Temper joy with reason
Thursday, December 21, 2017
The malls are packed from early morning, traffic is flowing steadily out of towns and villages and the bus ranks and train stations are a cornucopia of activity.
The festive season has arrived and as it is a norm every year, the country has been transformed into a mass celebratory mood as everyone moves to make the most of the much-needed downtime.
We commend the GCC inspectors for their vigilance in uncovering serious hygiene violations at establishments like Pick 'n Pay (South Ring Mall), Bravo Restaurant (Main Mall), Chicken Twist (Bonnington), Spar (Main Mall Bakery and Butchery), Choppies Butchery, Pie Time, and Fours Bakery. Their decisive action which includes temporary closures, confiscation of unsafe food, and laying charges sends a powerful, necessary message: food safety is...