LIQUOR BAN FOR NCD FROM MAY 16TH TO 23RD
PORT MORESBY: The National Capital District (NCD) Liquor Committee announced today (Friday) that there will be a 7-day liquor ban in the city.
It will take effect from Tuesday 16th, May to next Tuesday 23rd, May 2023.
The temporary liquor ban is part of the wider operational plan in preparation for the World Leaders’ visit to the city for the two meetings in the city-the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation and the UN-Pacific.
In a press conference at the City Hall today flanked by NCD Liquor Committee members Moresby North-East MP John Kaupa, Sir Luciano Cragnolini, Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika and NCDC senior officials, City Manager Ravu Frank said the ban was resolved in their meeting prior to the announcement.
City Manager Frank said only the hotels will be allowed to sell liquor during the ban period.
Anyone found breaching the ban will have his or her liquor licence forfeited, he warned.
He said the ban would help prevent any social and security issues.
Mr Frank appealed to the city residents and, neighbouring Central and Gulf people to accord the same respect and goodwill showcased during the 2018 APEC Leaders’ Summit to the visiting the leaders.
Metsup Sika said his men will be in full force enforcing the ban to ensure business houses and tradestore owners at the suburbs, settlements and Motu Koita villages, comply with it.
Leader Kaupa thanked the Marape-Rosso Government for hosting the historic meetings in the city, calling on everyone to behave well and give respect where it is due.