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The Hague The Dutch Council of Ministers has today decided to stop providing liquidity support to Sint Maarten as long as the States do not unequivocally confirm that they support the agreement previously concluded with the Jacobs cabinet. This means that the Netherlands will not transfer the 39 million guilders that the Sint Maarten government needs to meet payment obligations to Philipsburg in the second quarter.

In a letter, which he sent to the House of Representatives this evening, State Secretary Raymond Knops (BZK) gives a detailed explanation of the decision of the State Council of Ministers Read more

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The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (Stb) Has Launched A Spring Social Media Campaign Under The Banner, Spring To St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – As the travel industry continues to show signs of recovery with travelers showing positive signs in wanting to travel, STB said the timing was right to launch its campaign to capture some of the travelers who are making plans to travel.

This Spring initiative by the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau is once again an effort by Government to attract visitors to the destination and continue to grow our economy in a responsible manner that does not impact the COVID-19 public health and safety protocols.

The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) has been working with our industry partners to maintain an international presence and build demand as the market slowly recovers.  For this campaign, we have 13 industry partners working together to create experiences that add greater value to visitors during their stay on the island.

STB will continue to roll out initiatives in collaboration with the private sector as we stand together to get through this and continue to prepare for the eventual and full recovery of our national economy, Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Ludmila de Weever said on Thursday.

The intention of the campaign is to encourage travelers to feel inspired and book a trip to destination St Read more

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On Saturday, March 27th, 2021, from 6:00 pm, BPW Concordia SXM in collaboration with BPW Barbados and BPW Dominica, will be hosting a discussion under the theme:  CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE: Lets work together for an egalitarian world

 The objective of this event is to bring men, women, and various organizations from the Caribbean together to discuss gender equality and other forms of discrimination. 

 Our objective is also to create a unified platform to help foster partnerships between various organizations across the Caribbean that will help promote progress in achieving an egalitarian world.

The panelists include (in alphabetical order of first names):

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Who Will Rescue The People From The Pm

Dear editor

The Council of State has reviewed the COHO consensus law which was propped up by the honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and has found it wanting. The Councils findings will lead many in the governing coalition to begin their high-stepping, back-patting, and congratulatory nods for their perceived personal / political victory.

However, the real question is how does their personal / political victory translate into tangible relief for the citizens of this country during this COVID-19 pandemic Read more

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Usp MpS Get Presentation On Ats.

PHILIPISBURG, Sint Maarten — Members of Parliament (MPs) of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Akeem Arrindell and Claudius Toontje Buncamper and theirsupport staff met with the Audit Team Sint Maarten (ATS) on Tuesday, February 24, 2020 to gather some more information of theworks the ATS is presently carrying out and is capable of carrying out.

During the meeting a presentation was given on the purpose, the functions and the intentions of the Audit Team Sint Maarten, which was established on the Island by the Social & Health Insurances (SZV) in January 2016with the aim of replacing the SBAB

(Stichting Belasting Accountant Bureau) in order to save on travel and accommodation costs and to attract and retain St Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Recognizes World Poetry Day

Philipsburg Celebrated each year on March 21, 2021, is one of our societys most beloved forms of art and cultural expression, Poetry. Poetry brings us together on various continents and is a suitable form of expression for every walk of life. Our very own local poets depict our pain, struggles, triumphs and joys and express the diversity of culture within our community through their poignant words.

This day is observed in respect and celebration of poetry by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Read more

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Letter To The Editor: LetS Talk

No Coho like Coho. Let me explain what I mean. There is some kind of entity that might be established, but the Coho will not be that entity. The new entity will and must have the input of the countries Curacao, Aruba and St. Maarten (CAS) because the Coho does not. And it must not as it now does, infringe on National, Kingdom and International Laws.

The State Secretary should not have the final authority when it comes to the process or execution of the packages in other words he should not be placed as judge, jury and executioner Read more

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Jacobs, Marlin Clear The Air On Coho

NA leader and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and NA faction leader in Parliament William Marlin during Thursdays press conference.

