Has Gov’t caved after protest over bollards @ HM Prison Museum?
The bollards were installed at the newly renovated HM Prison Museum on Main Street, however, it remains unclear who was responsible for the idea to take away so much parking space from an already congested space close to two major churches and businesses.
Remove them now or else you will hear me- Hon Fraser
Opposition Leader Hon Fraser, while speaking in the House of Assembly (HoA) on December 19, 2016, warned the regime of Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) that the installation was “ridiculous” and he planned to make noise until they are removed.
The fiery former Minister for Communications and Works told the HoA: "I saw something that bothered me…I went by the church some weeks ago and I looked and I saw some bollards along Main Street in front of the old prison, which I think is ridiculous."
He added that under the law “only the Minister for Communications and Works has the authority to block a road by issuing an instrument”.
Permanent or temporary removal?
However, our newsroom observed today December 24, 2016, that the ugly looking barriers blocking off much needed parking on Main Street have been removed, but the holes are not sealed.
We are unsure if they are only removed on a temporary basis and will be placed back from December 27, 2016, the start of the business week.
It is unclear who made the decision to remove the bollards, but it would have come after much pressure from the public, Hon Fraser, Mr Frett and others.
The Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool represents the 4th district, which includes Road Town.
Efforts to reach the City Manager were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
23 Responses to “Has Gov’t caved after protest over bollards @ HM Prison Museum?”
Main street should become a pedestrian way anyway... we are losing history one cut at a time.
Good move Fraser.
at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity such as cycling or fast walking every week, and
strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).
keep original.
2 on either side of the doors would work.