Unity - by Juliette George

Unity!

I I I I

I I I I

The word is unity

Too much of this I thing a gwan

The UN in unity is many coming together for a common goal. 

I never achieve nothing alone.

“I have no problem when I is used in a ‘greeting’, Yes I wah gwan?”.

No problem when I is used as a noun.

The problem becomes when I sticks out its chest and becomes a repetitive word stuck on a repetitive repetitive repetitive song, forgetting that I didn’t reach where they are or where they want to go alone.

This I I I thing

This Me Me Me thing accomplishes nothing.

Unity is always better

Inclusion multiplication is better than division

It takes a village, so, as a community, let’s link up, Come together we’ve done much, but there’s still more work to be done.

I can’t You can’t do it alone!

Written by a local poet: Juliette ''Nyha'' George.

Teamwork is KEY for STDF's Community Tourism Awareness Program

Photo credit: Heskief Simmons

The St. Eustatius Tourism awareness program is ongoing. Since the program started November last year, each month the department focussed on various forms of tourism and themes, such as; Community Tourism, Tourism in the Community, Sports Tourism, and Business Tourism. 

Please see itinerary below:
- November -- I AM TOURISM, video clip. (Community Tourism)

- December --  Christmas Tree District Light Up themed "Spread the joy, Light a tree" (Tourism in the Community)

- January -- I WANNA BE LIKE ASHA, run & walk. (Sports Tourism)
- February -- Month of Pride, Straight outta Statia (Community tourism)
- March -- Women's Day Conference & Gala -- (Business Tourism) 

More to come..

The primary purpose of the program is to increase, build tourism awareness on the island and at the same time, highlight the different aspects of tourism that exists locally. STDF strongly believes that this campaign will increase a high volume of awareness in the community. For the duration of the campaign, STDF will continue to work with the different stakeholders on the island. The tourism awareness campaign is expected to run until September this year.

In order to strengthen STDF's communication skills with locals and visitors alike, thThe Public Relation Officer at STDF, Teena Lopes is busy working on a network distribution list and is encouraging local's to get on board and join our email list. Persons may contact Ms. Lopes at [tel] 00599 3183081 or [e-mail] teena.lopes@statiatourism.com. 

We do hope that by STDF organizing this campaign our community will understand why their involvement in tourism is vital. This is one of the ways in which we plan to enforce our teachings and practices with Statia. 

Companies worked with already.
St. Eustatius Business Association (STEBA)
St. Eustatius Chamber of Commerce
St. Eustatius Promotion of InternationalCulture and Education  (SPICE)
Caribbean Overseas Small Medium Enterprises (COSME)
Statia Get in Shape (JOGG)
St. Eustatius Sports Foundation
St. Eustatius Arts and Cultural Heritage Foundation (STACH)

Sponsor of the campaign:
Nustar NV
Statia Get In Shape
STDF
COSME 

WINAIR

A PANEL DISCUSSION OF THE LOCALS BY THE LOCAL'S

We will all celebrate the elegance of women on March 4th and 5th at the Mike van Putten Youth Centre. On the itinerary for the upcoming Women's Day Conference is a panel consisting of six (6) outstanding females in the community, who will share fruitful discussions focusing on the theme of the event "Step it Up For Gender Equality". These powerful ladies are their own Managers, Directors, and Entrepreneurs. Delegates can expect to hear from; 

Ms. Lena Courtar

Mrs. Marchelle Clarke-Brown

Mrs. Shermen Gibbs-Pompier

First Lady, Mrs. Camelia Berlel 

Ms. Iris Liu 

Ms. Monique Martis 

The moderator for the panel discussion is Ms. Alida Francis. 

Females, in general, are asked to support the inaugural event, which is planned especially for women. 

“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.”– Helen Keller

Statia Butterfly Tours N Travel (BTNT)

Butterfly Tours N Travel (BTNT), a new travel agent provider on Statia!!

STATIA - The Caribbean's Hidden Treasure

The time is approaching - Looking into the Future with STATIA DOET 2016

CNSI Science Café event!

The Caribbean Netherlands Science Institute (CNSI) would like to share their itinerary of events with you. 

For more information contact the Executive Secretary, Ms Pepita Cannegieter

L.E.Saddlerweg

PO Box 65

St Eustatius – Caribbean Netherlands

Tel: +599 318 2040 (CNSI)

Cell: +599 318 1691 (St Eustatius)

Email: Pepita.cannegieter@cnsi.nl

Opening hour's: 08:00 am – 16:00 pm Mondays- Fridays

Weekends and Holidays closed

BETTER DAYS AHEAD!

Did I do that?

Like Steve Urkel would say..

Sometimes we say and do things we never expected we would do, but you know what? It's never too late to apologize and simply say I'm sorry. We all have off days and as human we make mistakes.

I hope this message can brighten your, not so good, dull day(s). Your day doesn't have to be dull and boring.

Here's a piece of Family Matters script.

Laura: 

I couldn't have done this without you.

Steve Urkel: 

Oh, please, Laura. You're making me blush.

