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Clothing vendors switch to fruit stalls: Essential to survive
Friday 14 May 2021
Devanan Boodram, right, holds some bananas for sale at his fruit and vegetables stall in Scarborough on Monday. Photo by David Reid-
As covid19 cases explode nationally, the Government has sought to reduce the rate of infections by shutting down certain sectors of the economy to restrict the movement of people.
It is a brutal blow to business owners who have been taking a financial hit for well over a year.
The latest restrictions have seen all retail outlets, excepts groceries, pharmacies and other essential services, closed until May 23.
Photos of the day: May 12
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Eid Mubarak: Brother Feyad Mohammed packs the trunk of his car with grocery items before delivering these hampers to several families.
Muslims worldwide will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr differently, however, efforts have continued in the sharing of Zakat and other goodwill offerings to families in need. Photo by Roger Jacob
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Tuesday 4 May 2021
Anthony Durham, owner of Gold Teeth Fashion, Canaan is unhappy with the latest anti-covid19 restrictions which will see his business closed until May 23. PHOTO BY DAVID REID -
KINNESHA GEORGE-HARRY and STEPHON NICHOLAS
A Tobago businessman has described the latest anti-covid19 restrictions announced by the Prime Minister as unfair.
The businessman spoke to Newsday moments after Dr Rowley closed all food establishments, including street and itinerant vendors, all non-essential retail outlets. In addition, essential businesses may open only between 6 am and 8 pm.
These measures will come into effect from midnight on Monday until May 23.
In the interim, malls, bars, restaurants, churches, gyms, casinos, cinemas, and theatres will remain closed.