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Supermarkets will now be allowed to open on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday but will remain closed on Good Friday.<\/p>

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In regulations published this week, the government had said \u201cno business activity or service not listed in the Schedule to the Essential Services Act, 2008 shall be permitted to open or operate on Friday 10th April, 2020 (Good Friday), Sunday 12th April, 2020 (Easter Sunday) and Monday 13th April, 2020 (Easter Monday).\u201d<\/p>

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However, Attorney General,\u00a0Steadroy Benjamin told state media Cabinet met today and decided to amend the regulations \u201cbecause of the length of the lines at the different supermarkets and to prevent any action from being taken to cause a havoc in the nation\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was agreed that Friday, all supermarkets will be closed, that\u2019s the normal situation anyway, it\u2019s in the law, but during the curfew period now, which exists, we will open from 7 to 12 on Sunday and Monday. So, things go back to normal under the curfew. On Sunday and Monday supermarkets will be opened\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n

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Motorists line up to enter Epicurean Supermarket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Attorney General also reminded that there will be no Easter Monday picnics this year.<\/p>

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\u201cNo beach-going at all on Easter Monday, stay home with your family and enjoy your family, enjoy being together, build that bond of love among us all and if you wish to travel, make certain that you have a pass because if you don\u2019t have a curfew pass, you will be dealt with\u201d, he cautioned.<\/p>

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The Attorney General said, under the new regulations, \u201cchildren are allowed to be outside in the presence or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cRemember the social distancing, wash your hands carefully with soap for 20 seconds or use a sanitizer and remember at all times, wear your masks outside of the presence of your home\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n

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