Shoppers advised to shop ‘til they drop’! [Photo-slide Included]
The grand event is in its 13th year and is a jumpstart for vendors and Main Street businesses to boost sales and advertise their merchandise.
At an opening ceremony held last evening, Friday December 2, 2011 at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza, Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith congratulated the organizers for their consistency and perseverance in keeping the event alive.
The Premier said he was impressed with the number of booths that participated, which according to him is an indication that they have faith in the economy.
“Small businesses keep the economy going,” Hon. Smith told residents. “And I encourage you to shop until you drop so that the businesses will feel as though they are being supported.”
Since his appointment as Governor, 2011 will be the first year Governor Boyd McCleary will be experiencing Christmas VI style and he has already gotten into the groove of things.
“I am quite taken by the guavaberry juice. I think I lost my wife already. I think she is shopping till she drops,” the amused Governor disclosed.
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Meanwhile, Minister for Education and Culture, Myron Walwyn admitted he did not feel the Christmas spirit until he came down to Christmas on Main Street. He added that the event is making an impact, as well as, taking “our monies out of our pockets”.
“And I don’t mind if my money is coming out of my pocket in the VI. With the economy the way that it is, we need to ensure we keep as much money we can keep in our local economy. We need to keep it here because we need to turn our small businesses into bigger businesses,” he charged.
The Minister also pointed out that in a few months some of those businesses will be approached in connection to the Youth Unemployment Register.
Minister for Communications and Works and 4th district Representative Mark Vanterpool expressed his satisfaction with the way the businesses showcased their innovation in appealing to shoppers to buy.
Between speeches the St. Georges choir; former Ms Teen BVI Sylvanna Charles; the Church of God Prophecy youth steel pan and the National Boys choir provided entertainment.
Bisa Smith chaired the evening’s proceedings.
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