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Partygoers not adhering to COVID-19 protocols on JvD – Hon Rymer

- urges persons to be 'mindful that COVID-19 is present'
White Bay, Jost van Dyke. Residents and partygoers on Jost van Dyke have been urged to adhere to the COVID-19 protocols in place. Photo: VINO/File
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) said a video being circulated shows partygoers on Jost van Dyke defying the mandated COVID-19 protocols. Photo: Facebook
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) said a video being circulated shows partygoers on Jost van Dyke defying the mandated COVID-19 protocols. Photo: Facebook
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The party island, Jost van Dyke, seems to be living up to its reputation even in the midst of rising deaths and a COVID-19 spike in the Virgin Islands (VI).

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) said a video being circulated shows partygoers defying the mandated protocols.

“I urge all the party-goers to adhere to the social distancing guidelines,” he said on VIP Let’s Talk aired on Tuesday, July 27 2021, on 780 AM ZBVI and streamed live on Facebook.

“I saw a video over on Jost van Dyke on Sunday where persons were still partying, it seems like no adherence to the protocols that have been in place. So I just want to urge persons to be mindful that COVID-19 is present, COVID-19 has killed many persons in our communities, and we wanna make sure that the guidelines and the protocols that are put in place, that they are adhered to,” Minister Rymer said.

COVID-19 is no joke!

“We encourage persons to practice social distancing; we encourage persons to vaccinate, we encourage persons to also boost their immune system and to also realize COVID-19 is no joke,” Honourable Rymer added.

The VI now has 584 active cases and 31 deaths because of COVID-19.

32 Responses to “Partygoers not adhering to COVID-19 protocols on JvD – Hon Rymer”

  • Yes (28/07/2021, 08:40) Like (23) Dislike (15) Reply
    and that is why all the tourists go there, they can get served drinks on the beach, no masks and loud music to party and enjoy their holidays and NO COVID OFFICERS DOING THEIR JOBS and closing down the bars/restaurants and fines taking all their profits becuase they are on other islands , its time that everyone either opens and if the vaccinated get ill and die it is their choice as the vaccinated have chose to vaccinate, if they die they die as the country is dying.
    • @ yes (28/07/2021, 10:47) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
      the laws of the territory is only applicable to a given sector of this society

      one group in the east got tased by the royal virgin islands police force!!!!

      one group on public beach and violating the safety distancing protocols and the royal virgin islands police force does nothing!!!!!

      talk dat ??!!!

