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Fights Galore In Jouvert 2016

Moments that Officer lost his balance as the young lady was rushing the other one.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The islands emergency services had to deal with a number of violent incidents during the huge 2016 Jouvert morning event on Wednesday.

One of the serious fights took place in the vicinity of 5 star Hardware where one person was reportedly seriously stabbed.

It should also be noted that many of these fights involved females. One girl fight was also observed on the Pondfill Road behind the Government Administration Building where one female fighter pulled the braids (false hair) out of the head of another fighter.

Off duty Police Officer Wallace who was in the area at the time tried to stop the fight however it was so violent that the off duty officer was thrown to the ground by the share power of the female fighters.

Officer wallace still made time to talk and calm the young lady.

One female fighter pulled the braids (false hair) out of the head of another fighter Read more

Fights Galore In Jouvert 2016

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The islands emergency services had to deal with a number of violent incidents during the huge 2016 Juvert morning event on Wednesday.

One of the serious fights took place in the vicinity of 5 star Hardware where one person was reportedly seriously stabbed.

It should also be noted that many of these fights involved females. One girl fight was also observed on the Pondfill Road behind the Government Administration Building where one female fighter pulled the breads (false hair) out of the head of another fighter.

Off duty Police Officer Wallace who was in the area at the time tried to stop the fight however it was so violent that the off duty officer was thrown to the ground by the share power of the female fighters.

Fights were also witnessed at the entrance to the Festival Village Read more

“Jouvert Jump-Up” Hailed A Success By Kpsm And Prosecution, Even Though Two Serious Stabbing, One Rape And 16 Arrests.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Public Prosecutors Office and the Police Force are glad to report that the “Jouvert Jump up” which was held on Wednesday April 27th 2016 and which was very well attended by thousands of residents and visitors to island was a success. The jump-up started at approximately 04.15 a.m. on the Walter Nisbet road at the Salt Picker round about and headed around the Salt Pond via the Freedom Fighter round about, Sucker garden road, Arch road, A Read more

Parliament Hears More About Insurance For Police Officers

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Parliament of St. Maarten met on Tuesday.

The purpose of the meeting was to further discuss the status of insurance coverage for police officers and their families.

The meeting was at the request of Members of Parliament, Leona Marlin-Romeo, Tamara Leonard and Franklin Meyers Read more

Police Report; Report On The “Jouvert Jump-Up”

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Public Prosecutors Office and the Police Force are glad to report that the “Jouvert Jump up” which was held on Wednesday April 27th 2016 and which was very well attended by thousands of residents and visitors to island was a success. The jump-up started at approximately 04.15 a.m. on the Walter Nisbet road at the Salt Picker round about and headed around the Salt Pond via the Freedom Fighter round about, Sucker garden road, Arch road, A Read more

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):---  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Emil Lee, paid a visit to Ideal Pre-School to officially launch their Sustainable Roof Garden (Green House) which was featured on Earth Day.
Minister Lee was given the honor of cutting the green ribbon and declared the green house to be officially open! He also planted some pumpkin seeds in the pumpkin patch of the green house and thereafter took a brief tour of the pre-school with Agnes Kapoor, owner and director of Ideal Pre-School.
Teaching about health benefits of eating organic home grown produce at a very young age ensures that it carries on later in life.
This also teaches appreciation for how much effort it takes to grow food and therefore waste less, Minister Lee pointed out.
With his genuine gesture of paying a visit to Ideal Pre-School, Minister Emil Lee has conveyed a very powerful message Agnes Kapoor stated, “We as a community, can do things to make this world a better place.”
The event was also attended by Dr Read more

Minister Lee Opens Sustainable Roof Garden Green House At Ideal Pre-School

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Emil Lee, paid a visit to Ideal Pre-School to officially launch their Sustainable Roof Garden (Green House) which was featured on Earth Day.

Minister Lee was given the honor of cutting the green ribbon and declared the green house to be officially open! He also planted some pumpkin seeds in the pumpkin patch of the green house and thereafter took a brief tour of the pre-school with Agnes Kapoor, owner and director of Ideal Pre-School Read more

Minister Of Justice And Unions Representing Law Enforcement Officers Chose A Company For Insurance Policy For Justice Workers.

