Enviro Week - EWE - 4-8 June 2008 | St. Maarten Private Eye

Enviro Week - EWE - 4-8 June 2008

Imagine... a park full of green products and services that will help St. Maarten become a bit more of a nature friendly island and a more livable island for the younger generation. With our eco-expo we make it a reality and you can even participate with your green products or services.

A solar cooker contest, a car that runs on water (French Lycee), a car that runs on biofuel, local biological food, green cleaning products, wood crafting, local natural art, solar heaters, water saving and energy saving products, water from air and a raffle. There will also be workshops in between with related to agriculture, solar power, energy and water saving and some interesting keynote speakers. Details, updates and press releases below.

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The event is organized by the Caribbean Foundation for Sustainability and supported by St. Maarten Pride Foundation, Nature Foundation, SIMARC, Ocean Care, Animal R Friends, Epic Foundation, Emilio Wilson Park Estate Foundation, Sint Maarten Heritage Foundation, Caribsmart and Marlin Yard Business Consultants and the Department of Environment in Curacao (Minafund).

Please note that some activities and events are still tentative and some new ones may be added. We will update the program below as and when information is received, so check for updates as it gets closer.

June 3rd and 4th

Movie 11th HOUR. To judge from all the gas-guzzlers still fouling the air and the
plastic bottles clogging the dumps, it appears that the news that we are killing
ourselves and the world with our greed and garbage hasn’t sunk in. That’s one
reason “The 11th Hour,” an unnerving, surprisingly affecting documentary about
our environmental calamity, is such essential viewing. It may not change your life,
but it may inspire you to recycle that old slogan-button your folks pinned on their
dashikis back in the day: If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the
problem. Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. Fundraising movie for St.
Maarten Pride Foundation. Starting with a wine and cheese cocktail party at 19.00
and the movie at 20.00 sponsored by Nagico. Entrance 12 USD.

Tickets 12 US$ are available at Texaco star Mart on Bush Road, Philipsburg Theatres and members of St. Maarten Pride Foundation.

Watch the trailer here!

June 5th
Publication of extra edition Daily Herald for the year 2028. With this edition students have written articles about sustainable measures in 2028. Coordinated by Simarc and sponsored by the Daily Herald.

Press Release about World Environment Day

ECO-FEST opening by St. Maarten Tourist Bureau and Sarah Wescott (organized by
Island Vision Foundation ) focused on climate change with keynote speakers and
workshop 14.00 and an ECO-tour in the lagoon at 15.30 pm

June 6th
ECO-FEST organized by Island Vision Foundation Award Program - Belair Community Center - 7pm

June 7th
Opening - 9.00am - FREE ENTRANCE

ECO-EXPO with a number of tents and booths displaying local or Caribbean
(organic) food and other sustainable products like septic systems, solar heaters,
solar panels, air water generator, local woodcrafting, cleaning products, car on
water, energy saving products, display of science fair winners, performance of capoeira and stiltwalkers and of course with background music and a band, a green car wash on the parking lot, etc etc .

Solar cooker contest judged by B. Peut and Sundial students. They will cook on the
self-made solar cookers and on a professional solar cooker. All solar cookers will
be displayed. - 10.00am

Demonstration car on water by French Lycee possibility for a short but real test
drive max 3 persons. - 10.30am

BIO-FUEL demonstration by "Caribbean Purchase Service Inc. with Mercedes Benz, which will show the possibilities In SXM - 11.00am

Lunch prepared by SUNDIAL SCHOOL on a professional solar cooker - 12.00 Noon till 2.00pm

Demonstration car on water by French Lycee possibility for a short but real test
drive max 3 persons. - 2.30pm

Workshops - 5.00pm
- Agriculture by Joselyn Richardson
- solar power basics by Kessler Solar /Universal Solar
- energy saving air conditioning by OMNI
- energy saving for residents and businesses

Band Playing and Restaurant open - 5.00pm

Movie Laura Bijnsdorp and Fraenseen Fowler about sustainability (supported by
The Leo’s) - 7.30pm

Terry is the CEO and founder of Ecotech Water in Florida. As an author, inventor,
real estate developer, and businessman, Terry has dedicated his life to
environmental issues and Green concerns. He has invented and patented water
conservation products such as the ECOCLOSET, ECO URINAL, AND THE ECO
CARTRIDGE. He has performed numerous water conservation studies and related
water conservation funding programs for numerous city, county and state
governments. - 8.00pm

Steve Spence is an off-grid renewable energy researcher and lecturer. He has been
living off the electric grid for 5 years, he will talk and show some video for off the
grid solutions (with solar and or wind power) even without having the money to
invest. Green Trust Org - 8.45pm

Reception with music Police Band till closure at 11.00pm

June 8th
Eco-hike and marathon from Lotteriefarm to Emilio Wilson Park. - 7am

Eco-breakfast and opening - 9am

Demonstration BIO-Fuel in luxurious Mercedes Benz - 10am

Demonstration car on water by French Lycee possibility for a short but real test
drive max 3 persons. - 10.30am

Eco Ital bash/lunch (organic food prepared by the famous Ital Shack at Bush Rd - 12pm till 2pm

Workshops - 5.00pm
- Agriculture by Joselyn Richardson
- solar power basics by Kessler Solar /Universal Solar
- energy saving air conditioning by OMNI
- energy saving for residents and businesses

Band Playing and Restaurant open - 6pm

Kerry McDonald is the founder of West Indies Power Holdings B.V. (WIPH). He has
over thirty years experience in the development of geothermal energy. He will
explain about the process but also about the possibilities for St. Maarten.
West Indies Power.com

Closure ECO-EXPO with prices etc and afterwards band playing and reception
music by Freedom Fighters 8.00pm till 11.00pm

Submitted by Local Hero on Tue, 2008-05-27 01:25.

