Barbadians will again be able to go to the beach, and purchase alcohol, but under strict conditions.
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on Wednesday night said she recognised that some people needed the soothing effect of a sea bath, along with exercise, but cautioned that the period for going to the beach must be adhered to.
“We will begin in Phase 2 by opening them from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. every morning and we will monitor closely to see if we can safely widen this window,” she said.
Purchasing of alcohol will be allowed, but public consumption is banned.
Additionally, Mottley listed businesses that will be open under Phase 2 on May 4, 2020.
These businesses are as follows:
Everything that was allowed to function in Phase 1.
Mottley emphasised: “For the absence of doubt, everything that can be carried out fully at home, online, construction and mining.”
Landscaping services
Food and beverages manufacturing and retailing
Supermarkets
Finance and insurance
Legal, accounting and other professional services to support businesses Tradesmen (like joiners and upholsterers and welding workshops)
Automotive stores and workshops
Landscaping, garden and pool operations
Electronic stores, other than for mobile ICT
Retailers of baby products
Building supplies
Beauty supply stores
Health and medicine services
Office equipment and supplies
Pet services and supplies
Safety equipment
Security products and services
Marine products distributors
Education suppliers
Dry cleaning and laundry services, distribution and printing supplies, delivery companies. (KG)