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Re: Know before you go
[Re: xrayman67]
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12/02/2020 03:36 PM
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The fines seem low for not following - here in Toronto $10,000 for having too many people at an event (Host) and $750 for being one of the people.
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Re: Know before you go
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12/02/2020 05:05 PM
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The fines seem low for not following - here in Toronto $10,000 for having too many people at an event (Host) and $750 for being one of the people. The problem is tourists may have a hard time keeping up with the ever changing and last minute protocols put in place. Hopefully that won't be a problem, but the BVI authorities don't seem to be very forgiving recently. You can certainly argue your case, but it will cost you way more than just paying the fine.
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Re: Know before you go
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12/02/2020 06:40 PM
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We have dreamed about returning to the BVI for ages. Reading all the post about restrictions and fines etc has convinced us that there are plenty of other islands that would welcome us. The BVI's are our past, time to seek new adventures elsewhere. It's quite obvious we are not welcomed or wanted.
[color:"red"] FRAN[/color] "Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late"
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Re: Know before you go
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12/02/2020 07:21 PM
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The fines seem low for not following - here in Toronto $10,000 for having too many people at an event (Host) and $750 for being one of the people. What’s happening in Toronto is totally different then the BVI a country with less then a hundred thousand. I realize your proud of your strict laws controlling and restricting your citizens of basic human rights, but it shouldn’t be happening in the islands where things are laid back and people are happy with their lifestyle and have more freedoms without government intervention
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Re: Know before you go
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12/03/2020 11:02 AM
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Agree that large populations need stricter public health measures but the islands have very limited medical facilities and a government's duty is first and foremost to protect its own citizens.
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Re: Know before you go
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12/06/2020 08:00 AM
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We have dreamed about returning to the BVI for ages. Reading all the post about restrictions and fines etc has convinced us that there are plenty of other islands that would welcome us. The BVI's are our past, time to seek new adventures elsewhere. It's quite obvious we are not welcomed or wanted. Fran, I don't agree. Everyone has been quite welcoming on our current trip. Much more so than in the past.
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Re: Know before you go
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12/06/2020 04:12 PM
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We have dreamed about returning to the BVI for ages. Reading all the post about restrictions and fines etc has convinced us that there are plenty of other islands that would welcome us. The BVI's are our past, time to seek new adventures elsewhere. It's quite obvious we are not welcomed or wanted. Fran, I don't agree. Everyone has been quite welcoming on our current trip. Much more so than in the past. You're entitled to your opinion but after reading all these posts, we're done even thinking about returning.
[color:"red"] FRAN[/color] "Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late"
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Re: Know before you go
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12/08/2020 10:35 AM
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We have dreamed about returning to the BVI for ages. Reading all the post about restrictions and fines etc has convinced us that there are plenty of other islands that would welcome us. The BVI's are our past, time to seek new adventures elsewhere. It's quite obvious we are not welcomed or wanted. Fran, I don't agree. Everyone has been quite welcoming on our current trip. Much more so than in the past. I imagine one of you talking about people and another is talking about government. Of course people will be welcoming - they basically in a deep deep crisis because of sudden lose of steady income from tourists. Government on the other hand seem to not care. Yes, covid is a serious thing... sometimes... (i've had it, it was just like flu).... But the way BVI Government acts now - they are ruining tourism industry and deter people to come in the future. Hope they have enough money for all those unemployment payments for years and years.
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Re: Know before you go
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12/08/2020 11:46 AM
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CaptainVlad, You are correct, we've always enjoyed the people and feel bad for them but it's the government that has put us off.
[color:"red"] FRAN[/color] "Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late"
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Re: Know before you go
[Re: dholley]
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12/08/2020 07:06 PM
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Yes, we figured that would be the case which is why we are flying home from STT. But can't come up with any reason why we wouldn't be allowed to exit BVI Well, you're required to check out of the BVI if you're leaving on a boat. As far as I know, they are only allowing a few designated companies to check boats out and take the across the border. All checkouts are approved by the Minister of Health. You could try call the Minister's office or sending a whatsapp to the Steering Committee.
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Re: Know before you go
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12/08/2020 07:10 PM
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The water taxis are advertising trips from BVI to St. Thomas, so I imagine it is possible.
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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