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.