Managers charged as police enforce 8pm closure rule

Police continued their crack down on businesses for allegedly violating coronavirus pandemic rules.

Prosecutors say Kevin Suriujal, manager of the Shipwreck, and Vernal Major, manager of the Xscape Lounge, both broke the 8pm closure rule on Independence Day.

They allege that the Shipwreck Restaurant was still open at 8:30pm. and Xscape was open at 8:20pm.

Both men denied the allegations at their arraignment before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes.

The magistrate set bail for each accused at $1,500 and scheduled a November 5 trial date.

Ian Cargill represents Suriujal and Ramona Farquaharson-Seymour represents Major.

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