Government Moves To Tackle Noise Pollution

Noise pollution in Saint Lucia is becoming a concern for many who are speaking out against what seems to be the norm now – the constant blaring of loud music from bars, places of entertainment, vehicles and even private homes. One resident of Rodney Bay, where several people have been voicing their distress, described the situation as very annoying. “On weekends in particular, it is very difficult to get a good night’s rest as we can hear the music throughout the house,” she said. “I mean it has become extremely unbearable,” the resident who wished to remain anonymous added. A couple from the island’s south told St. Lucia Times that the problem is all over and not limited to the north. “There is a bar near where we live and on weekend’s we have no peace. Even police come there, so it is like it is no use making a report,” they lamented. According to Medical News Today, research suggests that noise pollution can raise stress, affect mental health, and contribute to developing health issues such as high blood pressure and even hearing impairment. Last October, Rodney Bay residents had enough and took their concerns to the Government and Gros...