French Quarter:--- The French Quarter main road was a colourful spectacle on Thursday after the official wreath laying ceremony at the French Quarter border marking the celebration of St. Martin's Day. Thursday's turnout was the largest in a long time and it was clear the participants paraded proudly as they celebrated their day. The parade began in Bell Plaine while the delegates stood under a white tent in front of the Brooks Car wash. After the parade, the delegates were transported by bus went to the Thelbert Carti Stadium where the official ceremony took place.
Among the delegates celebrating St. Martin Day was former Governor of the Netherlands Antilles Fritz Goedgedrag and his wife.Speakers include Minister of Culture and Education Rhoda Arrindell, Prime Minister Sarah Wescot Williams, President Frantz Gumbs, Senator Louis Constant
Fleming, Walcot Richardson of Anguilla and Christophe Coelho of the Prefecture of Saint Martin.Senator Louis Constant Fleming in his address notified the people that the French side has no intention to compete against the Dutch side. The mission he said is to work closer with the Dutch side who recently gained their autonomy. Fleming also informed the people that there are persons who filed complaints against him and Marcel Gumbs for treason simply because he and the president of the COM met with Minister Theo Heyliger to discuss areas of closer cooperation.
Fleming called on Prime Minister to allow the two sides to update the treaty of Concordia so they can better cooperate.
