DR man denied entry to VI escapes local quarantine - Hon Wheatley confirms
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) in a statement today, December 22, 2020, confirmed that the passenger arrived on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, however, was placed into quarantine pending a flight out, after he was denied entry.
According to the Minister, “The passenger was then transported to Wyndham Tortola (Lambert Beach Resort) where he was expected to quarantine and await the scheduled departure from the Territory on Monday, 21st December 2020.”
“Unfortunately, routine checks of the passenger’s room revealed that he had left the room and possibly left the resort. I am aware that this incident has brought a level of unrest and fear to the public, especially considering the possible effects of COVID-19,” Hon Wheatley said.
Escapee tested negative for COVID-19 - Hon Wheatley
The Minister in an effort to quell the fears of the public said that upon arrival, however, the man took a COVID-19 PCR test which returned a negative result.
“While this negative test result may bring some level of relief, the fact that he has broken the law and remains at large is still of great concern for us as a Government as it should be for you as a people.”
According to Hon Wheatley, the Immigration Department with the assistance of the Joint Task Force are not executing an extensive operation to locate the man and enforce all penalties appropriate for the level of violation.
Hon Wheatley also urged the public to assist with sharing any information regarding the whereabouts of the individual or who is harbouring him.
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36 Responses to “DR man denied entry to VI escapes local quarantine - Hon Wheatley confirms ”
Find and ***** on sight
If having a negative test upon arrival meant nothing to be concerned about there would be no need to quarantine for 4 days, which is being reviewed to extend.
How many so far tested positive after the first test? A number of persons.
Why was there no police officer guarding this man?
Tell us the WHOLE TRUTH.
One flyer after the next advertising Christmas and New Year parties as though we are not dealing with a pandemic.
So many in the BVI have died this year and though not from COVID that we know of with the exception of one, if they have not learnt to value life by now they really don’t care about themselves or others.
We don’t have one life to live, we have an opportunity to live again with Christ in heaven or be exiled to hell.
If people can’t on a daily basis listen to gospel, worship, pray, be a blessing to others, obey God’s laws, study the scriptures (not just one day of the week or in some cases 2 hrs a week because some only go to church to show their “church flow” on social media and the minute church is over it’s back to wayward ways.
Hurricanes Irma/Maria and Pandemic Covid-19 has taught nothing to many people.
Watch the excuses start rolling out.
Great speech, great that you complain about the man leaving quarantine and that we the people should not accept this.
But we also DO NOT accept your lack of responsibility! Your department failed (once again).
Hence we need rid of this r***** b**** incompetent commissioner ASAP!
What y’all expect, look who’s the governor & commissioner??!
Appointed for their white skin. Can’t even govern or police!!!
We have far better talent yet we submit to such supremacists.
No wonder our country’s at such risk like this.
Is your supervisor responsible for you not performing up to par???????
Your comment SPEWS RACISIM SO TRY GO AND LOOK IN A MIRROR FROM TALKING OUT YOUR BEHIND.
We have witnessed much racist comments from a certain talk show host and some members of Government.
Everyone should be held accountable for their actions.
"If having a negative test upon arrival meant nothing to be concerned about there would be no need to quarantine for 4 days, which is being reviewed to extend." - it says IF having a negative test upon arrival meant nothing (like the Minister is indicating) then there would be no need for quarantine. In other words it is in disagreement with the Minister's viewpoint.
He is a longtime resident of Fat Hogs Bay. He family them live in B**** F**** house by the bus stop.
Refused Entry is a detainee (to return next day; or next available flight)
Somebody was playing the fool.