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Usp Calls On Mp Brison To Resign Immediately.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party has called on Chairperson of Parliament MP Rolando Brison to resign immediately as President of Parliament and not further shame and embarrass the country. The board also called on all factions in Parliament to show the people of St. Maarten that their highest body stands for integrity and end the soap opera antics of MP Brison and the consequences which St Read more

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 PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VSA, Mr. Omar Ottley expresses shock and disappointment in response to the October 28 public notice of the Paramedic Association Sint Maarten (PASM).

The notice of the association stated that OZR insured would have to pay out of pocket for therapies as of November 1. Minister Ottley would like to give peace of mind to OZR insured patients that their respective therapies will not have to be paid for out of pocket and will continue to be covered by their insurance.

In the week of October 18, Minister Ottley met with representatives of the PASM to address their grievances, to which reasonable agreements were made through positive dialogue and a commitment to work collectively on long-term solutions Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of St. Maarten KPSM has added thirteen new police officers to its ranks with the graduation of the Basic Police Training BPO Class of 2018 on Friday morning.

The new officers took their oath before Justice Minister Anna Richardson in front of the Walter R. Kramers Building (Police Headquarters) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In response to alleged rumors brought forth by a Member of Parliament, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs hereby states the following.
"It is unfortunate that rendering a response to this far-fetched request would lend a semblance of credibility to it. Its clear weve reached a new political low when the peoples represen Read more

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El Pase De Salud Va Entrar En Vigor El Viernes.

PHILIPSBURG - Los asistentes a la fiesta debern mostrar un comprobante de vacunacin contra COVID-19 o proporcionar un resultado negativo de la prueba realizada dentro de las 48 horas para ingresar a los negocios de vida nocturna a partir de este viernes, cuando el pase de salud entre en vigencia.

  El ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, VSA, Omar Ottley, aludi el mircoles al Memorando de Intencin (MOI) firmado con negocios de vida nocturna, que estipula que los clientes debern mostrar un comprobante de vacunacin o una prueba negativa que no tenga ms de 48 horas Read more

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Emmanuel: Vromi Minister Must Address Leaked Document Of Over The Bank Land

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent MP Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday said it is disappointing, but still very typical, that Minister of VROMI Egbert Doran has not publicly addressed leaked documents that appear to contradict everything he has been telling Parliament and the public about long lease land at the area known as Over The Bank.

Earlier this week a media outlet published what appears to be an authentic list of the 50 or so persons who were initially granted a parcel of land in long lease at Over the Bank Read more

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Mp Emmanuel Asks Pm To Address Rumors Of Legal Issues

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Wednesday respectfully asked Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to address circulating and growing rumors that allege that she is in compromising legal positions, due to alleged actions of others.

Emmanuel explained that the Prime Minister is the face of the nation and should not let reports and rumors of such serious nature live a life of their own Read more

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Usp: Effective Governing Is Not Possible With Divisions In Coalition

PHIIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party on Tuesday questioned how the National Alliance (NA) led coalition government can govern effectively when issues that should be dealt with in coalition meetings are being resolved on the floor of Parliament through motions against sitting Ministers Read more

Jacobs Not Involved In Any Investigation

PHILIPSBURG--In response to alleged rumours brought forth to by a Member of Parliament, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said she is not involved in any investigation.

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Stuart Johnson Elected New President Of Witu

New WITU President Stuart Johnson (second left) and outgoing President Claire Elshot (right) with members of the board.

PHILIPSBURG--Stuart Johnson was elected new president of Read more

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Patients With Weak Immune Systems Can Get Third Dose Covid Vaccine

VSA Minister Omar Ottley.

PHILIPSBURG--Patients with a weak immune system can now get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Vaccination Management Team (VMT), in coordination with St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) announced on Thursday.

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PHILIPSBURG:---- The Minister Plenipotentiary, Rene Violenus, and senior staff members of his cabinet conducted a working visit to Sint Maarten this past week. The delegation included the cabinet director, Carol Voges, and legal advisor, Farida Telgt. The main purpose of the mission was to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the cabinet, its mandate, structure, and the many opportunities for collaboration and facilitation Read more

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Minister Plenipotentiary Violenus & Senior Staff Building Bridges In Sint Maarten

Philipsburg The MinisterPlenipotentiary, Rene Violenus andsenior staffmembersof his cabinet,conducted a working visit to SintMaarten this past week. The delegation included the cabinet director, CarolVoges and legaladvisor, Farida Telgt. The main purpose of the mission was toensure all stakeholders are awareof the cabinet, its mandate, structure and the many opportunities for collaboration and facilitation Read more

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Emmanuel: Vromi Minister Must Address Leaked Document Of Over The Bank Land

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Independent MP Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday said it is disappointing, but still very typical, that Minister of VROMI Egbert Doran has not publicly addressed leaked documents that appearto contradicteverything hehas been telling Parliament and the public about long lease land at the area known as OverTheBank.

