CARIBBEAN OPALS COSTUME LAUNCH 2018

Photo Credit: CREPE ART DESIGNS

Caribbean Opals troupe, launched its Statia carnival 2018 costume collection at 318-Right Field.

The theme for this year collection which was presented, is “Carnival Empress”, which symbolizes the beautiful and strong women of the Golden Rock.

The two troupe leaders are local Zumba instructor Charmaine George and Sherees Timber, who is presently residing in the Netherlands.  

This year marks the third time Caribbean Opals will participate in carnival. Both George and Timber played Mass over the years in other troupes. This year they decided to chain their talented and creative minds by coming together and bringing back their creativeness to the streets of Statia.

The troupe is split into two sections; front line and rear. “The front line is more extravagant, with an extensive back piece. However, both pieces complement each other with the same colours and jewels” said George. “The colours that are selected for this year’s costumes are yellow and different shades of blue. The outstanding stones and body jewels add a royal touch to these lovely pieces,” she added.

Registration will opened Monday, April 9. Payments can be made and arranged in instalments. Troupe members are welcome from age of 16 years old.

“So far preparation is going smooth. We are busy raising funds to cover the band cost and other expenses”, said George.

Caribbean Opals are collaborating with “CREPE ART DESIGNS” of Deangelo Butler & George Wilson in St.Maarten, who both visited Statia over the weekend, primarily for the launch.

“This is our first time on the island and we are happy to be here and at the same time excited to be working with Caribbean Opal. We are grateful for this opportunity to be able to showcase our work on the island during parade days”, said Butler.

From left: George Wilson, Charmaine George and Deangelo Butler.

Media contact:

Teena V A Lopes 

Public Relations Officer

St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation 

E-mail: teenalopes@statia-tourism.com 

Tel: +599 3182433

Mobile: +599 3185940

FIVE (5) TROUPES ON BOARD FOR STATIA CARNIVAL 2018

Photo: Caribbean Tribes Troupe. The 2018 champs.

ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius (March 15th, 2018) -- On Wednesday, March 14th, the St. Eustatius carnival committee held its first meeting with all troupe leaders. There are five troupes registered thus far.

These are the winning troupe of last year parade, Caribbean Tribes led by Julissa Woodley & Sharday Bennett, the real Carnival survivors led by Jovita Green, Caribbean Opals led by Charmaine George, Multi-mix led by Sjudi Redan and Island Gems led by Daniela Richardson, Gayle Charles & Natasha Richardson.

“We are excited about this year’s parade. It is such a great feeling to have five groups on board. I believe that folks are realizing that they are the ones who make carnival. Without the community’s participation we cannot succeed,” said President of the Carnival Committee Teena Lopes.

The committee discussed plans for this year troupe revellers. The parades are the last leg of the carnival line-up, but also considered the most important element.

“Many spectators look forward to this section. Our troupes are the highlight of carnival and the best part for most people”, Lopes said. “Hence the reason why they won’t be overlooked.”

It is the committee’s intension this year to open carnival the troupes in mind. There will be a T-shirt Mas competition on the opening night, in which all troupes will participate and will be judged.

All troupes will line the streets with their creative T-shirt designs and will lead the opening of carnival. The troupes will all wear their team colours as they jam in style to the carnival village.

“We are counting on sponsors to assist the carnival committee and all stakeholders of carnival as much as possible. Become our partner in progress. Carnival is all of us. We cannot do it on our own. ” Lopes added.

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Media contact
Teen a Lopes
Public Relations Officer
St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation 

Dutch Caribbean