SOME ENTERTAINMENT promoters could have the plug pulled on Crop Over parties planned for the weekend.
That’s because they learned only this week that they first need to obtain an entertainment licence.
According to an official at Town Planning, from this year the department will have to issue a certificate to promoters indicating they have no objection to the staging of an event at the specified venue.
The source also explained that promoters would have to apply in writing to Town Planning, after which there would be a site visit. He said the certificate would more than likely have a 30-day cover. (CM)
Full story in today’s WEEKEND NATION.
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