Dear Editor,
Three Mondays ago a letter was published asking those who play loud so-called music on the seawall at the Sunday Seawall Lime, which takes place from Clive Lloyd Drive and beyond, to desist. I need to add my request to the same effect. That writer had said that “the noise affects all of us who live in the Bel Air Gardens, Bel Air Springs and the Subryanville area. It can be heard as far away as Kitty.” One can imagine therefore the affliction of those living where I do, in First Avenue, Subryanville.
We anticipate every Sunday night with trepidation. We try to sleep, but that noise penetrates in the most maddening way. Even if one manages to drop to sleep at some point, it doesn’t leave you alone, but invades your subconscious and wakes you up all over again. It causes bad dreams too. I’m not joking. And every Monday I can expect only a certain jaded, listless feeling that remains throughout the day and affects my work output. The great Seawall Lime has really become a torture.
That’s not all. We can only hope that the entrances to our homes aren’t blocked during Sunday evenings. Our vehicle once had to remain outside all night, kind compliments of the person who parked in front of our entrance.
I appeal to the police to put a stop to this noise. It can’t be that hard to ban boom boxes and loud music from the seawall. Please, we need some help. And by the way, what may be the effects of those sets (and vendors) on our sea defence embankment?
Yours faithfully,
(Name and address provided)
Hey, let the poor people have their fun. all week they’re working for nothing, they need to free up. This is Guyana!
Yes, “rambler”. People do need to “free up” after working hard all week – but not at the expense of others.
What would you have done if you were in the position of those affected by the noise?
Incidentally, if “the poor people” are working for “nothing” all week, where do they get the money from to finance that type of “enternainment?
How can they have fun at the expense of others? This is the problem we have, “This is Guyana” and we are free to do as we please. On the other hand the upper class is getting a taste of what these revellers have be unleashing on others for the longest time. We have been trying to endure bar-b-que, curry-cue and every other cue the mind of these promoters can come up with. The only way something is going to be done is when they ruffle the feathers or pee on the fence of a government official. So let us not worry, our ear drums are going to be blown out and noise is going to be least of our problems.
“Ya Stupidy, Ya Stupidy, Ya pagalee, Ya pagalee”. Have fun, alright, but respect the rights of residents nearby.
Rambler,try sleeping in Subryanville for One sunday night and you’ll talk different. I agree that poor people need fun and that the Sunday Lime is good but there must be some form of consideration for others too.
I’m sure nobody will agree that “poor people must have fun at the expense of others.”
Let’s have controlled fun.
‘Pick pocketing’ has become a part of the lime too not forgetting the 2 occasions I know of families being traced form the seawall and ’stuck up’ on Sheriff street withing the vicinity of the cemetery.
Have more members of the GPF and the lime will be “fair for all”
rambler a joker thanks for the laugh
Simply lack of enforcement and lawlessness. The GPF can either permit these activity until a certain/reasonable time or simply ensure that these activities no longer take place here. Simple!
It is unacceptable that the state has failed over and over to deal with a simple problem like “noise nuisance” that affects not only the elderly but young students and in fact a majority of who prefer quiet and peace. The state should have laws to seize these equipment and even jail the owners, that torment the lives of the folks living in residential areas. The police has a mandate to maintain law and order, and to confiscate these noise nuisance equipment that disturb the ordinary citizens. It is time law and order prevail. Guyana is no lawless society where everyone can do as he or she likes.
Persaud, unfortunately GT is a lawless society. No law is enforced once the perpetrators have money. My last trip to GT I was pulled over by 4 cops (don’t know how they all fit in one car) for momentarily driving in the wrong lane (right hand side). I only had my NJ license and could not find the paperwok for the car (rental). Once they heard the accent, they made their desires known and I drove home minus $6k. The seargeant was such a fool, I talked him into giving me his name and phone number- I was going to report him, but I pretended it was for in case I find my self in a similar position. All he saw was dollar bills. Now how stupid are these officers ? and what example the senior rank setting for lower ranks? Point is- Laws will never be enforced in GT while bribes can be passed.
Welcome to the city, my man. Ha! You are lucky that activity does not take place every night. Or, some construction company erecting a skycsraper the same distance away, driving piles day and night.
“Rambler”’s reply is the classic embodiment of the attitudes of many Guyanese and, sadly, ne’er the twain shall meet. It’s the same reaction you get when you ask a minibus driver to turn the “music” down. Half the country couldn’t care less about people who love peace and quiet in their homes. We are on the way to being a nation of deaf people.
I read Rambler’s three comments and I now know why he has embraced that pseudonym.
your peace and quiet is affecting the enjoyment of my music. now turn up the volume
What we need in addition to the current loud music are: tassa and African drums. Also get the Rasta boys to entertain. Get the police band to play and when they stop playing anybody caught playing any loud music should have their equipment taken away like they do in New York. Come on Mr. Police Commissioner act. I really enjoyed the seawall three weeks ago, but the loud music went on too late (2:00am) I was told. ISNM
Work which hard for nothing? After the Sunday Lime……..nobody work Monday,
Tuesday; lucky if they show up Wednesday; by Thursday they would show up for an advance in pay for Friday………that’s Guyana! Why take worries, it is cheaper to use their cell phones to call NY and TO asking us fools for a raise and they will tell you to send it Western Union too.
Getting back to the noise……that is lawlessness! What happen to permits, time limit; parking permit etc. and the garbage on Monday morning. Have fun yes but have consideration and respect for others and the environment.
please work harder …Banks just raise
Gosh…that is why Guyana can’t have anything good. On my last visit to Guyana I enjoyed liming on the sea wall, because there is nothing else to do on Sunday evenings besides get drunk!
That is why people don’t want to go back to Guyana!
Speak for yourself. There are worst places than Guyana. One question, if Guyana is so bad, why are so many Brazilians and others flocking there.
This is appaling!!! I remember the good ole days when my friends and I had so much fun just hanging out there, enjoying the cool breeze, chatting and yes I have to admit, ‘bird watching’. There was no need for loud music.
Anyways, the authority should enforce the law. I do not know why this simple issue is so difficult. Loud music disturbs the peace and that is unlawful, dudes.
I went a liming spot in Boa Vista a Sunday night. The environment was so relaxing, there was food/drinks, children playing, people gaffin, couples doing there thing, but no loud music.
I think Guyanese have a wrong concept of “freeing up” You don’t need explosive music and a throw down to free up. use thing with headphone if you want loud music.
Rambler needs to get a real life and endure the ear bashing music these so called poor ppl play at the seawall. Mind you, I’m all for some good music and good fun but not next to a residential neighborhood! Whatever happen to having your music at a MODERATE level..it is beyond me why ppl must IMPOSE on me their music..and believe I want to listen to their music.There are no zoning laws in GT or should I say lack of enforcement. It tells a whole lot about a country and its people how far we have “progressed” from 1966.
i cant hear you…the music is too loud..