Official Press Release (HERE).
Dear Valued Customers,
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 contagion affecting the island, the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. (BCSDI) have been instituting several procedural changes.
Kindly note that effective May 18th, 2020, the BSE and BCSDI will be implementing digital temperature checks for all persons entering the building. These checks will be conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel.
While we acknowledge that every person with fever may not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person with a temperature reading of 100˚ F (37.8˚ C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices.
We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding , however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the protection of staff and clients alike.
We hope that you and your loved ones continue to stay safe and implore you to take every precaution to protect your health.
Marlon Yarde
Managing Director