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Source: The Daily Herald
17 Feb 2021 12:11 AM

Mp Buncamper To Be Prosecuted For Alleged Landfill Mismanagement

Claudius Buncamper

PHILIPSBURG--On Friday, the Court of Appeals ordered the prosecution of Member of Parliament (MP) and former high-ranking civil servant at the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Read more


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Source: 721 News
16 Feb 2021 08:18 PM

Prime MinisterSilveriaE.Jacobs Meets With CcsuMembership

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs held a fruitful meeting together with the Committee of Civil Servants Union (CCSU) on Thursday, February 11, 2021. The membership included representatives of the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU/PSU), Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), and Algemene Bond van Overheid en Overige Personeel (ABVO) union, and was chaired by CCSU Chair Mr Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
16 Feb 2021 06:58 PM

La Primera Ministra Silveria E. Jacobs Se Rene Con Los Miembros Del Ccsu

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Primera Ministra y Ministra de Asuntos Generales, Silveria Jacobs, celebr una fructfera reunin junto con el Comit del Sindicato de Funcionarios Pblicos (CCSU) el jueves 11 de febrero de 2021.

Entre los miembros figuraban representantes del Sindicato de Funcionarios de la Isla de Barlovento (WICSU / PSU), El Sindicato de Maestros de las Islas (WITU) y el sindicato Algemene Bond van Overheid en OverigePersoneel (ABVO), y fue presidido por el presidente del CCSU, el Sr Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
16 Feb 2021 02:16 PM

Letter To The Editor

Parliamentarians asking to merge the PJIAE and PJIAH boards???!!! So one company owning assets and operations?

How about Government making the PJIAH go Poofff, take back the ownership of all the assets, and sign an agreement with the PJIAE to operate the lot. Use the money they save by not having to pay Big Money to PJIAH brass, that was not the case when Mr. Joseph Peterson ran a tight ship (alone and for peanuts, I might add) to re-employ some laid off SXM Airport workers in dire need Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
16 Feb 2021 11:16 AM

Fines For District 721 Scratched On ProsecutorS Recommendation

District 721 entertainment establishment, with King Kabab restaurant at right.

~ Minister allows conditioned reopening ~

PHILIPSBURG--On the prosecutors recommendation, the judge in the Court of First Instance on Thursday scratched the fines issued to District 721 entertainment establishment investor Mario Di Palma and operator of a kebab restaurant on the premises Mohamed Ahmad for operating without a licence and other charges. One day later, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
16 Feb 2021 11:12 AM

Mingo: Pjia Numbers Doing Well In Comparison To Other Airports

TEATT Minister Ludmila de Weever and several airport officials sitting in the House of Parliaments public gallery before the start of Mondays Parliament meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--The number of passengers moving through Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) currently stands at 37 per cent of its 2019 figures, PJIA operating co Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
15 Feb 2021 07:28 PM

Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs Meets With Ccsu Membership

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs held a fruitful meeting together with the Committee of Civil Servants Union (CCSU) on Thursday,February 11, 2021. The membership included representatives of the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU/PSU), Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), andAlgemeneBond vanOverheidenOverigePersoneel(ABVO) union, and was chaired by CCSU Chair Mr Read more


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Source: SMN-News
15 Feb 2021 05:35 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs held a fruitful meeting together with the Committee of Civil Servants Union (CCSU) on Thursday, February 11, 2021. The membership included representatives of the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU/PSU), Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), and Algemene Bond van Overheid en Overige Personeel (ABVO) union, and was chaired by CCSU Chair Mr Read more


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USP
Source: The Daily Herald
14 Feb 2021 10:39 PM

Mp Buncamper Responds To Green Light To Prosecute Him

Claudius Toontje Buncamper.

~ Says systemic abuse in justice system deeply rooted ~

PHILIPSBURG--United St. Maarten Party (US Party) Member of Parliament (MP) Claudius Toontje Buncamper says the systemic abuse in the justice system is unbelievable and deeply rooted.

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Source: The Daily Herald
14 Feb 2021 10:37 PM

Breakfast Agreement For Schools Signed By Collectivit, Ctos And National Education

President of the Collectivit Daniel Gibbs and Vice-Recteur Michel Sanz (right) sign the breakfast agreement.

MARIGOT--The signing of a breakfast agreement for schools in St. Martin, a national scheme initiated under the Poverty Plan, took place recently between Vice-Recteur Michel Sanz representing National Education, President of the C Read more


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HOPE
Source: SMN-News
14 Feb 2021 04:23 PM

~With its theme; Passing on our legacy~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Philipsburg Jubilee Library commemorates Black History Observance by its Power of Knowledge Series. On February 17, 2021, from 7 pm - 8 pm, it will be presented for the first time as a virtual forum titled 'Passing On Our Legacy. The purpose of the event is to highlight St. Maarten's cultural history and its local contributors across generations. The Jubilee Library hopes to inform and inspire the public with its content.

This year it will be about oral history and testimony, featuring: Mr Read more


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HOPE
Source: SXMIslandTime
14 Feb 2021 09:58 AM

Philipsburg Jubilee Library Power Of Knowledge Series With Its Theme; Passing On Our Legacy

Philipsburg, February 12, 2021. The Philipsburg Jubilee Library commemorates Black History Observance by its Power of Knowledge Series. On February 17, 2021, from 7 pm – 8 pm, it will be presented for the first time as a virtual forum titled ‘Passing On Our Legacy. The purpose of the event is to highlight St. Maarten’s cultural history and its local contributors across generations. The Jubilee Library hopes to inform and inspire the public with its content.

