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Scores ring in 2021 @ Trellis Bay

-scene was sombre at the traditional Foxy’s Bar on JvD
As the old year 2020 came to an end, scores of persons rang in the new year 2021 at the Loose Mongoose Bar at Trellis Bay on Beef Island. Photo: VINO
Meanwhile, over at the iconic Foxy’s Bar and Restaurant on Jost van Dyke, the scene was sombre and void of the hundreds of locals and tourists who usually flock the island for the annual Old Year's Night celebration. Photo: Team of Reporters
Meanwhile, over at the iconic Foxy’s Bar and Restaurant on Jost van Dyke, the scene was sombre and void of the hundreds of locals and tourists who usually flock the island for the annual Old Year's Night celebration. Photo: Team of Reporters
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – As the old year 2020 came to an end, scores of persons rang in the new year 2021 at the Loose Mongoose Bar at Trellis Bay on Beef Island.

The black & gold themed New Year’s bash featured live performances from the Extreme Band and DJ Dagger, as guests partied, dined and said goodbye to a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aa part of the extravagance, guests also enjoyed a full buffet of Caribbean flavours which included lobster, whole-roasted pigs and the local style peas & rice.

Meanwhile, over at the iconic Foxy’s Bar and Restaurant on Jost van Dyke, the scene was sombre and void of the hundreds of locals and tourists who usually flock the island for the annual “Old Year's Night” celebration.

Silenced by the absence of revellers, about 15 people were photographed around 9:00pm having dinner in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, while hundreds flocked other hotspots across the territory to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021.

43 Responses to “Scores ring in 2021 @ Trellis Bay”

  • GG (01/01/2021, 14:27) Like (92) Dislike (15) Reply
    Trellis. No masks no social distancing just wow. How stupid are we???!!!!!
    • Truly (02/01/2021, 00:15) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree...
    • So true (02/01/2021, 16:50) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply

      I totally agree. These jacka****s couldn't care less about mask or social distancing. The authorities put pressure on Churches to observe covid protocols, but allow these backanals, with no one monitoring them. What a bunch of hypocrites! I willnot be surprised, when the Minister gives the next covid update, that we see more new cases.

    • Really? (03/01/2021, 07:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      It’s the usual “Do as we say not as we do”.
    • Doh (05/01/2021, 06:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You said it...

      We are stupid. No compliance, no thoughts for others, nothing. We are nothing and deserve the Covid. If it kills our fellow man, who cares as long as it isn’t us? We are fools.

      And we worry about the tourists? Wtf. We are doomed.

      Carry on.
  • NO SAH (01/01/2021, 14:28) Like (62) Dislike (17) Reply
    No a mask in site, no social distancing, huge crowds. wooowwwww is all I can say.
    • Slackness (01/01/2021, 15:02) Like (49) Dislike (11) Reply
      We expect this. I am sure that this was given a stamp of approval by the relevant agency(ies), otherwise inspectors would have crashed the party. We talk a lot about social distancing etc. but we always fail when it comes to enforcement.
      • WHAT!!! (01/01/2021, 16:16) Like (30) Dislike (2) Reply
        “Slackness” enforcement here is a problem with everything especially motor scooters, lots of talk and rules to follow but no enforcement always has been so
      • @Slackness (02/01/2021, 01:35) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        Exactly. Some Jack*** okayed that. THAT IS SO DARN UN-BE-LIEV-ABLEEEEE, RIGHT?
    • COVID-19 (02/01/2021, 13:23) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      IF You LOOK CAREFULLY there is only 1 MASK being worn the lady is wearing her mask with her hand on it look behind the lady in white/money looking outfit!!!
  • Windy (01/01/2021, 14:28) Like (49) Dislike (9) Reply
    Seems like a super spreader event
  • struups (01/01/2021, 14:37) Like (35) Dislike (16) Reply
    And not a face mask in sight. Wait for the surge of cases. Struups.
  • See (01/01/2021, 14:37) Like (44) Dislike (3) Reply
    So much for masks and social distancing . Guess it depends who you are
  • Mask? (01/01/2021, 14:43) Like (40) Dislike (7) Reply
    No masks and no social distancing? I look forward to seeing your article about the fines they have to pay tomorrow.
    • @Mask? (02/01/2021, 01:09) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      What fines might I ask? All talk. They are not serious. That is all talk. Seems like they are afraid to fine anyone. Typical BVI RIGHT? TALK THE TALK BUT CAN’T/SLOW TO SHOW RESULTS. PEOPLE DON’T LIKE GETTING HIT IN THE POCKETS, START HITTING THEM IN THE POCKETS AND SEE HOW FAST THE BULL***T STOPS. IF CHILDREN IS NOT WEARING A MASK THE PARENT SHOULD BE FINED ALSO. WHAT IS SO DAMN HARD TO UNDERSTAND WHAT SOCIAL DISTANCING MEANS.
  • GG (01/01/2021, 14:49) Like (31) Dislike (4) Reply
    Funny how no masks are worn in this pic and school is opening up on Monday. Sounds like a recipe for a major disaster in the making. We are getting too relaxed.
    • @ wow (01/01/2021, 18:40) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
      ABSOLUTELY NO ENFORCEMENT!!

      NO-ONE IS CHECKING TO ENSURE EVENTS DO NOT EXCEED THE MAX CAPACITY UNDER THE ISSUED ORDER OR SHUTTING DOWN ESTABLISHMENTS LIKE THEY CLAIM THEY WOULD IF IN VIOLATION OF THE RULES INCLUDING NOT WEARING MASKS!!

