At the time of writing, we currently have no cases of COVID-19 in Barbados!
This is largely due to leadership and the excellent handling of our Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, and her government. Congratulations to all. Throughout the past few months our PM has communicated to everyone, and when needed she did not hesitate to make the difficult decisions. Many female leaders in the world excelled during the Covid-19 crisis, and we are proud that our leader is amongst them.
This has been an unprecedented journey since our last edition of BPN. I assume most of us have never used the terms- ‘lockdown’, ‘protocol’ and ‘self-distancing.’ Now we use them in everyday conversation. The world has dramatically changed in the past few months, and many people believe it will never be the same again. We have been blessed with a Government that rose to the challenge in the face of adversity, but the recovery will just be as difficult. We are facing a tough time to restore tourism, the cornerstone of our economy.
Normality is slowly returning, and we must step up to the the table that awaits us. Planes are coming back after the borders have been opened, visitors will return to hotels and restaurants. This is a fabulous place to live, and we should never forget it. The Paradise island has not changed- the sand, sea and sunshine have always been there and so much more.
Unfortunately, the Hurricane season has now started. We can’t ignore it. Our Insurers are available to advise and don’t be the one who left it too late. Now is the time to prepare. Clean up around your property, trim the trees, get in supplies. All the basics of being prepared!
Read the excellent article by James Slattery of BCQS and make sure your insurance is current.
Barbados is alive, and despite Covid-19 tarnishing our economy the better times will follow. Be positive. Crop Over will return next year, tourists will flock to the Caribbean, and who knows, maybe the West Indies cricket team will rise once again!
Enjoy our Barbados Property News Summer Special.
