No big deal, says private sector head
Article by April 1, 2021
A brewing Court battle between the Opposition and Government over a clause in the latest COVID-19 Emergency Management Order has failed to gain support from the business community, that is most likely to be affected.
The section in question grants Government special power to requisition private land and buildings indefinitely if deemed necessary to tackle the pandemic.
Opposition leader Bishop Joseph Atherley recently described the measure as an overreach of power and a breach of the Constitution, adding that he had already enlisted the services of an attorney.
When asked to comment on the developments, President of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Edward Clarke acknowledged that if triggered, the section would most likely affect players in the business community.
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