22nd March, 2021

Cabinet Report Update

Points to note from Cabinet briefing on Thursday 18th March 2021.

The Cabinet, following intense discussions among members and in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, decided to -

• Allow restaurants to resume sit-down dining effective immediately.
• The curfew hours will remain at 8:00 pm to 5:00 am; however, the Cabinet intends to review (next week) the numbers of people being infected and hospitalized daily by Covid-19.
• If the numbers decline further, the Cabinet will determine whether to extend the curfew to a later hour.
• The object is to enable those workers in restaurants to return to their jobs and to begin earning an income once more.
• During delivery and pick-up service, many restaurants furloughed staff and others actually closed (shut) their doors.
• Gyms, bars and other places of entertainment will be considered in due course.