Because of this, members of the movement were invited to be guests on two radio talk shows on the island.
On Thursday, September 2, Leopold James, president of the movement and member, Albert Adams, aka 'Jesse', were guests of 'Diamond Kath' on La Voix F.M. 101.5.
The day after, upon invitation , Leopold was guest on PJD 2, 1300 of host, Wendell MOORE.
Obviously, the very professional and unbiased manner in which both 'Diamond Kath' and Wendell MOORE, questioned their guests, the value and far-reaching implications of this new initiative, became very clear to the listeners.
It is without any doubt, that the concept, purpose as well as the implied potentials of this card for its holders can be considered significant 'game-changers' in terms of allowing for St. Martiners to reclaim their country of heritage and respect a host as never before.
Already, the potential impact of this ID-card, is resulting in many St. Martiners feeling a powerful sense of pride, dignity and attachment to their land of heritage and with fellow St. Martiners of heritage, or native, indigenous St. Martiners.
We will not even mention the fact that many non-St. Martiners are already realizing, that in order to really become part of the St. Martin nation, their best chance is to qualify for an 'honorary' St. Martin ID-card.
To qualify for such however, they will have to demonstrate that they are of an 'added value' to the St. Martin people and their cultural-heritage and this certainly is a 'paradigm shift'
After both interviews on 101.5 F.M. and PJD2, 1300, there were so many calls and emails coming from listeners on the island as well as from abroad.
Many of these callers were eager to collect their cards and made many interesting suggestions to benefit the card-holders.
Some for instance, cautioned against issuing this coveted card to non-St. Martiners, without placing certain demands or conditions on those requests.
All in all, since the interest for the card is already is bypassing our expectation, we have decided to allow for input form others as well.
In particular, as it pertains to the issuing of the honorary St. Martin ID-cards to non-St. Martiners, a committee will be sett up.
This committee, will be charged with the selection, screening and proposing of potential candidates for an honorary St. Martin ID-card to the board.
In addition, the members of this committee will also be tasked with organizing the ceremonies during which these honorary ID-cards will be given out.
For more information, contact Leopold JAMES
Tel.; 54 43512 / 05 90 272401
Cel. 5204325 / 5875207
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