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Steering Committee Agrees On The Importance Of Maintaining Focus On Rehabilitating Critical Infrastructure.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Steering Committee of the Sint Maarten Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience Trust Fund met virtually and was joined by Prime Minister Jacobs, Minister of Finance Irion of Sint Maarten, and State Secretary Knops of the Netherlands in a High-Level Meeting. The High-Level Meeting focused in particular on the sustainability of projects critical for Sint Maartens development Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Building on his passion to assist young potential entrepreneurs, businessman Khalil Revan, in collaboration with Shoreline Beach Bar, hosted a business information workshop last Thursday. It was held at Shoreline Beach Bar located at the Kimsha Parking lot.

The workshop was for young men and women as part of Revans Dreams to Reality series Read more

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Sint Maarten Anti-Poverty Platform / Sint Maarten Consumers Coalition.

Topic 1: SMCC - Seniors citizens once more without timely payment of their old age pensions.

Topic 2: SMCC - Seniors receiving cut in AOV pension from former Netherlands Antilles entitled to refund!

Topic 3: SMAPP - Minister of Justice continues disrespecting workers rights of NAPB members in Justice!

Topic 4. SMAPP - CCSU members did not approve changes in function books proposed by the Minister of Justice

Topic 5: SMCC - Occupational Health and Safety Issues at Police Station Philipsburg still unresolved

Topic 1: Seniors citizens once more without timely payment of their old age pensions.

               It was in January of this year that as co-coordinator of the anti-poverty platform representing the seniors and pensioners in the platform we denounced the fact, that since the old age pension maximum was increased as per July 1, 2020, the seniors did not get their pension increase.

Only after our cry out on behalf of the seniors SZV came out with an announcement that depending on the bank of the pensioner, payments could be expected as soon as the last week in January Read more

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Samuel Hopes To Have Students Back In Their Classrooms Soon

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel says the ministry is looking into the possibility of students returning to face-to-face instruction in the classrooms.

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~ And US $4.2 million owed to Sheriff Security ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel has written to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs about the St. Maarten Festival Village and, according to the MP, the public eyesore it has become as well as general operation questions surrounding the government foundation that runs the Festival Village, Stichting Overheids Gebouwen (SOG) Read more

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Fyi Radio Show Now Also On Zoom And Facebook

Charles Lindo

ST. EUSTATIUS--The For Your Information (FYI) radio programme has been revised from its original radio-only delivery to a combination of radio, Zoom and Facebook Live broadcasts.

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Jacobs: Screening Of Mp Brison Remains An Internal Discussion

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs says details surrounding the screening of Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison remain confidential and will not be divulged to th Read more

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Team Encounters Range Of Fraudulent Acts From Residence Permit Applicants

Justice Minister Anna Richardson in Parliament on Wednesday.

 ~ To do away with paper permits, issue cards instead ~

PHILIPSBURG--Submitting applications from bankrupt and non-operational companies, providing falsified tax forms and presenting job letters from inoperative companies and companies where the applican Read more

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Unholy Scriptures Author Visits Mgdw

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – A motivational talk by the recently published book Unholy Scriptures author Mr. Reddeyez Skelet took place at the Marie Genevieve de Weever Primary School (MGDW) on Wednesday afternoon during their monthly staff meeting.

Mr. ReddEyez AKA “Skelet” is a businessman, artist, and motivational mentor from the island of St. Maarten/St.Martin. He is well known for his positive quotes on social media aimed at inspiring people to nurture a more optimistic view of life.

I am extremely proud of Skelet and appreciated the time he took out to speak to the staff of our school, remarked MGDW School Manager Stuart Johnson.

Johnson added, having special guest speakers at our staff meetings assist in building professional capacity, help to tap into supporting community-related activities and promote an overall awareness for the various talents within our country.

Having a candid discussion with the teachers, explaining them my own journey and explaining the motivation for my book was a great experience for me, stated Skelet.

In his daily guidebook, “Unholy Scriptures” he gives 101 motivational quotes along with tips and advice on what he preaches to his mentees Read more

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Mp Buncamper Applauds Minister Of Justice For Officially Bringing Back The Border Protection Under The Ibps

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – “Let me publicly congratulate you (The Minister of Justice) for getting the process of the IBPS (Immigration and Border Protection Service) in its final stages.

is how MP Buncamper started his speech on the floor of parliament in Wednesdays meeting with the Minister of Justice, Anna Richardson.

I know that some people may be disappointed with the change but we must execute the law based on the LIOL (National Order of Governments structure) Buncamper stated.

The MP went on to say that This department has its work cut out for it as the immigration issue is a serious one and we must deal with it humanly, but yet firmly.

The UNICEF report, that addresses the abuse of persons bringing their families to St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  A motivational talk by the recently published book Unholy Scriptures author Mr. Reddeyez Skelet took place at the Marie Genevieve de Weever Primary School (MGDW) on Wednesday afternoon during their monthly staff meeting.

Mr. ReddEyez AKA "Skelet" is a businessman, artist, and motivational mentor from the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin. He is well known for his positive quotes on social media aimed at inspiring people to nurture a more optimistic view of life.

