Britain remains in Category B

[Dominic]

Title says it all. Full press release here:

Read the article and chat about it below...

[galexinda]

I see the UK supermarket shelves are already emptying according to photographs in the media.

[jagwheels]

I saw the article galexinda so decided to save my newspapers. Anyone old enough to remember when you had to clean your little arse with a bit of newspaper

[Kili01]

I guess we know the reason why Cyprus is still maintaining the UK's Group B status.

Dee

[Dominic]

Good for them. The majority of Cypriots have to earn a living and can't afford to live off a nice pension.UK tourists have all paid a lot of money to get tested before coming here, and want to spend more when they get here. This will benefit working families in Cyprus.

[Princebytor]

Took the words right out of my mouth Dominic. Get a bit fed up sometimes of the 'I'm alright jack' brigade on here. An ex pat with an index linked pension can afford to hunker down, unlike some poor Cypriot working in the tourist trade with 3 kids to support.

[Maggie B]

My Daughter and Son-in-Law along with their two children are hoping to arrive in Paphos at the beginning of October for their tenth wedding anniversary. They are both keyworkers, so are tested regularly.

Their wedding was was absolutely hilarious from start to finish . . . .as it was done the Cypriot way! The registrar did not turn up as he thought they were going to be at another venue at the time! He eventually turned up. (Email mix up at the Municipality).

Said Registrar signed their wedding certificate for the WRONG day/date! (Let me tell you, that was a bit of a chew to get sorted). Thankfully, we were living in Cyprus at the time and were helped by locals.

We had arranged for a pony and trap to take them along ToTKs road which was delightful for them as all the locals waved and tooted their horns for, and too them. ❤ Marina (the horse) decided to 'bolt' whilst the driver was posing for photos. . . . . . .away from the trap. Photographic evidence of my wee girls face is still shown to her regularly!

Anyway, to cut a very long story short it turned out to be one of (or thee) best days of their lives and they have been planning this trip for over two years.

Suffice to say, they are absolutely torn???

Maggie B

PS They have decided they will not cancel unless the matter is taken out of their hands.

[dodo]

Galixinda
They are the original old pics of lockdown in the media to start this rubbish up again and cause mayhem around the UK.

[Kili01]

Pricebytor,
Your remarks about pensioners with index linked pensions are uncalled for. Let’s be a bit kinder to those pensioners here who do not have this luxury and are living quiet lives here because they may have only a British state pension, plus their diminishing savings to live on.
Plus the knowledge that older people in their 60’s, 70’s and older are much more at risk if they catch the virus,

Dee

[galexinda]

Galixinda
They are the original old pics of lockdown in the media to start this rubbish up again and cause mayhem around the UK.

That's as may be, but I would certainly be stocking up if I was living in the UK as it is inevitable the number of positive cases will rise in the cooler months - nothing to do with the behaviour we have seen in recent weeks as that introduces an unknown factor.

[galexinda]

Took the words right out of my mouth Dominic. Get a bit fed up sometimes of the 'I'm alright jack' brigade on here. An ex pat with an index linked pension can afford to hunker down, unlike some poor Cypriot working in the tourist trade with 3 kids to support.

I hadn't noticed that there was an ''I'm alright Jack' brigade on this forum - in fact most of the comments are well balanced and show a concern for everyone living here regardless of income level or background. Who knows what hardship some of the elderly have been through to get this far in life?

[WHL]

Took the words right out of my mouth Dominic. Get a bit fed up sometimes of the 'I'm alright jack' brigade on here. An ex pat with an index linked pension can afford to hunker down, unlike some poor Cypriot working in the tourist trade with 3 kids to support.

Good post, my wife helps out at a food bank,
and the amount of Cypriots turning up needing to get some food is a very sad sight,
a lot of expat pensioners, do realise the hardship that many family's are going through just putting food on the table, let alone paying any bills, as for all the im right jack, let them eat cake brigade, no one needs to hear your whinging

[WHL]

Took the words right out of my mouth Dominic. Get a bit fed up sometimes of the 'I'm alright jack' brigade on here. An ex pat with an index linked pension can afford to hunker down, unlike some poor Cypriot working in the tourist trade with 3 kids to support.

I hadn't noticed that there was an ''I'm alright Jack' brigade on this forum - in fact most of the comments are well balanced and show a concern for everyone living here regardless of income level or background. Who knows what hardship some of the elderly have been through to get this far in life?

Since this virus started, there have been many posts of people wanting the gates locked and not wanting any tourists in, I agree with the poster, its fantastic going to sleep at night knowing what ever happens you will have your pension to pay for your food and pay your bills, many many familys working in the tourist industry dont have that luxury, and go to bed worrying how they are going to make ends meet with zero income coming in.

[trevnhil]

So.. Do we open the gates and let anyone in ??? Is that what you are advocating ??

[WHL]

So.. Do we open the gates and let anyone in ??? Is that what you are advocating ??

I didnt say anyone.........People that have been tested and found to be negative, then yes

[MacManiac]

This debate will run and peoples’ opinions will no doubt depend on their own circumstances. I am aware of the very straightened circumstances many Cypriots (and doubtless others) find themselves in through no fault of their own. We contribute to local food banks and also to those in this area who have been offering hot meals to those in need. So many people we know have had their livelihoods stripped (and that includes some British people who worked locally and that work has dried up), and as far as I am aware the Cyprus government will struggle to help those in need. They cannot borrow money, or create money as the UK has been doing, and therein lies a potential disaster.

Of course opening the floodgates to tourists is not the answer (as those in the hospitality business are urging). If infections rise as they are doing in many European countries who have eased their lockdowns, Cyprus will end up back where it was in the Spring. And that way Armageddon lies.

Nailing my colours to the mast, I write this as a retired resident of eight years. My wife has her State Pension and a private pension, and I have my State Pension, my army pension and my teacher’s pension. So we sit comfortably but uneasily. My wife is very vulnerable and I am less so. We self-isolated before the Cyprus lockdown, and continue to be very vigilant and careful.

What’s the answer? I have no idea but I’m glad not to be the one making the decisions.

[Dominic]

I think the Cyprus government has got the balance right.

[Devil]

I think the Cyprus government has got the balance right.

Maybe aye, maybe och aye! I sincerely hope that you are right. They do not seem to have been doing too badly up to now but it requires only one bad decision for the whole applecart to be upset. I have little confidence in the politicians or plutocrats listening to the scientists.

[WHL]

I think the Cyprus government has got the balance right.

Maybe aye, maybe och aye! I sincerely hope that you are right. They do not seem to have been doing too badly up to now but it requires only one bad decision for the whole applecart to be upset. I have little confidence in the politicians or plutocrats listening to the scientists.

It seems, even the scientists cant agree with themselves most of the time?

[Dominic]

I think the Cyprus government has got the balance right.

Maybe aye, maybe och aye! I sincerely hope that you are right. They do not seem to have been doing too badly up to now but it requires only one bad decision for the whole applecart to be upset. I have little confidence in the politicians or plutocrats listening to the scientists.

And yet, somehow, life goes on.