Bequia this Week - 13th November - 19th November 2020

NO. 931 

Nov 13th - 

Nov 19th BEQUIA 2020 

what * Where * When? 

Fri 13th 

Update 3 

THIS WEEK 

Frangipani Hotel & Bar - Open Fri & Sat 7am-7pm, Sunday 2pm-11pm, Mon - Thurs 8am-4pm. Eat in & Takeaway! 458 3255 

Jack‘s Bar, PM Beach - Now open daily 11am to 8pm, Happy Hour 5-7pm, also Takeaways, see ad 458 3809 

Papa’s, Ocar - Daily from 4pm, Suns 5pm. Burger-n-Beverage Special: Burger $38, beer $6, drinks/rum punch $8 457 3443 

Mac’s Pizza - Mon -Thurs 3-9pm. Fri & Sat 3pm ‘til 10pm + full service dining, Res. welcome for upstairs 458 3474 

Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Open daily for Lunch & Dinner, great harbour view, ...we are here to welcome you! 458 3463 

De Reef, Lower Bay - Open Friday thru Sunday 11am - 7pm, Happy Hour 4-7pm. Spacious seating! 458 3958 

Sat 14th 

Sun 15th 

Mon 16th 

Tues 17th 

Wed 18th 

Thurs 19th 

Papa’s, Ocar - Open today from 11am. Lunch Soup Special - Oxtail Soup! Live Sports and more... 457 3443 

Tantie Pearl’s – Takeaways only - Monday to Saturday 11.30am - 8pm. Please call early! VHF 68/457 3160/527 1628 

Keegan’s Beachside – Saturday BBQ + C&W Music, 6pm: Chicken, fish, ribs, pork, steak, goat water & more! 458 3530 

Fernando‘s Hideaway - Nando’s delicious local cuisine, open daily for dinner by res. only! Closed Sundays 458 3758 

Mac’s Pizza - Open 3- 10pm, Mt. Gay $5, Margaritas $12, Hawaiian Burger & Fries $25, full dining, res. upstairs 458 3474 

De Reef, Lower Bay - Sunday Lunch & Lime, Happy Hour 4-7pm. Spacious seating or Takeaway! 458 3958 

Dawn‘s Café - Open for lunch on Sundays only - must reserve! Daily Takeaways - call in morning to order 492 6508 

Frangipani - Ladies Night! Free entry shots for group of 5 ladies, Mt. Gay/Carib Specials, DJ Kid, Adiktid Family, 5.30pm… 458 3255 

Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Paget Farm, from 8am - 12 noon 

Keegan’s Beachside – Open Mon - Fri 11am, Sat & Sun 10am, open air seating, eat in & Takeaway. Happy Hour 5.30-7pm 458 3530 

Fernando‘s Hideaway - Special prix-fixe 4-course Dinner, red snapper, lamb or chicken, only EC$65, res. 458 3758 

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 

Maranne’s Ice Cream - We are closed but accepting orders by phone & email, incl. from yachts. See ad! 593 7264 

Virginie‘s Home Cooking - French cuisine freshly cooked to order or frozen selection. Please call 458 8829/493 0696 

Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Paget Farm (in the area of F. Bynoe’s residence), from 8am - 12 noon 

Gingerbread Café - Re-opens today! 7.30am - 12.30pm: Brunch menu, cakes, Lavazza coffee, tea, juice, beer, wine, see ad! 458 3800 

Doris Fresh Food - Mon-Sat 8.30am-3pm. Masks must be worn! See ad page 2 for new store protocols 458 3625 

Laura‘s, Belmont Walkway - We are open Wednesday through Saturday 6-9.30pm. Eat in or Takeaway! 457 3779 

Vinlec Scheduled Outage - Cemetery Hill, from 8am - 2pm, see ad page 3 

Petra‘s Restaurant, Lower Bay - Eat in or Takeaways - please call for more details! 526 4486 

La Plage, Hamilton – We are-open for Dinner only from 6-9pm! Thurs, Fridays & Saturdays 458 3278/457 3995 

notice TO OUR READERS 

Thank you for reading Bequia This Week and keeping up with What’s on Where and When in Bequia - our local 

businesses really need your support! You can also find all the latest news about the COVID-19 situation in SVG: 

For links to current Visitor Arrival Protocols, see page 6; latest Covid-19 Stats/Press Releases see page 7. 