      ONE PARTY BROADCASTING STRIPPERS ON A PARTY BUS AT THEIR EVENT. LAWLESSNESS!!!!
  • for real (01/01/2021, 14:49) Like (15) Dislike (6) Reply
    Desri don't stay home. lol
  • HAHA (01/01/2021, 15:05) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    Here comes the mask police.
    • @ ha ha (01/01/2021, 18:26) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
      We the mask police were waiting for your ignorant post.

      Dr. Drew was one who downplayed COVID now he announced yesterday he’s experiencing symptoms and it’s nothing like the flu.
  • WHAT!!! (01/01/2021, 15:28) Like (29) Dislike (13) Reply
    Obviously people are not taking the epidemic seriously again no masks no social distancing, do you all really think this is a joke?
    • wow (01/01/2021, 15:56) Like (20) Dislike (28) Reply
      @WHAT!!! When the numbers start rising and death toll becomes personal these folks will be in for a.crucial awakening. Ignorance is beyond comprehension.
  • WHAT!!! (01/01/2021, 16:50) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    “SMH” when the death toll becomes personal it is too late, dead is dead.
  • Citizen (01/01/2021, 18:22) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    They will learn. And the only way they will take this odor less, tasteless, can’t see disease serious is when people is going to start dying. I continue to wear a mask, sanitize, keep hands clean and continue to distance myself away from close contact with anyone.
  • wow (01/01/2021, 18:27) Like (26) Dislike (35) Reply
    Hear all ths stupid fearmongering. A mask is unhealthy! Take care of your bodies, stay fit and stop the fucking madness. Everybody want to eat shit, drink shit and think wearing a fucking mask is whats needed to be safe and healthy.
  • Covid 19 (01/01/2021, 18:33) Like (5) Dislike (47) Reply
    We all going dead now
  • Greg (01/01/2021, 19:41) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    What in the hell is wrong with these people? New Year will bring new cases of COVID stupidity. No masks and breathing down each others throats. OK stupid people, I hope you all don't start getting symptoms, risking health to party like fools. Now I guess you will expect tourists to do better. Idiots!
  • dude (01/01/2021, 20:27) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Big girl in WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE A MONEY PRINT DRESS IS ALL UP IN THE SAUCE. HELLLLLL TO THE NO, THAT IS PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH YOUR LIFE.
  • Hmm (01/01/2021, 21:33) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    One person alone i see wearing a mask on the right.
  • Joy & Wide (01/01/2021, 23:01) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    No gathering what soever should of happen this year. Cut everyone. People are just so....I dont know what to say. Church was empty last night yet they having gatheribgs
  • You people need to think (02/01/2021, 01:25) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    You idiots know this Island cannot handle a big out break. IF I HAD KNOWN ALWAYS COMES TO LATE. MOST OF YOU HAVE THIS STREETITIS MENTALITY.
  • Liston (02/01/2021, 01:41) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is unbelievable!!!! And of course let’s make the tourists take 85 COVID tests in 3 days. That is really going to make BVI safe when the super spreaders from this party start mingling with the rarest of the population. Killing our economy for assholes like these party goers.
  • Eve (02/01/2021, 09:48) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    This right here was nothing but a Superspreader. As a Bvi native living in NY,this is frightening. I pray for my homeland everyday because if you all get a real of this virus it can wipeout the entire Island..I have seen deaths by the thousands daily. Personally, I have lost my College roommate,Sister-in-law,and dozens of Union Brothers and Sisters. What I experienced back in February before anyone knew what Coronavirus was, I now know it was the virus but treating my symptoms as they developed,I was lucky to come out on the right side. After a night like this,people go to work,school and Church and even in their homes and unknowingly spread this virus to their co- workers and elderly parents at home.My people please take this virus seriously..remember “ Mask It Or Casket” and “Six Feet Apart Is Better Than Six Feet Under.”
  • lol (02/01/2021, 10:05) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    You’ll can’t tell the LIT community anything.
  • HMP (02/01/2021, 10:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where are the masks?
  • ausar (02/01/2021, 11:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well, outsiders are the ONLY ones who have the virus, so there should be nothing to fear!

    BVIslanders on land, however,have superior immune systems!!!

    What is the noise all about?

    Ah hope when the super spreading begins, the Premier just don't blame us outsiders!
  • WEW (02/01/2021, 12:21) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not a mask insight. Can't fix stupid
  • Covid 19 (02/01/2021, 12:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love it. Thank you guys for inviting me. The beginning of this year is gonna be great
  • KLM (02/01/2021, 13:34) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I thought that there was a law in the BVI that you must wear a mask once in a business place, The same government that is doing a good job keeping us free of the Virus is the same government that will be responsible if we get a big out brake just look at the picture.

    The government will not do anything about people breaking the law, shame on you.
  • stop the hate (02/01/2021, 23:06) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Let the people enjoy their lives,,,,U home in your house lock down get old and another sickness still will conquer you..U all Just bad mind and hateful and using Covid to display your jealousy and bad mind,,, most of you all who talking nonsense about mask and social distancing will before the people who were partying having fun and enjoying their lives,,,,,,,
  • Norris Turnbull (03/01/2021, 06:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hmm.
  • serious? (04/01/2021, 08:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So why is Mongoose and other bars not being fined for patrons not wearing masks or social distancing?? Is it the fact that they are all part of the lodge? There are guests passing through the same establishment to reach boats for private islands.
  • trrefdrfds (04/01/2021, 11:53) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Honestly! Typical lazy Islander mentality. This is exactly why people from the UK have to come over and do your jobs...you are all too stupid to even follow simple rules.


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