In response to private sector complaints about the “risk averse” approach adopted by government in reopening the economy, Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon says there is still need for a degree of continued vigilance.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister said while the country is in a good place to resume some economic activity, the main priority must be maintaining the progress made in the recent months.

“Trinidad and Tobago is now in a good place where economic activity can be carefully reintroduced.  However, it is important that the protection of the health of our workforce in the manufacturing, services, retail and other sectors of the economy as well as the safety of the general population be rigidly safeguarded. Therefore, the main challenge is getting all types of businesses back on track in the shortest possible period,” she said.

This country has not reported any new COVID-19 cases since April 26th.

She said initial resumption of economic activity will continue to be monitored, and announcements for further reopening of various sectors are to be announced once the public health climate is stabilized.