Walwyn promises Greenland field will re-open in “short order”
It was back in June 2009 that the then Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government closed the field almost immediately after the final of the 2009 BVICA/Digicel 2020 Tournament and during the BVIFA’s seven a side tournament.
Initially, no explanation was made public, but then exciting plans were announced for its renovation and improvement including new surface, new drainage, new basketball and netball courts, a newly laid out softball arena and other amenities.
Since then, though, little progress towards completion has been achieved.
“I know football faces some challenges now particularly with facilities. The Greenland’s field has been an area of much pain. We promise under our new administration that we will get the Greenland’s field up and running in very short order,” stated Walwyn.
“So you can have somewhere to practice. We recognize the Virgin Islands are a melting pot of people from all walks of life and we must provide recreational facilities. Football and cricket will not be on the back burner. We will try our best to get the field going and also look for other sites for you.”
The field has been graded and new lights and drainage were installed before the project stalled - not for the first time.
It remains unclear as to exactly what extent of the project will be completed, but either way the re-opening will be highly anticipated not only by Football and Cricket fans, but Softball, Basketball and Netball as well. Not to mention the many residents of the area that used it for recreational purposes and the school children of Francis Lettsome Primary.
Meanwhile, the opening ceremony of the football league was attended by the Acting Governor, Inez Achibald; Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool; the Acting Director of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Patrick Harrigan and the new BVIFA President, Andy Bickerton, as well as, other members of the Association’s executive body.
The Ceremony was highlighted by a march past of teams followed by an exhibition match between the National U20 Girls' team and the Boys' U15 team with the U15 boys coming away with a 1 nil victory.
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