Aplmac Posted August 6, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Effective 1st.October 2010 it will be illegal to smoke in public places, on the island. . :o This news on local island TV tonight. Definitions provided of such public places seemed to speak mainly of enclosed spaces, in buildings and Malls but I'm sure there's others! Welchman Hall Gully -nutmeg grove. Further details re. locations such as Outdoors, on a catamaran, on the beach, tour-bus etc. will come later I'm sure. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted August 6, 2010 Author #2 Share Posted August 6, 2010 A quick read of the supporting article in today's island newspaper says pretty much the same thing with the stress being on enclosed places, buildings where smoke gets trapped. NO mention of beaches, parks etc. (which are also "public places"..) but someone's bound to bring that up. Hoteliers are worried that they'll have customers who don't want to understand that it's now the law of the land but isn't that just typical?:D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted August 8, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Personally...I am quite happy about this new legislation. It brings Barbados in line with the rest of the world. Any potential guest that does not respect the laws of the land in my opinion is a guest NOT worth having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikimouse Posted August 9, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2010 damb! Im a smoker! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted August 9, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2010 damb! Im a smoker! :rolleyes: That does not mean you are not welcome.:) Once you observe the laws of the land you should be fine.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted August 9, 2010 Author #6 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm not hearing anything about smoking on the beaches. Given the wording in recent Press releases the new regulations seems to be about protecting folks from side-stream smoke in enclosed areas i.e. buildings with walls and a roof -- areas that are "substantially enclosed".. It's sounding like they're worried about nightclubs, restaurants, etc. One would imagine that as long as you're outdoors, things are cool but don't quote me on that, coz I'm no lawyer and I haven't read the recent declaration/amendment... I'm just saying that they're stressing indoor situations that are substantially-enclosed. Hoping for further details clarifying the situation re. outdoors. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSidewayz Posted August 9, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Fantastic news :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikimouse Posted August 10, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2010 most pubs and clubs have outdoor smoking areas, if they didnt alot of people might stop going. if im drinking i definately smoke more than i would normally, if im on a night out. i wont be in barbados overnight anyway. :( thanks for the welcome, im really looking foward to barbados :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHRedSoxFan Posted August 30, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2010 This IS big news. A lot of enclosed spaces are also open air. Example is the village bar at The Crane. The air doesn't move there with the ocean breezes blocked by the buildings. It would be great if it was non smoking. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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