Added Emergency Measures; Increased Security For RT Village
BVI Platinum News
Updated: July 17, 2012 8:00 am AST
Published: July 16, 2012 2:21 pm AST
This year, the Road Town Festival Village will have increased security with the installation of revolving emergency lights as part of increased measures to safeguard attendees.

Today, July 16 when BVI Platinum News visited the grounds, works were being carried out to complete the building of booths in the village.

Franche Gumbs, Chairperson of the Village Sub-Committee said this year there are 21 booths, which is the same amount when compared to last year. He said the village, including the stage, is 75 percent completed.

Gumbs said the Coney Island should arrive in the Territory between today and tomorrow, and will be ready by this weekend.

Gumbs disclosed that there will be increased security this year with the installation of revolving emergency red lights, directing persons to the exit in the event of an emergency. He said there will also be increased lighting and commented on the new fencing for the village.

Further, this year there will be a directory of the village which will be posted at the gate and with this, persons will be directed to where the different booths are located, including the festival booth, Police and medical personnel.

Gumbs noted that this year there will be four paying nights compared to three paying nights last year.

The Festival Village in Road Town, which is named in honour of Claudette 'Boopie' Smith, opens on July 26 with a Gospel Fest.
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eagle eye | Report Abuse
And we want our 2 jouverts in town back this year.the police had all year to prepare,lets see some improvement there
July 16 at 10:49pm  |  Like ▪ 6 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 2 People dislike this.
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shark | Report Abuse
why is it that our emancipation comes with a price tag to it.So what are we celebrating freedom from what. ironically we supposed to be enjoying our freedom but at what cost.
July 16 at 8:48pm  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 5 People dislike this.
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Your contribution | Report Abuse
Ok well can you please donate some food and drinks to the celebrations seeing as though you feel everything needs to be free? Smh
July 16 at 10:20pm using an iPad  |  Like ▪ 9 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 3 People dislike this.
Born Here | Report Abuse
Security IN the village isn't the problem. It's security AROUND the village that's the problem. Wickham's Cay, over by the Cultural Center, near Bolo's, by the banks, on Main Street - that's where they'll be hiding, waiting to pounce on people coming from or heading to the Village.
July 16 at 4:40pm  |  Like ▪ 25 People like this.   Dislike
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Interested Party | Report Abuse
There was no entrance fee to the St. Thomas and St. John villages who had better entertainment than that proposed for BVI. Why has the Committee added an additional paid night. If we cannot afford to have festival, we should reduce the number of days that the village is open. Why the additional... more
July 16 at 4:32pm  |  Like ▪ 24 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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thats why we dont come up there no more .. its too expensive for us
July 16 at 11:01pm  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike
Schupes | Report Abuse
Dats because no major event is held in STT and STJ villages. If you cant afford to come, stay ayo back .... home. Case closed.
July 17 at 9:52am  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike ▪ 6 People dislike this.
Opinion | Report Abuse
Franche, in previous years the Coney Island you use seems to be plucked from the dump!!! Those things are scary and really in the worst condition. For next year try and get the rides that St. Thomas use, they are in much better shape. I am convinced that the Coney Island that we use is not... more
July 16 at 3:10pm  |  Like ▪ 24 People like this.   Dislike
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Stinks | Report Abuse
LMAO! Man I believe just what you said. I won't be surprised if after those things are taken down, they're put somewhere to cool out until they ready for us again. No other sane country would allow those things in their place for their people. Those things look no different to the metal yard down... more
July 16 at 3:56pm  |  Like ▪ 17 People like this.   Dislike
in my day...twenty something years ago... they were $2.00 a ride....haha....
July 16 at 8:18pm  |  Like ▪ 4 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
STT had a bunch of crappy rides dis year and the area was so clustered, so hush your trap.
July 17 at 9:53am  |  Like   Dislike
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