Philipsburg:--- The vice chairman of the committee organizing the Royal visit Marcel Gumbs presented the programme of activities they put together for the Royal visit scheduled for November 3rd 2011. The theme for the Royal visit is Public Health, Environment and Education.At a press conference on Wednesday, the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Sarah Wescot Williams outlined the programme which includes a "National Manifestation, Embracing St. Maarten's tradition". According to the programme, the National Manifestation will be held on November 3rd at the Clem Labega Square.
The Royal Family is scheduled to arrive on St. Maarten at 10:30am at the Princess Juliana International Airport.
The inauguration of the Mental Health Facility will take place at 3:10pm in Cay Hill, while the Environmental and Nature Foundations will make their presentation at the Emilio Wilson Park at 3:45pm. The third presentation will be done at the Sundial School where the Culinary Arts students will make their presentation at 4:40pm. The final presentation for that day will be the National Manifestation, hosted by the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Sarah Wescot Williams it is scheduled for 8:00pm at the Clem Labega Square.
During these presentations each Minister will participate depending on their portfolios. The Royal Family, namely Her Majesty Queen Beatrix will meet with the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament. A meeting is also scheduled with the Royal Family and the Governor of St. Maarten Drs. Eugene Holiday, who will be hosting the dinner for the Royal Family.
Click here to view the official programme for the Royal Visit.
