UPDATE: “I don’t want Steve (Steve Parillon) on my property” – Alvin R. Pickering
Speaking exclusively with Virgin Islands News Online owner of the property housing Da Spot, Club Opium and Palm Grooving Mr Alvin R. Pickering accused Mr Parillon of allegedly threatening him with words of violence in the presence of several persons including his daughter. “I don’t want Steve (Steve Parillon) on my property,” Pickering said firmly.
Describing the graphic nature of the violent language which allegedly included that he would burn down the building Mr Pickering said, “My daughter got so scared because of how he was behaving she ran out the building. It was so bad that she thought he was actually going to get violent.”
“I went as far as saying this quote to him, ‘If a man would achieve success tomorrow by creating violence today who can tell if there can be a tomorrow,’” said Mr Pickering.
Mr Pickering confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online today February 25, 2014 that he had filed a complaint with the RVIPF about the alleged violent verbal threat. Mr Pickering said that while no written statement was taken he was told by the RVIPF that should any physical act be committed by the accused, then they would be compelled to take action. “They said that the most they can do is warn him,” said Mr Pickering.
Mr Pickering said that he had taken actions to debar Mr Parillon from accessing the property which included providing a new lease to other business partners. It has been confirmed that Mr Parillon’s name was omitted from the new lease.
These allegations were put to Mr Parillon who declined to say much on record only, “I never threatened anybody. If so why no police hasn’t come to me yet.” Asked about his name being omitted from the lease Mr Parillon said that he was denied a copy of the document despite the fact that his name is on the trade license.
See previous story posted February 24, 2014:
‘Da Spot’ under new supervision from Friday Feb. 28
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Less than one year after the former ‘Bat Cave’ club at Baugher’s Bay assumed new management the investors have made another move to keep the business alive by putting in place new supervision.
According to one of the business partners in the venture, Mr Winston Skette aka Salsa, Da Spot was due to open today Monday February 24, 2014 Da Spot will be opening under new supervision. But word reaching Virgin Islands News Online exclusively is that it will now open on Friday February 28, 2014.
Speaking exclusively to Virgin Islands News Online recently Mr Skette made it abundantly clear that the management partners remain the same. “It is not new management. It is still open the same. It is just under new supervision,” he stressed.
“I have a new number for people to contact for caterings and bookings for the club and so,” Mr Skette said, while promising to provide more details regarding the business’ new arrangements.
Mr Parillon when contacted stressed that he is still a financial partner in the business and that word in the street that he was out was totally false.
Back in June of 2013 the multi-purpose entertainment establishment was opened at the former location of Bat Cave. Da Spot consists of Club Opium and Sports Bar; Palm Groovin’ restaurant, including new and improved menu, the Hideaway deck at the back and also the Piano Road Deck which looks out over the harbour.
Popular sports personality and BVIslander Parillon had told this news site back then that the business had been a combination of three local partners to put together the newly revamped establishment and he described it as "a one-stop all-you-can-eat joint" filled with entertainment.
“What we have done is we have created a club and sports bar… also you can dine in one of the classiest restaurants and you have the roadside deck available for dining,” Mr Parillon had disclosed.
According to Parillon, the establishment brings a different kind of ambience to the night life and restaurant scene of Tortola with the opening. He said even though the club may not be entirely out of Road Town, it is not in the mix of Road Town.
At that time when asked what had prompted the collaboration, Parillon had said, “One thing that we realized is that, if you’re look into the restaurant industry and the club industry, basically Tortola has been dying for a nightclub…”
He had stated that there were not any good nightclubs around and the group felt that they wanted to offer a nice, air-conditioned nightclub with a ‘real’ nightclub feeling. “We want to bring back this night life and we just want to show the BVI that young BVIslanders can also run businesses,” he said. Parillon added that this is just what the politicians have been asking for as well.
With quite a few modifications done in an effort to give patrons the ideal place and atmosphere that they could come out to enjoy themselves Da Spot had hosted a number of successful promotions to the extent of giving back to local charities including the BVI Cancer Society.
While Mr Skette has not been in contact again with this news site as promised to give further details, it has been observed that a number of activities have been ongoing at Da Spot as recent as yesterday February 23, 2014.
Persons could call 5434806 or 3402968 for more information on the business.
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48 Responses to “UPDATE: “I don’t want Steve (Steve Parillon) on my property” – Alvin R. Pickering”
LOL
My message to Steve is to get a grip on life. I told you not to do anything stupid despite your downfall. Your action was outrageous and now you are creating a dangerous pattern that can land you eventually in jail.
Go take some anger management course overseas. Get the ego and character under control.
Good luck.
Steve put himself where he is right now so it is up to him to get himself out.
Every time that man rents his place to a b...k person he always give them hell but when a w...e person or S...an rents it they are allowed to rack up large bills under his name which he has to pay. This was the same behavior when A...n P...er rented his gas station. Constant meddling and harassment. I am glad S...e had the balls to stand up to him. Let his daughter tell him the truth about the matter. He is not as nice as people think.
s...e wont tell the ppl he get vex with them man cause he ha owe several months of rent act like he a baller in he 6th hand BENZ
am glad for the n...a he is so damn rude ha ha ha ha ha ha ha take that what goes around comes around