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Gov’ts vaccination drive is no fear-mongering exercise - Hon Malone

-says no mandatory vaccinations but unvaccinated persons may face impediments
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has assured the Virgin Islands (VI) public that the Government’s vaccination drive is not one of fear-mongering, rather, a move to protect lives in the territory. Photo: Facebook
Assuring that vaccinations will not be made mandatory, Hon Malone speaking on the Tuesday May 4, 2021, edition of VIP Let’s Talk on ZBVI 780am said the government will continue to make vaccinations a priority. Photo: Internet Source
Assuring that vaccinations will not be made mandatory, Hon Malone speaking on the Tuesday May 4, 2021, edition of VIP Let’s Talk on ZBVI 780am said the government will continue to make vaccinations a priority. Photo: Internet Source
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has assured the Virgin Islands (VI) public that the Government’s vaccination drive is not one of fear-mongering, rather, a move to protect lives in the territory.

Hon Malone speaking on the Tuesday May 4, 2021, edition of VIP Let’s Talk on ZBVI 780am assured that vaccinations will not be made mandatory and said the government will continue to make vaccinations a priority.

“We are going to do everything that is possible, to give people the opportunity, the choice, education, so they can make a decision as to what exactly the vaccine is,” he said.

No shortages of vaccines - Hon Malone 

The Minister said that the territory has had the opportunity to get vaccines and secure supplies as such, there are no shortages of vaccines at the moment.

“We want to make sure that at the end of the day, we do not leave our people out, we cannot stop the plane from doing what they would do, this is not a fear-mongering exercise this is one that deals with reality,” Hon Malone said.

While the vaccines will not be made mandatory, Hon Malone said the world is moving to a point where you cannot access air travel without being vaccinated, in addition to more roadblocks in other areas.

“There are a lot of impediments that will be brought your way,” he added.

Make vaccination a priority - Hon Malone 

The Health Minister called for persons across the VI to get vaccinated now, noting that should there be a shortage, persons will blame the government for not providing doses.

He said across the region in places like Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, these countries continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic with high infection rates.

While the territory has had low cases and a good handling of the pandemic, Hon Malone said the situation in the VI could change ‘in a dime’ as such and he urged the populace to continue following the COVID-19 protocols and getting vaccinated.

27 Responses to “Gov’ts vaccination drive is no fear-mongering exercise - Hon Malone”

  • Worried (05/05/2021, 10:54) Like (32) Dislike (6) Reply
    No means No! Hon. Malone I understand your encouragement I know deep down yall want to make it mandatory but people have their own beliefs and decisions to make. Dont force this on anyone it may come back to haunt you
    • Rain drops (05/05/2021, 11:27) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
      That is true and it may end VIP (one term) if they make it Mandatory. I suggest you encourage the people, they will make their own choices.
    • @ worried (05/05/2021, 14:03) Like (94) Dislike (1) Reply
      I wish I could like your comment a thousand times. This is all this government is trying to do, make it mandatory and force people against their will to get it. I hope when the s**t hits the fan y’all don’t hold your heads because you would be responsible for the extinction of your population. Something that is STILL in the testing phase and yet unproven, side effects down the road yet unknown, you jump in hook line and sinker. Following along blindly with one man’s agenda, what research have you really done? Oh, you believe the WHO? The very organization that he controls financially? May God help us all.....
    • Top position (05/05/2021, 18:41) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
      unvaccinated persons may face impediments

      They know how to get people worked up. What are we cattle!?

      I never man hon Malone is so close minded.
    • Madussa (05/05/2021, 19:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Evil Bill Gates and his cronies are already counting their death money from these poisons and laughing their asses off. I can guarantee their families and friends didn't jab. Bill Gates wife is divorcing him, she knows what's coming and is distancing herself away from this DEVIL, evil, sick weasel. Remember when they said TRUMP, his wife and son had Covid? Well Trump was put there on a car with secret service, waving a the crowd like it was his private party, and you never heard anything about his wife and son recovering......Because they never had it!!!!!!!
  • cgb (05/05/2021, 11:19) Like (89) Dislike (22) Reply
    I took mine, no issues here.
    • hellboy (05/05/2021, 11:44) Like (18) Dislike (40) Reply
      @cgb Time will tell !
    • @ cgb (05/05/2021, 13:34) Like (42) Dislike (0) Reply
      Get ready for your booster shot every year because that IS THE PLAN.

