COVID-19 RELEASE (54)

16th May

Fifty two (52) arrests were made in the last 24 hours with breach of curfew arrests topping the list with fourty (40) cases.

The Western Division recorded twenty (20) reports, Southern recorded seventeen (17) and East recorded three (3) arrests.

Twelve (12) arrests were made for breach of sporting activities in the Central Division as a group of men were found playing soccer at the Queen Elizabeth Drive beach front.

Members of the public are reminded that contact sports such as touch rugby, soccer and basketball is still prohibited.

Non-contact sports such as Golf, Tennis and Volleyball is now permitted.

Golf and Tennis Clubs will remain closed as bars are to remain closed until further notice.

However those intending to get together for a friendly Volleyball match whether it be in your neighborhood or with friends are advised to limit the numbers to those playing and those watching to less than 20 as any number above 20 will be considered a breach.

We urge those who still need clarification regarding the restrictions to call the Police National Command Center on 9905 296.

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho