Bequia this Week - 6th November - 12 November 2020
A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when, including Covid-19 info.
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NO. 930<br />
Nov <strong>6th</strong> -<br />
Nov <strong>12</strong>th BEQUIA <strong>2020</strong><br />
what * Where * When?<br />
Fri <strong>6th</strong><br />
Update 1<br />
THIS WEEK<br />
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - Open Fri & Sat 7am-7pm, Sunday 2pm-11pm, Mon - Thurs 8am-4pm. Eat in & Takeaway! 458 3255<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Open Friday thru Sunday 11am - 7pm, Happy Hour 4-7pm. Spacious seating! 458 3958<br />
Jack‘s Bar, PM Beach - Now open daily 11am to 8pm, Happy Hour 5-7pm, also Takeaways, see ad 458 3809<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Daily from 4pm, Suns 5pm. Burger-n-Beverage Special: Burger $38, beer $6, drinks/rum punch $8 457 3443<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Mon -Thurs 3-9pm. Fri & Sat 3pm ‘til 10pm + full service - $5 Sparrow Mix & Rum Punch! 458 3474<br />
Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Open daily for Lunch & Dinner, great harbour view, ...we are here to welcome you! 458 3463<br />
Sat 7th<br />
Sun 8th<br />
Mon 9th<br />
Tues 10th<br />
Wed 11th<br />
Thurs <strong>12</strong>th<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 11am. Lunch Soup Special - Oxtail Soup! Live Sports and more... 457 3443<br />
Tantie Pearl’s – Takeaways only - Monday to Saturday 11.30am - 8pm. Please call early! VHF 68/457 3160/527 1628<br />
Keegan’s Beachside – Saturday BBQ + C&W Music, 6pm: Chicken, fish, ribs, pork, steak, goat water & more! 458 3530<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Nando’s delicious local cuisine, open daily for dinner by res. only! Closed Sundays 458 3758<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Open 3- 10pm, full dining, res. upstairs, $5 Sparrow Mix & Rum Punch, Burgers $20, DJ Adiktid 6.30 458 3474<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Sunday Lunch & Lime, Happy Hour 4-7pm. Spacious seating or Takeaway! 458 3958<br />
Dawn‘s Café - Open for lunch on Sundays only - must reserve! Daily Takeaways - call in morning to order 492 6508<br />
Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Paget Farm, Airport, Adam’s Bay (incl. The Liming), Moonhole, from 8am - <strong>12</strong> noon<br />
Keegan’s Beachside – Open Mon - Fri 11am, Sat & Sun 10am, open air seating, eat in & Takeaway. Happy Hour 5.30-7pm 458 3530<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Special prix-fixe 4-course Dinner, red snapper, lamb or chicken, only EC$65, res. 458 3758<br />
Gaela La Charte Private Yacht Charter - Any Grenadine island, any day, US$699 for up to 5, incl. b’fast, Italian lunch, rum! 434 3839<br />
Maranne’s Ice Cream - We are closed but accepting orders by phone & email, incl. from yachts. See ad! 593 7264<br />
Virginie‘s Home Cooking - French cuisine freshly cooked to order or frozen selection. Please call 458 8829/493 0696<br />
Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Multiple outage locations today, incl. Port Elizabeth & Spring. 8am - 2pm - see p. 3<br />
Doris Fresh Food - Mon-Sat 8.30am-3pm. Masks must be worn! See ad page 2 for new store protocols 458 3625<br />
Laura‘s, Belmont Walkway - We are open Wednesday through Saturday 6-9.30pm. Eat in or Takeaway! 457 3779<br />
Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Friendship, St. Hillary, from 8am - <strong>12</strong> noon, see ad page 3<br />
Petra‘s Restaurant, Lower Bay - Eat in or Takeaways - please call for more details! 526 4486<br />
La Plage, Hamilton – We are-open for Dinner only from 6-9pm! Thurs, Fridays & Saturdays 458 3278/457 3995<br />
notice TO OUR READERS<br />
Thank you for reading <strong>Bequia</strong> This <strong>Week</strong> and keeping up with What’s on Where and When in <strong>Bequia</strong> - our local<br />
