Saturday 28th 1:00pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday 29th  9:00am - 12:00pm

All participants are required to register to attend the Meeting at the following link: http://www.canto.org/28agm/index.php/2011-10-13-01-07-11

Location:  Open area outside of Royal Pavilion

Sunday 29th  January 2012 

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Maho room

6:00pm-8:00pm 

Sponsored by CANTO

Location: Maho room

Monday 30th January, 2012

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: Sky Beach Bar -  Sponsored by  TELEM

Dress Code: (Casual) Use flip flop/slipper and t-shirt in bag

Committee Meetings:

Sunday 29th January, 2012

1:00 pm  – 6:00pm

Monday 30th January, 2012.

Maho Conference Room

9:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday 31st January, 2012

Maho Conference Room

Please complete the CANTO AGM Evaluation Form and return to CANTO staff on the 31st January, 2012

Please complete the CANTO/IDB Forum evaluation form and return to the staff of the Secretariat at the end of the session

Please check for visa requirements for entry into St. Maarten via http://www.pjiae.com/immigration.html

Or contact the nearest Dutch Mission via the link http://www.mfa.nl/en/ 

for more information.

St. Maarten is a duty-free island

Hotel Arrangements:

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino, St Maarten (Preferred Choice)

Hotel Rate:

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St. Maarten (Preferred Choice)

All rates are in AP (ROOM AND FULL BREAKFAST) ($USD), per room, per night,

* HOTEL RATES: Room rates inclusive of breakfast are as follows: Single $125.00US / Double $135.00US: 21% service and tax to be added to these rates.(Rates valid before January 20th ,  2012)

Taxi Information:

Taxis can be found outside airport customs arrivals, where there is a taxi desk. You may be required to share a taxi. Airport Taxi Stand: Tel +721 545 4317

Currency:

The United States Dollar (US$) is widely accepted throughout Dutch St. Maarten.  Major credit cards, MasterCard, VISA, and US Dollar traveler's checks are accepted almost everywhere with photo ID

Climate:

Dutch Sint Maarten is blessed with sun almost year round. The winds blow a fairly regular 15 knots from mid-November to mid-April. In the summer, thermal effects and tropical waves can bring a bit stronger drafts, and rain showers are to be expected. They are usually brief, but intense

Emergency Contact Numbers:

Ambulance-911/721-542-2111

Police- 911/120

Fire- 911/721-542-2111

Hospital:

St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC, Dutch St. Maarten) is located in the district of Cay Hill, on the Welgelegen Road next to the Raoul Illidge Sports complex. It is located five minutes away from the Dutch capital Philipsburg

Banking Information:

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are located throughout the island at the Bank of Nova Scotia, RBTT bank, and Windward Islands Bank branches as well as BDAF Bank in Marigot. Also, at Princess Juliana International Airport, Sonesta Maho Resort and Pelican Resort Shopping Plazas.  Island banks are open from 8:30 AM - 3 PM, Monday through Friday. The bank at Princess Juliana International Airport is open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM