Police Receive Calls Over ‘House Parties’

April 11, 2020

The police received calls from people reporting their neighbours ‘house parties’ and have asked the public to consider their neighbours when playing loud music, and also asked that residents have some tolerance for their neighbours as the curfews prevent us all from celebrating in the normal ways.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has received numerous calls this holiday weekend, from people reporting that their neighbours are playing loud music and having what are termed as ‘house parties.’

“The BPS has also received reports that persons are moving from house to house to attend parties, contrary to the Shelter in Place regulations.

“We emphasise, the BPS will attend any reports of groups gathering to ensure that the Shelter in Place regulations are not being contravened.

“However, unless it appears that offences are being committed officers will not enter premises. This in order to keep appropriate social distancing.

“We urge the public to consider their neighbours when playing loud music in their homes and to refrain from doing so late at night.

“We also however ask that residents have some tolerance for their neighbours who wish to celebrate the holiday weekend, as we all are aware that the curfews prevent us all from celebrating in the normal ways, and only call the BPS to attend where the noise becomes excessive.”

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  1. Southampton says:

    Lock all of these idiots up. Accept no excuses. Heavy fines need to be imposed on these idiots.

    • Onion Juice says:

      Oh, get a life, we’ve been stationary for a month and cant move and we are social beings. We cant fly kites and now we cant play music, imagine a world without sound, yes some people prefer silience and serenity so I suggest a few days with music on and off.
      Some cultures thrive off music and its the Universal language that we ALL can identify with. Maybe they can switch the genres so everyone can participate, but after a while listening to birds all day is becoming boring.

      • Mike Hind says:

        No one is saying you can’t listen to music.
        I listen to and play music all day, every day.
        I just don’t play it loud enough to disturb my neighbors.
        Why do you think it’s ok to play your music that loud?

        • Toodle-oo says:

          “Why do you think it’s ok to play your music that loud?”

          Because it’s his culture , he’s already alluded to that plenty of times in the same way he accuses other people of using subliminal language.
          Furthermore OJ , no-one is stopping anyone from flying kites , you just have to do it in your own yard.

        • Onion Juice says:

          Obviously the the neighbourhood is participating, I guess you have’nt seen de videos.

          • Mike Hind says:

            If the neighborhood is oarticipating, then no one is gonna call the cops.
            If they aren’t participating and are disturbed by how loud the music is, then they are allowed to call the cops.

            None of that implies that you “can’t play music”, as you suggested in your post.

            But a really good try at playing the victim.

      • Georgie says:

        Better to be bored than dead

    • Onion Juice says:

      Enjoy Life

    • Now Ya Nice says:

      This type behavior is a usually associates to one of a few things. A failed education system, selfishness, entitlement, drugs and alcohol or exposure to the stupid virus. Sadly there is no cure for stupid.

    • Onion Juice says:

      Party poopers

  2. Ringmaster says:

    So the BPS is saying the curfew doesn’t apply because it’s Easter and people need to have tolerance. Wow, so much for rules and regulations and safety, let alone the law. No wonder people are ignoring the stay at home and curfew, the BPS has just said it’s OK to break it. Hello, there is a worldwide pandemic of a killer virus, what doesn’t the BPS understand?

  3. Wahoo says:

    It is clear to me that we have an over abundance of very stupid people here. Anyone that saw the video of the guy on Causeway should understand. COVID 19 is being aided by idiots. Party on idiots.

  4. Bring_it says:

    People got to realize that most of our rights have been stripped so the little ones we have left we are going to use. If it’s not illegal than go ahead and call the police on us flexing the little bit of rights we have left, only going to make it worse.

    • wahoo says:

      This is not about rights it is about RIGHT and wrong given our situation at this time. Stay the f… at home.

    • Heya says:

      What rights do you think you have left?

    • Mike Hind says:

      Your “flex” could kill people.
      You still have all the rights you had before, once this is over, you’ll be able to do whatever you want. They haven’t been “stripped”, they’ve been suspended, and for a very good reason. Your right to hang out with your friends does NOT supersede my right to stay the hell alive.

      So stay home. Wash your hands.

      • Onion Juice says:

        Nobody hanging out with friends, have you seen de videos, if not save your comment.
        People are on their OWN properties dancing to music thats being played, did enyone complain when videos of Italians or others were playing music to each other?
        Subliminal biasness even in these times.
        F@#ing PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

        • Roger rammithart says:

          Fool
          When you have groups together the likelyhood that someone will have it is greater…its math

          Its not about their property. If you have visitors thats not right

        • Mike Hind says:

          Dude, I live on North Shore. I hear music all the time. That is VERY obviously not what they’re talking about.

          Did you read the story? People are gathering at House Parties. Or did you get called out for disturbing your neighbors and, in typical fashion for you, assume that you were being attacked?

          I know you have this desperate need to lash out any anyone that disagrees with you, but this time, as usual, your position is wrong.

          You don’t have the right to disturb your neighbors.
          People aren’t allowed to gather together, AS THE STORY SAYS.

          I’m not disagreeing with this position because I’m white, I’m disagreeing because you are easily provably wrong due to ignorance of the topic.

          As usual.

  5. Astounded says:

    Do these people not watch the world news. Clearly the cartoon channel has been receiving their attention.

    • Malachi51 says:

      …please do not insult cartoon characters!!

    • Cantfixstupid says:

      I truly believe part of the problem is these ridiculous conspiracy theories about the origination of this virus. Or the idea that it’s not even real! It’s causing a fair number of people to downplay or even dismiss it.

  6. Oh,I see now says:

    Guess who.

    They will also be the ones to feel “disrespected”when called on it…..ffs

  7. Dunn juice says:

    Throw the key away. They’ll be the first that want sympathy.

  8. Mark says:

    If they know these idiots are moving between houses than there’s the cause for arrest. Bermuda is another world full of people from Stupidville.

    • Onion Juice says:

      They are on their own properties listening to music, get over it.

    • Onion Juice says:

      Obviously you have not seen de videos, if you have you can clearly see that EVERYONE is in their respective homes have flashlights or some form of light sychronizing to the beat of the music, just like they have been doing in Italy and other parts of the world where there is closer proximity they serenaded each other which some of you saw and marveled in awe.
      But when a certain segment does it in their style which suites thei Culture, you get negative remarks and subliminal racist connotations like “Now ya Nice” posted.
      Clearly in the videos the residents are on their respective properties keeping safe distance from each other, but keeping de VIBE on a Positive Tip.
      But like Trump and his imps, even in times of calamity their ugly head still rises!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Keep safe everyone!

    • Onion Juice says:

      Get your facts right before making yourself look stupid.
      Stay safe

      • Mike Hind says:

        “Get your facts right before making yourself look stupid.”

        Says the guys who doesn’t have the facts right… ever.

    • Mike Hind says:

      Obviously, you didn’t read the story.