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Queen Elizabeth Park II passed its first test - deCastro

deCastro believes that the Queen Elizabeth II Park should be utilized more often. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Donald deCastro believes that the Queen Elizabeth II Park, which was the venue for the recent National Parks Trust (NPT) 50th Anniversary Concert Series, should be utilised more often.

Speaking on his radio programme Night Talk, which was aired on December 13, 2011, deCastro said that he spoke to several persons including the Public Relations Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority about the recent concert and related that persons don’t seem to have a problem with events being held there on a regular basis.

Persons have long been expressing the view that the area, where the concert that featured John Legend and Ali Campbell was held, should be developed to host more activities including those of the August Festival.

“I wanted to know that because there is no complaints in the hospital and the employees and patients were not seriously affected then there is no reason why the Queen Elizabeth II Park cannot be used more often. This is the first test."

The National Parks Trust (NPT) had said that money raised from the recent Concert Series would lead to the phased and incremental restoration (of the QE II Park) in 2012. “We anticipate the legacy of our 50 year celebrations will enable the rehabilitation and restoration of the Queen Elizabeth II Park and we expect to be able to make that park one of the territory’s premier green spaces and a huge attraction for residents and visitors alike,” Director of National Parks Trust, Joseph Smith- Abbott had previously said.

13 Responses to “Queen Elizabeth Park II passed its first test - deCastro”

  • Hollowee (15/12/2011, 08:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ok Donald you are not saying aything others have not say!
    • Peng (15/12/2011, 08:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      i Agree. Road Town at this very momennt has no proper family gathering area which is secure, and good. Please remember to have a safe area for children and parents to increase to spend time and increase family bonding and togetherness, its needed. a small section of the park can be used for setting up swings, schuts, slides etc.....a simple example on twining with a revelant and family oriented park in Hertfordshire which we just signed an MOU with is a start. We ca learn a lot from establishing parks here in the BVI. Some Credit should be given to the London Office for forging a deeper bond with Hertfordshire. From what I was told the Office director was instrumental in making this happen.
  • oh Donald (15/12/2011, 09:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great to see some positive comments from Donald instead of the usual ranting. I am also glad that he endorses the name of the park and not wanting it to be renamed the "Donald D freedom and independence park or the real Virgin Islands".
  • qc (15/12/2011, 10:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we still not voting for you in the 4th district Donald so do not even think about it dude!
  • oprn the book (15/12/2011, 10:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the question is, when will Donald Decastro pass the test??????....the test of not chatting pi&&& morning noon and night.
  • True (15/12/2011, 14:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The hospital say its okay for concerts to go ahead but both these events finished well before midnight, where as the August Festival goes on all night and so would not be a suitable venue.
    • Music (15/12/2011, 23:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What about the Governors residence and the residents of the Waterfront apartments? They are much nearer than the hospital and can look forward to disturbed nights.
  • kevin (15/12/2011, 15:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    good points as always Donald sorry they will not support your show with $$$$$ but you do have a mesage!
  • deed (15/12/2011, 21:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    go Donald..go Donald its your birthday!!!


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