Supermarkets Uphold Alcohol Ban on National Day of Prayer

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Supermarkets Uphold Alcohol Ban on National Day of Praye
Supermarkets Uphold Alcohol Ban on National Day of Praye
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Supermarkets Uphold Alcohol Ban on National Day of Praye
photo by Shermain Bique-Charles – Antigua.news
Supermarkets Uphold Alcohol Ban on National Day of Praye
photo by Shermain Bique-Charles – Antigua.news
Supermarkets Uphold Alcohol Ban on National Day of Praye
photo by Shermain Bique-Charles – Antigua.news

Several supermarkets in and around the capital have closed their liquor sections today as Antigua and Barbuda observes the National Day of Prayer, a public holiday dedicated to reflection and intercession for the nation.

In keeping with government regulations, the sale of alcohol has been suspended for the day.

Retailers across St. John’s confirmed their compliance, noting that signs were posted to inform customers of the restriction.

The National Day of Prayer is marked annually with church services, community gatherings, and moments of reflection, as residents are encouraged to seek divine guidance for the country’s social, economic, and spiritual well-being.

Authorities say the measure is aimed at preserving the sanctity of the day, ensuring that it is observed with reverence.

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Comments (10)

  • Tani September 11, 2025, 2:59 PM

    Wait, is the liquor under arrest?
    Reply
  • Anya September 11, 2025, 3:03 PM

    How about not cash anyone buying the alcohol rather than the dramatic yellow tape lol
    Reply
  • Donna September 11, 2025, 4:07 PM

    I didn’t know that supermarkets were open today.
    Reply
  • Apex Jones September 11, 2025, 5:06 PM

    lol WE BUY OUR RUM SINCE LAST NIGHT HAHAHAHA
    Reply
    • Terry September 11, 2025, 8:43 PM

      This is why the country is so far from healing n fixing! Instead the day is respected, you people ensure that your alcohol is there from the night before
      Reply
  • Juju Bee September 11, 2025, 5:16 PM

    I like the concept I hope the participation grows over the years
    Reply
  • Kyle September 11, 2025, 6:55 PM

    Police line. Nobody crosss it
    Reply
  • Rhea September 11, 2025, 8:44 PM

    Should be for the entire day. Not just 6 to 6
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 12, 2025, 12:14 AM

    Respect to the businesses for honoring the spirit of the National Day of Prayer.
    Reply
  • The Punisher October 24, 2025, 10:19 AM

    Maybe, just maybe leave the adult choice to drink or not to drink to adults personally, instead of enforcing unsubstantiated and debunked stone age beliefs on adults. You wanna talk to yourself and not eat that’s your business. The rest of us that recognise its 2025 and not the 17th century believe action speaks louder than words and would like to decide for ourselves.
    Reply

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