businesses really need your support! You can also find all the latest news about the COVID-19 situation in SVG:<br />
For links to current Visitor Arrival Protocols, see page 6; latest Covid-19 Stats/Press Releases see page 7.<br />
24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com<br />
outhouse@vincysurf.com Serving the <strong>Bequia</strong> Community for over 21 Years Tel: 457 3649 / 532 9554<br />
Share your<br />
Love for <strong>Bequia</strong>…<br />
…send a postcard!<br />
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Eating Out / TAKEAWAY / PROVISIONING<br />
Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay<br />
Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting<br />
Open for Lunch on Sundays only - Res. please!<br />
Daily TAKEAWAYS available - Please call in the morning!<br />
No Credit Cards<br />
¡<br />
Located at the end of Lower Bay Tel: 492 6508<br />
mac’s pizza & Kitchen<br />
Fri & Sat - Full Service dining including upstairs!<br />
<strong>Week</strong>days enjoy picnic-style dining on our patio!<br />
Open Mon thru Thurs 3-9pm Fri & Sat 3-10pm<br />
To reserve Upstairs Fri & Sat or Takeaway, call: 458-3474<br />
Enjoy the sunset on our stone deck!<br />
Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventures<br />
BEQUIA'S ONLY FLOATING BAR<br />
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY <strong>12</strong>:30-8PM<br />
CALL +1 784 533 5115 FOR FREE SHUTTLE<br />
FRESH COCKTAILS, BAR SWINGS, FRIENDLY<br />
BARTENDERS AND THE BEST SUNSET VIEW!<br />
THIRSTY THURSDAY ALL DAY<br />
MOUNT GAY RUM $5, COCKTAIL SPECIALS $10<br />
PIRATE HAPPY HOUR FRI THRU SUN 3-5PM<br />
SPARROW'S, SLR AND SUNSET RUM EC$5<br />
Jack’s Beach Bar<br />
Now Open Daily from 11 am till 8pm!<br />
Favourite menu items - full bar - Takeaways available<br />
Happy Hour daily from 5pm to 7pm<br />
Call: +1 (784) 458-3809 / 529 3203 for reservations<br />
MARANNE’S<br />
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM<br />
Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream, Sorbets & Yogurt<br />
Order by 6pm on Mondays by phone/email<br />
Pick up Wednesdays at the Shop from 11-11.30am<br />
Tel: 593 7264 marannehazell@gmail.com<br />
Chiropractor<br />
Dr. Gregory Thomas<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm<br />
Office upstairs <strong>Bequia</strong> Venture, phone 458-3937<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm<br />
Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor<br />
For appointments phone 485-6449<br />
health & Fitness<br />
Eat In<br />
& Takeaway<br />
Rock ‘n’ Reel Movie & Music Quiz!<br />
FRIDAY 13 <strong>November</strong>, 7pm<br />
Big Screen Action & Big Screen Sound…<br />
Maximum 6 players in a team, EC$5 each player<br />
Prizes Galore-ish! Spread the word - it’s going to be a blast!<br />
Quiz Night 3-course Special for only EC$65:<br />
Soup + Grilled Chicken • Baby Back Ribs • Pan Fry Fish<br />
Served with: Rosemary Potatoes,<br />
Stir Fry Vegetables & Salad Dessert: Frozen Lime Pie<br />
Open Friday / Saturday / Sunday 11am-7pm<br />
Tel: 458 3958<br />
Happy Hour 4-7pm<br />
Princess Margaret Beach<br />
Spacious comfortable seating<br />
https://jacksbeachbar.com<br />
Doris’ Fresh Food<br />
Monday to Saturday 8.30am - 3pm<br />
Masks must be worn - only 4 in store.<br />
New arrivals must wait 21 days before<br />
visiting store - email/phone orders welcome!<br />
WhatsApp : +1 784 528 8568 Tel: 458 3625<br />
doris_freshfood@yahoo.com www.dorisfreshfood.com<br />
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>TOURISM ASSOCIATION<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Visit our Tourism Office!<br />
Advice on accommodation, tours, daytrips, plus stamps,<br />
postcards, newspapers, flags, souvenir maps & beach towels<br />
Open daily - located opposite Customs/Revenue building<br />
