Caribbean Times 20th Issue - Wednesday 1st June 2016

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4 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Wednesday 1st June 2016 Phase 1 of new complex nears completion National festivals and Sports Minister, the Hon., E Paul Chet Greene By Everton Barnes Work on transforming the former Barrymore Hotel to a sports, cultural and entertainment centre for Antigua and Barbuda is progressing smoothly with phase one expected to be completed in another two weeks. That’s the update from National festivals and Sports Minister, E Paul Chet Greene who took CT on a tour of the facilities on Tuesday. The minister said he expects the complex to be ready for the start of the Calypso Tent Season in another week or two. He said Phase 1 involves the reconstruction of the stage and the renovation of the kitchen. “This is a concept and a project we have been thinking about for over a year now as we set about to preserve the Antiguan Food, as we know it; the tacha dumpling, the fungi, the ducana, the roast dumpling etc. Those things that are uniquely Antiguan and which we are finding more difficult to acquire in a quality presentation,” Greene explained. He added that while the kitchen will not exclusively be these food preparation styles unique to Antigua and Barbuda, this is form the essence of the menu. According to the minister the stage will not only be for Calypso tents, but it will allow the ministry of culture, for the first time, to have a physical space where it can put on theatrical performances as well as other cultural displays on an on-going basis. For many patrons, Greene wants the new restaurant facility to be reminiscent of an earlier time when local restaurants such as Brother B’s and Golden Peanut thrived. As it relates to the stage, the minister explained that proper dressing rooms form part of the amenities as they are being constructed underneath the stage. cont’d on pg 5
Wednesday 1st June 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 5 cont’d from pg 4 “The other phase will see the refurbishing of two buildings which will be converted to the offices of the festivals Commission. Already on site, are offices for the Reparation Support Commission and another office for a project that will twin Antigua with Haiti and Senegal, Africa. So we are fleshing it out. It will take some time, but we know what we are aiming to achieve,” he further explained. Man allegedly fractures employer’s nose Deborah A Parker A 60-year-old man has been forced to seek medical attention overseas, after his nose was allegedly fractured by his employee. Devon Merchant suffered the facial blow recently, allegedly at the hands of Klayne Burton. The accused reportedly works on Merchant’s farm. The case was mentioned in District B before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, however, facts of what led to the assault were not revealed, Police prosecutor Cpl Allan Honore however informed the the court, Merchant first sought medical assistance at the Mount St John’s Medical Center (MS- JMC), before he left the jurisdiction for further attention. The accused, has been charged with grievous bodily harm. Burton was also allegedly caught with 76 grammes of marijuana, which has a street value of $960. Since he indicated that he wishes to have the services of a legal representative the matter was adjourned. Burton’s matter will again be called on August 17. Bail in the sum of $5,000 was extended to the accused. Of that amount Burton was asked to deposit $2,000. He must report to the t John’s Police station daily between the hours of 6am and 6pm and present two local sureties to the court. Burton has also been warned not to interfere with the victim. Greene did not deny that the project will be costly when it is fully completed, but he said that he believes firmly that it will be money ‘well spent’. “The preservation of a people’s culture is worth every dime spent on it,” the culture minister declared. He disclosed that the work is being done by the National Housing and Urban Development Company which reduces the overall costs immensely. Other plans include renovation some of the rooms that will house visiting artists as well as sports men and women in training camp ahead of national duties.
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