H undreds of Bajans answered Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s call to come to an afternoon open day to get a firsthand view of the newly-renovated Kensington Oval. Hailed as the Mecca of Caribbean cricket, the facility will host nine matches during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament, including the final on June 29. Action starts in Barbados on Sunday, and based on ticket sales a bumper crowd is expected.
There is definitely a buzz on the island among vendors, service providers, taxi operators, creatives, the tourism sector and the lovers of cricket. We all feel vested in what will take place at the Oval over the next month. Some are interested in having a good time while others are expecting lucrative pay days.
The excitement all-round is certainly exhilarating. Those who didn’t make the open day on Wednesday have the traditional media and social media to thank for keeping them abreast. Photos of shots featuring all angles and areas of the Oval have created a buzz as well.
As a proud people, that great sense of patriotism is certainly heightened in all of us. The PM told those at the Oval on Wednesday that it was our time to once again show the world why we are a unique people. “We want to show our pride in things uniquely Barbadian.
Kensington Oval is more than just a stadium; it’s a symbol of our heritage and our future. Let’s continue to build on this legacy,” Mottley said. Like everyone else, we at Barbados TODAY are extremely excited to provide you with top.
