Residents of Woodbrook in Port of Spain have voiced their support for Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s recent ban on fetes at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, citing long-standing grievances over excessive noise pollution. Lynette Dolly, a prominent Woodbrook homeowner and head of the Woodbrook Resident’s Committee, highlighted the community’s frustration with unregulated noise from major venues like the QP Savannah, QP Oval, and Hasely Crawford Stadium. Speaking to Newsday on November 13, Dolly emphasized the need for balanced regulations that allow both entertainment and peace for residents. The Prime Minister’s announcement on November 12 included an immediate halt to fetes at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy and a pledge to introduce legislation by the end of 2025 to address noise pollution, fireworks, and designated quiet hours. Dolly noted that while some venues, like the Hasely Crawford Stadium, have made compromises to control noise, others, particularly the QP Savannah, continue to disrupt the community with loud music that can be heard across multiple neighborhoods. Residents also expressed concerns about music trucks that cause vibrations strong enough to shake homes and damage property. Dolly called for stricter enforcement of noise regulations to ensure that entertainment activities do not infringe on residents’ right to tranquility.