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Great Bay:--- The business community in St. Maarten was set alight on Friday with the announcement that Dr. Natasha Gittens had resigned as Director of the University of St. Martin’s SCELL program. In a press release published on Friday, the Board of the USM thanked Dr. Gittens for her contribution to the SCELL-USM. This newspaper sought out Dr. Gittens for an exclusive interview as it is yet another departure of yet another director at USM over the past few years in a row and a personal insight into the motivations of this move was felt to be warranted.
“To be honest, I have been saddened by it.” says Dr Read more

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Marlin To Request Parliament Meeting About Oyster Pond

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin said in a press statement on Sunday night that he intends to request an urgent meeting of Parliament to discuss the border issues with the French side, in particular at Oyster Pond.

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Fête De La Cuisine Pays Courtesy Visit To Prime Minister

PHILIPSBURG РPrime Minister William Marlin received a courtesy visit by Henri Brookson, organizer of F̻te de la Cuisine 2016, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

This year’s culinary festival event is scheduled to take place from November 6-13, on St Read more

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Minister Jacobs Attends 9Th Curasur Basketball Finals

PHILIPSBURG – On Friday, November 4, Minister of Sports Silveria Jacobs attended the final game of the 9th CuraSur Masters Basketball tournament in the sports auditorium.

The countries represented in the 9th annual veterans’ tournament were Curaçao, Suriname, French Guyana, Holland and St. Maarten. The tournament was opened by the Minister on Monday, November 1, with the anthems of each country being played, while the country flags were displayed Read more

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Minister Jacobs Attends Launching Of Baseball Academy

PORT DE PLAISAINCE – On Friday, November 4, Minister of Sport Silveria Jacobs attended the ceremony to launch the St. Maarten Baseball Academy at La Terasse, Princess Port de Plaisance Resort.

The ceremony was opened by Carlos van Heyningen, president of the St. Maarten Baseball Federation, who gave a brief overview of how the federation came about to start the Academy.

He was followed by a presentation by Director of the St Read more

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Prime Minister Requests Urgent Meeting Of Parliament

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin in his capacity also as Member of Parliament (MP) said on Sunday afternoon, November 6, that he will be requesting that Chairman of Parliament MP Claret Connor convene an urgent meeting of Parliament to discuss the ongoing problems at Captain Oliver’s Marina.

Prime Minister Marlin said that up to Sunday evening no response was received from the Préfet Deleguee of St Read more

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Emergency Interim Solution For Students And Staff Of Leonard Connor School

PHILIPSBURG – Over the past week it has become blatantly clear that an emergency solution is needed to deal with the health challenges being experienced by staff and students of the Leonard Connor School.

The Government has started to take several steps to deal with this pending situation, however, all these steps will require several weeks to come to fruition. The school was thoroughly cleaned and authorities were convinced that the worst was over, however, the smell of gases was once again too much to bear on Friday last.

The Ministry of VROMI will commission an independent study to be carried out to ascertain the levels of toxic gases being emitted into the environment by all industries operating in the Cay Bay area, as well as to ascertain what levels are affecting the population, including the staff and students at the Leonard Connor School, who have been experiencing it with alarming frequency.

The Fire Department, and Inspectors of VROMI and VSA have carried out several investigations over the past weeks and have not been able to conclude that any alarming levels of toxic gas were recorded in the area Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin said on Sunday afternoon that he will be requesting the Chairman of Parliament MP Claret Connor to convene an urgent meeting of Parliament to discuss the ongoing problems at the Captain Olivers Marina.

Prime Minister Marlin said that up to Sunday evening no response was received from the Prefet Delegue of St Read more

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Emergency Interim Solution For Students And Staff Of The Leonard Connor School.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Over the past week, it has become blatantly clear that an emergency solution is needed to deal with the health challenges being experienced by staff and students of the Leonard Connor School. The Government has started to take several steps to deal with this pending situation; however, all these steps will require several weeks to come to fruition. The school was thoroughly cleaned and the authorities were convinced that the worst was over; however, the smell of gasses was once again too much to bear on Friday last.

The Ministry of VROMI will commission an independent study to be carried out to ascertain the levels of toxic gases being emitted into the environment by all industries operating in the Cay Bay area, as well as to ascertain what levels are affecting the population, including the staff and students at the Leonard Connor School, who have been experiencing it with alarming frequency Read more

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Ima And Other Businesses Donate Relief Supplies For Haiti

PHILIPSBURG – The Indian Merchants Association (IMA) along with all sections of the Indian community in St. Maarten – businesses and households – donated relief supplies for the hurricane-ravaged population of Haiti.

Various organizations like the Indian Kids Community Service Club (IKCSC), Nirankari Mission, businesses like Majesty Jewelers, Prime Distributors, Divico Distributors, Kams Trading, Classic Electronics, Alpha Jewels, Boolchands, Affordable Department Store, and Penny’s, consolidated their efforts to help the victims of Hurricane Matthew, which ravaged Haiti with torrential rains and flooding that killed almost 900 people and left tens of thousands homeless.

In light of the devastation, community and many businesses spearheaded by the IMA got together and collectively contributed donations, which were used to procure bottled water, canned vegetables, other canned goods, basic supplies and groceries needed  to survive through this calamity in the effected region of Haiti Read more

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Emergency Interim Solution For Students And Staff Of The Leonard Connor School.

PHILIPSBURG:---- Over the past week it has become blatantly clear that an emergency solution is needed to deal with the health challenges being experienced by staff and students of the Leonard Connor School. The Government has started to take several steps to deal with this pending situation; however, all these steps will require several weeks to come to fruition. The school was thoroughly cleaned and the authorities were convinced that the worst was over; however, the smell of gasses was once again too much to bear on Friday last.

The Ministry of VROMI will commission an independent study to be carried out to ascertain the levels of toxic gases being emitted into the environment by all industries operating in the Cay Bay area, as well as to ascertain what levels are affecting the population, including the staff and students at the Leonard Connor School, who have been experiencing it with alarming frequency Read more

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Fête De La Cuisine 2016 Pays Courtesy Visit To Prime Minister William Marlin

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister William Marlin received a courtesy visit by Mr. Henri Brookson organizer of Fête de la Cuisine 2016, who is celebrating its 10th Anniversary Read more

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Simpson Bay Resort Offers Specials For Dominate 360!

Great Bay, St. Maarten – DOMINATE 360 is a three (3) day experience brings entrepreneurial experts from the US, the Netherlands, around the Caribbean and St. Maarten to equip entrepreneurs and business leaders with best practices and cutting-edge tools to be 21st century entrepreneurial leaders. Simpson Bay Resort and Marina has partnered with INFOBIZZ to ensure that this 2nd Annual DOMINATE 360 to be held on November 17-19, 2016 at the resort is a memorable experience for all Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Indian Merchants Association (IMA) along with all sections of the Indian community on Sint Maarten both businesses and households alike donated the relief supplies for hurricane-ravaged population of Haiti.

Various organizations like the Indian Kids Community Service Club (IKCSC), Nirankari Mission along with businesses like Majesty Jewelers, Prime Distributors, Divico Distributors, Kams Trading, Classic Electronics, Alpha Jewels, Boolchands, Affordable Dept. Store, Penny's Dept Read more

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Hope Estate:--- On Thursday, November 3rd, the Minister of Education, Silveria Jacobs, attended the unveiling ceremony of the bust for the late teacher Marie Genevieve de Weever which was organized by the management of the school, Mrs. Anna Grantham-Halley, Mrs. Sandra Mathew and the committee of dedicated staff members. The ceremony was hosted by Teacher Altagracia Hawley.

Minister Jacobs congratulated the current school staff and all others whom, over time, helped in the development of the institution, including teachers, administrators, and auxiliary workers Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:-- On Friday, November 4th, the Minister of Sports, Silveria Jacobs, attended the final game of the 9th CuraSur Masters Basketball tournament in the sports auditorium. The countries represented in the 9th annual veterans’ tournament were Curacao, Suriname, French Guyana, Holland and St. Maarten. The tournament was opened by the Minister on Monday, November 1 with the anthems of each country being played, while the country flags were displayed Read more

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Port de Plaisaince:--- On Friday November 4th, the Minister of Sport, Silveria Jacobs attended the ceremony to launch the Sint Maarten Baseball Academy at La Terasse, Princess Port de Plaisance Resort

The ceremony was opened by Carlos van Heyningen, president of the St. Maarten Baseball Federation, who gave a brief overview of how the federation came about to start the Academy.
He was followed by a presentation by the director of the Sint Maarten Baseball Academy, Coach Tony Rombley, alongside Ms Read more

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Governor Addresses Winair's 50Th Anniversary

MAHO, St. Maarten - I will like to acknowledge the Management and Board of Supervisory Directors and to extend warm greetings to the former and present employees of WINAIR.

Marie-Louise and I are pleased to join all who make up the Windward Islands International Airways family to celebrate the 55th anniversary. It’s good to see a number of familiar faces ………………

Fifty five years of providing safe airline services to Sint Maarten and surrounding islands is a major feat in the often challenging, complex and competitive aviation business Read more

Sabre Reports Quarterly Financial Results

SOUTHLAKE, TX, USA - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a global leader in travel technology solutions, reported its third quarter 2016 financial results this week.

The company reports results in two business segments: Travel Network, a global travel marketplace that connects more than 425,000 travel agents in more than 160 countries with airlines, hotels, car hire, cruise lines, tour operators and other travel suppliers across the world, and the Airline and Hospitality Solutions business, which provides technology software solutions and consulting to the global airline and hospitality industries. 

Sabre President and CEO Tom Klein told investors that while consolidated revenue and earnings growth rates did not meet the standards set for the business, most aspects of underlying business performance remained strong. 

For the third quarter 2016, highlights included:

Pompei Investigation Suspects Remain Jailed For 8 More Days

PHILIPSBURG--The Judge of Instruction on Friday deemed the detention of the suspects in the Pompei investigation, Etienne “Tochi” Meyers (65), D.F. (54), Le Petit Chateau’s manager Louella Rog (50) and R.L.R. (47) lawful.

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Sarah Queries The Holding Of Meetings

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has written to new Parliament Chairman Read more

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Government Formation Report Deadline Now On November 8

HARBOUR VIEW--Prime Minister William Marlin, in his role as formateur, has been given a new deadline by Governor Eugene Holiday for the submission of his final report on formation of the new Government (Council of Ministers). The deadline is Tuesday, November 8.

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Governor Holiday Receives Update On Formation From Marlin

HARBOUR VIEW – On Friday, November 4, the Governor of St. Maarten E.B. Holiday, met with and received an update from Formateur William Marlin on the Read more

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Sarah Wants Date Of Next Parliament Meeting

PHILIPSBURG – In a letter addressed to new Chairperson of Parliament Claret Connor, on November 4, Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescott-Williams, requested to be informed of the next meeting of Parliament.

“Kindly inform me when the next (public) meeting of this Parliament will be convened to appoint members to the committees of Parliament, so that subsequently these committees can meet and appoint their (vice)chairpersons,” she stated in her letter.

“I hope this is next week, as I believe that it is of utmost importance that the committee of General Affairs be formed, as this committee should invite the Minister of General Affairs to apprise the Parliament of the escalation of tension between the 2 sides of the island as far as the Oyster Pond boundaries are concerned,” the letter continued.

“Verbiage, used by the Prime Minister of St Read more

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