By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE entire construction sector opens today (Monday) and the Ministry of Health is reminding the public to observe all health protocols during operations.
On Sunday, the ministry issued a press release with the detailed opening times of the various departments in the construction sector.
On Saturday, Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley announced the re-opening of the sector as well as laundromats.
The construction sector will be allowed to operate from Monday through Sunday, 6am to 8.59pm.
Establishments that support retail, sale and services in the sector including hardware stores can open from Monday through Sunday, 8am to 5pm.
Quarries registered under the Minerals Act, Chapter 61:03 can operate Monday through Sunday, 5am to 5pm and laundromats can open from Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
The ministry stated, “Customers and operators of the above mentioned establishments are advised to comply strictly with the other legal requirements of the Emergency Powers (No. 2) Regulations, 2021, the public health guidelines and legal requirements of the Public Health [2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)] (No. 17) Regulations, 2021.”
“Additionally, customers are also asked to limit the time spent in the abovementioned establishments by restricting their purchases to those essential items that are required. The Ministry of Health will continue to monitor this development and take steps to safeguard the health of the population,” the ministry added.
