HEAVY FINES SOON AS GPF,EPA TACKLE NOISE NUISANCE

Edward Anthony Persaud August 9, 2022 in Crime & Security, News - 2 Minutes

HEAVY FINES SOON AS GPF,EPA TACKLE NOISE NUISANCE.

As the Guyana Police Force (GPF) collaborates with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to educate the Public on Noise Nuisance, it was announced that heftier Fines are expected for Violators who continue to break the Law.

The Guyana Police Force has already signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the EPA to tackle Noise Nuisance,some Three Months ago,

and this development has paved the way for greater collaboration between the EPA and the Police in the Areas of Training and particularly the Enforcement of Noise Management Penalties through the EPA Act .

The EPA and the Police Force on Friday declared that their collaboration will facilitate more on the Implementations of Penalties.
Last Month also, the EPA presented the Guyana Police Force with 25 Sound Level Meters to aid in the Force’s efforts to curb Noise Nuisance.

During a recent Conference also, the Deputy Commander of Regional Policing Division # Three, Superintendent Mr Khalid Mandal said that the Police’s Offence Act does not cater for hefty Fines for Offenders, but, due to the enactment of collaboration with the EPA, the Police Force will be able to implement heftier Fines,he also further stated :
“We recognise that when we charge People under the Summary Jurisdiction Act, SJA… the Fine for the First Conviction is very small – $7500 to $10,00 and to $15,000. For the Second Offence, $10,000 to $20,000. Under the EPA Act, it is much hefty. It starts at $80,000 to $750,000. So, with us getting that Act, that will be a deterrent in itself.”
Mr Mandal in Summary said this would be a good move to put a stop to those who refuse to comply with the Laws.

Police Commissioner Ag. Mr Clifton Hicken also stated that Members of the Public can look out for the Guyana Police Force’s proactive arrangement in terms of dealing with Noise Pollution, that is expected to bring some degree of relief.He said the Force continues to develop Partnerships with wider Stakeholders, and they will ensure that more focus is placed on Noise Pollution in a constructive way.