24/7 SVG COVID-19 HOTLINE: 1 (784) 534-4325 coronavirustaskforcesvg@gmail.com 

outhouse@vincysurf.com Serving the Bequia Community for over 21 Years Tel: 457 3649 / 532 9554 

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Eating Out / TAKEAWAY / PROVISIONING 

Café · Bequia 

Welcome Back Friends 

Reopening on Nov. 18th 

Open from 7:30am - 12:30pm 

Brunch Menu 

Eggs your way, Gingerbreadʼs Granola 

Caribbean Breakfast Taco, Lentil and Feta Salad 

& much more 

Selection of Cakes 

Lavazza Coffee -- Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, 

Tea, Fresh Juices 

Beer, Wine, Rum Punch 

Eat In 

& Takeaway 

Open on Weekends 

Friday thru Sunday 11am - 7pm 

Tel: 458 3958 

Happy Hour 4-7pm 

MARANNE’S 

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 

Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream, Sorbets & Yogurt 

Order by 6pm on Mondays by phone/email 

Pick up Wednesdays at the Shop from 11-11.30am 

Tel: 593 7264 marannehazell@gmail.com 

BEQUIA'S ONLY FLOATING BAR 

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY 12:30-8PM 

CLOSED NOV 16-25 REOPENING NOV 26!!! 

CALL +1 784 533 5115 FOR FREE SHUTTLE 

THIRSTY THURSDAY MOUNT GAY ECLIPSE & SILVER $5 

PIRATE FRIDAY SPARROW'S, SLR AND SUNSET RUM $5 

SATURDAY SUNSET SPECIAL 2 FOR 1 COCKTAIL 4-6PM 

SHOOTERS SUNDAY 2 FOR 1 SHOTS ALL DAY 

mac’s pizza & Kitchen 

Fri & Sat - Full Service dining including upstairs! 

Weekdays enjoy picnic-style dining on our patio! 

Open Mon thru Thurs 3-9pm Fri & Sat 3-10pm 

To reserve Upstairs Fri & Sat or Takeaway, call: 458-3474 

Enjoy the sunset on our stone deck! 

Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventures 

Doris’ Fresh Food 

Monday to Saturday 8am - 4pm 

Masks must be worn - only 4 in store. 

New arrivals must wait 21 days before 

visiting store - email/phone orders welcome! 

WhatsApp : +1 784 528 8568 Tel: 458 3625 

doris_freshfood@yahoo.com www.dorisfreshfood.com 

Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay 

Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting 

Open for Lunch on Sundays only - Res. please! 

Daily TAKEAWAYS available - Please call in the morning! 

No Credit Cards 

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Located at the end of Lower Bay Tel: 492 6508 

Jack’s Beach Bar 

Open Daily from 11 am till 8pm! 

Favourite menu items - full bar - Takeaways available 

Happy Hour daily from 5pm to 7pm 

Call: +1 (784) 458-3809 / 529 3203 for reservations 

Princess Margaret Beach 

Spacious comfortable seating 

https://jacksbeachbar.com 

Bequia 

Visit our Tourism Office! 

TOURISM ASSOCIATION 

www.bequiatourism.com 

Advice on accommodation, tours, daytrips, plus stamps, postcards, 

newspapers, flags, souvenir maps & beach towels 

Open Daily 

Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964 

Located opposite Customs/Revenue building

ADVENTURES IN THE TRADE WIND 

by Richard Dey 

The Story of Morris Nicholson, Pioneer 

Charterboat Skipper 

“... a well-told, interesting tale that weaves Dey’s 

conversations with Nicholson into the history of the 

early days of the charter industry in the Caribbean.” 

- YACHTING Available from Amazon, Xlibris 

services / shopping 

NJ’s Technology Services 

~ Innovation into Technology ~ 

Sales & Services including Desktop & Laptop Upgrades 

Cellphone Setup & Accessories 

CCTV Cameras & Accessories, LED Lights, Printers 

Cash Registers / Point of Sale Systems 

Vehicle Audio, Stationery and more! 

Located Back Street, left turn from Knights Trading 

njstechonolgyservices@gmail.com Tel: 1 784 457 3140 Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm 

handmade. heartworn. 

