Western imposes liquor ban to curb spread

WESTERN has imposed a 14-day liquor ban as part of measures to curb the surge of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Delta variant in the province.
North Fly Police Commander Chief Inspector Silva Sika, also the vice-chairman of the provincial liquor licencing commission and board, announced the ban last week.
It started on Sept 22 and will end on Oct 5. “This means that the sale and consumption of alcohol is restricted,” Chief Insp Sika said.
“There should be no sale of alcohol or any spirit for 14 days.
“Any licenced outlet which defies this instruction will have their licence cancelled by the provincial liquor licensing board.”
The liquor ban applies to bottle shops, canteens, stores, taverns, public bars in hotels and wholesales/dealers/retailers. It is imposed in accordance with the Western Province Liquor Licensing Commission Act 2007.
“Your cooperation and adherence is anticipated to laws and regulations that govern the sale and consumption of liquor in Western for the duration of the liquor ban.”