CoP Warns Hotels And Restaurants: No New Year's Countdown

Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith, says it has come to his attention that several hotels and restaurants are planning a countdown at midnight to usher in the New Year. The Commissioner is reminding the owners and operators of these establishments that the Public Health Ordinance Regulations state very clearly that these places must close at 10pm. He added, "Those places which are openly advertising their events for tonight, be advised that the TTPS will be visiting them." The Commissioner said TTPS officers will be out in full force tonight to ensure that people in their exuberance, do not flout the regulations and cause the COVID-19 statistics to increase in the coming days. Commissioner Griffith emphasised that bars are to be closed at 10pm and there should be no congregating outside these establishments to bring in the New Year. He said police patrols in all nine Divisions will be increased over the next three days to ensure that people adhere to the regulations.