Marigot:--- Despite the late start and the intense heat at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) first State of the Industry Conference on Thursday night, the performers of the cultural presentation left an unforgettable impression on the many dignitaries and visitors that attended the ceremony.
Members from the Imbali dance group, the bottle necks and the Soualiga Capoeria team made sure St. Martin's Culture and the people's friendliness stayed with those that are here to showcase the twin island as the best Caribbean destination.
The night's activities started off with a display of the flags of the 33 CTO member countries of the Caribbean, after which St. Martin's anthem was sung by Malaika Maxwell and Fabian Charbonier.
Attending the official ceremony were dignitaries from the Council of Ministers led by its Prime Minister Sarah Wescot Williams, along with some members of Parliament. Several members of the Territorial Council including Senator Louis Constant Fleming were also present.
Delivering the opening address from the French side was President of the Tourist Office Ida Zin Ka Ieu while Minister Franklin Meyers spoke on behalf of the Dutch Tourist Office. The keynote address was delivered by Honorable Richard Skerrit from the CTO. Skerrit warned that the Caribbean nations do not have to give up on tourism now that the economy is low.
The President of the Collectivity of St. Martin Frantz Gumbs delivered the closing remarks. The nights ceremony ended with a cocktail while the many journalist and television producers were seen getting interviews from St. Martin's dignitaries.
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St. Maarten - St. Martin News Cultural Presentation left lasting Impression on Visitors at CTO Conference.Cultural Presentation left lasting Impression on Visitors at CTO Conference.
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16-09-2011 07:58 |Unregistered| PPl
Di you all forget the first dance school on the dutchside of the Island Motiance
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16-09-2011 09:26 |Unregistered| Cool Kid
I must say if it was nt for Clara and her Dancers it would have not been all that good but thanks to SXM best Clara she has done it once more and the Dance was good and i know the good ppl of the CTO will have this to talk about for the rest of their stay on SXM .....................
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16-09-2011 09:30 |Unregistered| Well done
Well Clara and her Dancers i can look @ them Dance each and every day as along as do something she do with love and that is the kind of thing we need but most of all i think Clara and her Dancers should go and put SXM more on the map and so thanks to and some of the Dancers i know like Teacher Rudy-Cavin- Aldemar and most of all Clara i know thise are her old Daners and she is doing a good job so Big up to her .........
Looking at the pictures, it seemed to have been a great experience for our visitors.
Keep it up Partie Francaises, and thanks for the beautiful flags
on Bellevue road.
I always admire that road, with the flowers, and no sign boards.