Dear Editor,
I am usually awakened out of a sound sleep with my heart pounding which always results into a bursting headache (Advil is my new norm of life which with long usage can damage to the kidneys) by the sound of loud music penetrating my bedroom. This loud music comes from 721 on the airport road (the place that burnt down a few months ago and was recently rebuilt).
There is no consideration or respect for the neighbors, the elderly, the sick, the school-age children or the working class.
How can anyone function when they lack or is deprived of sleep not of their own accord but due to the self-interest of others.
Whenever 721 is operating I end up having to pace for hours in my home and I am unable to fall asleep again. Many times I have called the police station after 2:00am pleading for help. The dispatchers are always extremely sympathetic to my plea.
I applaud the ministry of TEATT [Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication – Ed.] for taking up the cause; this has become unbearable for us the seniors living in the surrounding area.
Andrew Dick, please take note that Cappucino restaurant does not cause (us) the nearby residents sleepless nights; if they do play music it is at a level whereby it is only heard inside their establishment.
I do not understand for the love of me how 721 could re-open under the same conditions with endless complaints from the surrounding neighbors. The fact that previous ongoing complaints and signatures have been filed with ALL relevant authorities and again we are faced with this.
I am pleading to the authorities to intervene on our behalf, the sick, the elderly, the school-going children and the working class. Lack of a good night sleep is detrimental to our health, our ability to function and concentrate properly (think of the school-going children).
Deprived of my right to a good night’s rest.
J. Christian
Initial used at author’s request.