Laura: 

You know, I just don't get why people are so afraid of our history.

Steve Urkel: 

Well, because it's different. And believe you me, I know what being different is all about.

Laura: 

Well, I admire you for that.

Steve Urkel: 

Oh, pasha, you're making me blush again.

DISCOVER STATIA!

MORE THAN 100 WANT "TO BE LIKE ASHA". - From the Daily Herald Feb. 16

FIRST EVER I WANNA BE LIKE ASHA WALK AND RUN ON STATIA

The St. Eustatius Sports Foundation, Statia Get In Shape (JOGG), St. Eustatius Arts and Cultural Heritage Foundation (STACH) together with the St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) hosted the I Wanna Be Like Asha walk/run for the very first time on the island, February 9th, 2016.  The sport activity is part of STDF's tourism awareness campaign, which commenced November last year and is expected to run until September this year. Each month the department showcases different forms of tourism that exists locally. 

Lydicia Fleming one of the youngest runners who participated.

In this months sports tourism event, Ms. Asha Robins, Statia’s very own local track and field  athlete was showcased. I Wanna Be Like Asha started at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Airport with a speech by Mr. Derick Simmons who, represented the commissioner of Sports Mr. Reginald Zaandam. Followed by an introduction and speech by Ms Teena Lopes, Public Relations Officer and one of the coordinators of the event. 

Warm up session.

Asha and team performed a warm up exercise to kick start the fitness walk/run, whereby subsequently the runners started by the alertness of the police siren and walkers as immediately after. Asha has been doing an awesome job taking part in various competitions on overseas. The event was organized with the meaning of a New Year’s resolution and motivational drive, towards a healthy and fitness approach, and not only that, but to also show appreciation for the talented individual, giving her the recognition she deserves. "Ms. Robins is an icon on the island, Statia’s very own energizer bunny".

Flyer of the event!

The marathon lasted approximately one hour and ended at the new harbor pavilion, otherwise known as the dock or boardwalk. DJ Sense entertained the crowd of over 100 participants and other spectators. Many persons were amazed to see a table filled with plaques, medals and trophies won by Asha,  dating back to 1990.

In photo: from right, Director of Tourism, Charles Lindo, Asha Robins and  the youngest runner of the day, Jeidrison Hook.

Many relatives of Asha came out in living color to show their support. 

WINAIR NAMED OFFICIAL AIRLINE FOR STATIA WOMENS DAY CONFERENCE

ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius  – Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR), has been named the official airline for the Women’s Day Conference. The conference and Gala will be held at the Mike Van Putten Youth Centre March 4^th & 5^th 2016, during which delegates will discuss various topics relating to the theme of the event; “Step it up for gender Equality.

As the official event carrier, WINAIR will facilitate transportation of delegates to the conference. It is expected that the relationship will sustain beyond this inaugural conference.

 “WINAIR has been the dependable airline for St. Eustatius for half a century and we are thankful for their support of this conference,” said Charles Lindo, the Director of Tourism.

Registered participants travelling to the event can qualify for a 25% discount on seats available. Members who want to book must send proof of their confirmed conference participation to email address: marketing@fly-winair.com.

I WANNA BE LIKE ASHA, I WANNA BE FIT

Registration - WOMEN'S CONFERENCE March 4th and 5th 2016

To register for the upcoming Women's Conference on Statia, March 4th and 5th, complete the registration below and forward document to teena.lopes@statiatourism.com, including proof of payment. 

Thank You for your participation! 

SUSAN L. TAYLOR TO KEYNOTE WOMEN'S DAY CONFERENCE ON STATIA

ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius - Former Essence magazine’s editorin-chief and motivational speaker in the United States and the Caribbean Susan L. Taylor will be the keynote speaker of the upcoming Women’s Day Conference to commemorate World Women’s Day on St. Eustatius. The theme of the event, which is scheduled for March 4 and 5 at Mike E. van Putten Youth Centre, is “Step It Up For Gender Equality.” 

Taylor is well-known for serving Essence from 1981 through 2000. In 2006, she founded the National CARES Mentoring Movement to provide the most vulnerable youth with much-needed mentoring from able and caring adults. The organization’s national volunteer affiliate network connects adults to local youth-serving organizations. 

Statia’s Women’s Day Conference is a collaborative effort between St. Eustatius Business Association STEBA and the tenth European Development Fund’s Programme for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories, together with St. Eustatius Promotion of International Culture and Education (SPICE), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation STDF. 

The Conference will feature local, regional and international speakers, who will share their experience and expertise on a range of topics, such as empowering yourself to be your own Chief Executive Officer, leadership development and refinement, work/life balance, and workplace/business challenges. The main goal of this conference is bringing local and regional women managers, entrepreneurs and business “guru’s” together to share same practices and new ideas. According to organizers, the conference is deemed to be beneficial for small and medium-sized businesses, as women entrepreneurs are among the European Union’s focus groups. 

“The Conference theme “Step it up for gender equality” encourages women to take a greater role in changing the course of their own lives, and in being a force for change in their communities,” said STEBA President Winston Fleming.