The operations of several bars and resorts throughout Guyana were halted by the National Task Force COVID-19 (NCTF), as the body increased its enforcement measures in a bid to reduce the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Suspended organizations include:
- Outback Adventure Resort was suspended from January 13, 2021, to April 14, 2021
- Splashmin Destination was suspended from February 24, 2021, to March 24, 2021
- Aziza Akosua Farm and Nature Resort was suspended between February 24, 2021, and March 24, 2021
- The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (at Thomas Lands, Georgetown) was suspended from March 30, 2021, and April 30, 2021
- Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (at Timehri, East Bank of Demerara) was suspended from February 28, 2021, pending further notice
- Homme Hospitality Hotel, Restaurant and Bar suspended between April 7, 2021, and May 7, 2021
- Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc. suspended of March 23, 2021
- Everest Cricket Club was suspended from March 8, 2021
- Height Club was suspended between April 9, 2021, and May 5, 2021
- Kairos Bar suspended from April 9, 2021, to May 9, 2021
- Boathouse Sports Bar was suspended between April 13, 2021, and May 13, 2021
- Magic City was suspended from April 13, 2021, until May 13, 2021
- Rio Nightclub suspended from April 13, 2021, to May 13, 2021
Newsroom understands that there will be approval for activities from the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc. and Everest Cricket Club, done on a case-by-case basis. Meanwhile, all future activities in the GMR & SC have been suspended.
The other bars and resorts must be inspected by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) before reopening. In accordance with listed COVID-19 guidelines, the GTA will ensure that these organizations are able to facilitate adequate social distance, consistent sanitation and other COVID-19 measures. Only then will the FRS grant approval for their reopening.
In addition, the FRS is responsible for monitoring these organizations to ensure that they continue to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.
President Dr Irfaan Ali recently praised COVID-19 Task Force for their aggressive stance against people who deny the guidelines and said it could be time for the court to not only impose fines but consider jail time for the those that contravene the guidelines.