I think of it in another way, the folks are paid for a full 2 months for doing nothing , then paid holiday pay. They also get full severance package and some have worked for over 20 years, they would be hard pressed to find another comapny so generous in the BVI. But that isn't the plus, the plus is the actual owner will probably reopen and employ the old staff who no longer have 20 years service which is a hindrance for any new employer as the old timers can relax enjoy a few more years of service and leave happy without any complications that happen so often in the BVI with long term staff, this is a Win Win they just don't know it yet.