I am extremely proud of Skelet and appreciated the time he took out to speak to the staff of our school, remarked MGDW School Manager Stuart Johnson.

Johnson added, having special guest speakers at our staff meetings assist in building professional capacity, help to tap into supporting community-related activities and promote an overall awareness for the various talents within our country.

Having a candid discussion with the teachers, explaining them my own journey and explaining the motivation for my book was a great experience for me, stated Skelet Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Let me publicly congratulate you (The Minister of Justice) for getting the process of the IBPS (Immigration and Border Protection Service) in its final stages.
is how MP Buncamper started his speech on the floor of parliament in Wednesdays meeting with the Minister of Justice, Anna Richardson.
I know that some people may be disappointed with the change but we must execute the law based on the LIOL (National Order of Governments structure) Buncamper stated Read more

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Minister Of Justice Advised To Collaborate With Other Ministries With The Overhaul Of Residency Permits Policy.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson appeared in the parliament on Wednesday and made a detailed presentation to the justice committee of parliament was told that while she took the bull by its horns to deal with the immigration situation on St. Maarten she must collaborate with the other ministries before writing such a detailed policy.
Questions were raised about the concubine agreement that has been using and accepted on St Read more

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Emmanuel Asks About More Cuts, How Internal Shifting Will Work

~ Says Irion trying to play word games ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Civil servants possibly having to sustain more cuts to their salaries and benefits was one of the main areas of concern highlighted by Independent MP Christophe Emmanuel during the Central Committee meeting discussion on the country reform package on Monday. In total the MP Emmanuel asked 73 questions about various aspects in the country reform package

The MP also took issue with the Minister of Finance for trying to use word games to deviate and mis-lead about hiring more people just a few weeks after cutting benefits and being instructed by the CFT to remove the budget 2021 post seeking to fill 155 vacancies Read more

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GovernorS Youth Awards For Excellence Program 2021

Harbour View The Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday, announced he will be hosting the second annual Governors Youth Awards For Excellence Program. Governor Holiday considers it important for young people to develop the qualities required to take an active and constructive role in Sint Maarten.

The Governor believes that cultivating an attitude of excellence is instrumental to developing such qualities. The Governors Youth Award for Excellence Program has therefore been designed to recognize youths, ages 13 through 19, who have performed above and beyond and excelled in specific fields in our community Read more

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Taxes, Financial Sector, Health And Education Among Proposed Country Package Reform Areas

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs in Parliament on Monday.

PHILIPSBURG--The structural reform measures that have been proposed in the country package are in the sectors of financial management, cost and effectiveness of the public sector, taxes, the financial sector, economic reforms, health, education and strengthening the rule of la Read more

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Emmanuel Says Jacobs, Governor Owe Public Update On BrisonS Swearing-In

MP Rolando Brison.

PHILIPSBURG--On Tuesday, independent Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel issued a public call on Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs and Governor E Read more

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~ Says Irion trying to play word games ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Civil servants possibly having to sustain more cuts to their salaries and benefits was one of the main areas of concern highlighted by Independent MP Christophe Emmanuel during the Central Committee meeting discussion on the country reform package on Monday. In total the MP asked 73 questions about various aspects in the country reform package

The MP also took issue with the Minister of Finance for trying to use word games to deviate and mislead about hiring more people just a few weeks after cutting benefits and being instructed by the CFT to remove the budget 2021 post seeking to fill 155 vacancies Read more

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Emmanuel Questions Who Or What Is Keeping Brison From Being Sworn In

~ PM, Governor owes public an update ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday issued a public call to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday, to update the general public on what is happening with the swearing in of MP Rolando Brison as Minister Read more

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~ PM, Governor owes public an update ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday issued a public call to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday, to update the general public on what is happening with the swearing-in of MP Rolando Brison as Minister Read more

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Border Protection And Mobile Unit Back Under The Umbrella Of Ibps

Justice Minister Anna Richardson (centre, at podium) with several Immigration officers on Monday.

PHILIPSBURG--The Border Protection and Mobile Unit was officially brought back under the umbrella of the Immigration and Border Protection Service (IBPS) in a ceremony held on Monday.

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Mps Pepper Pm With Questions On Country Reform Packages

PM Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday posed a list of questions primarily related to the country packages to Prime Minister (PM) Silveria JacobsRead more

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Johnson Becomes Island Ambassador Connecting St. Maarten With Global Island Network

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten- Island Innovation, an international social enterprise, has announced this year’s Island Innovation Ambassadors, a network of islanders from across the globe, including Ambassador Stuart Johnson from St.Maarten. These new members empower islands by communicating and developing creative solutions to shared challenges.

The Ambassadors will serve as bridges between their communities, connecting distant islands to ignite conversations about complex and evolving issues Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Island Innovation, an international social enterprise, has announced this year's Island Innovation Ambassadors, a network of islanders from across the globe, including Ambassador Stuart Johnson from St.Maarten. These new members empower islands by communicating and developing creative solutions to shared challenges.

The Ambassadors will serve as bridges between their communities, connecting distant islands to ignite conversations about complex and evolving issues Read more

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