The positive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Bernard Hamilton Chairman of CED Social Share
Christmas Message from Chairman of the Centre for Enterprise Development Inc, Mr. Bernard Hamilton
The havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of the loss of lives and livelihoods has characterized much of the year 2020 resulting in unprecedented trauma and disruptions the world over. Micro and small business operators everywhere have experienced the brunt of the economic and financial meltdown arising from this global health crisis.
In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, while we have so far been spared the ravages of the pandemic, several of our businesses have been impacted negatively due to the social distancing and other restrictions enforced by the authorities and, in some cases, businesses were forced to downsize their operations and adjust to the new reality.