Article by Social Share
Taxi operators are on board with the move by Government to assist them financially over the two-week national pause.
During a press conference on Thursday evening, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerrie Symmonds said shops would be provided with $750 and vendors $250 per week over the period, beginning next Wednesday. He added assistance would extend to beauty salons, barbers, nail technicians, water sports and taxi operators.
Symmonds did not specify the amount of funds that would be paid out, and yesterday he said no decision had been made as yet on how much would be offered to taxi operators.
Govt firm on eatery closures, open on compensation
Article by January 29, 2021
A cry from some restaurateurs for them to be allowed to remain open for curbside pickups and deliveries during the impending lockdown failed to move Government to reconsider their closure but they are being promised consideration for some form of compensation.
Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerrie Symmonds had earlier revealed that financial assistance would be given to a variety of small businesses including village shops, vendors, barbers and hair salons, which will also be shut.
He said the decision to keep restaurants closed was made to discourage Barbadians from leaving home during the lockdown.