USVI sends 2 health professionals to assist VI in COVID-19 fight
The Virgin Islands has seen a dramatic spike in active COVID-19 cases for the past month and there have been 25 COVID-19 related deaths.
The Governor of the USVI Mr Albert A. Bryan, during a live virtual press conference on July 15, 2021, had promised to support the USVI in whatever way possible.
‘Thanks USVI, we’re in this together’- Hon Malone
And, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) in a Facebook post with the caption ‘Thanks USVI, We’re in this together’ on Saturday, July 24, 2021, the VI benefitted from two health professionals from the USVI.
“With the support of the Government of the USVI, the first two highly trained health professionals were deployed to assist with the administration of 15 minutes Antigen tests to fully vaccinated passengers at the Road Town Sea Port and at the T. B. Lettsome International Airport from Friday and Saturday respectively,” Hon Malone stated as he urged the territory to exercise both “patience and vigilance” during this challenging time.
Meanwhile, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in a statement on Friday, July 23, 2021, had expressed appreciation for the support being given by the USVI Government.
“The BVI continues to welcome the partnership from our neighbours in the US Virgin Islands and Governor Albert Bryan Jr, with whom we share a close and special bond. We appreciate this support,” Hon Fahie had said.
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20 Responses to “USVI sends 2 health professionals to assist VI in COVID-19 fight”
did BVI send any person to help USVI but love will see usvi send assistance our way
what we need in these little islands is far less talking and much more action
when the talking have stop were in the very same place: loose lips sink ships
SMH
sounds like you just arrived in the virgins the people of british and people of united states virgin islands our roots and our heritage is damm deep put your brain in motion before putting your mouth in gear: born in the 50s and meet the togetherness
medical help during this trying time. All i can say for those writing negative commends is forgive them Lord for they do not know what they are saying.
friendship and you could have given at least 3 days notice for the change to take effect. Further you will note that we have no confirmed cases of the Delta variant here but you have confirmed cases in USVI . in fairness it is the VI that should be implementing tighter protocols against our neighbour across the channel.
As a matter of fact, BVIslaners have been living in the US Virgin Islands since the 1700s!
So yes, BVIslanders and American Virgin Islanders, are one!
You see, this is WHY, the history of these Virgin Islands MUST be taught and passed by ALL applicants seeking Belongership status, prior to the issuance of these cards!
Hope they get a friendlier welcome than the Cuban helpers.