Earlier this week a media outlet published what appears to be an authentic list of the 50 or so persons who were initially granted a parcel of land in long lease at Over the Bank Read more

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Minister Of Vromi Doran Commemorates Street Light Project 2021 With Over Two Dozen Installations

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Ministerof Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure (Ministry of VROMI)Hon.Egbert J. Doran is pleased that some streets in Dutch Quarter, Madame Estate and Sucker Garden were illuminated for the first time in history, as part of the 2021 Street Light Project.

During his inspection of the installation of the streetlights in Dutch Quarter, the Minister stated that neglected areas and areas that are sensitive to crime and road danger due to utter darkness, are focal in this project. 

The Minister and his support staff explored the newly illuminated streets including Tokyo Drive, Tunts Drive, Tripoli Drive, Nairobi Drive, Copenhagen Drive, and Helsinki Drive in Dutch Quarter, while being led by N.V Read more

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Health Pass Goes Into Effect On Fri.

VSA Minister Omar Ottley during Wednesday's press briefing. 

Health pass goes

into effect on Fri.

PHILIPSBURG--Partygoers will be required to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or provide a negative test result done within 48 hours in order to enter nightlife businesses as of this Friday, when the health pass Read more

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Mp Emmanuel Asks Pm To Address Rumors Of Legal Issues

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Wednesday respectfully asked Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to address circulating and growing rumors that allege that she is in compromising legal positions, due to alleged actions of others.

Emmanuel explained that the Prime Minister is the face of the nation and should not let reports and rumors of such serious nature live a life of their own Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Wednesday respectfully asked Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to address circulating and growing rumors that allege that she is in compromising legal positions, due to alleged actions of others.
Emmanuel explained that the Prime Minister is the face of the nation and should not let reports and rumors of such serious nature live a life of their own Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Health and Labor Omar Ottley announced on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that persons visiting nightclubs will have to provide their vaccination card or QR code of negative PCR testing prior to entering these establishments.
Ottley said that the implementation of these requirements is based on the Memorandum of Intent (MOI) that was signed with the nightclub owners some months ago Read more

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Matser Silent About Tax Fraud Allegations

Silvio Matser entering the Courthouse on Tuesday morning.

PHILIPSBURG--Businessman and former Member of Parliament (MP) Silvio Matser on Tuesday declined to answer questions about allegations that he committed tax fraud and money-laundering in using a complicated jumble of (offshore) companies in St Read more

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Usp: Effective Governing Is Not Possible With Divisions In Coalition.

PHILIPSBURG:---The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party on Tuesday questioned how the National Alliance (NA) led coalition government can govern effectively when issues that should be dealt with in coalition meetings are being resolved on the floor of Parliament through motions against sitting Ministers Read more

The Minister Of Vromi Lied To Parliament

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Documents from the Ministry of VROMI in the ongoing saga about government long lease land situated at Over The Bank, paints a contradictory picture than what was relayed to Parliament by Minister of VROMI Egbert Doran. In fact, the documents paints Doran as a liar.

Doran, on multiple occasions, told Parliament that information could not be found on the 50 plus persons who were granted land in long lease by former VROMI Minister Angel Myers. Doran stressed that nothing at all could be found anywhere in the government’s administration or from civil servants Read more

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Cay Hill Residents Meet With Ministers To Voice Concerns

Cay Hill neighbourhood leaders met with VROMI Minister Egbert Doran, VSA Minister Omar Ottley and members of their staffs on Saturday.

 CAY HILL--Finding solutions for sewage water running on public roads requires an inter-ministerial approach. That is the outcome of a meeting of the Cay Hill Community Council with two ministers o Read more

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Mps Emmanuel, Buncamper Warns That Proposed Data Protection Law Is Abusive

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Members of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel and ClaudiusBuncamperin a joint press releaseon Sundaystressed that the proposed Consensus Kingdom Law (Rijkswet) on Data Protection,if passed as currently intended, is tantamount toabuseand itmust be stopped dead in its tracks. Both MPs said that the Governmentof St. Maarten needs to deal with thematterin a transparentmannerandconsult the publicso our people know what youareintending to do byliterallysubjecting themtomore privacyissues.

The MPs were reacting to a presentation to Parliament made by Minister of Justice Anna Richardson last week, which was basically the same information provided to MPs and others at a session held at the Simpson Bay Resort earlier this month by the three person committee that is slated to head a so-called Independent Supervisory Authority.

The countries in the Kingdom have jointly decided to harmonize Data Protection in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom by a Consensus Kingdom Law as outlined in the approved country packages Read more

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