COVID-19: Lack of adherence to preventative measures a worry
Friday, March 27, 2020
Yesterday, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Peggy Serame announced that from tomorrow (Saturday) there would be no sale of alcohol for the period of 30 days following members of the community’s non-compliance with the measures.
Last week the government moved to close the operations of bars, churches and other entertainment as well as reducing the limited numbers of public gatherings from 100 to 10 people in response to the spreading coronavirus pandemic.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...