Repair & Improvement Works of the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village

On Friday September 6th, 2024, the honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Luc Mercelina signed the contract for the repairs & improvements of the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village with the Contractor Limitless Infrastructure N.V for the sum amount of Naf 1.413 million, based on a public tender that was carried out. 

The works consist mainly of repairs and improvements of the venue which was damaged after the passing of hurricane Irma and hurricane Maria in 2017. 

The works is namely but not limited to the following: 

• Roof demolition and replacement of the bleacher building,

• Repair works of the roof at the stage,

• Demolition and rebuilding of 15 catering booths

• Tiling of the floor in the new and existing catering booths

• Painting of various structures in collaboration with SOG

• Beautification and landscaping of the entire venue and other related architectural works

The project will be executed in phases. The initial phase of the works will commence with the demolition and repairs of the 15 catering booths. The Works is projected to commence in the first week of October 2024 with mobilisation. The duration of the project is approximately 4 calendar months and will be completed in time for our annual Carnival festivity in April 2025. 

All venders in the Jocelyn Arndell festival village and Stakeholders are therefore urged to co-operate during these times of execution. Please respect the code of conduct for this project for an easy transition of the works.

We apologize for any undue inconveniences that this may cause as we strive to upgrade and enhance the venue.

The Project management will be carried out by the Ministry of General Affairs and the Ministry of VROMI, Department of New Projects.

PHOTO CAPTION: Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (3rd left), Marlon Halley (2nd left) of Limitless Infrastructure, and Kurt Ruan, Department Head of New Projects, Ministry VROMI.​