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Prime Ministers Initiate Quarterly Consultations

The Ministerial Consultation was held during a virtual meeting on Monday.

PHILIPSBURG--At the request of Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, a ministerial consultation with all four prime ministers of the Dutch Kingdom took place on Monday, July 5. The reason was recently-held meetings in The Hague, in the Netherlands.

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Mp Claudius Buncamper Question Min.Fin Iron On Aps Local Investments

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – In a letter send to Minister of Finance, MP Claudius Buncamper question a number of issues raised from the 2021 budget meetings CLICK HERE to download the letter that was send to Finance Minister Iron.

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Mp Buncamper Sends Letter To Minister Of Finance.

The Minister of Finance
Mr. Ardwell Irion,
Government Administration Building,
Soualiga Road # 1,
Philipsburg,
St. Maarten.

Subject: APS local investment questions.

Honorable Minister Irion,
I would like to receive some information on the ROI of the local investments made by the General Pension Fund dating back from when e came country on 10-10-10.
In many discussions and in the reports of the General Audit Chamber the picture painted doesnt truly show a good investment climate locally when it comes to investing, or that the investments made arent really followed up on and thus hampering a proper return on investment Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) hosted a movie premiere recently in honour of Ms. Bianca Dijkhoffz featured role in In the Heights.

This was done in recognition and appreciation of the countrys local talents as part of the orange tourism. Orange tourism is part of sustainable tourism, generating cultural, economic, and social development through responsible tourism management of cultural heritage, arts, and creative industries.

Ms. Dijkhoffz celebrated her achievement in the presence of her family, friends, and supporters Read more

Port St. Maarten To Receive First Transit Call On July 7

PORT ST. MAARTEN Port St. Maarten management said over the weekend that the industry is back in gear prompting a staggered approach to the resumption of cruising. Destination St. Maarten forms a pivotal part of this approach and will be welcoming more than 1000 passengers to its shores.

Port management in a sector update said that theyve had a lot of communication with key local stakeholders and the cruise industry in regard to protocols and the safest and feasible way of business resumption.

The team at Port St Read more

Mp Emmanuel: I Will Not Be Deterred From Holding Government Accountable

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel said that the non-answers and unclear answers provided at the recent budget 2021 leaves plenty room for much more questioning in the weeks ahead and stressed that he will continue holding government accountable.

I will not be deterred, the MP said pointing to the fact that consistency in holding government accountable has led to a possible payment of vacation pay, the truth about the vendors along Pondfill, some clarity and truth about governments financial position, legal basis or lack thereof outstanding police payments, massive over spending such as the Pretty Boy affair and blatant lies from a government foundation (SOG Stichting Overheids Gebouwen) that will be dealt with in due time.

The budget debate was an unsatisfactory back and forth with the government about a budget that has clearly shown the government’s dishonesty and lack of vision Read more

Port St. Maarten To Receive First Transit Call On July 7

Minister of TEATT Ludmila de Weever (left) and VSA Minister Omar Ottley (right).

PHILIPSBURG--The cruise industry is back in gear prompting a staggered approach to the resumption of cruising, Port St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Sunday said the lack of backup generators at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) compounds the embarrassing situation at the airport for visitors and residents alike, and called on government for an explanation as well as to divulge what its current actions are regarding the Holding Board of the airport (PJIAH).
The MP said on top of the airports inability to provide basic service such as electricity for the second straight week, it has come to his attention that government is reportedly about to change the members of the Holding Board which could lead to the appointee from the Schiphol Group heading the Supervisory Board of PJIAH.
The lack of information and communication, he said, remains an issue with the government who doesnt seem to understand or care that timely and truthful information benefits everyone and dispels rumors and innuendo Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel said that the non-answers and unclear answers provided at the recent budget 2021 leaves plenty room for much more questioning in the weeks ahead and stressed that he will continue holding the government accountable.

I will not be deterred, the MP said pointing to the fact that consistency in holding government accountable has led to a possible payment of vacation pay, the truth about the vendors along Pondfill, some clarity, and truth about governments financial position, legal basis or lack thereof outstanding police payments, massive overspendings such as the Pretty Boy affair and blatant lies from a government foundation (SOG Stichting Overheids Gebouwen) that will be dealt with in due time.

The budget debate was an unsatisfactory back and forth with the government about a budget that has clearly shown the government's dishonesty and lack of vision Read more

Exclusive: Shareholder Gives Gebe Sbod Illegal Order--- Sbod.

~ Order issued even though there was no quorum for a shareholders meeting on Friday.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Shareholder representative of NV GEBE has issued an order to the Supervisory Board of Directors instructing them to appoint two of the three candidates to the management position within one week pending the screening of both candidates. The shareholder wants the SBOD to appoint George Willem as CFO and Jimmy Temmer as the COO while they will take another 4 weeks to review the reports submitted to the shareholder by the SBOD, Dr Read more

POINTE BLANCHE:--- Port St. Maarten management said over the weekend that the industry is back in gear prompting a staggered approach to the resumption of cruising. Destination St. Maarten forms a pivotal part of this approach and will be welcoming more than 1000 passengers to its shores.
Port management in a sector update said that theyve had a lot of communication with key local stakeholders and the cruise industry in regard to protocols and the safest and feasible way of business resumption Read more

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Presented With SmdfS Audited 2020 Annual Report

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten On July2nd, Prime Minister and Minister of General AffairsSilveriaJacobs was presented with theSt. Maarten Development Funds(SMDF)Audited Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2020byManaging DirectorMakhiciaBrooks and Program and Development Manager MelanieChoisy. SMDF being one of the self-governing organizations that receivefunds from the Government ofSintMaarten, submits an Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements each year by the end of the second quarter.

