Saint Lucia to implement measures to legislate noise pollution

Castries, Saint Lucia: The government of Saint Lucia will implement measures to legislate the noise level of the music in the country to combat the problem of noise pollution from the music booming in public places, especially at the entertainment centres.

Last year, the residents of Rodney Bay entertainment hub and its environs raised a complaint regarding the noise pollution in the community and surrounding areas. 

The authorities responded to the matter and sought suggestions and clarification from the office of the Attorney General. Noting this, AG’s chambers were given the task of drafting legislation to address the problem of noise pollution in those particular areas. 

Considerably, the Member of Parliament serving for Gros Islet– Kenson Casimir began his enquiries, and he noted that this issue is not limited to the persons from the northern community but affects the other venues of Saint Lucia as well. 

“We have a document in circulation, and one of the things we’ve done is that we’ve gotten from the police the barometers that we are going to use to fit into the noise pollution recommendations”, Casimir added. 

These regulatory rules will be implemented on the venues within the board, including a residential community or to one which is entertainment and residential. 

The MP Casimir revealed in a statement that the police has declared a ‘different decibel level’ from his assessment and they have submitted the suggestion to the attorney general’s chambers. 

Since this document was circulated a few months ago, there has been some consultation with nightclubs, bar owners, and residents as they are planning to fix the specific time for the blaring of music. 

“The only thing that has not been circulated is what the police suggested, in terms of what is objectively considered (to be) noise”, remarked MP Casimir. 

The authorities ensure that music will be played without bothering the day-to-day lives of the people. Entertainment hubs are urged to follow the rules that will be made by the government, and they should play the music within the given time.