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Se Extiende El Perodo De Nominaciones De Los Premios A La Excelencia De La Juventud Del Gobernador 2022

Harbor View, Sint Maarten – Debido a circunstancias imprevistas, se decidi extender por dos semanas ms el perodo de nominaciones para los Premios a la excelencia de la Juventud del Gobernador 2022. La nueva fecha lmite para las nominaciones se ha establecido para el 20 de mayo del 2022. Se solicita a las personas y organizaciones que enven las nominaciones mecanografiadas electrnicamente a travs del formulario de nominacin a ms tardar a las 11:59 p. m. el 20 de mayo del 2022. Se tomarn en consideracin las Nominaciones elegibles recibidas antes de la extensin del plazo Read more

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La Diputada Wescot-Williams Elogia La Actividad Reciente De Szv, Pero Dice Que Hay Mucho Ms.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Good Move by SZV, patrocinador de la Caminata para prevenir la inmovilidad organizada por la Asociacin de jubilados y pensionistas de la polica de Sint Maarten.

Nosotros, los miembros de la Organizacin U 2 CAN MOVE, nos sentimos eufricos al ver la gran participacin en la caminata del sbado organizada por la Asociacin de Pensionados y Jubilados de la Polica de Sint Maarten y patrocinada por el SZV. Varios miembros del programa U 2 CAN MOVE Fitness se unieron al gran grupo de personas el 7 de mayo en una caminata apropiada de 6K, dijo la parlamentaria en un comunicado reciente Read more

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Minister Ottley Attends Opening Of New Service Centres At Smmc

VSA Minister Omar Ottley (second left) and SMMC Medical Director Dr. Felix Holiday (right) were joined by other SMMC staff members during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official opening of the new Operating Theatre. Story on page .

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley attended the official opening of the new Operating Theatre, Oncology and Dialysis Suite, and the five double patient rooms at the St Read more

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SABA:--- The Executive Council has submitted a letter to the Dutch Parliament in which it expressed serious concerns about the deficient curative healthcare for Saba residents. Saba is calling for direly needed changes to the healthcare system to ensure good curative care for the people. The two recent deaths of patients on St. Eustatius underscore this need.

As you know, our neighboring island Statia was shaken in recent weeks by the unforeseen death of two residents. These events have a huge impact on all those directly involved, on Statias general population and also affected the people on Saba, it was stated in the letter to the members of the First and Second Chamber who recently visited Saba on Monday, May 2 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In the week of May 3 to May 6, the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO) was held in St. Maarten as the host country in which delegations from the Parliaments of St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaao, and the Netherlands participated. The main goal of the consultations was to discuss topics of mutual interest such as current bottlenecks, proposals for improvement, recent developments per country, the country package and its measures, the proposal for the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development (COHO), healthcare, the financial sector, economic reforms, education and more.

During the session on May 5, the Pointe Blanche Prison Director, Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, May 9th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley attended the official opening of the new Operating Theatre, Oncology and
Dialysis Suite, and the 5 Double Patient Rooms at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC).

The oncology room has the capacity to treat 5 patients comfortably, which also includes a private room and an office for private consultations Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The annual National Remembrance Day commemoration ceremony took place at the New Testament Baptist Church followed by the formal wreath-laying ceremony at the Captain Hodge Wharf on May 4. Several readings in light of Remembrance Day were done in the Church, followed by a silent procession to the Captain Hodge Wharf.

During the church ceremony, the recipient of the Governors Youth Award Ms. Jamie Lynch read an excerpt from Schoolboy in wartime, memories of my early years, a book written by the late Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On May 6, the St. Maarten Nurses Association (SMNA) held their opening ceremony at Taloula Mangos on the Boardwalk to commemorate Nurses Week from May 6 through May 12 under the theme Nurses: A Voice to Lead. Investing in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health. The ceremony began with a torch walk from Walter Plantz Square ending at Taloula Mangos signifying the location of the old St. Rose Hospital.

During the ceremony, Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs stated, As I look out, I see many generations of nurses and nurses of all our different healthcare organizations on the island Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs was elated after she heard that homegrown Cricketer Keacy Carty became the first player from Sint Maarten to be picked by the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel.