      No issues now what about years from now
      • @@CGB (05/05/2021, 20:27) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
        Yep vaccinate the world every year big money. Big bosses says make it mandatory, don’t share the recipes.

        Still don’t know where the virus came from. It’s a mystery but the money steady.
      • @CGB (07/05/2021, 09:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        The Vaccine Is A 5 Years Project Let Them Stop Dey!!!

        MUST WATCH ON NETFLIX "THE BARRIER"
  • Sell out (05/05/2021, 11:54) Like (23) Dislike (13) Reply
    Big time sell out! That vaccine is protecting people from the virus? Oh really? A vaccine that has NOT been approved by the FDA?Oh really, Mr. Malone? So you would rather keep your job than stand up against this tyranny from the New World Order? Jesus is looking for men, men who will stand up, men who will not be bought or sold. Where will you spend eternity when you no longer have this job?
    • BS! (06/05/2021, 08:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Sell Out - you really want to hold the FDA up as the benchmark for all that is right? - https://www.madinamerica.com/2020/08/fda-whistleblowers-documents-commerce-corruption-death/
      America is no longer running the world and their days are numbered.
  • resident (05/05/2021, 12:00) Like (18) Dislike (7) Reply
    if i am forced to take it i won't be voting vip again
    • Linda (05/05/2021, 19:15) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ resident, I will leave the BVI before they think they will force this on me, and not all countries are demanding you take it.
    • @resident (05/05/2021, 20:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      I really don’t think they care for your vote once they get to do what they want.

      Sociopathic much
  • The Sad Part (05/05/2021, 12:38) Like (14) Dislike (25) Reply
    Most the people peddling the negativity about the vaccine are Civil Servants and the unemployed.. If Governmsnt can get their work force vaccinated that will tale us easily to the Target, The private industry has been doing good getting their staff vaccinated,,, Govt get your employees vaccinated,, thats the big problem, dont blame work permit holders...
    • suprise (05/05/2021, 13:09) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
      The mark of the beast, used to identify those allowed to buy or sell in the End Time, will be found in (not on) people's hands or foreheads (Revelation 13:16).
    • Hmm (05/05/2021, 20:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Maybe it’s cause the private sector people always worried about a trivial boss over them living for someone else and can’t get shifted around to a new position.

      when it comes to your body there’s a bigger picture. You need to do what’s right for you no one else because you don’t get another!

      If people did say no I’m not doing that a lot less people would get injured on the job.
    • Outsider (06/05/2021, 04:26) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      @the sad part, the government and medical personal is covering up incidents of the vaccine. Tell us the people about previous side effects and deaths in relations to people having after the jab. No, make the medical personal swear to secrecy. We refuse to be sheep to the slaughter in this agender 21 genocide.SMH!!
  • Mr Malone (05/05/2021, 12:44) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    There is a almighty GOD. ......greater than all man kind learn to put your trust in him and not man and the worldly things cometh with in it....ones soul is the greatest thing he could of giveth to man ...
  • suprise (05/05/2021, 13:03) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
    Here you have a man that could not fix the sewage problem.
    Now he is a doctor following a playbook.
    He has no medical education but is telling and commanding the people what he wants done.
    WHAT AN EGO THAT GOT LOOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • @Suprise (05/05/2021, 13:25) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
      He and the all the other ministers of government all over the world have no choice than to follow orders and promote the so-called vaccine. It's do as you're told or else.......
      • @surprise (05/05/2021, 15:21) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
        FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL....VACCINATED FOOLS YOU CALLED THEM!!!
    • Straight ego (05/05/2021, 20:29) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Straight ego. Ain’t no woman around to talk sense into him about bodies and choices?
  • Sell out vip (06/05/2021, 11:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    If Bill Gates Malone gets 10 votes next election if he makes it to the next one, i'll be surprise


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