ACIF CONSIDERS THAT SOME OF THE MEASURES ADOPTED ARE “EXCESSIVE”

Tobi Hughes·
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The Association of Commerce and Industry of Funchal (ACIF) considers that some of the measures of restriction adopted are excessive and may make the development of certain economic activities unfeasible.

In a note sent to the media, ACIF-CCIM defends the gradual opening of economic activity, and agrees that it must be combined with the adoption of restrictive measures that aim to prevent the spread of the Covid pandemic 19, thus safeguarding the best interests public health.

However, “and even more so when it was announced, with some expectation, the phased resumption of some sectors of activity, unnecessarily limiting rules should be avoided and, in practice, they can compromise the normal development of the companies’ activity”, says the communicated, specifying that it is the case of some of the safety and hygiene measures imposed on retail trade through Resolution no. 273/2020 of 1 May, namely, the prohibition of “ready-to-wear in general, footwear, accessories, jewelry and others “, as well as” product exchanges, except in cases provided for by law “, which was not imposed outside the territory of RAM, nor does it appear to have been supported by any technical-scientific criteria”.

In particular, “in view of this restriction, which surprised the economic agents of the retail trade, more specifically in the clothing and footwear sector, and also ACIF-CCIM itself, many of our Associates believe that they will not be able to make any sales, making the reopening of the respective establishments commercially useless and totally unjustified from the financial point of view “, considers the association, regretting that this matter has not been” previously discussed with representatives of the sector, a discussion that could have contributed either to find reasonable and feasible solutions, wants to prepare, in a timely manner, the respective implementation, so it will propose to the Regional Government the urgent review of some of the measures adopted and that have raised several doubts and constraints “.

From JM

It’s not brain science, and was totally ridiculous to even suggest it.

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6 Responses

  2. I think some people have not understood what “gradual opening” or “gradually getting back to normal” means…It will take time so that there is sufficient confidence we can do what we used to do before like we used to.
    The same people that are shocked by not being able to try the clothes and using the change roomes are the same people that if we had 20 or 40 new cases next week would be saying “how could they let people try the clothes, use the change rooms”, etc…

  3. Lots of people thought stopping flights in march and quarantine people who arrived when mainland wasnt acting on it was also excessive and stupidy.

    I think Albuquerque and this governmeny have proved already being well capable of taking the right decisions, and the fact is Madeira is now 10 days free from new cases and is the region in the country with less cases and no deaths so far.

    Lets trust the government. Its in their best interest to clear the island from the virus and return turism as soon as possible in a safe way

  4. I agree with you some extent Antonio but the “relaxations” must have some tangible benefit and practical meaning to be useful in lifting morale, let alone benefiting shopkeepers. Otherwise what is the point?

  5. I think the measures are fine. Specially for everything that people need for remote work and home remodelling etc – those shops can sell the things with harsh restrictions – not ideal, but people do not really need to touch a packaged CPU to know that it will fit and work.

    This is just the clothing and shoe stores that complain here. What about nightlife and restaurants, they are still not working, think about them. Give it another 2-4 weeks and Madeira will be fully open to the locals.

    1. Let’s hope so, it should be the case if no more cases and those that recover, at least until people start arriving to the island again.

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