Premier of Nevis and Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Mark Brantley issued a statement following the announcement made by the Four Seasons Resort to terminate 280 employees. 

He said “My government has been advised by the Four Seasons Resort that it has served notice to some 280 workers at that Resort that “due to the delay of the re-opening of the borders and resulting loss of business” the Resort has been forced to restructure its operations and now requires “only the minimum staff members necessary to support significantly reduced occupancy levels”.

Premier Brantley continued by saying “This news was expected but is nevertheless tragic news for our island and yet another harsh reminder of the carnage caused to our economy by this COVID-19 pandemic which has destroyed economies globally…..  

Brantley added: “But as a government that has always put our people front and centre of our decision making, I assure each and every affected worker that my government shall not abandon you in this period of difficulty.”