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Court Upholds BrownbillS Conviction For Tax Evasion

Chanel Brownbill

THE HAGUE--The conviction of former Member of Parliament (MP) Chanel Brownbill for tax evasion has been upheld by the High Court in The Hague on Tuesday, Ma Read more

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No Vaccinations At Belair Community Center Friday. Close To 11.000 Registered For A Vaccine

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Vaccination Management Team (VMT)would like toinformthe public that the Belair Community Center will not be open forthe administering ofCOVID-19 vaccinations on Friday, March 26th, due to a previously planned event. Vaccinations at Belair will resume on Monday the 29th of March.

Additionally, the VMT would like to inform the public that the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) and Belair Community Center will not be open for vaccinations during the public holidaysof Friday, April 2nd, and Monday, April 5th.

The number of registrations for a vaccine has climbed to nearly 11.000 persons (16% of the total eligible population) after Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA) Richard Panneflek announced that all persons of 18 years and older residing on Sint Maarten can now be vaccinated. 

To reach the required 70% to achieve herd immunity before the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, registration numbers must increase considerably. 

Members of the community are reminded to register for the COVID-19 vaccine Read more

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Stb Launches Spring To St. Maarten Travel Campaign

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) has launched a Spring social media campaign under the banner, Spring to St. Maarten.

As the travel industry continues to showsigns of recovery with travelers showing positive signs in wanting to travel, STB said the timing was right to launch its campaign to capture some of the travelers who are making plans to travel.

This Spring initiative by the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau is once again an effort by Government to attract visitors to the destination and continue to grow our economy in a responsible manner that does not impact the COVID-19 public health and safety protocols.

The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) has been working with our industry partners to maintain an international presence and build demand as the market slowly recovers Read more

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Govt Compulsively Lies About Coho Says Mp Emmanuel

~ PMs words betray current positions ~ 

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – ndependent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel has called the spinning of the government in the aftermath of the Council of State advice on the COHO as typically deceitful andsaid the Prime Minister of St. Maarten leads the pack when it comes to compulsive lying and political spinning.

At the same time, the MP re-iterated his own position that St. Maarten should not entertain COHO in any way shape or form Read more

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Who Will Rescue The People From The Pm

Dear editor

The Council of State has reviewed the COHO consensus law which was propped up by the honorable Prime Minister SilveriaJacobs and has found it wanting.  The Councils findings will lead many in the governing coalition to begin their high-stepping, back-patting, and congratulatory nods for their perceived personal / political victory.

However, the real question is how does their personal / political victory translate into tangible relief for the citizens of this country during this COVID-19 pandemic. The realties being faced by a multitude of families on this island who are struggling to put food on the table and meet their monthly financial obligations will not be reflected in the fake victorious verbiage and sound bites that will resonate in the media in coming days.

While the political rhetoric that is to follow may boost the egos of the weak, excuse me, meek, the average citizen is overwhelmed with fears of what the next few months will bring with regards to their abilities to continue to meet there financial obligations for basic survival on a monthly basis .

Knowing that they have the ability to put food on the table, pay for the roof over their heads, job stability, earning a livable wage to maintain their livelihood, the ability to see a doctor and not have to pay out of pocket, and confidently sending their children to school knowing that there in a safe learning environment, is paramount on the minds of the people right now.

While the Council of State report may give credence to the petition to the U.N Read more

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Usp MpS Get Presentation On Ats

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Membersof Parliament (MPs) of the United St. Maarten Party (USP)Akeem ArrindellandClaudius Toontje Buncamperand their support staffmet withtheAudit Team Sint Maarten(ATS)onTuesday,February 24, 2020to gather some more information of the works the ATS is presently carrying out and is capable of carrying out.

During the meeting a presentation was given on the purpose, thefunctionsand the intentionsof theAudit Team Sint Maarten, whichwas established on the Islandby the Social & Health Insurances(SZV)inJanuary 2016with the aim of replacing the SBAB (Stichting BelastingAccountant Bureau)in order to save on travel and accommodation costs and to attract and retain St.Maarten-born experts in the interest ofcontinuity.

