BURNETH WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE: WHICH IS THE SECOND DEATH....


  • Well (29/04/2021, 17:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I heard that the Oily Nut in D.#9 told their staff that if they don't take the jab, they cannot board their boat. So technically they are out of a job just like that. Iif that was me, the company had to pay me fr been home. So the Powers that be are telling us to our face that it is not mandatory but yet the sabotaging and bribing is evident. Oily Nut say tiz the Gowerment giving the pressure. Employees been complaining to the Rep. I choose not to take the jab because it is my humanitarian right. They are many that didn't want to take it but was pressured to do so because they wanted to keep their jobs. Hmm the new norm ehh
  • UAD (29/04/2021, 22:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    There are also discrimination here to on resident...u have to live in a small island that the residents are building for 20 yrs no status....


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