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Outraged cruise passengers erupt as Bahamas booze ban impacts major voyages

New York Post·Fox News·23 days ago
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A temporary alcohol ban will roll out at a Caribbean destination next week — leaving cruise passengers high and dry on shore. The Bahamas  will suspend alcohol sales as the country holds elections on Tuesday, May 12. A government notice obtained by Fox News Digital says the ban will take place that day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Parliamentary Commissioner is suspending sales of “intoxicating liquor” while polls remain open during that time. “Any person selling or exposing or offering for sale any intoxicating liquor during such hours shall be deemed to be so doing while not holding a license under the provisions of the Business License Act,” the notice warns. The restriction covers all Bahamian islands, including  private islands  operated by cruise companies. Cruise giant  Royal Caribbean  confirmed to People magazine that the ban applies to its private island, CocoCay.…

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