Barbados outlines new Covid protocols as curfew lifted

On Monday (14 February) the Caribbean island dropped its 12am to 5am curfew and a new directive put in place offering more relaxed Covid protocols. 

There is now no restriction of beach activity and parks for locals and tourists, hiking group have increased size to 30 people and pleasure craft and private boats can sail at 100% passenger capacity.

Bridgetown’s Kensington Oval can host cricket matches with 80% crowd capacity, while 6ft social distancing rules are no longer being enforced, except when exercising in groups without wearing a mask.

The rule changes comes as public health officials report around 70% of eligible citizens have received at least one dose of Covid vaccine.

Large scale sporting and entertainment events are also set to return to Barbados, including England’s cricket tour of the West Indies next month. 

Lisa Cummins, minister of tourism and international transport, said Barbados was “looking ahead with great optimism” as restrictions eased and the island continued to welcome back visitors.