X’mas and New Year Day’s binge drinking restricted

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X’mas and New Year Day’s binge drinking restricted

PORT MORESBY: A partial liquor restriction will be enforced in Port Moresby on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

National Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop told The National yesterday (Dec 20, 2022) that there would be no other ban except on the three days.

“And on Jan 2, also in lieu of New Year which falls on Sunday,” he added.

And Morobe is expected to have a quieter Christmas than usual with a total liquor ban in the province.

The National reported the news breaks:

Partial liquor ban for NCD: Parkop

December 21, 2022The NationalMain Stories

By REBECCA KUKU
A PARTIAL liquor restriction will be enforced in Port Moresby on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
NCD Governor Powes Parkop told The National yesterday that there would be no other ban except on Monday (Dec 26), Boxing Day, and on Dec 27 in-lieu of Christmas Day (Dec 25) which falls on Sunday.
“And on Monday, Jan 2, also in-lieu of New Year, which falls on the Sunday,” he said
“This partial liquor ban will be for the dedicated public holidays only.
“This is to ensure peace and good order during the festive season and also so that business houses do not lose business too much.
“I hope that with this partial ban, everyone will celebrate wisely and without much disturbance due to alcohol-related problems,” he said.
Police Commissioner David Manning said that police would be assisting the NCDC liquor licensing officers to enforce the partial restriction.
NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Chief Supt Silva Sika said police would work in partnership with NCDC to enforce the partial ban and those who do not comply would be arrested. City manager Frank Ravu said that the restriction would apply to the following categories of liquor premises which included store keepers, bottle shops, dealers, taverns, public bars in both publicans and limited hotels and holders of cabaret permit.
“Exceptions will be allowed for licensed premises, the subject of club restricted to members and their guests and restaurants for diners, who take liquor with their meals, publicans and limited hotels and will be restricted to their lodgers and their guests.”

Total liquor ban set for Morobe

December 21, 2022The NationalMain Stories

MOROBE is expected to have a quieter Christmas than usual with a total liquor ban in the province.
Acting provincial administrator Max Bruten said although he understood that liquor was one of the major revenue earners, he also had an obligation to ensure that others enjoyed the festive season peacefully.
“The liquor ban is for the province which will cover nine districts — except Wau-Waria,” Bruten said.
“All liquor outlets must be closed by Monday (Dec 19) and are to reopen on Feb 1,” he said.
“Exceptions will be given to hotels and motels that will serve within their premises but does not include nightclubs,” Bruten said.
He said a total liquor ban for Wau-Waria started on Monday and would continue for an indefinite period until further decision would be made at a later date.
Jiwaka and Gulf have also called for a liquor ban over the festive season, Christmas and New Year period, with police to patrol towns and public places to ensure public safety.
Meanwhile, residents living in the Gerehu area of Port Moresby are urged to celebrate Christmas responsibly as police station commander Hanson Tokally warns of increased petty crimes.

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