Residents in several communities in the Corporate Area have been complaining that they are still being affected by loud noises, particularly music, despite the law passed years ago, to curb the nuisance.

A senior citizen said last week that she was suffering great mental anguish because of residents in her community, who continue to play loud music day and night.

Discomfort

"I am not the only person in my community who is affected by this loud music. Many of my neighbours say they are fed-up of living a life of discomfort," she said.

"We are already having problems with crime and the high cost of living so at least we should be allowed to relax in peace in our homes.

"I am so tired of calling the police because it happens regularly. There are some people in my community who feel that they have the right to turn up their music sets to the highest volume. If you are sleeping, you just have to endure the discomfort until they stop and the situation is so serious that when someone calls you on the telephone you can hardly hear what they are saying.

"But my real problem is that it appears that some police who join the force to serve and protect are not interested in these complaints. I live about a chain from a police station, but when I call, they seldom respond. Most times I have to call the head station before there is any quick response. Some of my other neighbours say they have had the same experience. Is there any other organisation we could call when there are problems with loud music?" she queried.

Enforce the law

Checks have revealed that the police are responsible for enforcing the law in relation to loud music and it is an offence to play loud music day or night. If you have a problem with the police at the station in your community then you should write to the Superintendent in charge of that police division, outlining your problems.

The Noise Abatement Act carries stiff penalties for those who disobey it and the police should take the necessary steps to enforce the law.

"I am so tired of calling the police because it happens regularly. There are some people in my community who feel that they have the right to turn up their music sets to the highest volume."