We are very proud of Keacy Cartys accomplishments to date. I would like to take this opportunity to congratute Carty on behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten Read more

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Zebec Accuses Heyliger, Others Of Corrupt Scheme At Harbour Village

An artist design of what the Harbour Point Village would have looked like. (Photo courtesy Facebook page of Luis Goia)

~ Claims US $97 million in damages ~

POINTE BLANCHE--Zebec Development Company NV has initiated legal action against Ocean Drive Properties and several individuals, including former politician Theodore HeyligerRead more

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Mp Wescot-Williams Lauds SzvS Recent Activity, But Says There Is Much More To It.

Good Move by SZV, sponsor of the Walk to Prevent Immobility organized by the Sint Maarten Police Pensioners and Retirees Association.

We of the U 2 CAN MOVE Organization were elated to see the large turnout for the early Saturday walkathon organized by the Sint Maarten Police Pensioners and Retirees Association and sponsored by the SZV. Several members of the U 2 CAN MOVE Fitness program joined the large group of persons early on May 7th in an appropriately 6K walk, the MP stated in a recent release.

In commenting on the event, U 2 CAN MOVE founder, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams emphasized the importance of physical mobility.
I always motivate my members with the phrase that it does not matter what you do, once your activity contributes to bodily movements Read more

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Sint Maarten Organiza Exitosas Reuniones Tripartitas, Debates Y Consultas Interparlamentarias Del Reino (Ipko)

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Del 3 al 6 de mayo del 2022, el Parlamento de Sint Maarten acogi las Consultas Tripartitas e Interparlamentarias del Reino (IPKO).

Delegaciones de los parlamentos de Aruba, Curaao, los Pases Bajos y Sint Maarten se reunieron en el Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino.

El martes 3 de mayo del 2022, las delegaciones de los parlamentos de Aruba, Curaao y Sint Maarten se reunieron para una discusin tripartita. El objetivo de esta reunin fue prepararse para la Consulta Interparlamentaria del Reino, as como discutir temas de inters mutuo Read more

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Brison Redacta Una Ley Para Proporcionar Alivio Tot En Los Precios Del Combustible

Se necesita mandato del parlamento para permitir el ajuste de la tarifa TOT en el combustible

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El lder del Partido Popular Unido, el parlamentario Rolando Brison, redact una enmienda urgente a la Ordenanza Nacional del Impuesto sobre el Volumen de Negocios (TOT) con el objetivo de crear la base legal para que el gobierno ajuste la tasa del TOT sobre el combustible por decreto nacional, que contiene medidas generales Read more

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Mp Emmanuel: Ipko Demostr Que Coho Es Una Prdida Total De Tiempo

~ St. Maarten an sin cargo oficial ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El miembro independiente del parlamento, Christophe Emmanuel, dijo el domingo que los socios del Reino no estn ms cerca del consenso sobre el COHO que antes del inicio de IPKO hace una semana. Emmanuel el nico MP, St. Maarten que ha estado en contra de la construccin desde el principio, opin que otros parlamentarios incluyendo los de la segunda cmara holandesa, estn comenzando a darse cuenta de que COHO no trabajar en la islas

Agreg que St Read more

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Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. Is Now A Payment Service Point For Telem Customers.

PHILIPSBURG:---  St. Maarten Telephone Company N.V. and Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. recently signed an agreement designating the latter to be a Service point for customers to pay bills such as landline, internet, post-paid subscriptions, and mobile phone top-up.

Interim Director of PSS N.V. Marinka Gumbs said she was pleased that PSS could collaborate with TELEM in an invited comment Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs along with a number of dignitaries from the south side of the island attended the home-going ceremony of the late Lino Hughes on Saturday, May 7 at the Gallis Bay Parking Lot before the procession proceeded to the Marigot cemetery for internment led by the Bottle Neck Band Read more

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Extension Nominations Period GovernorS Youth Awards For Excellence 2022.

