(Trinidad Guardian) Over 400 members of staff who work in government offices across multiple ministries have been adequately trained on the new dress code policy for members of the public who visit these offices to conduct business.
From Monday, people entering government offices including ministries, licensing and passport offices will now have additional options of what to wear.
The new dress code allows for vests, slippers and sleeveless dresses as acceptable wear. During a news conference yesterday, Minister of Public Administration Allyson West revealed the extended details of the new Cabinet-approved policy for a standardised dress code.
According to West, clients and visitors will be allowed to wear sleeveless clothing including thin-strap dresses, distressed jeans, mid-thigh pants and skirts as well as slippers to conduct business at these offices. Headwear and facial coverings that do not prevent facial recognition are also now allowed.
People wearing face or body coverings for religious or health reasons will be taken to a private area for facial identification and can return to the main areas of the offices to continue conducting their business.
However, the rules in place for picture identification including identification cards, passport, and visa photo rules still apply.