FRIENDS OF BEQUIA HOSPITAL<br />
A Registered Charity<br />
We rely on donations to maintain adequate<br />
medical supplies for the <strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital & Clinic<br />
providing healthcare for everyone on <strong>Bequia</strong>.<br />
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!<br />
Donations in a sealed, addressed envelope can be left at<br />
the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office. For more info call: 457 3232<br />
friendsofbequiahospital@gmail.com
ADVENTURES IN THE TRADE WIND<br />
by Richard Dey<br />
The Story of Morris Nicholson, Pioneer<br />
Charterboat Skipper<br />
“... a well-told, interesting tale that weaves Dey’s<br />
conversations with Nicholson into the history of the<br />
early days of the charter industry in the Caribbean.”<br />
- YACHTING Available from Amazon, Xlibris<br />
services / shopping<br />
NJ’s Technology Services<br />
~ Innovation into Technology ~<br />
Sales & Services including Desktop & Laptop Upgrades<br />
Cellphone Setup & Accessories<br />
CCTV Cameras & Accessories, LED Lights, Printers<br />
Cash Registers / Point of Sale Systems<br />
Vehicle Audio, Stationery and more!<br />
Located Back Street, left turn from Knights Trading<br />
njstechonolgyservices@gmail.com Tel: 1 784 457 3140 Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm<br />
handmade. heartworn.<br />
Browse the Boutique<br />
MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9 TO 5<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tech<br />
Full Service Business, Internet Café & Technology Center<br />
• Air Conditioned for your Comfort •<br />
Print/Fax/Scan/Laminate/Photo Copy - Color/BW<br />
Passport & Photo Printing • Business Cards, Flyers, Programmes, etc.<br />
Point of Sale Systems: Restaurant / Retail programming<br />
Cell phone Accessories & Chargers<br />
Mask required! Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 2pm<br />
Located on the Front Street - Digicel Building Rear Entrance<br />
Tel: 433-3555 · Fax: 516-504-3008 · Info@bequiatech.com · www.bequiatech.com<br />
BACK STREET<br />
PORT ELIZABETH<br />
~ BEQUIA~<br />
BEQUIATHREADWORKS.COM<br />
784.457.3744<br />
The New Website of<br />
INS & OUTS OF SVG <strong>2020</strong><br />
IS NOW ON LINE!<br />
Take your time to browse through <strong>this</strong><br />
beautiful publication showcasing the<br />
unique appeal of St. Vincent<br />
and its stunning Grenadine islands!<br />
www.insandoutsofsvg.com<br />
Published by Miller Publishing Company Ltd<br />
Tel: (246) 421-6700 email: chrisw@millerpublishing.net<br />
Scheduled Outages in <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Monday 9th Nov: Paget Farm, Airport, Adam’s Bay<br />
(including The Liming), Moonhole 8am - <strong>12</strong> noon<br />
Wed 11th Nov: Cinnamon Garden, Union Vale, Union Level, Camel, Spring,<br />
Industry, Port Elizabeth (+ Police Station, Library, BOSVG) 8am - 2pm<br />
Thursday <strong>12</strong>th Nov: Friendship & St. Hillary<br />
8am - <strong>12</strong> noon<br />
• PRINTING<br />
• PHOTOCOPYING<br />
• GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
• STATIONERY<br />
• RUBBER STAMPS<br />
• COLOUR COPY SERVICE<br />
• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING<br />
• FLYERS<br />
Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street,<br />
Phone: (784) 456-2217 • Fax: (784) 457-2996<br />
e-mail: info@quikprintsvg.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Clinic 457 3328<br />
Dr. Lugo (private appts/visits) 534 0376<br />
Paget Farm Clinic 458 3302<br />
Dr. Chevailler<br />
497 1722 / 458 8829 (H)<br />
Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Police Station 458 3350<br />
VHF 16 “ZedQS <strong>Bequia</strong>”<br />
Coastguard 457 4578<br />
VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo”<br />
Post Office<br />
Mon - Fri: 9am-<strong>12</strong> noon, 1pm-3pm<br />
Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon-Sat 8am Weather & Local Info<br />
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed <strong>12</strong>-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - <strong>12</strong> noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - <strong>12</strong> noon; 3pm - 6pm<br />
Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.<br />
24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com<br />
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © <strong>2020</strong><br />
For advertising space and rate details contact outhouse@vincysurf.com or call: 457 3649
eal estate / Villa & Apartment Rentals / Rentals<br />
QUARANTINE APPROVED APARTMENTS - SPECIAL RATES<br />
Stunning location, modern & spacious, with panoramic bay views<br />
Nestled in a peaceful location between Lower Bay & Princess Margaret beaches<br />
4 poster beds, fully equipped kitchens, high speed WIFI, aircon, sun decks, hot water “rain-style” showers<br />
Personal delivery/shopping service and welcome pack with food essentials, beer & wine<br />
www.thelookoutbequia.com E-mail: louise@thelookoutbequia.com<br />
Tel: <strong>Bequia</strong> +1 784 527-2377 / UK 07815 627 955<br />
BUILDING LOTS for sale!<br />
1-Acre From only US$100,000<br />
(less than US$2.50 per sq.ft)<br />
Stunning Atlantic Ocean Views • Concrete Road<br />
Electricity/Cable/Telephone already in place<br />
For Details call Tel: (784) 493-4711<br />
Email: emmett@islandpace.com<br />
PROPERTY FOR SALE<br />
BEQUIA - BELMONT<br />
4 Apartments Rental Income Property<br />
plus Owner's Residence (or 5th apartment)<br />
E-mail: seashellsbq@hotmail.com<br />
Details at www.seashellsbequia.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Harbour<br />
The Wheres<br />
& Whats<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism<br />
Association<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Phone: (784) 458 3286<br />
bequiatourism@vincysurf.com<br />
Dinghy<br />
Dock<br />
$<br />
T<br />
Day Charters /<br />
Cruise Ship Tenders<br />
Bank<br />
St. Michael’s Catholic Church<br />
Fuel Dock/<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Marina<br />
Market Dock<br />
Admiralty Bay<br />
Model Boat Shop<br />
Yacht Garbage<br />
Containers<br />
Public Toilets<br />
Post Office, Customs<br />
& Immigration<br />
Tourism Association Office<br />
Main Ferry Dock<br />
Market Square<br />
New Dinghy Dock<br />
Port Elizabeth<br />
T<br />
Front Street<br />
Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)<br />
Belmont Walkway<br />
Gas Station<br />
Back Street<br />
Almond Tree<br />
Clive Tannis Playing Field<br />
Basketball<br />
Football & Cricket<br />
$<br />
Doctor’s<br />
Office<br />
Hospital<br />
Pharmacy<br />
+<br />
Police<br />
Station<br />
latest Weather Information!<br />
For detailed analysis of current and future weather during the Hurricane Season,<br />
visit: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Two<br />
or: https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane<br />
or: http://trackthetropics.com<br />
For local weather advisories, watches and warnings and other National Emergency / Disaster advice,<br />
check the SVG NEMO website here: http://www.nemo.gov.vc/nemo/
BEQUIA<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Boat Museum<br />
Yacht Garbage Disposal<br />
Ashore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage – the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty<br />
next to the Vegetable Market. These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use.<br />
Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine or other reliable water taxis;<br />
charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag. Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence.<br />
Help keep <strong>Bequia</strong> Safe, Clean and Green!
