Mr. Todville Harrigan, a well-known taxi-operator, from Island Harbour, says he was not afraid as he transported repatriated persons and visitors who arrived in Anguilla – and were tested and quarantined for the Covid-19 virus.
Mr. Harrigan’ services were utilised by Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Health personnel. He related his experiences at the recent meeting for taxi-drivers, and later in an interview with The Anguillian newspaper.
“My work went very well,” he told the newspaper. “The people I transported were very cooperative. We were very concerned about our safety and we adhered to all of the protocols that were put in place. We wore our masks and took care of our passengers.
“Definitely, I was not worried or afraid. I am always here to help and I felt good doing it. I transported close to three hundred people – or may be a little more. It was me, and driver, Ericson Vanterpool. Both of us worked together and everything is well.
“I was surprised that one night, while I was in bed, someone called my daughter and told her it was understood that I had to be quarantined as there were some persons that came in and were affected by the virus. But, shortly afterwards, I got a message from the Health Authority that I should ignore all of that as it was not so. We made sure that we sanitised ourselves and had masks and everything else. I normally do not allow anybody to drive in front with me – and I adhered to all the measures that were in place.
“It was all okay, and I trusted God for my protection.”
Mr. Harrigan recalled that it was not the first time that he gave national service and exposed himself to danger. “I went to St. Kitts in 1967 [as part of an invasion force]. But very few people know about that,” he chuckled.
– Press Release
