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Let’s do more to stop underage drinking

Mar 26, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
Following the recent announcements by an entity to target underage drinking and to enforce laws, it was interesting to see that two companies that produce rum and beer were proud sponsors of the “Bollywood Chutney/Soca Fest” which seemed to be open for children and families.
Recently, it was reported that the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport rejected sponsorship of an alcohol company for the Mashramani Chutney Competition.

It was therefore sickening to see that alcohol was used to promote an event at which families were expected to attend. One of the criticisms of Guyana’s entertainment landscape is the unavailability of events which are free from alcohol.
Hopefully, those sponsors will be more considerate at which events they intend to promote and sponsor in their bid to stop underage drinking.
Vidyaratha Kissoon

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