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.