Prime Minister Jacobs stated, Id like to thank the SMDFs team for the work that they have been carrying out on behalf of the government of Sint Maarten Read more

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Presented With SmdfS Audited 2020 Annual Report

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On July 2nd, Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs was presented with the St. Maarten Development Funds (SMDF) Audited Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2020 by Managing Director Makhicia Brooks and Program and Development Manager Melanie Choisy. SMDF being one of the self-governing organizations that receive funds from the Government of Sint Maarten, submits an Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements each year by the end of the second quarter.

Prime Minister Jacobs stated, Id like to thank the SMDFs team for the work that they have been carrying out on behalf of the government of Sint Maarten Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On July 2nd, Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs was presented with the St. Maarten Development Funds (SMDF) Audited Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2020 by Managing Director Makhicia Brooks and Program and Development Manager Melanie Choisy. SMDF being one of the self-governing organizations that receive funds from the Government of Sint Maarten submits an Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements each year by the end of the second quarter.

Prime Minister Jacobs stated, Id like to thank the SMDFs team for the work that they have been carrying out on behalf of the government of Sint Maarten Read more

SABA/THE HAGUE:--- The delegation of the Saba Island Council during the meetings in the Netherlands was able to point out the matters that are important to Saba, such as increasing the structural funding, establishing a social minimum, a better banking system, investments in education, social development and infrastructure.

Island Council Members Esmeralda Johnson, Carl Buncamper, Vito Charles, Eviton Heyliger and Hemmie van Xanten, and Island Council Registrar Akilah Levenstone visited the Netherlands from June 24 to July 2 during which the delegation attended two pieces of training and had a number of meetings with various organizations and members of the Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament.

It was a successful visit and the general conclusion was that overall, the support for Saba is growing Read more

Mps Urge Govt. To Request Debt Cancellation In Unanimous Motion

Author of the motion NA MP George Pantophlet. File photo.

PHILIPSBURG--Encouraging the government of St. Maarten to prioritise requesting debt cancellation from the Dutch government is the premise of a motion passed unanimous Read more

Apologies A Start, Says Jacobs During Emancipation Day 2021

Rudolph Davis Dance Company performing the Ponum dance during celebration of the 158th anniversary of emancipation from slavery at Watkins House on Boardwalk Boulevard on Thursday, July 1.

PHILIPSBURG--The apologies offered by Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema on behalf of the Dutch capitals administration for the active involvement of the Amsterdam city council in the commercial system of colonial slavery and the worldwide trade in enslaved people are a start said Prime Minister of St. Maa Read more

Local Islander Leads Caribbean Toastmasters Clubs To Highest Award

PHILIPSBURG:--- Local islander Distinguished Toastmaster Brenda Maynard has led the Toastmasters Clubs of the Caribbean to achieve the highest award recognized by Toastmasters International Smedley Distinguished. This is the first time in history that District 81 Caribbean Toastmasters has achieved this status.

DD Maynard ran her year under the theme, Breaking Barriers Now and Beyond Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament George Pantophlet has tabled a motion during the 2021 budget debate that aims at offering considerable relief for the Country of Sint Maarten in the form of debt cancellation. The Motion calls on the Government of Sint Maarten in their discussions with the Dutch Government to make it a priority to request debt cancellation as this is the only recourse that will help Country Sint Maarten to get out of this debt and to execute its social and economic duties as it relates to the citizens of the country Read more

Mp Pantophlet Tables Motion On Debt Cancellation During Budget Debate

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Member of Parliament George Pantophlet has tabled a motion during the 2021 budget debate that aims at offering considerable relief for the Country of Sint Maarten in the form of debt cancellation. The Motion calls on the Government of Sint Maarten in their discussions with the Dutch Government to make it priority to request debt cancellation as this is the only recourse that will help Country Sint Maarten to get out of this debt and to execute its social and economic duties as it relates to the citizens of the country.

The factors on which the Motion was presented includes the fact that St Read more

Government Meets With The Unions Over Vacation Allowance

~ To await Constitutional Court decision ~

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On Tuesday, June 29th, the Honorable Ministers of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs; Justice, Anna Richardson; Finance, Ardwell Irion; Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, drs Read more

Unilateral Decision By Presidium Of Parliament Not Condoned By The Ud

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The UD party is not amused by the latest stunt by the presidium of parliament, so-called to improve the viewing quality of meetings of parliament. By removing the live stream from the Facebook platform, the president of Parliament is taking away the opportunity for the population at large to interact real time with the members of parliament and with one another. “This type of censorship is simply undemocratic and infringes on the fundamental right of freedom of expression.” The ire of the UD is the result ofa decision communicated to members of parliament by letter dated June 25, 2021, informing them of a change to the broadcasting of Parliamentary meetings. “Was this abrupt change necessary?,” questioned the UD Read more

Mp Pantophlet Tables Motion On Debt Cancellation During Budget Debate

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Member of Parliament George Pantophlet has tabled a motion during the 2021 budget debate that aims at offering considerable relief for the Countryof Sint Maartenin the form of debt cancellation. The Motioncalls on theGovernment of Sint Maarten in their discussions with the Dutch Government to make it priorityto request debt cancellation as this is the only recourse that will helpCountrySint Maartento get out of this debt and to execute its social and economic duties as it relates to the citizens of the country.

The factors on which the Motion was presented includes the fact that St Read more

~ To await Constitutional Court decision ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, June 29th, the Honorable Ministers of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs; Justice, Anna Richardson; Finance, Ardwell Irion; Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, drs Read more