Police appeals to liquor license holders to observe liquor ban

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) strongly appeals to all liquor license holders throughout the country to observe the liquor ban which will be enforced during the joint election period from 16 to 26 April.

Ahead of the polling day on 17 April the caretaker Minister of Home Affairs Christopher Laore declared the liquor ban under section 82(1) of the Liquor Act (Cap. 144) which has been gazetted already.

The order provided that all licensed premises and all bars including night clubs and bottle shops in Solomon Islands to be closed; and no liquor is to be sold on such premises, bars including night clubs and bottle shops, except licensed premises or bars licensed to sell liquor that are located within a hotel or restaurant may sell liquor to a bona fide guest.

Meanwhile RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said the RSIPF will do everything to ensure the order is adhered to.

“The RSIPF acknowledged the liquor ban declared by the Minister of Home Affairs and will do everything within its capability to ensure all liquor license holders adhere to the order.”

“I want to appeal to all liquor license holders to observe this Order as the police will not tolerate any one who does not follow it.”

“The anti-social behavior caused by the irresponsible consumption of alcohol within our communities has caused so much trouble to the lives of the people in this country”.

The RSIPF Commissioner explained the ban will help towards ensuring a safe and secure joint elections next week.

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