Be a good neighbour! |08 August 2026
Good communities are built on trust, cooperation and mutual respect (Photo: Seychelles NATION)
Be a good neighbour!
By Mandy Bertin
Whether you live in a housing estate or a close-knit neighbourhood, community living comes with both rights and responsibilities. Every resident has the right to enjoy their home in peace – but never at the expense of someone else’s comfort, safety, or wellbeing.
A thriving community is built on respect, care for surroundings, and awareness that our actions affect everyone nearby. Simple gestures – turning down loud music, keeping pets under control, or disposing of rubbish properly – can greatly improve neighbourhood life. Conversely, careless behaviour such as littering, letting animals roam freely, or engaging in illegal activities creates conflict, damages relationships, and makes communities less safe.
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