Citizens Against Noise Pollution in Trinidad and Tobago (CANPTT) has applauded the passage of the Fireworks Regulation Bill, describing it as a “long-awaited step toward order, responsibility and national safety.”
In a statement issued yesterday, the organisation commended the Government for moving forward with legislation that, it said, acknowledges the “real distress” unregulated fireworks have caused to infants, the elderly, people with disabilities, pets and wildlife.
CANPTT noted that the bill’s passage follows “many years of advocacy, public outcry and repeated harm to citizens and animals.” The group added, “Today represents progress, and we acknowledge it.”
However, the organisation stressed that while regulating fireworks is a significant development, it does not address what they describe as “the most widespread and damaging issue”—general noise pollution across the country.
CANPTT said it remains committed to pushing for broader enforcement and additional measures to protect vulnerable groups, communities and animals from excessive noise.
Investigations and national discussions on wider noise-control measures are expected to continue.
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