Operators of bars and restaurants in Kew Town, Providenciales, are being called on to cut down on or entirely cut out loud music and partying on Sundays.
And if the advice is not heeded action will be taken by the Government to ensure that the day remains sacred.
That was the warning issued to owners and operators of establishments in the area, by elected member for the Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill constituency, Doug Parnell, during an address in the House of Assembly on Wednesday (May 31).
Parnell brought the issue, which has been an ongoing one for quite some time now, to the fore as he said he has received several complaints about the weekly disturbance from distressed families who would like to peacefully observe their Sabbath.
“This affects the families who are living in Kew Town, where you have the owners of restaurants and bars on a Sunday especially after church, would begin to play very loud music and dance and carouse.
“While I know that businesses and persons have a right, on a Sunday I would ask the proprietors of these establishments – I am not going to call anybody out but I think you know who you are – to please respect our Sabbath and our culture,” the member implored.
He added that Sunday is a day that is held very sacred in the Turks and Caicos Islands and respect ought to be shown.
“I would call on you to please either eliminate this or greatly reduce the loud, boisterous noises that are coming from these bars.
“It would best if you do it now before you invite a Government action,” Parnell warned, further appealing to operators to comply as quickly as possible.
Kew Town, located near Downtown Providenciales, is home to several small to medium size bars, discotheques and places where people congregate to socialise, particularly on the weekends.
This practice has led to numerous complaints over the years by residents about the constant loud music being played and other activities being carried out in the community at times when homeowners and their families are trying to rest.
While there are already breach of the peace laws in place, hardly any action is taken to enforce these laws in relation to the community disturbances on a Sunday.
However, Parnell’s warning to operators could see actions being taken to ensure that the constant noises nuisance is cut out entirely and/or penalties being levied on the offenders.
