Philipsburg:--- A committee comprising of about 15 persons met yesterday with commissioner of Culture Hyacinth Richardson to discuss the preparations that are underway for this year’s St. Maarten Day. This year marks the 50th anniversary celebration, which would take place on the Dutch side of the island. Chairman of the committee Fabiana Arnell calls on the private sector to join them as they prepare to once again celebrate the island’s culture. Arnell also calls on all other cultures living on St. Maarten to also make contact with the committee so that they can also participate in the cultural activities planned for that day.
In the meantime, commissioner of culture Hyacinth Richardson has promised a grand celebration, reasons why he said the committee was broadened. He said several members of the private sector including someone that would look out for environmental issues has been added to the committee. The commissioner and his team would soon release the “theme for this year’s celebration.