The Point Fortin Mayor Delights With His Charitable Ball

April 25, 2024 – Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago... Last Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Mayor of Point Fortin hosted the much-talked-about and sold-out gala affair, The Mayor’s Ball. The evening of elegance attracted patrons from across Trinidad to benefit The Mayor’s humanitarian and philanthropic endeavours in his hometown. This Sunday, April 28, 2024, His Worship The Mayor, Alderman Clyde James continues his fundraising efforts with his favoured signature, charity event, The Mayor’s Premium All-Inclusive, entitled IMPACT.

Saturday evening’s ball opened with a brief welcome by the Chairman of Culture and Celebrations for the Point Fortin Borough Council, Mr. Kevon Primus-King. The Chairman expressed his immense gratitude encouraging each donor in attendance, “…to make a meaningful impact and leave a lasting legacy of kindness and compassion.” In a filled dining room, as The Mayor offered greetings to each benefactor, he expressed, “Tonight, we hope to make a wonderful impact on members of the community of Point Fortin and to be fully energised by our contributions here this evening.”

With minimal formalities, the programme segued into a banquet dinner followed by a social dance. Bedecked in the finest formal wear, the ballroom at the Clifton Hill Beach Resort sparkled with the shimmer of sequinned and bejewelled evening gowns as patrons floated across the dance floor in pairs to the magnetic live performance of Dr. Louis Nurse and his full soca jazz band, Louis and the Lynx. Ballroom dancers blissfully danced the night away to a mélange of classic and contemporary musical genres including calypso, soca, soul, blues, RnB, disco and dance. As the first of The Mayor’s signature, charity events on the Point Fortin Borough Celebrations 2024 (PFBC2024) calendar, the formal soirée set a high standard widely receiving commendations from supporters. Many benefactors took to social media to express satisfaction and eagerness for next year’s affair including Marlon Modeste who shared, “It’s official! The Mayor’s Ball was superb.”

Partygoers and supporters may party for a cause and make much-needed contributions to Point Fortin’s needy by patronising, IMPACT – The Mayor’s Premium All-Inclusive. The high-energy event features an all-star cast including Farmer Nappy, Iwer George, Raymond Ramnarine and Dil E Nadan, College Boy Jesse, Dingdong and D' All Starz Band, and Eddie Charles and Traffik. With tickets set at $800, patrons may savour a rich culinary experience with Chinese, East Indian, Italian, BBQ and authentic Trinbagonian fare. Doors open at the Mahaica Sports Complex at 5:00 p.m.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit The Mayor's Fund which finances The Mayor's assistance and support of burgesses in need, as well as his charitable projects and initiatives. In the past, civil society organisations that benefitted from The Mayor's support and work included Ferndean’s Place Children’s Home for abused children, the substance abuse treatment centre, Serenity Place Empowerment Centre for Women, Mc Sween’s Home for the Elderly and Disabled, and the non-profit arts organisation, Back Ah Yard Foundation.