The main objective of the Audit Team Sint Maarten (ATS) is to increase compliance and to promote regular payment of the social security premiums, ensuring in this way that all companies pay their fair share of taxes in accordance with the Social Security Ordinances. Audit Team Sint Maarten (ATS) collaborates with various public and private entities, bringing them up to date with the social laws, and in complete compliance with their social premium payments. ATSs task is to control the social premiums by way of checking the businesses on behalf of SZV Read more

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No Vaccinations At Belair Community Center Friday. Close To 11.000 Registered For A Vaccine.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Vaccination Management Team (VMT) would like to inform the public that the Belair Community Center will not be open for the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday, March 26th, due to a previously planned event. Vaccinations at Belair will resume on Monday the 29th of March.
Additionally, the VMT would like to inform the public that the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) and Belair Community Center will not be open for vaccinations during the public holidays of Friday, April 2nd, and Monday, April 5th Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) has launched a Spring social media campaign under the banner, Spring to St. Maarten.

As the travel industry continues to show signs of recovery with travelers showing positive signs in wanting to travel, STB said the timing was right to launch its campaign to capture some of the travelers who are making plans to travel.

This Spring initiative by the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau is once again an effort by Government to attract visitors to the destination and continue to grow our economy in a responsible manner that does not impact the COVID-19 public health and safety protocols.

The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) has been working with our industry partners to maintain an international presence and build demand as the market slowly recovers Read more

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~ PMs words betray current positions ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel has called the spinning of the government in the aftermath of the Council of State advice on the COHO as typically deceitful and said the Prime Minister of St. Maarten leads the pack when it comes to compulsive lying and political spinning.

At the same time, the MP reiterated his own position that St. Maarten should not entertain COHO in any way shape or form. It will never get my support Read more

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Foundation For Recovery Laid In 2020. Minister De Weever Expects Economy To Grow In 2021

SINT MAARTEN, PHILIPSBURG Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunications, Ludmila de Weever, is cautiously optimistic about the economic rebound forecast for this year by the Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS).

The CBCS released its Quarterly Bulletin for the third quarter of 2020 this week and estimates the Sint Maarten economy to grow by 3.1 per cent in 2021 compared to the severe decline of 25.6 per cent for 2020 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Members of Parliament (MPs) of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Akeem Arrindell and Claudius Toontje Buncamper and their support staff met with the Audit Team Sint Maarten (ATS) on Tuesday, February 24, 2020, to gather some more information of the works the ATS is presently carrying out and is capable of carrying out.

During the meeting, a presentation was given on the purpose, the functions, and the intentions of the Audit Team Sint Maarten, which was established on the Island by the Social & Health Insurances (SZV) in January 2016 with the aim of replacing the SBAB (Stichting Belasting Accountant Bureau) in order to save on travel and accommodation costs and to attract and retain St Read more

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Emmanuel On Coho: I Told You So ~ Says Govt An Embarrassment Onto Itself ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday had only four words in response to reports that the Council of State has determined that the COHO is in contravention of the Kingdom Statuut: I told you so. And Ive been telling the government and the people of St. Maarten so since November 2020. This government is careless and an embarrassment unto itself.

MP Emmanuel is the only Member of Parliament who has vehemently stated his position against the COHO and the only MP to vote against the three laws cutting income and benefits of civil servants and workers at government owned entities Read more

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Follow-Up Meeting To Be Held With MoodyS On Downgrade

Ardwell Irion

PHILIPSBURG--On Wednesday, Finance Minister Ardwell Irion said that a follow-up meeting will be held with Moodys Investors Service regarding the downgrade of the St Read more

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Vsa Expands Covid-19 Vaccine To Persons 18 Years And Older

PHILIPSBURG--In a meeting between the Ministers of Health of the four countries in the kingdom on March 23, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek, decided in consultation with the Netherlands, that St. Maarten will now offer the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine to all residents who are 18 years plus Read more

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Jacobs: Coho Concerns Validated, Authorities Were Being Undermined

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (File photo)

PHILIPSBURG--We have a unique opportunity to right what has been wronged, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday. She was Read more

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Ministry Vsa Expands Covid-19 Vaccine To 18+ For Dutch Side Residents. Register Today.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, March 23rd, during the meeting between the four ministers responsible for public health of the Four Countries in the Kingdom, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry VSA), Richard Panneflek, decided in consultation with the Netherlands that Sint Maarten will now offer the COVID-19 vaccine to all residents 18+ residing on the Dutch side of the island Read more

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