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Minister Lake Says Thank You

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI) Hon. Maurice Lake would like to thank his family, friends, and supporters for the support he received in August 29 parliamentary elections.

"I would like to thank the people who came out firstly to exercise their democratic right to vote Read more

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Na Thanks Electorate, Supporters, Says Time To Work For St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The National Alliance (NA) has extended its heartfelt thanks to the electorate and party supporters for peaceful exercising their democratic right to vote and for their confidence in the party and says now that elections are over; the time has come to work in the best interest of the people of St. Maarten.

Leader of the National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament William Marlin said St Read more

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New Ambulance Sub Station Opened On Airport Road Thursday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A new ambulance substation was opened on Thursday morning on the Airport road in Simpson Bay.

The Ambulance Sub Station was opened by the health minister the honorable Dr. Cornelius de Weever on the grounds of the Red Cross and will immediately go into operation pending their permanent location at the Airport.

Also on hand for the Sub Station opening Thursday morning was the head of the Ambulance Department drs. Cylred Richardson and Paul Martins of the St Read more

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Minister Lake Says He Stands For The Protection Of The Great Salt Pond

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI) Hon. Maurice Lake says he stands for the protection of the Great Salt Pond, and looks forward in the new governing period to continue with the community consultation regarding the draft development plans.

Minister Lake said he took note of a petition that was presented more than a year ago which called for a stop to the landfill expansion, dumping and pollution in the Great Salt Pond.

"I agree we have to maintain the current status of the Great Salt Pond Read more

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Minister Lake Says New Mental Health Facility To Improve Services For The Community

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI) Hon. Maurice Lake who was very instrumental in securing the last in Madame Estate for a new mental health facility, says he is very pleased with the plans from the Mental Health Foundation.

Minister Lake pointed out that mental health is very important Read more

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St. Maarten Prepares For New Government

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Talks towards the formation of a new government for St. Maarten has already begun.

Seemingly there is some interest between the National Alliance party of MP William Marlin (four seats), the Democratic Party of PM Sarah Wescot-Williams (two seats) and the US party of MP Frans Richardson (two seats).

www.sxmislandtime.com learnt that an accord was signed at the Bute Hotel between the NA, DP and US political parties at five (5am) Saturday.

If this combination of political parties decide to form the next government, then the UP party of MP Theo Heyliger who got seven (7) seats in Friday's election would be left to occupy the opposition benches in the new Parliament of St Read more

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Telem Group Providing Streaming Links For "Live" Coverage Of Friday's Parliamentary Elections

POND ISLAND, St. Maarten – The Election Watchnight Association (EWA) has thanked TelEm Group for assisting with online streaming arrangements which will allow the foundation to broadcast election results worldwide as soon as they come in during Friday's Parliamentary elections.

EWA has covered Island Council and Parliamentary elections since 1990, thanks to the dedication of the late Edgar Lynch and brother Egbert Lynch.

Family and friends associated with EWA aim to continue his legacy by providing the most comprehensive coverage and analysis of election results whenever elections are called.

Edgar's son, and now producer of this year's EWA coverage says with online streaming provided by TelEm Group, coverage will begin at 8:00 pm once the election polling stations have closed Friday.

The program will be aired live online thanks to the streaming links and will also be available to a worldwide audience.

Along with an extensive team working behind the scenes, viewers and listeners online will get historical outlook, up to date developments and pre-recorded interviews from program hosts, Gina Bruney, Myrna Lynch and Henry Lynch.

Edgardo thanked TelEm Group management for making the online streaming possible and for assisting in the family's aims to keep the Association relevant as an educational tool to present day St Read more

Democratic Party Presents Party Platform On Sports And Culture, Emphasizes Sports And Culture As A Means To Promote National Identity

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Democratic Party on Tuesday presented its Party Platform on Sports and Culture to the electorate on St. Maarten, highlighting its standpoint on the development of national culture and the support of sports as a vehicle for national identity on St. Maarten; "It is the conviction of the Democratic Party that Sports and Culture should feature prominently as we pursue national development.

"True to this conviction, where sports is concerned, during the D.P.'s most recent governing period the Department of Sports was created to exclusively concentrate on, stimulate and support developments in the area of sports.

Whereas the Department of Sports is charged with the policy and planning aspects with regard to sports development, the National Sport Institute has been recently established to execute planned projects and sport programs.

