China-aided renovation project of Bahamian National Stadium opens
(ouest-coaching.com)
A groundbreaking ceremony for the China-aided renovation project of Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium was held in Nassau, the Bahamian capital, on April 8. The renovation project was undertaken by SINOCONST, a subsidiary of Sinomach. It was attended by Chinese Ambassador to the Bahamas Dai Qingli, Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis, senior officials of Bahamian Ministry of Youths and Sports, and representatives of Chinese managerial as well as construction personnel.
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A groundbreaking ceremony for the China-aided renovation project of Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium was held in Nassau on April 8. [Photo/SINOCONST]
Noting that the China-aided Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium has been known as a symbol of China-Bahamas friendship, Dai said that Chinese enterprises have done their utmost to help Bahamas host the IAAF World Relays, ushering in a new chapter of friendship. He hoped that the two countries will further deepen their bilateral cooperation and deliver more tangible benefits to the people of the two states.
Davis showed his thanks to China for helping Bahamas overcome challenges and promote the construction of the project, which had injected new vitality into the development of Bahamian sports and tourism industries. He stressed that the infrastructural project has become a strong bond of friendship between the two countries and marked a new height in the China-Bahamas partnership.
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Davis showed his thanks to China for helping Bahamas overcome challenges and promote the construction of the project. [Photo/SINOCONST]
The renovation project covers an area of approximately 18,000 square meters and has a seat capacity of 15,000. It is mainly designed to comprehensively renovate the stadium and improve its infrastructural facilities. Upon its completion, the stadium will boast more modern and advanced facilities, become a cultural exchange center, and bear great importance for improving the health of the Bahamian people, bolstering ethnic unity and promoting sports development there.
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The China-aided Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium is a symbol of China-Bahamas friendship. [Photo/SINOCONST]
In the next step, the SINOCONST will actively fulfill its responsibilities in the building of the China-aided project and ensure its completion and handover with strong sense of mission and professionalism by October 2025. All people of the project team will engage in closer collaboration with the Bahamian government and local business partners and make full use of resources available to guarantee the completion of the sports infrastructure and the opening of the world-class sports event in this May. The renovation project will push for harmonious and integrated development and the building of a shared destiny for humanity in the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative.