Fides Limited

At times during the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinidad was under a complete lockdown that lasted for three months. That state of emergency was extended and is tentatively set to end at the end of November. For the sites that had a state of emergency, there were certain restrictions – one of which included the construction sector. Those restrictions have since been lifted and Fides Limited are able now to continue with construction because they are deemed an essential service. However, the pandemic-related increases in material costs and delay in receiving supplies has become a huge challenge. Sagar reports, “That’s a serious issue for us. The cost of shipping has gone up exponentially – pre- COVID, the cost of shipping a 20 foot container was in the vicinity of $2500 to $3000 U.S. Now it is estimated at about $18,000 U.S. That has resulted in the prices of raw materials going David's Plumbing & Hardware Ltd. Importers • Distributers • Wholesalers & Retailers #4 Watts Street, St. Augustine Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. 868-377-7989 The only distributor for the MELT UNBLOCKER