PHILIPSBURG:--- With a donation of $5000 UTS has pledged its support of the St. Eustatius Musical Foundation in its endeavor to stage the 2013 carnival festivities on the island of St. Eustatius. "UTS is a steady yearly contributor towards Carnival in St. Eustatius, and we are happy to be able to support them in the festivities once again this year," said UTS Marketing & Communication Officer Ivy Lambert. Foundation Treasurer, Ms. Lavinia 'Makeba' Mitchell thanked UTS for once again supporting the foundation in its efforts. The St. Eustatius Carnival festivities kicked off on July 19th and will continue throughout the week with various events and local, regional, and international performances. The celebrations end with the Last Lap parade on July 29th.