St. Maarten's resident archaeologist, Dr. Jay Haviser, recently gave an explanation of the importance of heritage and monuments in St. Maarten's development into nationhood, as guest speaker at Wednesday's Rotary Club meeting. He outlined several heritage research projects being conducted on St. Maarten by the SIMARC youth program, and he requested support for some future programs. As well, the Rotary members were provided a preview of the new 'Save Our Heritage' TV commercials which are now being made by the SIMARC students. Rounding out the presentation, Dr. Haviser and the Rotary members discussed candidly about the need for sustainable development on St. Maarten, whereby developers and heritage/nature preservationists must work together for the good of the island. In the end, a generous Rotary member stepped up to the plate and offered to sponsor one of the SIMARC projects.
Dr. Haviser speaks on the Importance of Heritage in Nation-Building.
St. Maarten's resident archaeologist, Dr. Jay Haviser, recently gave an explanation of the importance of heritage and monuments in St. Maarten's development into nationhood, as guest speaker at Wednesday's Rotary Club meeting. He outlined several heritage research projects being conducted on St. Maarten by the SIMARC youth program, and he requested support for some future programs. As well, the Rotary members were provided a preview of the new 'Save Our Heritage' TV commercials which are now being made by the SIMARC students. Rounding out the presentation, Dr. Haviser and the Rotary members discussed candidly about the need for sustainable development on St. Maarten, whereby developers and heritage/nature preservationists must work together for the good of the island. In the end, a generous Rotary member stepped up to the plate and offered to sponsor one of the SIMARC projects.