Browse the Boutique 

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9 TO 5 

Bequia Tech 

Full Service Business, Internet Café & Technology Center 

• Air Conditioned for your Comfort • 

Print/Fax/Scan/Laminate/Photo Copy - Color/BW 

Passport & Photo Printing • Business Cards, Flyers, Programmes, etc. 

Point of Sale Systems: Restaurant / Retail programming 

Cell phone Accessories & Chargers 

Mask required! Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 2pm 

Located on the Front Street - Digicel Building Rear Entrance 

Tel: 433-3555 · Fax: 516-504-3008 · Info@bequiatech.com · www.bequiatech.com 

BACK STREET 

PORT ELIZABETH 

~ BEQUIA~ 

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784.457.3744 

The New Website of 

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IS NOW ON LINE! 

Take your time to browse through this 

beautiful publication showcasing the 

unique appeal of St. Vincent 

and its stunning Grenadine islands! 

www.insandoutsofsvg.com 

Published by Miller Publishing Company Ltd 

Tel: (246) 421-6700 email: chrisw@millerpublishing.net 

Scheduled Outages in Bequia 

Monday 16th Nov: Paget Farm 

8am - 12 noon 

Wed 18th Nov: Paget Farm (in the area of F. Bynoe’s res.) 8am - 12 noon 

Thursday 19th Nov: Cemetery Hill 

8am - 2pm 

Friday 20th Nov: 

8am - 2pm 

• PRINTING 

• PHOTOCOPYING 

• GRAPHIC DESIGN 

• STATIONERY 

• RUBBER STAMPS 

• COLOUR COPY SERVICE 

• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING 

• FLYERS 

Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street, 

Phone: (784) 456-2217 • Fax: (784) 457-2996 

e-mail: info@quikprintsvg.com 

Bequia Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294 

Bequia Clinic 457 3328 

Dr. Lugo (private appts/visits) 534 0376 

Paget Farm Clinic 458 3302 

Dr. Chevailler 

497 1722 / 458 8829 (H) 

Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Bequia Police Station 458 3350 

VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia” 

Coastguard 457 4578 

VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo” 

Post Office 

Mon - Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-3pm 

Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon-Sat 8am Weather & Local Info 

Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm 

Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement. 


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For advertising space and rate details contact outhouse@vincysurf.com or call: 457 3649

Chiropractor 

Dr. Gregory Thomas 

Bequia: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm 

Office upstairs Bequia Venture, phone 458-3937 

Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm 

Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor 

For appointments phone 485-6449 

real estate / Villa & Apartment Rentals / Rentals 

BUILDING LOTS for sale! 

1-Acre From only US$100,000 

(less than US$2.50 per sq.ft) 

Stunning Atlantic Ocean Views • Concrete Road 

Electricity/Cable/Telephone already in place 

For Details call Tel: (784) 493-4711 

Email: emmett@islandpace.com 

Bequia 

Harbour 

The Wheres 

& Whats 

Bequia Tourism 

Association 

www.bequiatourism.com 

Phone: (784) 458 3286 

bequiatourism@vincysurf.com 

health & Fitness 

Tel: Bequia +1 784 527-2377 / UK 07815 627 955 

Dinghy 

Dock 

$ 

T 

Day Charters / 

Cruise Ship Tenders 

Bank 

PROPERTY FOR SALE 

BEQUIA - BELMONT 

4 Apartments Rental Income Property 

plus Owner's Residence (or 5th apartment) 

E-mail: seashellsbq@hotmail.com 

Details at www.seashellsbequia.com 

St. Michael’s Catholic Church 

Fuel Dock/ 

Bequia Marina 

Market Dock 

Admiralty Bay 

Model Boat Shop 

Yacht Garbage 

Containers 

Public Toilets 

FRIENDS OF BEQUIA HOSPITAL 

A Registered Charity 

We rely on donations to maintain adequate 

medical supplies for the Bequia Hospital & Clinic 

providing healthcare for everyone on Bequia. 

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY! 