Just updating with a few news clippings about the Enviro week. Be sure to read the Under the Lighthouse Editorial for a chuckle

Enviro Expo - 9th June 2008

Today Editorial - Under the Lighthouse - 6th June 2008

Enviroweek begins - 4th June 2008

Caribdude

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It's true in SXM that we are the friendly island, and we are faithful to the expression: "Together we stand, divided we fall'.
All of this to say, what a shame, can you believe that we barely have any historical monument, (a piece of the slave wall, the old house,...) What's next we may ask? Well, let me be the one to answer you: the lagoon.
Have you seen Cupecoy, has anyone ever wonder what happen to the fishes which were in lagoon?
Oh I assume you don't know the story, well of course to the port in order yatch and mega yatchs to enter, you need dredge,.. but when one get rids of the water, where do the living beings go?

Well I guess I need to ask the environmental watchdogs, but I don't hear them ringing the alarm. Oh no, I won't even dear ask the government because they are too busy counting up their dirty money.

Well as I always say, soon SXM another Luis or soon we will be drinking our own waste.

This is from a concern citizen just rining the alarm.

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Please don't take offence at the title of my comment, but it seems to me you have been missing quite a lot. Perhaps you should take a browse through this website, which now holds over 11,000 news stories, photos and blogs going back over 3 years. Try the main page blogs, or the Environment Thread, SXM Pride Thread, or the Nature Foundation Thread.

The alarm bells have been ringing for years, maybe you just got used to the noise that you didn't notice it anymore. Have you been sitting on the sidelines? Perhaps you should get up and get involved, join an Environmental watchdog as you call them, go to the events they organize, help them fundraise, write letters to the papers.

I'm glad more and more citizens are starting to sit up and take notice, but in the end they should not rely on others who volunteer and sacrifice their time, energy and finances to do all the work for them. If you want to know who is responsible for the state of the island, it's environment, its culture and the slow and gradual degradation of it's friendly and beautiful character, look to the DP and the people who voted for them. They have been running the show most of the last 40 odd years haven't they?

Flipper

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First of all, I thank your for your comment. But to answer your question, I haven't been on the sidelines. I have been on websites, and I have being doing something for my island. But as in the title, I did use the word Protectors, which means, that someone is doing an action. But according, to what I spoke about and being on other islands, my comments was too motivate, and also to create awareness. I do agree that I am pleased that people are being more vigilent and knowledgable. If someone, who is doing good for the environment, culture and the island feel offensive from my comment, please don't. But I think everyone has to agree that more has to be done for the island.

Peace Flipper

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A few months ago the Sand Bar on Isle del Sol, Snoopy Island to us locals, invested in a small glass crusher, it is on show at EWE.

Glass crusher at ECO-EXPO 2008 St.Maarten

I guess any major bar owner with a thinking brain could see the benefit of getting one. Really, our government should have had one years ago at the dump, we could have buried so much crushed glass under the Westin, the Cupecoy developments, the Airport and all the trenches for our cables. But Roy was in charge so....

Great show at EWE people, try and get there today if you didn't get there tomorrow, well worth it.

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Hope all goes well with this years Enviro Week, just a a word of caution though. Those that are not permanent residents, assist at your own risk. I was there for many , serving the Island with honor voluntary capacities, community , NGO's, Vice President of Animals R Friends.etc., I gave my heart and soul to the Island, met all the criteria for re-newal, but I had an N.V., it also met all the criteria, the Government took my licence fee last Septemeber, but they turned down my residency permit after being on the Island several Years, most groups know who I am for all the volunteering that I did, but the Lt. Governor appartently saw it fit to discard me like a piece of trash.

Of course I am bitter, I have gone thru therapy and several illnesses due to this disappointment, as I thought I would live my life out on the Island and be with the People and Island I love so much.

My heart was left in Sint Maarten, unfortunately the Government needs to learn how to lern how to do Nation building. I will always know in my heart that I left a good impression and lasting effect to many people and of course the Animals without voices.

I am so sorry that I will miss the 2nd annual Enviro Week, but I was sure there for the first and gave many hours.

Good luck to all.

Regards,

Larry C. Geer
lgeer44@comcast.net

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Hi - I cannot really tell, are these events for everyone? I ask because its says "opening for the public" under June 8th. Also, are there any directions to EWE?

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I received an update and will be looking at it shortly and making edits to the post above if need be. I will correct the part you point out, it is a little confusing.

Directions to Emilio Wilson Estate.

Grand Marche on the Bush Road, Philipsburg.
LB Scott Road towards Cul De Sac and St. Peters.
You'll pass a ball park on your right, EWE is a couple hundred yards futher on your left.

Flipper

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There have been a few small changes, and still some possible additions still waiting to be confirmed. All events are open to the public free.Except of course the Movie showing.

Flipper

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