    • Lawless (28/07/2021, 11:04) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
      Some bars,camp ground and guest house ownners are against the vaccine and have no problem voicing their opinión on the community board. So, I am not surprised
    • 007 (28/07/2021, 18:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I was there on Sunday. The party was a bunch of Puerto Rican’s on boats. There were only very few locals there.
  • well done (28/07/2021, 08:57) Like (29) Dislike (7) Reply
    Well done.... JVD and Anegada both need policing.
    • Correction (28/07/2021, 11:13) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
      The whole country
    • anegada (28/07/2021, 12:07) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      is policed and its covid officers fine and shut down bars and restaurants
    • Really (28/07/2021, 12:08) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
      Tortola is the problem, 1 suspected case and they shut down JVD, 5 cases imported from Tortola and they shut down Anegada, so who needs policing?
  • Guest (28/07/2021, 09:00) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    So no more Super Sunday?????
  • BS! (28/07/2021, 09:01) Like (27) Dislike (4) Reply
    Encouragement and mindfulness, especially from a representative of a government that we have lost all faith in is pointless. Time for the police to do their job and enforce the law.
  • JVD (28/07/2021, 09:05) Like (6) Dislike (23) Reply
    Guess they were all Fully Vaccinated Boss! Have NO FEAR!
  • Hmmmm (28/07/2021, 09:16) Like (2) Dislike (15) Reply
    There is always going to be a problem with people and their freedoms. Just focus on getting them vaccinated and encourage them to build their immune system. Stop complaining and be a gatekeeper. observe their habits and build the safety around them without directly taking away their freedoms.
  • Good report Hon. Kye, Rymer (DR#5) you are doing your part well. (28/07/2021, 09:42) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    I do hope that the party goers will join the prolife group, and stop their irresponsible behavior. If they show mo willingness to comply to the protocol that are inplaced, urge the take disaplenary actions no later than this day.
  • wow (28/07/2021, 09:48) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    Not trying to sound ignorant but when them backside start to get sick they will catch themselves. Its jus a matter of time . Who don't hear will feel. People these days are soo hard-headed. I guess the death spike in the bvi don't ring a bell to them. Smh
  • Why are y'all surprised? (28/07/2021, 09:53) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    Urge all you want. Until the government garners the testicular fortitude to actually police and punish those who do not adhere to the rules, it will not stop Steups!
  • Hmm (28/07/2021, 10:17) Like (25) Dislike (3) Reply
    Cane Garden Bay Beach as well. When I look down at the Beach from my home, I could have sworn it was a carnival on the beach. We have to do better.
    • @hmm (29/07/2021, 07:35) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Long Bay to. Every day people down there. No masks business as usual. And staff not vaccinated neither!!
  • .... (28/07/2021, 10:31) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    in your district there are many gathering not hearing you speak about that
  • Joy & Wide (28/07/2021, 10:45) Like (23) Dislike (5) Reply
    Them right. Because you guys give them the ok to do such. Y'all make them feel like fully vaccinated person cant spread the virus
  • idea (28/07/2021, 11:15) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Can the Commissioner of police meet with health dept and task force to see how best to get his force to assist in getting some law and order
    • To much shu shu shu (28/07/2021, 11:51) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
      Some u all make everything bother u all. Love been in people business...Protect yourself and in doing so u will protect others..Let the people business in Jost Van Dyke stay in Jost van Dyke...These women white and black love taking Pictures and posting....Every little thing they see, they taking picture and pisting, unhappy misserable people...
  • BS (28/07/2021, 11:46) Like (192) Dislike (4) Reply
    The tourist can come and enjoy the beach but we must be prisoners. 2 face government.
  • Ugh (28/07/2021, 11:50) Like (28) Dislike (5) Reply
    The unruly locals is the issue! Can’t tell them nothing especially when them drunk or high even both. The unruly locals is BVI biggest threats…
    • @ugh (28/07/2021, 15:21) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
      Not all the unruly are Locals! BVI biggest threat is the Residents that doesn't give two hoots about the BVI.
    • @ Ugh (28/07/2021, 17:16) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      how can you be unruly in your own country what about them island people from JA & DA
  • .... (28/07/2021, 13:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    well this is the BVI LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND they have the hands full JVD, BEEF, WILLY T, CANE GARDEN BAY, The Hideaway Bars.. RUM them ah look this weekend Starting Festival Friday nobody staying home
  • Serious (28/07/2021, 14:39) Like (30) Dislike (2) Reply
    We have a serious problem how is it everyone must obey the protocols and the tourist here walking up and down with out mask. This is a fact I personally had to stop a few days ago and ask a group walking all around the town to please wear their mask.
  • party (28/07/2021, 14:42) Like (18) Dislike (9) Reply
    This is the issue! There are people that refuse to grow up and the people that are responsible for policing them refuse to do it (police and Covid task force). Bars are still open. Some restaurants/bars are still open. No one wants to offend the partygoers and bar hoppers. This is the issue that we must address.
  • lodger (28/07/2021, 16:01) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Do we know whether these were local residents or illegal entries from you know where?
  • jimmy (28/07/2021, 18:58) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    And what about the Puerto Rican navy that is taking over Savannah Bay? How can locals enjoy a quiet holiday with those sport fishing boats all there? Am I to believe they are all vaccinated and legally registered to be in BVI?
    • black (29/07/2021, 13:00) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      @Jimmy
      Did any one asked you to join the PR Navy @ pond bay? Stay out of people business and mind yours. Stay in your home and don't worry bout the PR navy Boss sheep
    • wow (31/07/2021, 00:25) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      @jimmy keep off the PR Navy!! Just back TF off!!! As a BVI Islander and Virgin Gorda resident I will defend them. They deserve the much needed time. It’s only for a few days!! When Irma hit us it was then same PR Navy and their boats that supplies us with food etc. back the F off the PR navy


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