Harbour View:---  Due to unforeseen circumstances it has been decided to extend the period for nominations for the Governors Youth Awards for Excellence 2022 with two weeks. The new deadline for nominations has been established for May 20, 2022. Persons and organizations are requested to submit typed nominations electronically via the nomination form no later than 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2022. Eligible Nominations received prior to the extension of the deadline will be taken under consideration Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Good Move by SZV, sponsor of the Walk to Prevent Immobility organized by the Sint Maarten Police Pensioners and Retirees Association.

We of the U 2 CAN MOVE Organization was elated to see the large turnout for the early Saturday walkathon organized by the Sint Maarten Police Pensioners and Retirees Association and sponsored by the SZV. Several members of the U 2 CAN MOVE Fitness program joined the large group of persons early on May 7th in an appropriately 6K walk, the MP stated in a recent release.

In commenting on the event, U 2 CAN MOVE founder, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams emphasized the importance of physical mobility Read more

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Romou Says Court Ruling A Great Outcome For Country

NA MP Angelique Romou.

PHILIPSBURG--A great outcome for St. Maarten was the description used by National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Angelique Romou to describe the recent court ruling allowing two BIG-registered psychiatrists to open their own practice to provide mental health care services in the country. Romou said in a press release on Sunday that she completel Read more

Minister Richardson Looks At Foreign Best Practices For St. Maarten Victim Support

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (right) and Unit Coordinator Marki Mosley.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson recently visited the New Castle County Police Crime Service Unit in the state of Delaware, United States of America, where she met with Unit Coordinator Marki Mosley Read more

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Govt. Dignitaries Attend Funeral And Memorial Service For Lino Hughes

Dutch-side Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Culture Department head Clara Reyes walk with the funeral cortege to the cemetery following the speeches and tributes in the Galisbay car park on Saturday morning. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Government dignitaries from both sides of the island joined family members of the late musi Read more

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Brison Drafts Law Amendment For Tot Relief On Fuel Prices

UP party leader Rolando Brison.

PHILIPSBURG--United People's (UP) party leader, Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison, has drafted an urgent amendment to the Turnover Tax (T Read more

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Exitosa Reunin Tripartita

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Las delegaciones de los parlamentos de Curazao, Aruba y Sint Maarten se reunieron el martes 3 de mayo del 2022, para una discusin tripartita.

El objetivo de la reunin de hoy fue prepararse para la Consulta Interparlamentaria del Reino, as como discutir temas de inters mutuo. Entre los temas estuvieron, la discusin sobre una propuesta de Reglamento de Controversias; relaciones actuales dentro del Reino, cuellos de botella y propuestas de mejora; discusin sobre la propuesta de la Agencia de Reforma y Desarrollo del Caribe (COHO); Presentacin de una delegacin del Consejo Insular de Sint Eustatius sobre el tema de la democracia, o la falta de ella, en Sint Eustatius y, por extensin, el reino y la restauracin del orden democrtico regular en Sint Eustatius; y discusin sobre la peticin presentada en nombre del Parlamento de Sint Maarten al Relator Especial de la ONU sobre el Racismo.

Se consider que la reunin haba sido muy exitosa.

Despus de las deliberaciones, los miembros de las delegaciones de Aruba, Curacao y Sint Maarten junto con los miembros del Parlamento de Sint Maarten que estaban presentes como observadores, posaron para una fotografa grupal.

Las Consultas Interparlamentarias del Reino (IPKO) comenzarn el mircoles 4 de mayo del 2022; a las 10:05a.m. Read more

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La Diputada Sarah Wescot-Williams Sobre El Da Mundial De La Libertad De Prensa Y La Controvertida Poltica De Medios Del Gobierno De Sint Maarten

MP Wescot: Esta poltica contraviene completamente los principios universales y los derechos humanos.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La diputada Wescot reflexion sobre la poltica de medios con la declaracin de apertura: Nunca en mi imaginacin ms salvaje pens que tendra que advertir al gobierno de nuestro pas de violar los derechos humanos y, en este caso, especficamente el derecho universal a la libertad. de expresin y el de la prensa.

Emitir una poltica, hacerla cumplir y al mismo tiempo admitir que est abierta a negociacin, aporte, etc., es an ms asombroso, dado que luego puede ser ejecutada, modificada, suspendida a discrecin del gobierno en cualquier momento Read more

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