Dear Editor,
On the night of October 14, 2012, we the residents of Tuschen New Housing Scheme were victims of rather appalling discomfort and blatant disregard for our rights.
The plot of land (Lot 689 Tuschen New Housing Scheme) has been designated to be used by the community for some productive purpose. However, the past year has intermittently seen the ground be used to host loud, non-family oriented, late night fiascos, otherwise advertised as ‘Fun Days.’
From around 7pm, the organizers of the event increased the base of their outrageous speakers and our ordeal began. The vibrations shook our precious belongings off shelves, our children were in turmoil as they could not sleep and were still expected to be up early for Monday morning school.
This continued with the deafening noise driving us to deep frustration, until about midnight when calls were made to the Leonora Police Station. It took almost two hours for them to send an officer to ensure that the noise ceased. Finally at around 1:30am we got peace but woke to face a new week tired from agony and frustration, some of us with migraines.
Our concerns were recently similarly raised on October 8 in a letter by a resident of Windsor Forest in the Kaieteur News.
Since it appears to be a pattern, we are hereby collectively asking that an explanation be forthcoming as to why the night’s events were allowed to escalate to the point of torturing residents by denying us sleep and the right to peaceably enjoy our homes.
Was permission given for this event? If yes, why were no limits and monitoring implemented by the Police/Regional Authorities? Shame on the organizers and those giving permission!
We demand an explanation and assurances that there will be future justice for us, should there sadly be a repeat of events.
Yours faithfully,
Esther Liang and others