Hairdressers and barber shops in Viti Levu can now apply for a permit to operate
Hairdressers and barber shops in Viti Levu can now apply for a permit to operate
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The Ministry of Commerce and Trade is now considering safe operations of hairdressers and barber shops in Viti Levu.
The Ministry says while hairdressers and barber shops remain high-risk, given the high customer interaction and its close contact services, the Ministry, in consultation with the Ministry of Health has developed protocols for safe operations of Hairdressing Services to allow its continuity.
In addition, the hairdressers and barber shops in Viti Levu will need to apply with the Ministry for a Permit to Operate.
Talebula Kate
4 June, 2021, 7:30 am
The Government has given the green light for hairdressers and barbershops in Viti Levu to operate, however, they will have to apply for a permit to do so.
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has developed protocols for safe operations of hairdressing services to allow its continuity.
According to a Government statement, these protocols will now apply to hairdressers and barbershops that were operating in Vanua Levu and maritime islands.
While hairdressers and barbershops on Vanua Levu and maritime islands must follow these protocols, those on Viti Levu must apply for a permit to operate.
Over 2,000 Fijians in Vanua Levu and maritime areas register to travel to Viti Levu
Over 2,000 Fijians in Vanua Levu and maritime areas register to travel to Viti Levu
Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Shaheen Ali
Over 2,000 Fijians have been registered by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport who want to travel to Viti Levu from Vanua Levu and other maritime areas.
Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Shaheen Ali says these people will be issued passes and they request those who have registered to be patient and await announcements on the dates and times when the movements to Viti Levu can be done.
Jun 01, 2021 06:37:01 PM Over 2000 Fijians have applied to travel to Viti Levu from Vanua Levu and Maritime Islands. Permanent Secretary for Transport Shaheen Ali in a statement said they have registered these individuals who will be issued passes and those who have registered should await announcement of the dates and times when the movements to Viti Levu can be done. He said movement protocols from Viti Levu to Vanua Levu are currently being developed and an announcement will be done soon on how and when that movement can be facilitated. Ali said the nature of movement from Vanua Levu and other Maritime Islands to Viti Levu must be for permanent relocation or for medical reasons and not for short visits.