PHILIPSBURG, NAGICO Insurances presented author Mr. Kenneth Cook with a check for $ 500 to assist him in the launching of his (2) second book in as many years. The book entitled "In the corridors of Power" is scheduled to be presented to the general public at a book launch at 8:00 pm Saturday February 28th at the Philipsburg Cultural Center. "In the corridors of Power" focuses on life and times of the former Lieutenant Governors of Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten.
The support for local authors by companies such as NAGICO, contributed to the growth and development of literary arts on the island in the past few years. With the sponsorship of historical and educational material such as Mr. Cook's book, NAGICO continues to contribute to the improvement and development of culture and history on St. Maarten. NAGICO's Marketing Manager, Jasmine Payne stated "NAGICO is pleased to be able to contribute to a book that speaks to the heart of the community by chronicling the life and times of those who weave the fabric of St. Maarten." The book which will be added to the annals of the recorded history of St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius will be published by Color K Graphics in Miami Florida.
Mr. Cook who had been working on the project for approximately 1 year stated "I am grateful that NAGICO has contributed to the further expansion of the history of St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. " Mr. Cook added "I have contributed a lot of money that was made from the first book back to the community publicly and privately, and this is all made possible through companies such as NAGICO."