This year it will be about oral history and testimony, featuring: Mr Read more


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Source: SMN-News
13 Feb 2021 03:15 PM

Exclusive: Government In Shambles With Its Government Owned Companies.

~Insider trading, conflict of interest is only some of the order of the day at these companies. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Silveria Jacobs 2 cabinet is taking some beating these last weeks and it is not clear how much longer they will be able to hold on to power as developments within their government-owned companies are overflowing with matters of concern.

It has been months now that the Holding Company of Princess Juliana International Airport began the process of sending home its Chief Executive Officer Read more


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Source: 721 News
13 Feb 2021 11:03 AM

Government Hiding Behind Corporate Governance AndShunning Its Role As Sole Shareholder.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement.

I have publicly questioned the motives of the Government and the Holding Board of the Airport on this matter and I cautioned that this could have an adverse effect, especially given the manner in which this affair played out in public Read more


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Source: 721 News
12 Feb 2021 02:56 PM

Public Prosecutor Is Out For Mp Buncamper Again

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a Press release send to our newsroom MP Claudius Buncamper stated that; Today I was informed by the Court of Appeal that the Prosecutor Generals office has been granted permission to start the prosecution of my person on crimes I allegedly committed while being a civil servant.

The methods and agendas are known to many Read more


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Source: 721 News
12 Feb 2021 02:44 PM

Emmanuel Questions Absence OfSmmc Director, Generic Medication

~ Also queries new hospital alliance ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Wednesday sent a letter with several questions to Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek regarding management at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and seeking details about the new formed Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance Read more


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USP
Source: SMN-News
12 Feb 2021 01:11 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- USP faction leader and Member of Parliament Claudius Buncamper said in a press release that on Friday, February 12th he was officially informed by the Court of Appeal that the Prosecutor Generals Office has been granted permission to prosecute him for matters of crimes relating to him while working as a Civil Servant for Government.

Buncamper in his press release said that the methods and agendas are known to many, so from day one he informed everyone that he would be prosecuted by the Dutch as this investigation is conducted from Curacao by the RST/TBO where many people on the island have been threatened to say things about the RST/TBO target, or be prosecuted themselves Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
12 Feb 2021 11:49 AM

Active Covid-19 Cases Drop To 89

CPS is located in the Vineyard Building

 ~ 41 recoveries ~

PHILIPSBURG--Thirteen persons have tested positive for COVID-19, but 41 persons reportedly have recovered, bringing the total number of active cases to 89 as of Thursday, February 11.

  The countrys total number of confirmed cases is now 1,985.

  Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is monitoring 89 persons in home isolation. There are currently no patients hospitalised at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) Read more


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HOPE
Source: The Daily Herald
12 Feb 2021 11:46 AM

ASA founder and director Merlyn Schaminee-Miguel.

~ Founder Merlyn speaks about experience through the years ~

SUCKER GARDEN--With music, dance, and an abundance of cake and popcorn, After School Activities (ASA)/No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary in a festive atmosphere at its home at the Lions Den in Sucker Garden on Thursday.

  One of the pioneers in after-school care in St. Maarten, ASA got its start in the turbulent days post-Hurricane Luis Read more


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USP
Source: SXMIslandTime
11 Feb 2021 09:24 PM

Mp Buncamper Questions Minister Of Vsa On Vaccines And Collaboration Agreement

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Member of Parliament (MP) Claudius Toontje Buncamper, leader of the USP faction in parliament, fired off a letter to Minister of VSA, the honorable RichardPanneflek, congratulating the minister and his ministry for the progressbeingmade in combatting the COVID-19 and the planned role out for the vaccine. The MP outlined his concerns withthenumber of people who are uncertain about taking the vaccine after reading in the media that 15 elderly persons died after taking the vaccine in the Netherlands Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
11 Feb 2021 09:12 PM

Government Hiding Behind Corporate Governance And Shunning Its Role As Sole Shareholder.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement.

I have publicly questioned the motives of the Government and the Holding Board of the Airport on this matter and I cautioned that this could have an adverse effect, especially given the manner in which this affair played out in  public Read more


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Source: SMN-News
11 Feb 2021 07:07 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- As the saga continues with NV GEBE Supervisory Board of Directors and Interim Manager Sharine Daniel has forced the latter to tender her resignation on Thursday afternoon.
The resignation letter which was sent to the SBOD states that Daniel has terminated the service agreement dated October 28th, 2020 which will become effective as of February 19th, 2021.

Daniel stated in her letter that she has informed the SBOD on multiple occasions that they have been interfering with the daily affairs of N.V GEBE which is in breach of the articles of incorporation and the Corporate Governance Code.
The letter further reads that she regrets resigning from the position but her aim is to distance herself from the unlawful actions taken by the SBOD of NV GEBE and to also safeguard her application to serve GEBE in the position of permanent director in the coming years Read more


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Source: SMN-News
11 Feb 2021 04:18 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---Member of Parliament (MP) Claudius Toontje Buncamper, leader of the USP faction in parliament, fired off a letter to Minister of VSA, the honorable Richard Panneflek, congratulating the minister and his ministry for the progress being made in combatting the COVID-19 and the planned rollout for the vaccine Read more


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Source: SMN-News
11 Feb 2021 11:57 AM

PHILIPSBURG:---  The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement Read more


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