Ashton “Gold Teeth” Gibbons Laid to Rest
Persons from Marigot and indeed from across Dominica turned out in large numbers overflowing the Seven Day Adventist Church and grounds...
Hon. Edison James holds Consultation
On Sunday 25th, July about 70 villages gathered at the Marigot Credit Union with their Elected Representative Hon. Edison James to discuss issues...
“First Domestic Marigot Agency” Donates to Marigot Hospital
First Domestic Marigot Agency Representative Michael Pascal handed over six (6) toilet seat covers to the Doctor at the Marigot Hospital today Friday July 23rd, 2010. This...
Chelsey Wins Gold at CACC
Chelsey Linton of Marigot won Gold at the just completed Central American and the Caribbean Junior Championship in the Dominican Republic held from July 2 to July...
Marigot Credit Union “Sunrise”….. “Best team in the National Volley League”
The MCCU Sunrise is having a successful volleyball season for 2010. The senior men’s team has been playing well throughout the National League and produced the following results:
Sunrise vs. Point Michelle: 3 – 1
Sunrise vs. Calibishie Canon:...
ST. Maaretn MDC Keeps the Flag Flying
The MDC St Maarten group is the most active group in the Diaspora. This group holds monthly meetings and its committed board members ensure that the members attend and play their role. Currently the group has 16 active members...
Prince Family Reunion
Calendar of events.
July 11: Church service at the Marigot Methodist Church
July 12 : Indian River Trip
July 14 :Island Tour to the Twin falls, Emerald pool, Castle Bruce and Carib Territory
July 17: Dinner and dance at Classique.
July 18 : Kids party...
Hon. James trumps D.L.P. ONCE MORE!!!
The people of Marigot have spoken in a loud and emphatic chorus as once more; the United Workers Party and Mr. Edison James has regained his seat as the representative for the marigot constituency. Though the voter turnout decreased in...
Ashton Gone
On Friday 9th July 2010 the village of marigot was in total shock and painful grief as we learnt of the loss of another upcoming youth. At approximately 9.00am Friday Ashton “Gold Teeth” Gibbons was stabbed to death. Dean Davis...
Mr. 'Nun' Celebrates 90
The Hamlet family celebrates 90 years of life with their father Aubin Hamlet or “Mr. Nun” as wee so know him. Mr. Nun will celebrate his 90th birthday on Sunday 11th July 2010 at his estate in Antrizzlle. Celebrations begin...
Lio Park Playing Field (Lio Park) is tucked away in the south eastern corner of Sam's Gutter, Marigot, in an area known as Tara Side. The land which the park occupies was donated to the people of Marigot by the late Mr. Frobel Laville- a 1960's nominated member in the Dominica's legislature. It was the then Parliamentary Representative for Marigot, Mr. Pat Stevens and former Senator Meshach Linton who orchestrated the transfer.
Following the 1995 general elections, the area was dramatically transformed from agricultural lands covered in tree crops into one of Dominica's most beautiful sporting facilities. The playing filed was funded by grant donated to the community by the Taiwanese Government.
The scenic and natural ambience of the Park is spectacular and first time visitors are often stunned by the view presented them. The Park offers a remarkable view of the Atlantic Ocean and if lucky, one may even see whales frolicking in the coastal blue waters. From the park it is also possible to spot and monitor daily flights in and out of Melville Hall Airport, fishermen plying the seas and at nights vehicular lights from the ever-present outline of Marie Galante on the horizon.
The features of Lio Park easily make it one of the best sporting facilities in the island. The facility comprises:
1. A pavilion with 2 dressing rooms for teams. Each dressing room has 12 players' lockers, one face basin, two toilets and one shower.
2. An official dressing room with full washroom facilities and 5 lockers
3. One kitchen
4. One office space
5. One mess hall which can double as a meeting space
6. One public toilet block
7. One wooden/concrete stand that seats 650 spectators
8. Two concrete confectionary stands with water and electricity.
The field was spontaneously named Lio Park by the community due to the fact that the area was the residence of Mr. Lionel Laville, who was popularly known as Lio. In the 1950's, Mr. Lionel Laville was Minister of Communications and Works and is credited with the construction of the Melville Hall Airport and trans-insular road from Marigot to Roseau and with the completion of the first pipe-borne water system from Batacca to Atkinson.
Presently, Lio Park is being used to host the Northern District Harris Paints Cricket League matches and it is a very popular venue for staging 'big' games such as tournament finals, semifinals, and openings. The Dominica Amateur Athletics Association and Sports Division are two agencies which have utilized the facility for national athletics meets and cricket matches, respectively. Currently, Lio Park is the home ground of the Marigot Cricket Team.
Lio Park has been earmarked as one of the venues for hosting events for the 2007 Marigot Village Reunion planned for the period April 26 to May 7. This event will be in the form of a village fun day with an exhibition, traditional games and May Pole dancing. During the reunion there are also tentative plans to host a major OECS May Pole Competition at Lio Park.
The Park's management is currently being undertaken by the Lio Park Management Committee as follows:
- Chairman - Mr. Alvin Abraham (Principal WS Stevens Primary School & Leader, Marigot Cricket Club)
- Mr. Edison James ( Parliamentary Representative for Marigot & Former Manager of Windward Islands and Dominica Cricket Teams)
- Mr. Godwin Dorsette (Physical Educator attached to Ministry of Education and Executive Member and Coach of WesMar Ranger Athletic Club and Sunrise Sports Club)
- Mr. Forbes Charles (Former Cricketer & Mentor/Coach of Marigot Cricket Team) and
- Mr. James Greer (Deputy Chair Marigot Village Council, Former Village Cricketer)
The Lio Park Management Committee knows, notwithstanding the fact that the Park is regarded as one of the best in the island, that there is need for further development. These improvements will position the Park to take advantage of opportunities in the near future, such major regional cricketing activity is held in Dominica.
It is also important that the improvements result in improving the Park's income generating capabilities, as the management's main aim is to make the Park self-sustaining. The overall objective is to make the Lio Park Playing Field one that all Marigotians will be very proud of.
For further information about Lio Park, contact Lio Park Management Committee Chairman, Alvin Abraham or Bwenka at Bwenka@hotmail.com or call 1-767-445-7401/1-767-445-8295 or 1767-276-4632.