Our Land Matters gathering draws crowd at Boo Boo Jam

ORIENT BAY – The Our Land Matters initiative held its first rally last Sunday in the Boo Boo Jam area. The rally was a mixture of speakers calling citizens of Saint Martin to unite and stand for their rights. Echoing at what was once an area for locals to congregate and enjoy Saint Martin was the need to re-open Boo Boo Jam Saint Martin style.

The rally drew a large crowd that listened keenly to the words of local activists, grass root Saint Martiners and long standing Boo Boo Jam patrons who are concerned by what is taking place on their beloved island. The organizers thank all that contributed to this event, especially Julo Charville and the Hope party, Louis Mussington and the MJP party, George Greaux of Caribbean Liquors, the Collectivité  de Saint Martin (tent), Arthur Hunt of Rent a Sound, Don Frostin, Walton Holiday of EZ promotions, Mrs. Daniella Jeffrey, Raymond Helligar, DJ Ruby, the Bologne Band, Loic Artsen (IA Comfort Restrooms), Control Band, DJ Terry, Cani-TV, MSR TV, and RFO. Also a big thank you to the community of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten for standing for this cause. Our Land Matters will next schedule its next event “Billboard Selfie Saturday and BBQ” shortly.

Photo caption: Bird’s eye view of the event at Boo Boo Jam. To the right are the remains of the original Boo Boo Jam that burned down a couple of years ago. Photo contributed