The entertainment sector across most of the world, has been heavy hit by the effects of restrictions put in place to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. In the Caribbean, the carnival thrill across the islands, anticipated by thousands annually, was halted with little hope of resurrection before year’s end, this as some borders remain closed. Trinidad and Tobago’s government is yet to reopen borders and on Saturday, it was announced that restrictions in place that affect the country’s entertainment industry, would remain in place.

An unexpected community spread of the Covid-19 virus now has the government of Trinidad and Tobago and medical officials on heightened alert. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley explained that the health and wellbeing of citizens is priority. It was only a week ago that a media statement began circulating by key players in the entertainment industry in T&T. They posted the statement to their social media platforms. In it, it was expressed that many in the sector have been out of income since March and remain in a precarious position, with mouths to feed and bills to pay.