And while the public officers get a half day, like everyone else, they will need to be in their homes by 8pm. That's because the curfew that was enacted back in November is still ongoing, its end, indeterminate.
That's what the UDP pointed out in their press release issued on Friday. They claimed that the curfew is arguably unconstitutional and also added that it is inconsiderate of business owners and workers who normally operate outside of curfew hours. They are now calling on the government to revisit the protocols in place, but they are not the only ones. Some in the public are also calling for, at the very least, some fixed end date to the curfew.
While everyone is undoubtedly affected, those in San Pedro who rely mostly on tourism's service industry to put food on their table are on edge. Their businesses cannot operate when the few tourists who come into the country cannot even eat at a restaurant with their children at night. As such, the Minister of Health, Michel Chebat, along with the Area Rep, Andre Perez, will be on Reef Radio tomorrow morning addressing the concerns of a weary public.
And as it relates to the actual protocols, Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Kareem Musa, wrote in a Facebook comment, quote, "We are currently reviewing the protocols and the new measures would likely come into effect towards the end of the month." End quote.