Covid-19 Protocols<br />
and Arrival Information<br />
PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES - AS OF NOV 10th <strong>2020</strong><br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document, as prepared by the Health Services Subcommittee of the National<br />
Emergency Committee/COVID-19 Task Force, Min. Health, Wellness & the Environment, click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents<br />
or download directly from the link (left) below<br />
PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG BY YACHT - AS OF SEPTEMBER <strong>2020</strong><br />
To access <strong>this</strong> document as prepared by the Health Services Subcommittee of the National<br />
Emergency Committee/COVID-19 Task Force, Min. Health, Wellness & the Environment, click here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (right) below<br />
www.begos.com/covidtraveller.pdf<br />
www.begos.com/covidyachts.pdf<br />
The full suite of SVG Covid-19 Visitor Arrival Protocols and Associated Documents, including<br />
Pre-Arrival Travel Form, the above Arrival Protocols, and list of Approved Quarantine Accommodation<br />
(mandatory for travellers from the US and other ‘High Risk’ countries only), is available here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents<br />
To download latest Approved Quarantine Accommodation List directly, see here:<br />
https://www.begos.com/approved_accommodation_oct_31.pdf<br />
An extensive list of SVG Covid-19 Guidance Documents can be accessed here:<br />
http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-guidance-documents<br />
PROTOCOLS ARE SUBJECT TO REGULAR UPDATES. TRAVELLERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK<br />
WITH THE CORONAVIRUS TASK FORCE TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT REQUIREMENTS<br />
24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com<br />
See next page for latest SVG Government Covid-19 info...
END
See related Press Release on following page...
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 26, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE FROM ITALY VIA FRANCE AND<br />
MARTINIQUE<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines today recorded a new COVID-19 case with the<br />
receipt of a confirmatory result from CARPHA. The new case is a traveller who<br />
arrived from Italy, travelling through France and Martinique before arriving on<br />
Friday, October 23, <strong>2020</strong> with a negative PCR result. The adult tested positive on<br />
entry screening and will remain in isolation until cleared with two negative PCR<br />
results.<br />
All passengers who arrived on American Airlines 945 from Miami on Saturday 24,<br />
<strong>2020</strong>, tested negative for COVID-19 on arrival. They will all remain in mandatory<br />
quarantine for five (5) days in a Tourism Authority/Ministry of Health, Wellness and<br />
the Environment approved hotel.<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of seventy-four (74)<br />
COVID-19 cases, sixty-six (66) of which have recovered. There are now eight (8)<br />
active COVID-19 cases, all imported from countries categorized as “High Risk”.<br />
The Health Services Subcommittee of the National Emergency<br />
Committee/Coronavirus Taskforce on Sunday, October 26, <strong>2020</strong> implemented a new<br />
protocol for the entry of travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This interim<br />
phase 5 protocol is effective from October 25 to <strong>November</strong> 10, <strong>2020</strong>. It is aimed at<br />
addressing the increased risk of the introduction of new cases of COVID-19 into St.<br />
Vincent and the Grenadines because of the escalation in new COVID-19 cases in<br />
North America, Europe and the Caribbean region. This external escalation of new<br />
cases, coupled with the in-country election campaign associated mass gatherings,<br />
has the potential to increase the risk of local spread. All travellers must now arrive<br />
in St. Vincent and the Grenadines with a negative PCR result. In addition, travellers<br />
except those arriving from Barbados (having been there for at least 21 days) must<br />
quarantine in an approved hotel for five (5) days.<br />
END<br />
-END-
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 23, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
FIVE NEW COVID-19 CASES FROM USA AND CANADA<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded five (5) new COVID-19 cases between<br />
Wednesday October 21 and Thursday October 22, <strong>2020</strong>. All five (5) cases are<br />
travelers who arrived from the USA and Canada.<br />
Four (4) of the new cases arrived from the USA with negative PCR results and tested<br />
positive on day 4/5 tests between Wednesday October 21 and Thursday October 22.<br />
The fifth (5 th ) case arrived on Thursday October 22 on Air Canada with a negative<br />
PCR result (6 days old on arrival) and tested positive.<br />
All of these new cases are in isolation and their contacts are being informed and<br />
checked for possible exposure as deemed appropriate. They will all remain in<br />
isolation until cleared by two (2) negative PCR test results.<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of seventy-three (73)<br />
COVID-19 cases, sixty-four (64) of which have recovered. There are now nine (9)<br />
active COVID-19 cases, all imported from countries categorized as “High Risk”.<br />
The Health Services Subcommittee of the National Emergency<br />
Committee/Coronavirus Taskforce again stresses the need for continued strict<br />
