Update on curfew in trinidad and tobago

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Latest News. Koffee set to perform at Coachella January 13, Maya Angelou is the first black woman on US quarter January 13, February 25, Close this module. Get the Latest with CNW! Email Enter your email address. The primary measures and restrictions currently in force in Trinidad and Tobago, as of 17 th May , are consolidated into the following regulations:. These legislative instruments reflect the most up-to-date measures which are intended to remain be in force for the foreseeable future.

The SOE Regulations impose a curfew in which no persons are allowed to be outside of their private dwelling homes between the hours of pm to am save and except in certain prescribed circumstances. The SOE Regulations also continue the restrictions on activities and businesses in effect under previous Public Health Ordinance regulations along with other newly introduced restrictions,. These rights can only be limited in certain circumstances.

The Constitution allows the President to declare a state of emergency where a public emergency such as the outbreak of an infectious disease has arisen. However, the legislation must:.

The legislation passed may also give additional powers to police officers and the army. However, the powers given must be exercised only in accordance with the legislation and does not give unfettered power to police officer and army personnel.

There is now a mandatory curfew in place in which no person is allowed to be outside of their private dwelling homes during the hours of pm to am every day , save for certain circumstances.

A person may be allowed outside of their private dwelling home during the hours of pm to am if:. Where employees providing exempted services are required to be outside of their private dwelling homes between the hours of p. The SOE Regulations prevent the general gathering of persons at a public place, unless it is for the purpose of one of the specified services or the gathering does not exceed five 5 persons.

The following are some of the work places which are permitted to operate notwithstanding the restrictions:. The SOE Regulations continue to prohibit the operation of restaurants and bars in its entirety. Restaurants are not allowed to open whether for in-house dining or to provide take-away services. Bars are subject to similar restrictions in which both the sale and consumption of alcohol at the premises are prohibited. The SOE Regulations prohibit the roadside sale, or offer for sale of any food or drink by street vendors.

Religious activities in respect of funerals and weddings may be conducted only if the number of persons that is in attendance does not exceed ten 10 persons.