I will stand corrected.
In my view, with utmost care and respect, the equal distribution of iTLTB lease money was a major contributing factor and an excellent pre-requisite to our Martintar nightclubs doing much brisk business until 5am.
Many operators/owners must have “smiled” all the way to the bank then.
Sound financial management is particularly important now, more than ever before.
Some of our people are inadequately prepared to handle finances wisely. This exacerbates poverty.
Money is spent unwisely in bars until pockets “run dry” and no “saqamoli” left for daily bread at home. There is “no kidding” with these stark realities.
Many residents along my street are quietly “rejoicing”; peace has returned with the 1am Martintar nightclub closing time.
Streets are safer to take early morning walk. No drunkards are around at sunrise. What a huge relief! We are thankful and most appreciative.
Source: Ronnie Chang
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