Donations in a sealed, addressed envelope can be left at 

the Bequia Tourism Office. For more info call: 457 3232 

friendsofbequiahospital@gmail.com 

QUARANTINE APPROVED APARTMENTS - SPECIAL RATES 

Stunning location, modern & spacious, with panoramic bay views 

Nestled in a peaceful location between Lower Bay & Princess Margaret beaches 

4 poster beds, fully equipped kitchens, high speed WIFI, aircon, sun decks, hot water “rain-style” showers 

Personal delivery/shopping service and welcome pack with food essentials, beer & wine 

www.thelookoutbequia.com E-mail: louise@thelookoutbequia.com 

Post Office, Customs 

& Immigration 

Tourism Association Office 

Main Ferry Dock 

Market Square 

New Dinghy Dock 

Port Elizabeth 

T 

Front Street 

Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829) 

Belmont Walkway 

Gas Station 

Back Street 

Almond Tree 

Clive Tannis Playing Field 

Basketball 

Football & Cricket 

$ 

Doctor’s 

Office 

Hospital 

Pharmacy 

+ 

Police 

Station 

latest Weather Information! 

For detailed analysis of current and future weather during the Hurricane Season, 

visit: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Two 

or: https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane 

or: http://trackthetropics.com 

For local weather advisories, watches and warnings and other National Emergency / Disaster advice, 

check the SVG NEMO website here: http://www.nemo.gov.vc/nemo/

BEQUIA 

Bequia Boat Museum 

Yacht Garbage Disposal 

Ashore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage – the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty 

next to the Vegetable Market. These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use. 

Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine or other reliable water taxis; 

charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag. Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence. 

Help keep Bequia Safe, Clean and Green!

Covid-19 Protocols 

and Arrival Information 

PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES - AS OF NOV 10th 2020 

To access this document, as prepared by the Health Services Subcommittee of the National 

Emergency Committee/COVID-19 Task Force, Min. Health, Wellness & the Environment, click here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents 

or download directly from the link (left) below 

PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING SVG BY YACHT - AS OF November 2020 

To access this document as prepared by the Health Services Subcommittee of the National 

Emergency Committee/COVID-19 Task Force, Min. Health, Wellness & the Environment, click here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents or the link (right) below 

www.begos.com/covidtraveller.pdf 

www.begos.com/covidyachts.pdf 

The full suite of SVG Covid-19 Visitor Arrival Protocols and Associated Documents, including 

Pre-Arrival Travel Form, the above Arrival Protocols, and list of Approved Quarantine Accommodation 

(mandatory for travellers from the US and other ‘High Risk’ countries only), is available here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-protocols-documents 

To download latest Approved Quarantine Accommodation List directly, see here: 

https://www.begos.com/approved_accommodation_nov_4.pdf 

An extensive list of SVG Covid-19 Guidance Documents can be accessed here: 

http://health.gov.vc/health/index.php/covid-19-guidance-documents 

PROTOCOLS ARE SUBJECT TO REGULAR UPDATES. TRAVELLERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK 

WITH THE CORONAVIRUS TASK FORCE TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT REQUIREMENTS 


See next page for latest SVG Government Covid-19 info...

See relevant Press Release on following page...

NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (NEMO) 

MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY 

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES 

WEST INDIES 

Tel: 784-456-2975, Fax: 784-457-1691, Email: nemosvgeoc@gmail.com or nemosvg@gov.vc 

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PRESS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

November 17, 2020 

Contact: Chief Medical Officer, Chair 

Health Services Subcommittee 

National Emergency Committee 

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines 

FIVE NEW COVID-19 CASES FROM CANADA AND THE USA 

The Molecular Laboratory Unit of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the 

Environment today confirmed five (5) new COVID-19 cases in St. Vincent and the 

Grenadines. Four (4) travelers are returning nationals who arrived with negative RT- 

PCR test results from Canada on Thursday November 12, 2020 on Air Canada 

AC980. Two nationals tested positive on preliminary entry screening for COVID- 

19 and were transferred from their quarantine sites to approved isolation. Repeat 

testing according to the existing multitiered system confirmed them as positive. 

Two other nationals who arrived on Thursday 12 with negative RT-PCR results and 

tested negative on entry screening, tested positive on day five (5) testing on Monday 

November 16, 2020. Repeat testing today as part of the multitiered system confirmed 

them as positive. Both persons were in mandatory quarantine and will be isolated 

until cleared by two negative tests. 

