{"id":306001,"date":"2023-07-31T10:46:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T14:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=306001"},"modified":"2023-07-31T10:46:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T14:46:18","slug":"crayfish-river-community-enraged-at-piles-of-dirt-dumped-in-jolly-john-park-cancellation-of-sports-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/crayfish-river-community-enraged-at-piles-of-dirt-dumped-in-jolly-john-park-cancellation-of-sports-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Crayfish River community enraged at piles of dirt dumped in Jolly John Park; cancellation of sports events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-306006\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230731_094119-COLLAGE-642x482.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Villagers of Crayfish River are not happy with a decision by a council member to authorize the dumping of truckloads of dirt on the playing field without consulting them. The dumping of dirt was well-intentioned because the council had plans of enlarging the playing area. However, there wasn&#8217;t enough planning or consultation with two relevant landowners, and the project got stalled.<\/p>\n<p>It has been months now since sports organizers have been waiting for some news from the council that the dirt will be taken away. Unfortunately, their waiting is in vain. There is no indication that the piles of dirt will be removed any time soon. The playing field has previously been the hub for sporting activities on the entire eastern coast of Dominica. Various schools would patronize the park for inter-school cricket competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, the Kalinago Premier League (KPL) which is an annual event can no longer take place. The KPL is an event that would bring large crowds of people to the park. Cricket is a way of life for the people. Something is missing in their social life and that has to be addressed. Whenever there is a cricket match on the grounds of Jolly John, one can see people like \u201cants on a trail leading to a lollipop\u201d. This is how much people flock to the park not only to be a spectator but to socialize with friends. Jolly John playing field is a place where social circles were built. Unfortunately, people have fallen back into their isolated corners. The villagers want the authorities to address this eyesore urgently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&nbsp; Villagers of Crayfish River are not happy with a decision by a council member to authorize the dumping of truckloads of dirt on the playing field without consulting them. 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