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‘We will not tolerate any visitors breaking COVID-19 protocols’ - Hon Flax-Charles

-says VI made great progress regarding pandemic management
While extending holiday greeting to persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), Jr Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has affirmed that the Government will not accept visitors breaking local COVID-19 protocols. Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles said the COVID-19 protocols currently in place, is not just for the protection of Virgin Islanders, but for the protection of visitors who come to the territory to experience the VI’s tourism products. Photo: BVI Tourism
Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles said the COVID-19 protocols currently in place, is not just for the protection of Virgin Islanders, but for the protection of visitors who come to the territory to experience the VI’s tourism products. Photo: BVI Tourism
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – While extending holiday greeting to persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), Jr Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has reaffirmed that the Government will not accept visitors breaking local COVID-19 protocols.

Hon Flax-Charles was at the time speaking at the Second Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom Tortola.

Calls 24/7 from persons concerned for VI 

“I want to send a message Mr Speaker, to everyone out there, that we have made a lot of progress as it relates to COVID-19. Every day, every night I get phone calls as early as 6:00 am as late as 2:00 am, persons are concerned,” she said.

Hon Flax-Charles said as such, persons residing in the VI must maintain and follow the COVID-19 protocols set out by local authorities so that the territory remains in control of the pandemic.

“I do believe that people are cognizant, but we must not let down our guard,” she further warned.

In a direct appeal to tourists, the Jr Minister further said that the territory will penalize those who come into the country and flout the COVID-19 protocols.

“I want to send a message to those visitors that are here with us now, and those that are coming. We love you, we welcome you, but we will not tolerate any of you breaking our protocols!” she said.

No breaking of laws will be accepting – Hon Flax-Charles

Hon Flax-Charles reminded that while the territory respects human rights and the rights of individuals, breaking of the law will not be accepted.

“We are a very tiny speck on the map, but we are well-loved globally and we will not tolerate you breaking any of the protocols,” Hon Flax-Charles reiterated. 

She said the COVID-19 protocols currently in place, is not just for the protection of Virgin Islanders, but for the protection of visitors who come to the territory to experience the VI’s tourism products.

20 Responses to “‘We will not tolerate any visitors breaking COVID-19 protocols’ - Hon Flax-Charles”

  • qwerty (22/12/2020, 10:40) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    People are breaking protocols all the time madam, what good is that if you can't enforce the laws?
    • Governor????? (22/12/2020, 13:02) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      Ask the Governor. He is in charge of the Police. The Police have all sworn an oath to Protect and Serve. Please ask the Governor why they are not doing their job
    • ReX FeRal (23/12/2020, 06:39) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Police force 90% foreign born. How loyal are they to the Virgin Islands? How Committed are they?
  • enforcement (22/12/2020, 10:49) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    How can you expect from tourists what locals won't follow?
  • cgb (22/12/2020, 10:50) Like (22) Dislike (4) Reply
    Go to any bar you see breaking of measures, no mask etc... this is just a talk shop
  • lmao (22/12/2020, 10:58) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yet you have one on the run.
  • VG (22/12/2020, 10:59) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    We sticking with flax Charles
  • Joshua (22/12/2020, 11:08) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    Ah junior minister don't do that. Do you really receive calls every I say every morning before 6AM and every night time after 2AM. Raise your hands in the air. Not even the Hon Premier can boast of such. I think it is time for you to have a serious conversation with the Hon minister of health. Obviously the people in tortola is suffering with a serious bout of insomnia. Don't ascribe to yourself more importance than you have. Are you related to CSC. On another note was it you or the headlines which depicts that visitors should not break quarantine is it ok for locals to do same. Madame junior minister make your contribution but please leave out the rhetoric untruths and going over the top. It really makes you look small and cause people not to believe you. Raise your hand in the air madam.
    • trrefdrfds (22/12/2020, 13:04) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      You should ask to see her phone records before you begin spouting at the mouth. I for sure have had to call her early morning and late in the night before. One this for sure she always answers or calls you bacy
  • Law Enforcement (22/12/2020, 11:26) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    We have No seatbelt , no vehicle driving
    How about No Helmet, no scooter riding.( Can the BVI law enforcement fix this one.?)
    Start at home.
  • Windy (22/12/2020, 11:43) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    Funny man and smuf bloggers are out early I still going out in flax Charles
  • watch (22/12/2020, 11:56) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Clubs bars strippers its all a joke
  • WEW (22/12/2020, 12:02) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Now locals that’s another story, after all I born here
  • LordMax (22/12/2020, 12:19) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stop giving out Jobs based on LAST NAME and Who is Your Cousin! Which part of what's going on here is good progress?!! We can't even get into the Caribbean Travel Bubble.
  • Technology Could help (22/12/2020, 12:47) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    If they would have chosen a technology that actually worked it would be easier to enforce but these cheap ass bracelets that look like they came out of a cereal box aint worth S%$T. Who picks a non water proof bracelet for a Caribbean destination? Just another case of corrupt crony capitalism I guess?
  • WHAT!!!! (22/12/2020, 13:37) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Breaking protocols. Like being put in a hotel with no security so you can run away ?
  • mad max (22/12/2020, 14:16) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    .. but we will tolerate from Belongers! It’s a very clear message to people you treat with contempt, including all tourists and expats.
  • Bull (22/12/2020, 14:22) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Please do quarantine us all as we go and come. Our safety and lives are at stake. And by the, we MUST quarantine the so-called governor if he is to be let back in hope he stays on an extended vacation...
  • Abid (22/12/2020, 18:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
  • 911 (23/12/2020, 08:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We support the vip and flax charles


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