ISAAC The Promise

PM Rowley outlines decisions to be taken to create some level of stability in the economy: -One month moratorium for mortgages and loans etc to be deferred during this period of emergency. -We have talked to the banks to defer payments on interest rates on credit cards.

PM Rowley outlines decisions to be taken to create some level of stability in the economy: -We are aiming to have a system with high liquidity and low interest rates. -$2.6 billion will be made available to the business community to keep cash flowing and preserve jobs.

Prime Minister Rowley: THe Minister of Finance have been working to ensure money is available throughout the system to preserve jobs.

PM Rowley: The economic effect of these COVID-19 measures is real for some people.

PM Rowley thanks health care workers who are turning up at work to treat patients.

PM Rowley: T&T is in a better position than most populations around the world.

PM Rowley says such behaviour in hosting river limes and keeping bars open could threaten the national community. He said Government will not hesitate to take action, including through legal means. Authorities will also be asked to restrict access to the rivers.

Prime Minister Rowley notes that there are some bars that are flouting instructions by remaining open, and citizens who are congregating at river limes and other gatherings. He said this level of irresponsibility will not be allowed to continue.