Liquor Licensed Premises Urged To Be Vigilant
Our Island’s celebration should be marked with joy, unity, and harmony, and it is imperative that we, as a community, prioritise the well-being and safety of our citizens, particularly our youth,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, ahead of the Cup Match holiday weekend.
A Government spokesperson said, “As we approach this much-anticipated period, the Liquor Licensing Authority [LLA] is keen to ensure the safety and compliance of all liquor-licensed premises.
“With this in mind, the LLA is issuing a timely reminder to all liquor licence holders about the mandatory conditions of their licenses, specifically relating to the examination of photographic identification as proof of age before the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor.
“The law explicitly requires liquor licence holders to thoroughly examine methods of photo identification of patrons to guard against the sale of alcohol to minors before selling liquor.”
Minister Weeks has backed the LLA’s reminder and added: “I want to make it unequivocally clear that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is not only an offence under the law, but a grave violation of our duty as responsible adults.
“The Bermuda community must come together to uphold our collective responsibility in safeguarding our young generation from the harmful consequences of underage drinking. I strongly emphasise that this irresponsible act will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
“Let us honour the spirit of Cup Match by celebrating responsibly and creating an atmosphere of warmth and inclusivity for all.”
The spokesperson said, “According to the LLA, ‘photographic identification’ includes documents bearing a photograph of the person, their date of birth, and a holographic mark, such as a valid driver’s licence, a valid passport, or other valid Government-issued identification.
“In cases where a person is requested to provide photographic identification as proof of age and fails to do so, it is the duty of the licensed person, their servant, or agent to take immediate action, which involves refusing to sell or supply intoxicating liquor to that individual, or banning their entry to the licensed premises and requiring them to leave.”
No watchdog for the drug supply industry though and it’s effects..
Unofficially regarded as the 3rd pillar of the island’s economy .
The Bermuda Police Service does the best it can with its limited resources to combat drug dealing.
Several years ago I did a quick cost analysis for the arrest, a trial, and housing at Westgate, I suggested the following to Government:
Pay the local police at airports in the US & UK to bring in drug-sniffing dogs to inspect the checked bags and do a walkthrough of the boarding area. Catch people before they come to Bermuda. The cost savings was HUGE!
Let the US & UK deal with it at the airports since they let the drugs come through in the first place. You can also do it with the cruise lines at the port of departure. I would go with the airports first.
I do not doubt that your proposal would benefit Bermuda, but most countries don’t care about drugs leaving, only arriving. It is the same with illegal immigrants.
Depends if the police need a few wins for the war on drugs to keep the funding going. My suggestion went over the heads of the powers that be in Government. I guess the flow of illegal drugs keeps people employed in and out of Government. Job security.
You call $65 million annually, limited resources?
Yes, $65 million does not get you many thinking hires who are there to solve crimes. It does, however, get you more than enough people to write traffic violations for things like speeding. Real crime fighting!
In reality, you need to check the BPS Budget to see what dollar amount is actually allocated to fighting drugs and the headcount for the unit.
“Let the US & UK deal with it ”
Exactly! We shouldn’t have to be responsible for our own problems.
We are Bermudians, and the whole world loves us, they’ll probably do it for free.
We should continue exempting local MPs, past and present and their families, from any customs searches or declarations. They can all be trusted
Please, do explain your total lack of common sense, or are your comments pure sarcasm? Why should tax-paying Bermudians foot the huge expense to catch, convict, and imprison drug smugglers? Tell the truth, Truth. What is in it for you to not reduce illegal drug smuggling?
Do explain why you sound so racist and pompous….like a Concerned Bermudian. LMFAO
Caught!
Saud, how many times do I have to tell you to STOP posting under my name? CAUGHT!
Your comments make zero sense. It is as if you are a broken record spamming hateful comments from your country. CAUGHT!