The fifth (5) case is a non-national who traveled from the USA via Barbados on 

Saturday November 14 with a negative RT-PCR result. The adult who was found to 

be positive on entry screening and subsequent repeat testing, will remain in isolation 

until cleared by two negative tests. 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of eighty-three (83) 

COVID-19 cases, seventy-seven (77) of which have recovered. There are now six 

(6) active COVID-19 cases, all imported from countries categorized as “High Risk”. 

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PRESS RELEASE 







ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE FROM THE UK 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines today confirmed one new COVID-19 case. The 

traveler is a returning national who arrived with negative PCR test results. 

The new case arrived from the UK on Wednesday, November 4 with a negative 

result, but tested positive on entry screening. Repeat testing according to the multitiered 

system, including testing done at CARPHA, confirmed this new positive case. 

The traveler was in mandatory quarantine when the initial positive result was 

determined and has since been isolated in an approved facility. The adult will remain 

in isolation until cleared with two negative PCR results. 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of seventy-eight (78) 

COVID-19 cases, seventy-six (76) of which have recovered. There are now two (2) 

active COVID-19 cases, all imported from countries categorized as “High Risk”. 

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PRESS RELEASE 





ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE FROM THE BVI 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines today received confirmation of one new COVID-19 

case. The traveler is a returning national who arrived with a negative PCR test result. 

The adult arrived from the BVI on November 4, having transited through Dominica 

and Barbados, and was negative by entry screen for COVID-19. However, on Friday 

November 6, the Ministry of Health of St. Vincent and the Grenadines was informed 

by the Ministry of Health Barbados that this traveler while in transit in Barbados was 

tested and a positive result returned. Subsequent in country retesting as per the 

existing multi-tiered system, gave a positive result. The CARPHA Public Health Lab 

confirmed the positive result today. 

The traveler was in mandatory quarantine when their initial positive result was 

determined and has since been isolated in an approved facility. The traveler will 

remain in isolation until cleared with two negative PCR results. Contact tracing of 

this new case has so far revealed no additional positive cases. Further contact tracing 

and testing are ongoing. 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of seventy-seven (77) 

COVID-19 cases, seventy-four (74) of which have recovered. There are now three 

(3) active COVID-19 cases, all imported from countries categorized as “High Risk”. 

END 

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See related Press Release on following page...




WEST INDIES 


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PRESS RELEASE 


October 26, 2020 





ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE FROM ITALY VIA FRANCE AND 

MARTINIQUE 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines today recorded a new COVID-19 case with the 

receipt of a confirmatory result from CARPHA. The new case is a traveller who 

arrived from Italy, travelling through France and Martinique before arriving on 

Friday, October 23, 2020 with a negative PCR result. The adult tested positive on 

entry screening and will remain in isolation until cleared with two negative PCR 

results. 

All passengers who arrived on American Airlines 945 from Miami on Saturday 24, 

2020, tested negative for COVID-19 on arrival. They will all remain in mandatory 

quarantine for five (5) days in a Tourism Authority/Ministry of Health, Wellness and 

the Environment approved hotel. 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of seventy-four (74) 

COVID-19 cases, sixty-six (66) of which have recovered. There are now eight (8) 


The Health Services Subcommittee of the National Emergency 

Committee/Coronavirus Taskforce on Sunday, October 26, 2020 implemented a new 

protocol for the entry of travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This interim 

phase 5 protocol is effective from October 25 to November 10, 2020. It is aimed at 

addressing the increased risk of the introduction of new cases of COVID-19 into St. 

Vincent and the Grenadines because of the escalation in new COVID-19 cases in 

North America, Europe and the Caribbean region. This external escalation of new 

cases, coupled with the in-country election campaign associated mass gatherings, 

has the potential to increase the risk of local spread. All travellers must now arrive 

in St. Vincent and the Grenadines with a negative PCR result. In addition, travellers 

except those arriving from Barbados (having been there for at least 21 days) must 

quarantine in an approved hotel for five (5) days. 

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PRESS RELEASE 







FIVE NEW COVID-19 CASES FROM USA AND CANADA 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded five (5) new COVID-19 cases between 

Wednesday October 21 and Thursday October 22, 2020. All five (5) cases are 

travelers who arrived from the USA and Canada. 

