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Contract signed for installation of lighting system @ A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds

A contract valued $409,837.67 has been awarded to No Limit Construction Services Ltd for the installation of a lighting system at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. Photo: GIS/File
The Virgin Islands could soon host international sports events and provide safe, modern spaces for sports and recreation as a step forward has been made to making this a reality. Photo: RDA
The Virgin Islands could soon host international sports events and provide safe, modern spaces for sports and recreation as a step forward has been made to making this a reality. Photo: RDA
A contract valued at $409,837.67 has been awarded to No Limit Construction Services Ltd for the installation of a lighting system at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground.Photo:RDA
A contract valued at $409,837.67 has been awarded to No Limit Construction Services Ltd for the installation of a lighting system at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground.Photo:RDA
During the signing ceremony, the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, expressed her gratitude for the progress of this long-awaited project.Photo:RDA
During the signing ceremony, the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, expressed her gratitude for the progress of this long-awaited project.Photo:RDA
The RDA reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Government of the Virgin Islands to strengthen infrastructure and support community and youth development throughout the Territory. Photo:RDA
The RDA reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Government of the Virgin Islands to strengthen infrastructure and support community and youth development throughout the Territory. Photo:RDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds in the Virgin Islands could soon return to hosting international sports events under lights, and provide safe and modern spaces for sports and recreation, as a step forward has been made to make this a reality.

A contract valued $409,837.67 has been awarded to No Limit Construction Services Ltd for the installation of a lighting system at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. 

This contract was signed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Meet IAAF Standards

Upon completion, the facility will meet IAAF Class 2 standards, enabling the Virgin Islands to host international events and provide modern, safe spaces for sports and recreation.

According to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), this development marks another milestone in the ongoing improvement of the Virgin Islands' sports infrastructure.

Hon de Castro highlights impact of project

During the signing ceremony, the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), expressed her gratitude for the progress of this long-awaited project. 

She highlighted the importance of the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground as the most active sporting and recreational facility in the Territory and emphasised the positive impact this project will have on athletes, students, and the wider community.

The RDA reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Government of the Virgin Islands to strengthen infrastructure and support community and youth development throughout the Territory.

3 Responses to “Contract signed for installation of lighting system @ A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds”

  • trouble (12/11/2025, 10:52) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yet the track can't use so how exactly would the track facility meet IAAF Class 2 standards? The track is in a sad state. Not even the athletes can use it cause its damaging them and their first focus is lights? How are the lights more urgent that the track surface. Government, get you all act together cause you all not serious about athlete development.
  • $409,837.67 yet still no bathrooms and additional seating! (12/11/2025, 11:59) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    $409,837.67 yet no bathrooms and additional seating!

    That money should include the concrete building they tore down on the track. We continue to mismanage public funds and do half ass jobs!

  • I am nominating Rajah for district 3 (12/11/2025, 14:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Because he is the most progressive one of all the names being mentioned.


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