The Citizens Against Noise Pollution of Trinidad and Tobago (CANPTT) is putting its full support behind Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her decision to restrict the use of certain national venues for high-intensity leisure events.
A release from CANPTT says the recent pronouncements from the Prime Minister are aimed at protecting the health and well-being of citizens, particularly the sick, the elderly, infants, students, and residential communities.
The group noted that for decades, communities across the country have endured excessive noise levels that disrupt life, often without recourse or protection.
It says while it can understand the concerns about operational and economic challenges now facing certain organisations due to the decision, it cannot override public health and community wellness and comfort.
The organisation noted that potential financial loss must be weighed against the daily reality of students, children, and residents struggling to study, rest, and live in a safe environment.
The Citizens Against Noise Pollution noted that consultations held with experienced sound engineers confirm the technical feasibility of reducing sound levels and managing decibel output at large events. As such, it said Carnival and other cultural events can be preserved and even enhanced when modern, scientifically grounded noise-management practices are integrated into long-term planning.
The organisation is urging the government to maintain venue restrictions until enforceable national noise-control standards are implemented, ensuring all future public events adhere to decibel limits aligned with World Health Organization guidelines.