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Weddings, funerals & churches limited to 20 persons maximum

Weddings, funerals and churches have been limited to 20 persons maximum during the next 14 days of soft curfew in the Virgin Islands. Photo: Internet Source
Supermarkets have been mandated to put in place social distancing protocols and sanitisation measures and to ensure all staff and customers adhere to them. Photo: Facebook/File
Supermarkets have been mandated to put in place social distancing protocols and sanitisation measures and to ensure all staff and customers adhere to them. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During the 7 hours of lifted curfew on a daily basis for the next 14 days, residents of the Virgin Islands have been asked to continue practising personal hygiene and social distancing as they conduct business in the public.

Further, gatherings have been limited to no more than 20 persons, while gatherings of persons considered vulnerable have been limited to 10 persons.

According to the Public Health (COVID-19 Control & Suppression Measures) (no.2) Order, 2020 Gazetted April 26, 2020 and comes into effect today, April 27, 2020, gatherings include weddings, funerals, faith-based and spiritual activities, sporting and recreational activities, cultural activities, commercial activities; and, non-essential gatherings and events.

Schools and beaches will remain closed.

Teachers may access schools

“For the purposes of protecting public health and for the prevention, control and suppression of the spread of the virus, all public schools and private schools shall be closed and all school-related extra-curricular activities shall be discontinued.

Notwithstanding, teachers and staff of public and private schools may access their schools to prepare lectures or materials for the purpose of engaging their students online,” the order stated.

Meanwhile, every establishment including offices, businesses and organisations have been mandated to put in place social distancing protocols and sanitisation measures and to ensure all staff and customers adhere to them.

The Virgin Islands emerged from a month of total lockdown today, April 27, 2020, due to COVID-19.

The Territory has 2 active cases of the virus.

14 Responses to “Weddings, funerals & churches limited to 20 persons maximum”

  • Question To Christians (27/04/2020, 16:08) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Whsts does it mean to be a christian... Whats the purpose and definition of been a christian... im thinking of Daniel in the Lions Den, The Lions mouth couldnt open....Shedrock meeshack and abendigo thrown in the fire but never get burn.... Im thinking of Paul and peter in Proson and the prison doors open while the guard sleep.. im thinking of Lazarus raised from the dead.. Im thing of Jobe with scar of aoars attacking his body, but his body was made clean as that of a baby..on and on. Where are Real Christin, Where are their faith.. Why are they so fearful...... It is written that...." U will be crucified for my name sake but stand still and firm and kmo that your God lives and is willing and able to protect you".... Pastor Clyne tried but his faith isnt much....Looking to see a real Christian leader rise up... Too much unnecessary fear in the land, taking over the land...
    • Lol. ? 4 Christians (27/04/2020, 18:14) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
      Them christian or so call christians.. hmmm. Them jump up against gambling, Casino, Them jump up against the legalization of Ganja...Now this is their reat test.. put their faith and their God to work... No weapon form aginst them shall prosper, my God shall protect guide and heel me, put me in Jail my God will set me free....These are what their religion base on.. Now they are more afraid than sinners..
    • It's Obvious (28/04/2020, 12:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lovely examples you pointed out there but think you've missed the point of those stories, perhaps you need to read and study for yourself....Fear? among who you're referring to? Believers or Unbelievers? As for past Pastor Clyne...yeahh I'm gonna leave that one alone......Use the time wisely to examine yourself and do what we've been called to do, spread the Gospel and do our part as the scriptures told us too. You quoted Matthew 10, Congratulations... but at the same time for this period we cannot forget Romans 13...let's be obedient and continue to pray for healing in the land then see what God will do...in order words, Let His Will Be Done!!!!
  • GG (27/04/2020, 16:42) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Welcoming the new world order, I mean the new regular
  • Aroused (27/04/2020, 17:33) Like (2) Dislike (14) Reply
    All I can say is with all that’s going on, masks, super hygiene & social distancing, there’s got to be a lot of horny peeps out there. Open the brothels and strip bars !
    • @Aroused (28/04/2020, 07:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Strip bars and brothels are NON Essentials. You horny? Go take a nice cold shower and relax. So glad those nasty strip bars and brothels is closed down. I agree, there is plenty of ant holes in the BVI if you are horny. Just suit up and enjoy.
  • @Aroused (27/04/2020, 18:10) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    There is enough ant holes in your yard, feeling horny, just insert in the ant hole and enjoy. Make sure you wear a rain coat because we don’t want to see little half ant half human running around the Island .
  • just asking (27/04/2020, 22:38) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    I think that they should take into consideration the size of the venue and determine the amount of people that should be allowed into it. A one size fit all is not a viable solution. Some venues are bigger than others and it doesn't make sense to have the same criteria. For example some supermarkets floor space are over ten thousand square feet while others are about one thousand max. So the twenty persons in the bigger ones is wasted space while the same might be to much for the smaller ones. This also go for some churches and other businesses. More people can be allowed to attend or be in some venues and still maintain safe and healthy distances from each while adhering to the medical protocols which are mandatory and in place. Just my thought.
  • Peaches (27/04/2020, 23:22) Like (1) Dislike (19) Reply
    @Aroused you fool! There is a secret enemy that we cannot see that is taking lives all around the world and that is where your mind is? You have a filthy mind! I glad some of ya'll have to stay your backside home because this look like it's worse than AIDS. It taking you out fast! Give your heart to God before it is too late.!
  • star child (28/04/2020, 07:13) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    There are some very small place of gatherings in the BVI , which may not be able to house 20 persons so i think the square footage of the place of gathering should be taken in consideration.
  • Well (28/04/2020, 13:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They should send those strippers home when the borders open, they are unemployed and will be for a while.


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