NAGICO Insurances made a contribution on Wednesday to the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) to cover the total sponsorship of the annual Calypso competition held each year during the Carnival celebrations.
According to a release from the insurance company; "NAGICO understands its role as a social partner of the community and has taken the initiative to assist the SCDF by ensuring that local artists have a platform to display their talents."
NAGICO's contribution this year will not only cover the total sponsorship of the Senior Calypso Finals, but will also include the Calypso Eliminations Show.
"We are extremely happy that NAGICO has again stepped up to the plate again this year and thrown their support behind the SCDF," Erno Labega; treasurer of the foundation said. "We know that times are hard and when you have a company willing to support a cause to keep culture alive, we really do have to let them know how much we appreciate it."
As a sign of their gratitude, the SCDF has announced that both shows will be named after NAGICO; The NAGICO Calypso Eliminations and the NAGICO Calypso Finals. The sponsorship given by NAGICO will provide the first, second and third place prizes for the Calypso finalists. The official presentation of the cheque was made by NAGICO's two Marketing Assistants; Lisa Brown-McKay and Annemiek Meussen in their newly renovated Customer Service area.