06/19/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/19/2021 15:24
Prime Minister's Media Conference - Saturday 19th June, 2021
The 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. weekend curfew will remain in place on the 25th, 26th and 27th of June, 2021. For the month of July, it is expected that the 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will resume on weekends.
Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley made the announcement during a media conference held at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann's today (Saturday 19th June, 2021).
The Prime Minister also announced the following:
- The resumption of the construction sector is expected to take place from Monday 28th June, 2021.
- The nation's borders are on track for reopening from the second week of July.
- Dr Rowley outlined the expected shipment of COVID-19 vaccines:
The Prime Minister called on the country's leaders to encourage members of the public to become vaccinated with the available WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines. Dr Rowley reminded the population that the vaccination policy continues to be voluntary.