Dear Editor,
As Director of Limelite Media with several Bus Shelters on the Dutch side of the Island, it is very disappointing to see that there are persons in our community who have absolutely no regard for other people’s or private property.
Just recently, we installed new Lexan glass panels, brand-new polycarbonate plastic in the display boxes, and re-installed benches in all of the bus shelters. We invested in making the shelters whole again and because of this investment, we have several new clients interested in advertising. The ad income is what pays for general maintenance and upkeep. The situation at the Sucker Garden shelter is just irresponsible, and shows that some person(s) have no respect for themselves or others.
It’s the second time that we replaced the glass panels in the Shelter in Sucker Garden. From the back of the shelter one can see two rocks which were thrown into the glass frame that ultimately broke both glass sheets. What goes through someone’s mind when they decide, with intent, to break glass panels just for fun? Do they realize that young and old persons in our community utilize this shelter every day?
We also have had some issues during the election campaign, where persons stuck their political material with glue on the new plastic sheets; however, we are trying to sort this out and see how we can remove the residue without further damaging the polycarbonate or replace the sheets.
I would like to ask all event promoters, whether you are promoting a concert, church event, or domino tournament, not to stick any posters, flyers and any other such material on the bus shelter’s glass or plastic sheets. It’s easy to stick up a poster, but no one realizes that someone else has to remove it and clean the area.
Who are we as people when some of us go around and vandalize or destroy other people’s property for no reason at all? Today it was the bus shelter, next week it can be your bedroom window. If anyone has any information regarding vandalism of any of the shelters, please call 721 520-1516.
Ronnie Busby
Director, Limelight Media