Four (4) of the new cases arrived from the USA with negative PCR results and tested 

positive on day 4/5 tests between Wednesday October 21 and Thursday October 22. 

The fifth (5 th ) case arrived on Thursday October 22 on Air Canada with a negative 

PCR result (6 days old on arrival) and tested positive. 

All of these new cases are in isolation and their contacts are being informed and 

checked for possible exposure as deemed appropriate. They will all remain in 

isolation until cleared by two (2) negative PCR test results. 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of seventy-three (73) 

COVID-19 cases, sixty-four (64) of which have recovered. There are now nine (9) 



Committee/Coronavirus Taskforce again stresses the need for continued strict 

compliance with all of the protocols currently in place. Together, let’s keep St. 

Vincent and the Grenadines safe. 

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PRESS RELEASE 







COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 PROTOCOLS 


Committee/Coronavirus Taskforce has noted a disturbing and increasing trend of 

travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, requesting exemptions from presenting 

the required negative PCR result and/or quarantining in a Tourism 

Authority/MOHWE approved hotel for five (5) days, as indicated. It has also been 

noted that some local individuals are colluding with these travelers to aid their 

intentions of not complying with the existing protocols. 

The public is reminded that the strict compliance with the protocols for travelers to 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has served this country well so far. There is no 

evidence of local or community spread of COVID-19. Early detection and isolation 

of positive cases have prevented infection of other persons locally. 

These capacities are particularly vital in view of the rapidly rising numbers of 

infections in the USA, UK, Canada and our regional neighbors. 

The Health Services Subcommittee advises that no exemptions will be granted in 

terms of the requirement to arrive with a negative PCR result, no older than five (5) 

days, where required. Additionally, no exemptions will be granted to the five (5) day 

mandatory quarantine in a TA/MOHWE approved hotel. Travelers from high risk 

countries will not be allowed to quarantine in their homes. The typical quarantine 

period of 14 days will be enforced. Any breaches of the Quarantine Orders as issued 

will be referred for prosecution. Any unauthorized deviation from these protocols 

puts all Vincentians at risk. 

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PRESS RELEASE 







ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE FROM USA 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded one new COVID-19 case today Tuesday 

October 20, 2020. The adult traveler arrived from the USA on Sunday, October 18, 

2020, with a negative SASR-CoV-2 PCR test result. The adult will remain in 

isolation until cleared by two (2) negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test results. All of the 

close contacts have been informed and will continue in quarantine as per their 

Medical Officer’s Orders. 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has now recorded a total of sixty-eight (68) COVID- 

19 cases, sixty-four (64) of which have recovered. There are now four (4) active 

COVID-19 cases. 


Committee/Coronavirus Taskforce urges continued compliance with all protocols in 

place designed to protect the Vincentian public. 

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PRESS RELEASE 







ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE FROM FLORIDA, USA 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded a new COVID-19 case today. The new case 

is an American national who arrived in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on 

Wednesday October 14, 2020, from Florida with a negative PCR result, and tested 

positive on entry screening. The adult, who went into quarantine after arrival, will 

continue in isolation until cleared by two (2) negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test results. 

All of the passengers who arrived on American Airlines 945 on Saturday October 

10, 2020, were cleared by negative day 5 PCR tests. St. Vincent and the Grenadines 

has now recorded a total of sixty-five (65) COVID-19 cases, sixty-one (64) of which 

have recovered. There is now one (1) active COVID-19 case. 

This new case from the USA, a country categorized as High Risk, emphasizes the 

great importance of strictly enforcing all of the protocols, including the requirement 

of arriving with a valid negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result, testing on arrival in 

St. Vincent and the Grenadines, mandatory quarantine in a quarantine/transition 

hotel and testing on day 4 or 5 of quarantine. These protocols are designed to protect 

all Vincentians and to allow for relatively unrestrained daily activities. As many 

countries in the world are recording increase COVID-19 activity, these protocols 

must be maintained and adhered to.

All COVID-19 Government Statistics and Press Releases 

published prior to October 15th 2020 have now been archived. 

To access this data, see link below: 

www.begos.com/covidarchivesvg2020.pdf

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