Govt. bans loud music at Kingston foreshore

Dec 03, 2018 News

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has announced that it prohibits the use of any medium that generates loud noise on the Kingston foreshore between Fort Groyne and Camp Street.
In a public notice, the Ministry stated that “approvals will not be granted” for the use of that area as a venue “for entertainment, social and other events, which are likely to generate noise above the permissible levels”.
The notice further read that the prohibition includes all events involving the use of loud audio and video systems, including those in motor vehicles.

A section of the area where loud music is often heard

The government has removed any previous approval that it gave to individuals or entities, and has notified those organizers of such.
The area in question includes the beachfront at the back of the Marriot Hotel, where it is not uncommon for parties to be held.
The government is constantly working on mitigating noise pollution across the city of Georgetown. Just last month, Khemraj Ramjattan, Minister of Public Security, announced his intention to crack down on loud music from music carts, bars and other establishments that usually play loud music.
The notice further indicated that the government will not permit the unauthorized use of any sea or river defence reserve.
The government, in another release, indicated that advertisements to be painted on the seawalls from Georgetown to Ogle, must not be placed without an application, adherence to certain guidelines and the payment of fees to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.

Some advertisements along the Kingston Seawall

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