FIFA Vice-President Prince Ali arrives in VI
Prince Ali’s arrival and planned visit to the $3M project site were confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online by General Secretary of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) Mr Alfred Reid.
The FIFA Vice-President is also expected to make a courtesy call on Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith and meet with members of the BVIFA Executive and Officials.
According to 1st Vice President, Aubrey Liburd, “This is a very important visit for the BVIFA as we are in the process of building the new stadium, and also for him to see what we are doing for football as an association and for the youths in the Territory. Also we are looking forward to hearing his vision for football in general and his plans or initiatives for the smaller FIFA Members such as ourselves,” a BVIFA press release stated.
The BVIFA was finally given approval for the project, part of the FIFA Goal Programme, by the Development Committee at a meeting chaired by FIFA Vice-President, Issa Hayatou in the presence of the Chairman of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee, Domenico Scala, back in March 2014.
The project includes a 400 meter track field, regulation-sized football field with associated facilities, netball court/volleyball court, concession stands and over 200 parking spaces. There will also be the construction of an access road between the parking lot and stadium by Andy's Car Wash.
13 Responses to “FIFA Vice-President Prince Ali arrives in VI”
Your comments are misinformed. The current earthworks are being financed by FIFA.