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COVID-19 curfew lifted; Social distancing in place for events

Authorities in the Virgin Islands (V) have removed that national COVID-19 curfew, however, persons hosting events will still be required to ensure the public health guidelines are followed. Photo: VINO/File
Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), according to the COVID-19 Control and Suppression Measures (No.4) (Amendment) (No.10) Order, 2021, has placed no restrictions on gatherings except in the case of an event. Photo: VINO/File
Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), according to the COVID-19 Control and Suppression Measures (No.4) (Amendment) (No.10) Order, 2021, has placed no restrictions on gatherings except in the case of an event. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Authorities in the Virgin Islands (V) have removed that national COVID-19 curfew, however, persons hosting events will still be required to ensure the public health guidelines are followed.

Governor John J. Rankin, CMG in exercising the powers conferred by section 3, together with section 4 of the Curfew Act, 2017 (No. 20 of 2017) revoked the excising curfew order.

The order will take effect from tomorrow, Saturday, October 16, 2021, and more amendments also came to the existing public health order for COVID-19 control.

Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), according to the COVID-19 Control and Suppression Measures (No.4) (Amendment) (No.10) Order, 2021, has placed no restrictions on gatherings except in the case of an event.

Event gatherings restricted by numbers 

“The organizers of an event and the proprietors of the premises hosting the event shall ensure (a) that the physical distancing protocols and sanitization measures are adhered to,” the order said.

The attendance at the event is also being restricted to no more than one person per nine square feet unless otherwise approved by the Minister for Health and Social Development.

The order was clear that events also include social occasions or activities, including parties, festivals, or organized sporting events.

33 Responses to “COVID-19 curfew lifted; Social distancing in place for events ”

  • one eye (15/10/2021, 20:16) Like (12) Dislike (10) Reply
    It’s about damm time demand
  • Poor Mankind (15/10/2021, 20:19) Like (17) Dislike (8) Reply
    Health Crisis has turned into an economic and social crisis. Standby for another sheet of shit.
  • YES SIR (15/10/2021, 20:25) Like (22) Dislike (4) Reply
    oh yes...because the crew ships are back
    all the bush along the public roads are now gone

    for one year you and i could not go here
    for one year you and i could not go there

    suddenly all of the restrictions have been lifted
    outside-influence and money......

    we could not even attend funerals of our love ones because of the cabinet papers

    did we find a sure for covid 19
  • Local (15/10/2021, 20:27) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    To late with the distance and limitation last week at ups cinema had a large crowd that the big man in the white house attented no social distancing i guess the rules only for us.
    • UPs last week (16/10/2021, 07:46) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      The „large crowd“ was limited to 100 when the room could hold over 300! The „white man“ the governor sponsored it and 3,500.00 were raised for the BVI Cancer Society. May be it is your wife, mother or another loved one who‘s life might be saved with the help of the cancer society
    • to local (16/10/2021, 10:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      So when yall were having your beach lime and drink party....it was ok for you cause you're local LOL LOL
  • hmm (15/10/2021, 21:09) Like (18) Dislike (6) Reply
    Creating the next big wave so the vaccines could get push on folks
  • All well and good (15/10/2021, 21:18) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    But I am still staying six feet apart. That is my choice.
    • @All well and good (16/10/2021, 07:25) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      I agree with your comment. That has got to be one of the stupidest things so far. I guess only Tortola came up with the 3 feet apart thing. Laughing stocks. The man with the HEALTH MINISTER PORTFOLIO THAT HAS NO MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS IS TELLING PEOPLE IT IS OK TO NOW STAY 3 FEET APART. NOT I. IF YOU VALUE YOUR HEALTH, CONTINUE TO STAY 6 FEET APART.
  • Hmmmm (15/10/2021, 21:28) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    here we go again
  • Interesting times (15/10/2021, 22:54) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lockstepping us into the new world.
  • Real Talk (15/10/2021, 22:56) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Being consciously aware of what’s going on can be a lonely road
  • Mhmm ain’t it funny (15/10/2021, 22:57) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Funny how it went from oh it’s only 2 weeks to flatten the curve to 18 months later show us your papers , classic gaslighting techniques
  • WOW (15/10/2021, 23:37) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    3 feet,3 feet,why, why, how big is a bubble? 6 was not that bad neither
    But thanks, we will get there.
  • concern (16/10/2021, 00:02) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Let’s not get complement
  • FIRE (16/10/2021, 00:24) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    yall late and old,get lost vip
  • 1834-2021 (16/10/2021, 03:36) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    it took a commission of inquiry for some to understand how the system functions

    it took the return of cruise ships to remove all the shackles from the residents



  • NezRez (16/10/2021, 04:15) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am still keeping 6 feet distance and wearing my mask. The virus is not over people, so let's not get crazy and have another outbreak.......PLEASE!
  • pat (16/10/2021, 06:34) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    Vip all the way!!! THEY HAVE KEPT US SAVE
    • Winston (16/10/2021, 10:29) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Really ? The USVI has been fully open the whole time and their Covid numbers have been less per capita.
    • @ pat (16/10/2021, 11:29) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      you forgot ????
      This Have Been A Paid Political Announcement
  • My Goodness (16/10/2021, 07:34) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    No wonder we are the running joke. Fine, curfew was lifted but the three feet apart thing is just plain out stupid. Oh right, another way to get the people that made the choice not to take the vaccine take the vaccine.
  • hmm (16/10/2021, 08:26) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Lets giv him a medal for solving the problem that he created. Curfew should have been gone months ago
  • The thing is (16/10/2021, 08:29) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Last week he was talking about Field Hospital, this week, curfew lifted, 3 feet apart rather than 6. I choose to continue staying 6 feet apart. People, please start thinking for yourselves and stop listening to someone who has no training or qualifications in the medical field. If I was a real Doctor, I would be pissed. But as usual, what do you expect in THIRD WORLD TORTOLA.
    • Idiot (16/10/2021, 18:33) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      You can always move to a first world country. No one keeping you here
  • YETI (16/10/2021, 08:38) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    People comparing the measures to last year however there’s a major difference- most people are vaccinated. We’re now better positioned to relax protocols.
  • We Are (16/10/2021, 09:25) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    We are going down in a blaze of GLORY SOONER THAN ANTICIPATED. NOW I AM STAYING 10 FEET APART FROM EVERYONE. GET READY FOR Another spreader. To many people is still COVID POSITIVE AND IS STAYING QUIET OUT OF SHAME.
  • Totally irrelevant (16/10/2021, 10:17) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    On Saba right Oclock opening I see some big dogs out there no mask close up but the Primer still had on his masks them. This is all very confusing
  • Native Senior Citizen (16/10/2021, 15:30) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can't you all see that our government leaders are trippiy over themselves, not sure what to say and do. A Very confusing bunch of random, not-sure- what-to-do, doers.
  • Still be Cautious (16/10/2021, 15:49) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm glad that the curfew is lifted but at the same time ... we are not out of the woods yet. The reason i'm saying this is because when situations happens like this we tend to forget all about distancing protocols and thinking we are covid free and all is well. Covid free or not we must continue to adhear to social distancing. If we continue to do our part we can then resume back slowly to a place of normalcy.
  • kk (16/10/2021, 16:27) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope you all will not regret remember that an old saying what sweet in goat mouth sour in its behind mark my words
  • hmm (16/10/2021, 17:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whore houses, bars, and strip clubs unrestricted.


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