NDC Chairman issues BBQ permit to himself

COVID-19 outbreak

…2 Berbice church leaders arrested after hosting services

Despite implementing a curfew among other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Chairman issued a permit for a resident to hold a barbeque while two pastors held church services.
All three persons have since been arrested by Police. Police in Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), were forced to arrest two religious leaders after they held services whereby more than 50 persons attended. Under the curfew as announced by caretaker President David Granger, public gatherings are limited to five persons. The arrest of the leaders came after a church in New Amsterdam and another one at Edinburgh on the East Bank of Berbice were found to be in violation.
Meanwhile, Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent Calvin Brutus told this publication that the police were not issuing permits for dances, barbeques and other social events. This is to ensure that persons comply with the concept of social distancing.
However, one Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) Chairman issued a permit for a resident to hold a barbeque. The event was stopped by the police. More surprising is that the Chairman also issued a permit to himself to hold a mini barbeque.
Meanwhile, the offenders have been placed on station bail pending further legal advice.