compliance with all of the protocols currently in place. Together, let’s keep St.<br />
Vincent and the Grenadines safe.<br />
END
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 21, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 PROTOCOLS<br />
The Health Services Subcommittee of the National Emergency<br />
Committee/Coronavirus Taskforce has noted a disturbing and increasing trend of<br />
travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, requesting exemptions from presenting<br />
the required negative PCR result and/or quarantining in a Tourism<br />
Authority/MOHWE approved hotel for five (5) days, as indicated. It has also been<br />
noted that some local individuals are colluding with these travelers to aid their<br />
intentions of not complying with the existing protocols.<br />
The public is reminded that the strict compliance with the protocols for travelers to<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has served <strong>this</strong> country well so far. There is no<br />
evidence of local or community spread of COVID-19. Early detection and isolation<br />
of positive cases have prevented infection of other persons locally.<br />
These capacities are particularly vital in view of the rapidly rising numbers of<br />
infections in the USA, UK, Canada and our regional neighbors.<br />
The Health Services Subcommittee advises that no exemptions will be granted in<br />
terms of the requirement to arrive with a negative PCR result, no older than five (5)<br />
days, where required. Additionally, no exemptions will be granted to the five (5) day<br />
mandatory quarantine in a TA/MOHWE approved hotel. Travelers from high risk<br />
countries will not be allowed to quarantine in their homes. The typical quarantine<br />
period of 14 days will be enforced. Any breaches of the Quarantine Orders as issued<br />
will be referred for prosecution. Any unauthorized deviation from these protocols<br />
puts all Vincentians at risk.<br />
END
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
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PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 20, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE FROM USA<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded one new COVID-19 case today Tuesday<br />
October 20, <strong>2020</strong>. The adult traveler arrived from the USA on Sunday, October 18,<br />
<strong>2020</strong>, with a negative SASR-CoV-2 PCR test result. The adult will remain in<br />
isolation until cleared by two (2) negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test results. All of the<br />
close contacts have been informed and will continue in quarantine as per their<br />
Medical Officer’s Orders.<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of sixty-eight (68) COVID-<br />
19 cases, sixty-four (64) of which have recovered. There are now four (4) active<br />
COVID-19 cases.<br />
The Health Services Subcommittee of the National Emergency<br />
Committee/Coronavirus Taskforce urges continued compliance with all protocols in<br />
place designed to protect the Vincentian public.<br />
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See relevant Press Release on following page...
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO)<br />
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY<br />
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc<br />
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PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 15, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair<br />
Health Services Subcommittee<br />
National Emergency Committee<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE FROM FLORIDA, USA<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded a new COVID-19 case today. The new case<br />
is an American national who arrived in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on<br />
Wednesday October 14, <strong>2020</strong>, from Florida with a negative PCR result, and tested<br />
positive on entry screening. The adult, who went into quarantine after arrival, will<br />
continue in isolation until cleared by two (2) negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test results.<br />
All of the passengers who arrived on American Airlines 945 on Saturday October<br />
10, <strong>2020</strong>, were cleared by negative day 5 PCR tests. St. Vincent and the Grenadines<br />
has now recorded a total of sixty-five (65) COVID-19 cases, sixty-one (64) of which<br />
have recovered. There is now one (1) active COVID-19 case.<br />
This new case from the USA, a country categorized as High Risk, emphasizes the<br />
great importance of strictly enforcing all of the protocols, including the requirement<br />
of arriving with a valid negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result, testing on arrival in<br />
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, mandatory quarantine in a quarantine/transition<br />
hotel and testing on day 4 or 5 of quarantine. These protocols are designed to protect<br />
all Vincentians and to allow for relatively unrestrained daily activities. As many<br />
countries in the world are recording increase COVID-19 activity, these protocols<br />
must be maintained and adhered to.
All COVID-19 Government Statistics and Press Releases<br />
published prior to October 15th <strong>2020</strong> have now been archived.<br />
To access <strong>this</strong> data, see link below:<br />
www.begos.com/covidarchivesvg<strong>2020</strong>.pdf
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