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Re: BVI border is opening up
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08/17/2020 09:52 AM
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Nothing changed, they always said the charges would begin on 1st October. The press conference was not very clear even the gazette says something different. Nothing has changed for Belongers. Previously, they said work permit holders would be responsible for the full cost of security at $6048. It's mentioned again in this morning's article.
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Re: BVI border is opening up
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08/17/2020 10:08 AM
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And things are subject to change. If lots of property owners say they're coming down in September, and the government realizes what it will cost to put them in hotels and feed them for two weeks, they may reconsider. I also suspect priority will be established, especially if the number who apply to return is large.
They are reportedly look at technology as well - like an app which monitors compliance with quarantine at home. Malcolm, have you got an iPhone?
I'm not optimistic for tourism.
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Re: BVI border is opening up
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Re: BVI border is opening up
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08/17/2020 10:26 AM
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Frankly I cannot figure out who can come in and who will be quarantined and what the cost is. And how do you get there. Only 2 airlines flying in form SJU. Do you have to quarantine in PR if you change flights in PR
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Re: BVI border is opening up
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08/17/2020 10:28 AM
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They are reportedly look at technology as well - like an app which monitors compliance with quarantine at home. Malcolm, have you got an iPhone?
When our property was inspected to house quarantine returnees, the representative from the Health Ministry mentioned they were considering implementing gps bracelets to save on security costs. Haven't heard anything since but it is an option being considered.
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Re: BVI border is opening up
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08/17/2020 10:37 AM
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Nothing has changed since the Press conference at no time did they say people would be paying for Government facility quarantine during September only for security for private residences.
They state quite clearly that the costs start on October 1st and people can return from September 1st
Agreed, it was always free for BVI Nationals. I was referring the previous policy in which they stated ex-pats were responsible for their quarantine cost. In the latest press conference, they didn't say they were reversing this cost. They just said it was changing October 1. 12 August info
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Re: BVI border is opening up
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08/17/2020 12:32 PM
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Jason or Mal, can you point me to where it indicates that Land Hold Licenses can enter the BVI in September?
How do we apply to get our villa approved?
So many questions without clear cut answers.
Thanks! Sleepychef posted it near the top but here is the link to FB. I think when you fill out the gvot application online, you can specify where you want to quarantine. Not sure what they will say about JVD since I'm not sure if they have security officers there.
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Re: BVI border is opening up
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iIf the BVI does not open up by November, then the 2020/2021 tourist season is over. Folks decide to go on vacation many months before they go. I think they are waiting for the magic pill, but it is not available yet. They could test and not quarantine. That is the only answer.
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Re: BVI border is opening up
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08/20/2020 05:55 PM
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Listening to the Government update right now. Another case was detected today. The person hadn't left or entered the Territory. The apartment building the person stayed in is under quarantine and they apparently went to some bars & restaurants. This has me wondering... this scenario sounds like NZ who recently discovered a few new cases after 100+ of days without any new cases. The people affected did not travel outside the country and authorities are attempting to determine how they become infected. They are looking at the cold storage facility that one of the persons works at. Could the virus become dormant if you will, in cold temperatures during food transportation, then reactive? Or could the virus already be circulating everywhere and is impossible to contain because it has already infiltrated the globe? And in this case in the Territory, was it was discovered through testing because someone was sick enough to warrant a test? How many cases lurking with minor symptoms? So I guess my point is, there is so much we do not understand, but it seems hiding from the virus aka lockdowns do not work. It appears the pesky virus will continue to spread regardless. Best course of action is personal prevention though hygiene, distancing and masks.
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