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Noise level enforcement #184537
02/18/2019 11:42 AM
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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184538
02/18/2019 11:45 AM
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Especially in light of Roxxy Beach, I hope the government does enforce the noise ordinance. Whenever Royal Palm does reopen, the noise may be unbearable.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184540
02/18/2019 12:03 PM
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It's unbearable right here in Cupecoy with music from Sapphire. And Escape will open with a DJ soon.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: BillandElaine] #184543
02/18/2019 12:07 PM
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Music during the day or at night from Sapphire? Escape, is that at the corner there, where you used to go up to the Summit?


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184548
02/18/2019 12:23 PM
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Morning and some nights. Escape is right behind us on the corner of Jordan Rd. which went to the summit. Opposite end of building where Fig used to be.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184557
02/18/2019 01:24 PM
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I hope this is more than lip service, here at the SBR villas we have had to keep the doors closed tight until 3:00am, especially on week ends.

Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: BillandElaine] #184558
02/18/2019 01:52 PM
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Elaine--ok. That is kind of odd, loud noise from a timeshare property. And I thought that was where Escape was most recently. Best wishes. I loathe loud music myself.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: WLE] #184559
02/18/2019 01:54 PM
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WLE--there is no lip service even, currently. That's the problem. I hope the timeshare association is able to get some action, but I'm not holding my breath..


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184565
02/18/2019 02:21 PM
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I hope it does not reach the level that La bamba used to crank out.You could feel the bass through the walls at the Villas at simpson bay!!!!! I recall it being on wednesday and sunday nights till 1 am or so.Occasionally later with special events.No respect for anyone I guess is common.

Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: Carol_Hill] #184566
02/18/2019 02:53 PM
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What timeshare association? I honestly wasn’t aware there was one, and if yes, it seems to me there are far bigger issues than noise abatement they should be looking into and dealing with. Purely my personal opinion........


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184567
02/18/2019 02:55 PM
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Think it already has hence the timeshare association pushing for enforcement.

Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: pat] #184570
02/18/2019 03:13 PM
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Pat--It's SMTA Link,

which to my understanding is an association of timeshare RESORTS. Been around a long time.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: Carol_Hill] #184572
02/18/2019 03:17 PM
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And they still list the Summit as a member resort. Time to update.

Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184573
02/18/2019 03:25 PM
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Ocean Club also still listed.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184582
02/18/2019 04:50 PM
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Oh, right! I thought we were talking about a timeshare association that advocated on behalf of the various timeshare unit owners and not the timeshare property owners. Too much room for conflicts of interest, IMHO. I’m still looking for the timeshare guideline protections the island has been promising since forever still to no avail. You can see from your own observations how useless they are.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: pat] #184585
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The problem is that t/s 'owners' all have different agendas, to be able to have one association between them. And t/s protection legislation in SXM, I wouldn't hold my breath on that, my dear! smile


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184587
02/18/2019 05:26 PM
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Carol,

The basic concern of ALL t/s owners is fair treatment within the terms of our individual purchase agreements and IF the government cared about protecting a large segment of its visiting population they could and SHOULD pass some legislation. It’s been promised by every administration since the initial problems at the original Pelican Resort fiasco. Early to mid nineties? Not sure anymore but this form of legislation has been promised forever. But it seems different governments including the present one have very close relationships with timeshare resort owners - not to be confused with weeks, unit or time owners, and their managers and this government included, they wouldn’t dream of rocking their boats.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: pat] #184589
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That may well be true, but my feeling is that the SXM government just is unable to do most things that government should be able to do..


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184609
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Does anyone actually know what the present noise ordinances are for Dutch St. Maarten? I know I don't. No music in an open setting above a certain decibel level after midnight? Or, maybe 2:00 a.m.? If these actually exist, then the Justice Minister could have them printed and redistributed to such venues with a warning that a fine will be imposed if a violation occurs. How likely is that to happen? Not very. But, there is one thing guests can do. Bring a supply of noise reduction ear plugs and use them when on the island. That's what we started doing a few years back and they do help. You'll never experience total silence, but it will reduce things to the point where you can get to sleep.

Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: SXMScubaman] #184777
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Really? Why is this a Timeshare issue? We used to have awful music from Lagoonies back in the 90's and 2000's. It was clearly loud across the lagoon and we were property owners. And all you guys used to go on Neil's cruise in the lagoon and party and scream to all hours. I complained to him and he didn't care.
We also had a place called Gorilla's on Welfare Rd where the Carousel is and it was BLASTING all night. Our Admin complained to Government.
So give me a break!

Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: irina] #184803
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As Elaine pointed out, it's definitely an issue for locals also, to be sure. But I certainly don't blame the SMTA for trying to get government to address it, as the timeshare 'owner' demographic is not really much into loud, late night music.


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: Carol_Hill] #184815
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As I had stated a while ago, I was concerned after reading all about the noise in Royal Palm area, lolos that are set up, car stereos at Kim sha beach beside the royal palm, etc. We stayed in that area, directly above the Green house restaurant in an apartment villa. We could look out and see the back end of Marty's go Dutch, Toppers, and look farther over to see where Roxy's is being constructed beside the Royal Palm. I have to say, honestly, we had zero noise problems at night. Yes, we heard the music from Buccaneer Beach Bar, directly beside us,,,but it was earlier in evening. We were worried that it was going to be a problem, but it was not at all. Now, I am not sure what Roxy's is supposed to be like?? But it is right beside Royal Palm, and could be an issue if their venue is going to include loud banging music at all hours, especially for those staying at Royal Palm. I hope that is not the case, as we love to stay at the RP and can hardly wait till it is open again. Our stay was last week in January of 2019


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Re: Noise level enforcement [Re: irina] #184817
02/20/2019 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by irina
Really? Why is this a Timeshare issue? We used to have awful music from Lagoonies back in the 90's and 2000's. It was clearly loud across the lagoon and we were property owners. And all you guys used to go on Neil's cruise in the lagoon and party and scream to all hours. I complained to him and he didn't care.
We also had a place called Gorilla's on Welfare Rd where the Carousel is and it was BLASTING all night. Our Admin complained to Government.
So give me a break!

Reading your other posts today who rattled your cage today. LOL


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