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Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne has praised the nation\u2019s healthcare and essential services workers for their dedication to duty and country during the fight against the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cThe last four months have been the most challenging months for us as a nation and more so for employees, especially those who are at the forefront of the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus.\u00a0 Our Healthcare workers deserve our thanks and gratitude for the sacrifices they are making to ensure that our people are protected from the coronavirus,\u201d the Prime Minister said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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He outlined that while his government is playing its part in putting in place measures to ensure the protection of workers livelihoods and wellbeing, workers in general must play a part in job protection and productivity.<\/span><\/p>

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He pointed out that while healthcare workers, who have placed themselves at the forefront of the battlefield against COVID-19, public sector workers and all other workers must join forces to restart the economy and ensure that all sectors, including the soon to be reopened tourism sector, contribute to the growth of the economy.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cIf we sit back and wait for COVID-19 to die a natural death our economy will suffer the same faith.\u00a0 COVID-19 has already profoundly affected our economy \u2013 together we must stop this trend.\u00a0 Your government wants our economy to move ahead and build upon the last few years of growth and prosperity.\u00a0 Workers have played their role in the successes of our nation in the past \u2013 you are called upon to rise to the occasion in this time of crisis,\u201d the Prime Minister said.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cWe must continue to sing the praises of our healthcare workers and other essential workers to include our police and army.\u00a0 Without their efforts we would not be in the position we are where we can say that we have somewhat curtailed the spread of the virus.\u00a0 Happy Labour Day to them and all workers and we implore them to stay safe.\u201d Prime Minister said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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