Event Promoters Could be Fined 5k if Minors are Found at their Fetes
Fete promoters have been warned that they will be held accountable if minors are discovered at their events.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne said these promoters would be fined five thousand dollars
This move is part of a comprehensive effort to safeguard minors. It will involve implementing a curfew through legislation by Parliament.
The Family and Social Services Division has raised renewed concerns regarding the presence of minors at fetes, their consumption of alcohol, and the risk of intoxication.
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