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Still no completion date known for QEII Park

- will not be finished for Queen's Birthday Celebration
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith told members of the media today March 21, 2016 that he could not say when the Queen Elizabeth II Park would be completed, a project whose opening date had already been announced and postponed. Photo: VINO/File
“The Park is still a work in progress,” said Premier Smith in response. “I don't have an official date for its completion so that it could be opened,” he said. The project is being executed under the Office of the Premier. Photo: VINO/File
“The Park is still a work in progress,” said Premier Smith in response. “I don't have an official date for its completion so that it could be opened,” he said. The project is being executed under the Office of the Premier. Photo: VINO/File
When pressed by the media as to whether it would be opened in time for the Queen's birthday celebrations, he said, “I cannot say at this time [as] I am still waiting on my officials to say when it would be complete.” Photo: VINO
When pressed by the media as to whether it would be opened in time for the Queen's birthday celebrations, he said, “I cannot say at this time [as] I am still waiting on my officials to say when it would be complete.” Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith told members of the media today March 21, 2016 that he could not say when the Queen Elizabeth II Park would be completed, a project whose opening date had already been announced and postponed.

Speaking during a press conference to announce activities by the government to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her 90th birthday, the Premier was asked about the completion of the facility built in honour of Her Majesty and whether it would be a part of the celebrations.

“The Park is still a work in progress,” said Premier Smith in response. “I don't have an official date for its completion so that it could be opened,” he said.

The project is being executed under the Office of the Premier.

When pressed by the media as to whether it would be opened in time, Premier Smith said, “I cannot say at this time [as] I am still waiting on my officials to say when it would be complete.”

The Park remains unfinished even though it was revealed that Government spent $1 million on the facility. That sum reportedly included $200,00 for a water fountain.

Speaking at the opening of the expanded cruise pier at Tortola Pier Park on April 29, 2015, Premier Smith had said, “the Queen Elizabeth Park will be ready for enjoyment and relaxation by year’s end.”

Later, during a press conference Premier Smith said that the Park would have been opened by October 24, 2015 in time for the VI/USVI Friendship Day celebrations. However, this did not materialise and five months after, the Premier still cannot give a completion date.

16 Responses to “Still no completion date known for QEII Park”

  • no priority (21/03/2016, 17:29) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    what park? please go and fix the darn roads we deserve better.
    • @no priority (21/03/2016, 18:29) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      No money for park nor road.....
      • ------------------------ (21/03/2016, 22:43) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
        There are those who choose to create smoke and mirrors when it comes to combating CORRUPTION!
  • && (21/03/2016, 17:55) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where was the water fountain erected? Lets' hope it will be functional.
  • qc (21/03/2016, 18:18) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply

    No damm faith in this weak @$$ government

  • wize up (21/03/2016, 18:35) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    ok den!!!!!
  • My $0.02 (21/03/2016, 18:48) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is this the same park that is chained off yet people are still using even with building materials left all over the place by the playground?
  • Tyso (21/03/2016, 20:55) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Shouldn't that sign say Queen Elizabeth II? Hmm when yuh rushing stuff unplanned.
  • wize up (21/03/2016, 22:27) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    sit down and pause for the cause: just before the 2015 elections almost everything was full steam ahead BUT from June 2015 until 21 March 2016 it just one big mix-up mix-up(park, roads and those sidewalks in sea cows bay)
  • Diaspora (21/03/2016, 22:29) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    There should be no tolerance , for systemic corruption
  • Music (22/03/2016, 06:34) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Where is Queen Elizabeth Park I ? Will there be more?
  • tretretrete (22/03/2016, 08:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This park is almost finish why not just finish the damn thing!! I swear governmentssssss prolong projects for what?!
  • Cookie Monster (22/03/2016, 21:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Doc wake up yet? Premier Doctor Rip Van Winkle seems to have run the SS BVI aground yet again. Not even the simplest of projects can finish on time or on budget. Then they threatening to tax us out of existence to pay for largesse and waste.
  • ndp (24/03/2016, 08:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only when election come them does find money quick quick to fix everything and them does get it done ...them !!
    Ayo vote um back in VIP all tge way mehson NDP ain't doing nth


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