“The place to be this August is Arima!” Arima Mayor Balliram Maharaj made the statement as he unveiled the plans for Arima’s Borough Day celebrations on July 31.

Speaking to media at the Arima Borough Corporation office, O’Connor Drive, Arima on July 31, Maharaj said the corporation remained committed to making the event the best it could be.

“Though we face financial limitations this year, the Arima Borough Corporation is committed to preserving the essence of our annual celebrations. The programme will include key cultural and civic events, among them our thanksgiving service at the Santa Rosa RC Church on August 3 at 9 am and the cherished Borough Day Parade of the Bands on August 9.