Dear Editor,
From the time the curfew had been instituted, it had been noticed that some members of the populace were not complying with the curfew order.
The curfew is effective from 18:00h to 06:00h daily. This means that at 18:00h, residents, except for personnel of essential services, should be off the roadways and streets. If the need arises for one to be outdoors between the curfew hours, permission and approval should be sought from the relevant authorities.
Of course, emergency situations might attract a different consideration.
Invariably, vehicles can be heard and seen traversing the roadways at all hours of the night, and even before the official end of the curfew period. The recent fatal hit-and-run accident in the Corentyne area, which occurred during the curfew period, is a case in point.
There was another fatal accident recently, involving a victim who was returning home from a birthday party, also during the curfew period.
Regrettably, it does not seem we are fully cognizant of the curfew measures, its meaning, and the consequences for violating or not adhering to the terms and conditions of this lawful order.
Greater enforcement is needed, and/or education. Maybe the suddenness of the implementation of the curfew is responsible for this recalcitrant attitude.
Sincerely,
Shamshun Mohamed