The N.S.I Read more

Rotary Club Of St. Maarten Presents Leg Press To The White & Yellow Cross Foundation

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Rotary Club of St. Maarten presented a Leg Press to the White and Yellow Cross Foundation. Funds for purchase of the Leg Press were raised by the Rotary Club of St. Maarten courtesy of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

All departments of the White and Yellow Cross Foundation, which includes the St. Martin's Home, will use the Leg Press.

Pictured (see attached picture) from left to right (standing): Jeffrey "Soc" Sochrin, Macfolda Gumbs, Department Manager of the St Read more

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Usm Alumni Host Youth Forum

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten -- The "Students Stand Up" Youth Forum was organized by the USM Alumni Foundation on Tuesday evening in order to provide the opportunity for students to voice their perspective and concerns about various situations prevalent throughout St. Maarten.

With youth of various ages in attendance at the University of St. Martin, the Forum provided an outlet for the youth to be involved in the shaping and direction for reform of the education system, labour market, career development, and other pertinent areas affecting the ability for our youth to grow and prosper.

President of the USM Alumni Foundation Stuart Johnson said, "It surely was an informative and interactive session with our special invited guest."

Josianne Artsen, Immediate Past President of USM and Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary gave a comprehensive presentation on education "From the Cradle to the Grave." "I am honored for the opportunity to hear from my youth and to be a guest at this forum," says Josianne Artsen Read more

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Tsis Fully Operational Before January 2015

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The project Tourism Statistical Information System (TSIS) should be fully operational before January 2015.

According to Ministry TEATT Chef de Cabinet Ludwig Ouenniche, after TEATT took over the project from the Ministry of Justice, Minister Hon. Ted Richardson made sure that the SXM Airport PJIAE joins in making the completion of the TSIS project a success by offering to assist where necessary.

The scanning machines are now installed at different locations within the SXM Airport arrival hall and the former is presently finalizing the setting up of the back-office area where the data will be processed.

The TSIS project once operational will facilitate the processing of data information from the Immigration arrival cards filled in by visitors.

The data will then be analysed and share between the different departments such as the Department of Statistics, Immigration and Border Protection Service, the Sint Maarten Tourist Authority and the Tourist Bureau.

This long overdue project was signed off in 2009 Read more

Up Says Dp Being Judge And Jury Before The Verdict Is Out On Harbour Lawsuit

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The board of the United People's Party (UP) has taken note of the Democratic Party's (DP) position on the lawsuit initiated by Zebec NV against Port St. Maarten and Chief Executive Officer Mark Mingo.

"It is very unfortunate that the DP is ready to tear down a local government –owned company which is managed by a local young professional.

The DP is at it again, the same thing they did with Postal Services St Read more

Health Observatory Signed

GREAT BAY, St. Martin - Minister of Public Health Social Development & Labor, Cornelius de Weever on Friday, August 22, 2014 signed a partnership commitment between Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin to collaborate on the 'Health Observatory'.

"This is really a very important step as an island working jointly towards the needs of the island," said Minister De Weever.

Considering St. Maarten's small scale and the fact that many people live, work as well as make use of medical services on both sides of the island, to get a clear descriptive picture of the general health status of the general adult population it is of utter importance to, this time around, execute the Health Study on both sides of the island.

This will provide more current reliable data as well as bring forth a more accurate picture for the planning of policies and programs and identifying where healthcare changes and education/awareness is necessary.

The purpose of the 'Health Observatory' is to improve general health and well-being of the population, therefore the collaboration on public health related matters.

This observatory will facilitate future endeavors between both sides of the island.

A project has already been identified, which will be executed by the 'Health Observatory', consisting of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor, the Collectivite and the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital, this is the 'How Healthy is St Read more

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Romeo-Marlin Donates Campaign Funds To Gazebo Social Group

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten - The SXM Community Outreach Foundation on behalf of the campaign team to elect Leona Marlin-Romeo to Parliament made a donation to the Gazebo Socials group to assist to assist in preparation for the September 27th Belvedere Community Parade with the tenants of the Red Cross.

The donation Romeo-Marlin said was her way of giving back to the community in a meaningful way.

"I have been crusading for the upcoming elections," she explained Read more

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Minister Lourens Embraces Mlk's New Uniform

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Recently the Honorable Minister of Education Mrs. Patricia Lourens-Philip visited the various public schools on St. Maarten including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School.

The Minister was accompanied by Secretary General for Education Ms. Joireen Wuite, Division Head for Public Education Mrs. Glendaline Davis-Holiday and her support staff.

The Minister took the opportunity to meet with School Management to discuss a variety of concerns and future goals for the school.

