Dear Editor,
In regards to my most recent letter sent to you on February 17th captioned, “Noise nuisance continues unabated.” The villagers of Hopetown wish to thank you very much for your valuable contribution in highlighting to the relevant authorities the plight the villagers were having regarding noise nuisance that was creating havoc in their community. The villagers of Hopetown are pleased with the positive results so far. They are experiencing a period of peace, calm and tranquility, and as such, improved restful sleep at nights, as these clubs have finally decided to slightly lower the volume of their music sets, and in most cases, stop their music completely at 12 midnight.
However, there is a slight glitch with one of the clubs, located at St John. The villagers observed that this club would start its music at a low volume at about 7ish in the evenings, and gradually increase its volume, so loud that the earth would shake, windows rattle, and students living in close proximity are unable to study for their upcoming CXC examinations. Many students would also complain of having headaches due to the deafening sounds and heavy bass.
The villagers of Hopetown also wish to thank the Fort Wellington Police for enforcing the law. The villagers of Hopetown are hopeful that in due course and through subsequent visits by the local police at the disputed night club in St John, appropriate actions will be taken by Fort Wellington’s finest, and that the DJ in question will finally understand the concept of “ lowering the volume”, or have his music set confiscated.
Thank you once again Editor. We are having some progress, but more still needs to be done. Perhaps the constitution regarding noise nuisance in Guyana needs to be amended to bring about quicker arrest, seizure of equipment, charges and ultimately convictions.
Yours faithfully,
(Name and address supplied)
