Members of a particular household can consume kava or beer in their homes or on the verandah and balcony of their homes, says Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho.
He said there was no reason to go after people in their own homes.
“You can drink kava if you come back from work, you sit down with your wife, your sons and the members of your household and it includes having your beers,” he said.
“As long as you’re members of that household, that’s fine. We’re not arresting people for that.”
He said it was when members of a particular household invited another person from outside into their homes that was regarded as breaching social gathering restrictions.
“If they’re sitting on their verandah or their balcony having yaqona, members of that household; that’s fine.
“We might come there and ask if they’re members of that house. We have to do that.
“We are obligated to see that the directives of Government are adhered to.”
