Announcement Of The Closure Of The Cays

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising that following discussions with the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, The Minister of National Security and The Municipal Corporations with responsibility for the Cays, a decision has been arrived at to order the closure of all Cays except the Morant and Pedro Cays with immediate effect from January 19, 2021 – February 1, 2021.

The ODPEM is informing the public that no activities should take place at these locations as we seek to reduce the risk of spreading the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) (COVID-19) in the country.

The JCF and the Marine Police will continue to rigorously monitor the Cays and all other locations to enforce the laws and ensure that the public is conforming to the established protocols.

In addition the ODPEM is reminding the general public to adhere to the protocols under the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) Order, 2021.

The ODPEM is asking persons to adhere to the regulations under the Disaster Risk Management Act 2015 and do the following:

1. Obey all orders under the Disaster Risk Management Enforcement Orders
2. Wear a Mask in all Public Spaces
3. Sanitize and or wash your hands as often as possible
4. Maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet