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Why Haiti Is Still Struggling

Member of Parliament George Pantophlet extends his deepest sympathy and condolences to the people of Haiti. The recent assassination of the President of Haiti Jovenel Moise is a stark reminder of the instability that has plagued the Caribbean island for decades or might he add for more than two centuries. Haiti while rich in mineral resources and said to be the poorest country in the hemisphere is rife with turmoil.

What is unfortunate is that too many persons look at the island’s present condition and neglect to consider the past Read more

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Collectivit Signs Two Agreement With State To Establish An Energy Code For St. Martin

Signing the conventions were (from left) Christophe Avognon from EDF Guadeloupe, President Daniel Gibbs, Secretary-General of the Prfecture Mickal Dore and ADEME Director General Jrme Roch (right). Territorial Councillor Pascale Laborde (second left) was also present as responsible for energy and the environment.  (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--President Daniel Gibbs recently signed two conventions with the State and partners Electricit de France (EDF) and the Agency for Environment and Energy Management (ADEME) to establish an energy code for St Read more

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Collective Food Program St. Maarten Update

PHILIPSBURG, Sint MaartenThe Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley would like to reiterate to the public that theCollective Food Assistance Program coordinated by the St. Maarten Development Fund(SMDF)isstillopen and actively accepting new registrations.

Persons who were previously beneficiaries of the Red Cross version of the program received a WhatsApp or SMS text message to re-register their households under the new program being coordinated by SMDF and implemented by K1 Britannia, Freegan Food Foundation, and COME Center. Persons who were receiving assistance from any of the three organizations are also able and encouraged to re-register.

If you are having difficulty re-registering your household; appointments can be made to visit the Help Desks in Dutch Quarter or Cole Bay by sending a WhatsApp message to 721-554-3219.

Persons interested in registering for the first time can visit foodprogram.sx or send a WhatsApp message to 721-554-3219 for further assistance.

The Whatsapp number services the languages of English, Spanish and Creole.

The post Collective Food Program – St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament George Pantophlet extends his deepest sympathy and condolences to the people of Haiti. The recent assassination of the President of Haiti Jovenel Moise is a stark reminder of the instability that has plagued the Caribbean island for decades or might he add for more than two centuries. Haiti while rich in mineral resources and said to be the poorest country in the hemisphere is rife with turmoil Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Two scooters slammed into each other in the vicinity of the Harold Jack Lookout Point on A.J.C. Brouwers Road on Saturday, July 10, around 5:30 pm.

According to the preliminary police investigation, the scooters riders were heading in opposite directions and simultaneously overtook vehicles on the
hillside road causing a massive collision Read more

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by Rhoda Arrindell, PhD

PHILIPSBURG:--- While authority figures regularly condemn our youngsters, calling out undesirable behavior, they seem misguided in how to adequately address these behaviors and empower our youngsters.
In 2011, I created the program Get off the Block, Get on the Bus, and Get Busy (GB3) to try to address the immediate needs of our wandering youth Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The members of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset celebrated an auspicious moment as they held their 2021-2022 Board Installation Ceremony at the Melange Grill on June 19th, 2021. Distinguished guests, such as the 2021-2022 District Governor, Mr. Louis Wever, and his wife Rotarian Amanda Wever, President James Ferris of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten, and well-wishers gathered at the restaurant to share and engage in fellowship. The evening was filled with various activities while celebrants and invitees were delighted with a delectable 3-course selection for the dinner buffet Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The examination class for the school year 2020-2021 for the St. Maarten Academy PSVE, attained a 97% pass rate at the end of their examination period. Guided by the theme, SOAR: The World Awaits You, of the total of 33 students who completed the examination period, 32 met the passing criteria for the 2020-2021 school year.
At the PBL level, 23 of the 24 students passed, representing a 96% pass rate, with the valedictorian for this level being ManHing Zheng Feng from class B4C Read more

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Mp Emmanuel Proposes Sustainable Central Kitchen For Breakfast Programme

For the construction of a Central Kitchen, MP Christophe Emmanuel proposes using out-fitted containers in an attractive setup, complete with a modern kitchen.

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel has written to Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel encouraging a collaborative initiative to establish a c Read more

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Simpson Bay:--- Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines officially launched its first route network with non-stop flights to St. Maarten from Miami and Orlando, Florida at the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on Saturday, July 10, 2021. The air service will embark on weekly flights on Saturdays using an Airbus 320 with a seating capacity of 186. This venture serves as a part of Frontiers growing network out of South Florida.

Minister of Tourism Ludmila de Weever stated, Today marks another celebration for St Read more

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~ Writes to Minister seeking collaboration ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel has written to Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel encouraging a collaborative initiative to establish a Central Kitchen to service the countrys breakfast program for children and possibly a lunch program in the future.
Emmanuel used the opportunity at the recently held debate on the country 2021 budget to approach the Minister with the idea Read more

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Emmanuel: Any Recommendation For Property Tax Is Dead On Arrival

~ Tackle tax reform before Dutch do it for you ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday said that the government of St. Maarten has to say once and for all if land and property taxes as proposed by the CFT is on the table for consideration and future implementation yes or no.

Plain and simple, the MP said, government has to say whether it will entertain such suggestions and advice from the CFT or if it will inform CFT that such a suggestion is dead on arrival Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister Jacobs condemns the act of violence against freedom of speech and stands in solidarity with the people of the Netherlands. The shooting of celebrity Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter Peter R. de Vries occurred on Tuesday, July 7th, in Amsterdam city sending shockwaves throughout the Kingdom. De Vries remains in critical condition.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs stated, Mr Read more

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Collectivit Announces Final Push To Complete Sandy Ground Bridge Repair

President Gibbs (right) announcing the final Sandy Ground Bridge repairs on Thursday, as engineer from the Collectivits Technical Services Department, Laurent Guillaume (left), looks on. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Sandy Ground Bridge will be out of action from July 19 to mid-September to enable the final repairs to the structure and installation of new deck to be carried out, President Read more

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~ Tackle tax reform before Dutch do it for you ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday said that the government of St. Maarten has to say once and for all if land and property taxes as proposed by the CFT is on the table for consideration and future implementation yes or no.
Plain and simple, the MP said, government has to say whether it will entertain such suggestions and advice from the CFT or if it will inform CFT that such a suggestion is dead on arrival Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---Lion Alphons Gumbs has been appointed as the new District Zone Chairperson of Zone 2B for the Sint Maarten Lions Club for the Lionistic year 2021-2022. The announcement was made on Saturday, June 26th at the Paradise Event Hall, Cay Hill as the curtains came down on the celebration of the 50th Anniversary year of the Sint Maarten Lions Club, under the theme 50 years of dedicated service and commitment to our community, with the Installation Ceremony of the Board of Directors of the Sint Maarten Lions Club, St Read more

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First Transit Cruise Call Of Celebrity Edge A Stepping Stone For Regular Port Calls

PORT ST. MAARTEN Port St. Maarten management on Wednesday morning met with Celebrity Edge Captain Kate McCue at the gangway upon arrival of the cruise ship to destination St. Maarten, the first transit call to the country since the onset of the pandemic and presented a token of appreciation on behalf of the port and the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau.

Captain Kate was ecstatic when it was mentioned that coincidentally Celebrity Edge was the last commercial ship that visited the destination back in March 2020.

Port management in collaboration with the captain handed over port and destination merchandise from the St Read more

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Government Of Sint Maarten Extends Condolences To The Haitian Community

Philipsburg It is with great sadness and shock that the Council of Ministers learned about the tragic assassination of the President of Haiti, Honorable Jovenel Mose at his residence early this morning. The assassination of President Mose is a loss not just for Haiti but for its diaspora.

The Government of St. Maarten stands in solidarity with St. Maartens Haitian community and wishes them much strength during this turbulent time. A speedy recovery is extended to Haitis First Lady Ma Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- It is with great sadness and shock that the Council of Ministers learned about the tragic assassination of the President of Haiti, Honorable Jovenel Mose at his residence early this morning. The assassination of President Mose is a loss not just for Haiti but for its diaspora.

The Government of St. Maarten stands in solidarity with St. Maartens Haitian community and wishes them much strength during this turbulent time. A speedy recovery is extended to Haitis First Lady Martine Mose who was injured during the attack Read more

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PARIS:--- Annick Petrus, Senatrice of St. Martin in a press release has condemned the decapitated administration. Our territory is going through difficult times. Our administration is decapitated and abused which greatly reduces our operating capacities and hinders the quality of service due to our citizens.
Despite my alerts at the first signs, I was not heard.
The reform of our administration, however necessary it may be, cannot be done through blunders, lies, wickedness, humiliation, contempt, stigmatization, disrespect, repeated absences,
patronage, favoritism, and squandering of public money.
I give my support to those who denounce this situation because when injustice becomes law, resistance becomes a necessity.

I am worried because the beheading of the DAF, for example, once again leads to the paralysis of public procurement and therefore the end of public procurement Read more

POINTE BLANCHE:---  Port St. Maarten management on Wednesday morning met with Celebrity Edge Captain Kate McCue at the gangway upon arrival of the cruise ship to destination St. Maarten, the first transit call to the country since the onset of the pandemic and presented a token of appreciation on behalf of the port and the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau.
Captain Kate was ecstatic when it was mentioned that coincidentally Celebrity Edge was the last commercial ship that visited the destination back in March 2020.
Port management in collaboration with the captain handed over port and destination merchandise from the St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, July 5th, a Ministerial Consultation was held with all four Prime Ministers of the Dutch Kingdom for the first time in the past years. The high-level meetings came about on the request of St. Maarten as a result of the meetings recently held in The Hague. The intention is to foster positive relations within the kingdom based on the understanding of each partners unique circumstances. Each Prime Minister gave updates concerning economic, political, financial, and health developments within their respective countries and agreed to continue to meet on a quarterly basis.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs stated, Though Prime Minister Rutte made it clear that the Ministerial Consultations held between the Caribbean countries with the State Secretary of Interior and Kingdom Relations will continue, this dialogue offers the opportunity for direct contact with colleague Prime Ministers in the Netherlands should the need arise for further escalation Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley extends his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 34th COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Minister Ottley wishes the family much strength during this time.

As of July 6th, there were three (3) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, three (3) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to twenty-five (25) Read more

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Prime Ministers Of The Dutch Kingdom Hold First Ministerial Consultation

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On Monday, July 5th, a Ministerial Consultation was held with all four Prime Ministers of the Dutch Kingdom for the first time in the past years. The high-level meetings came about on request of St. Maarten as a result of the meetings recently held in The Hague. The intention is to foster positive relations within the kingdom based on understanding of each partners unique circumstances. Each Prime Minister gave updates concerning economic, political, financial and health developments within their respective countries and agreed to continue to meet on a quarterly basis.

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs stated, Though Prime Minister Rutte made it clear that the Ministerial Consultations held between the Caribbean countries with the State Secretary of Interior and Kingdom Relations will continue, this dialogue offers the opportunity for direct contact with colleague Prime Ministers in the Netherlands should the need arise for further escalation Read more

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