Stuart Johnson School Manager of the Dr Read more

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Voting Cards Being Delivered To The Deceased, Prompting Questions About The Status Of The Voters Registrar

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Discrepancies with the distribution of voting cards have the attention of the leader of the OSPP party Mr. Lenny Priest.

He told our news room that voting cards are being delivered to the residences of some deceased persons, an occurrence that raises even more questions.

priest who also stated that he was astonished by this development further state Read more

Political Discussion On Laser 101

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The 2nd and last Political Discussion that will be hosted on Laser 101, will be aired live on Monday, August 25th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

The leaders of the political parties that have representation in the present parliament have been invited to attend.

In first instance, Frans Richardson from the United St.Maarten Party, Sarah Wescot-Williams from the Democratic Party, and William Marlin from the National Alliance have all three confirmed their attendance by email to management of Philipsburg Broadcasting.

Theo Heyliger of the United People's Party sent an email indicating that he could not confirm his attendance due to his agenda.

Eventually William Marlin informed Philipsburg Broadcasting officials that there was a double booking as he has to attend an interview on a TV program on the same day and time, thus making it impossible for him to attend.

The National Alliance will therefore be sending Silveria Jacobs, and the United People's Party will be sending Frankie Meyers to represent the leader of the UP.

As the two candidates that will be attending this formal discussion are veteran members of their respective parties, the vision and sentiments of their leaders, and their party should be well represented.

The topics will be of a general nature, however integrity, will be the main driver.

The program will be retransmitted on radio stations on St.Martin, St.Barths and Saba Read more

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Na Gives Insight Into Its Plans For Several Areas, Focusing On Responsible, Realistic Goals

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - National Alliance NA plans to focus on responsible, attainable and realistic achievements for residents by addressing the issues that directly affect the people of St. Maarten in the next governing period, the party said in a press release on Sunday.

Addressing the issues in health care; working towards an increase in the minimum wage and pension; the construction of a Center for the Performing Arts, an initiative first pursued by Deputy NA Leader Silveria Jacobs while she was minister; the creation of affordable housing; reducing the exorbitant utility rates and fast-tracking the party’s draft ordinance to stem the abuse of short term labour contracts are some of the issues NA will be tackling Read more

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Prime Minister Wescot-Williams Gives Update On Vorst Property Deal, Raises Questions As To How Far An Individual Minister Can Commit Government

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams on her radio program One on One with the Prime Minister gave an update on the developments as they relate to the Vorst property case.

The PM stated that with the Court Verdict and that there is some concern with regards to the implications this will have for the country; "The Vorst case has culminated into a verdict that has been made known.

The issue here is that at some point the colleague Ministers were made aware of an agreement signed by the Minister of Vromi with the Vorst Family for the purchase of a property in Cay Hill Read more

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Na: Maurice Should Be Held Liable For Wrongdoings With Vorst Deal

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - National Alliance NA says UP's Minister of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure VROMI Maurice Lake should be held liable for his wrongdoings in the Vorst Estate land deal and for putting the people of St Read more

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Pm: Integrity Commission And Monitoring Comity To Be Established

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams gave an update on the release of the Integrity Report and the reaction of Government on the content of the report.

The PM also explained what the next steps with respects to the integrity investigations will be and the consequences it will have for all parties involved, including the establishment of a so-called integrity commission within Government; "It is important to state that this report is the report that has been compiled by the commission that has been established by the Government of St Read more

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Minister Lake Says Political In-Decisiveness Costing Government And Sending Wrong Message To Youth

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI) Hon. Maurice Lake says the indecisiveness within the Council of Ministers is costing government money and sending the wrong message to the youth.

"A case in point is Denicio Richardson, former Head of Postal Services St Read more

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Ministry Of Health To Establish Ebola Incidence Management Team. Meetings With Stakeholders Continues

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA) is in the process of establishing a "Sint Maarten Ebola Virus Disease Incidence Management Team" (SXM EVD IMT), and is continuing to meet with stakeholders as part of national preparedness according to international health regulations and requirements for every country around the world.

Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans.
This EVD outbreak has a fatality rate of 54% Read more

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Na Youth Wing 'Preparing To Lead' Youth Conference Postponed 'Looking Forward To A Bigger And Better Event'

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Board of the National Alliance Youth Wing regrets to announce that its upcoming 'Preparing to Lead' Youth Conference has been postponed.

"Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, conflicting schedules and considering the threat of the impending weather, we have decided to host the event at a later date.

We are getting great responses Read more