MP Frans Richardson called on Minister to address the dress code of Chief of Police Carl John. KPSM needs to improve their image especially the Chief of Police.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Edison Kirindongo along with representatives of the various unions that are representing the civil servants working in the Justice Ministry appeared in parliament on Tuesday to respond to the questions posed to him earlier this month on the insurance policy for police officers.
Minister Kirindongo showed the Members of Parliament a PowerPoint to show the MPs what he has been doing in order to have a suitable insurance package for the justice workers Read more

Great interest in PwC’s Seminar “The tax world is changing, and so is St. Maarten”.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday 22 April, PwC Dutch Caribbean organised a seminar titled “The tax world is changing, and so is St. Maarten”. The event was well attended by a large group of participants working in the private as well as in the public sector. The Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Mr. William Marlin opened the seminar, followed by PwC’s tax experts from the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and St Read more

Police Info: “Jouvert Morning” Will Start At 04.00 A.M

ROAD CLOSURES

In connection with upcoming “Jouvert Morning” which is scheduled for Wednesday April 27th 2016 the police department is informing the general public of the following road closures.

The event will start at 04.00 a.m.

At 03.30 a.m.

*Walter Nisbet road closed at Hensley Boujon Street. No traffic allowed in the direction of Salt pickers round about.

* Suckergarden road closed at Freedom Fighter round about Read more

Exclusive: Upp Leader Seeking Building Permit To Construct Marina And Boardwalk In Simpson Bay.

Department of VROMI issues negative advice, since developer does not have the land in long lease.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United Peoples Party Theodore Heyliger through the company SBL applied for a building permit to construct a marina and boardwalk in Simpson Bay Read more

Central Committee Of Parliament About Status Of Insurance Coverage For Police Officers Reconvenes On Tuesday

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on April 26. The Minister of Justice will be present for the session.    

The Central Committee meeting reconvenes on Tuesday at 2.00 pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.

The agenda points are 1. Status of insurance coverage for police officers and their families and other related and affected issues and 2. Approval composition delegation and provisions for IPKO in The Hague, May 31–June 3, 2016.

This Central Committee meeting was requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) MP T.E Read more

Stop Selling Our Local Companies.

PHILIPSBURG:--- We have been hearing on several occasions that the Telem management is in speaking/ negotiation terms with DIGCEL.
The intentions are to sell 50% or more of Telcell to DIGICEL. Telcell who is that cash generated division of the Telem Group will be sold.
The flowing was done after the initial plan was executed by appointing the directors for the Operating Company of the Telem Group. A restructuring was finalized in 2012 to bring a drop in the personnel cost which was the highest cost according to the management.
During that period improvements were made by pricing of products/ services, launch of new services, the strength of sales was increased and a stronger relationship was increased with our customers Read more

Central Committee Of Parliament About Status Of Insurance Coverage For Police Officers Reconvenes On Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on April 26. The Minister of Justice will be present for the session.
The Central Committee meeting reconvenes on Tuesday at 2.00 pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.
The agenda points are 1. Status of insurance coverage for police officers and their families and other related and affected issues and 2. Approval composition delegation and provisions for IPKO in The Hague, May 31-June 3, 2016.

This Central Committee meeting was requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) MP T.E Read more

Mps Discuss Country’S Financial Outlook Today

PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) will discuss the financial outlook of St. Maarten in an urgent plenary session today, Monday, April 25, at 11:00am.
Finance Minister Richard Gibson will be present for the public plenary session. MPs will discuss the short, medium and long term financial outlook of St. Maarten.
Independent MP Frans Richardson; National Alliance (NA) MP George Pantophlet and Democratic Party (DP) MP Sarah Wescot-Williams requested the meeting.
The MPs who requested the meeting had said earlier that there is much public discussion regarding the international rating of St Read more

2015 Income Tax Returns Due By May 31 At Latest

MARIGOT--President Aline Hanson has notified the population that the 2015 income tax returns are now due, and tax payers will be receiving the declaration forms in their mail boxes this week.

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***Breaking News*** Mp Tamara Leonard Speak Out On The Teacher Situation And School Bus Issues

“What really happened, who was involved and why it didn’t work.
I refuse to play politics with people’s lives…
Thanks to all who forced themselves in the midst of it out Public school Teachers are just where they were before and during the plan”

MP Tamara Leonard

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Education Minister Jacobs Congratulates Oranje School On Book Week

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Silveria Jacobs congratulated Oranje School on its 29th annual Book Week.

Pupils of the Oranje School showed their newly gained knowledge of this year’s theme: “The Body System” all week through readings, demonstrations, songs, dances and various arts and crafts.

The Book Week culminated with a parade that started at the Oranje School, led by two youth drum bands, progressed down Front Street, made its way in front of the Government Administration Building, where several classes displayed their dances, songs and posters before turning on to Back Street and back to Oranje School.

Minister Jacobs said that this is a great example of “Education on the Move” initiated by a school, which she is proud to highlight Read more

New Board For Basketball Association

GREAT BAY – A new board has been appointed by the St. Maarten National Basketball Association (SXMNBA).

The new board consists of: President Alex Ferdinand, Vice President Shawn Green, Secretary Duncan Van Heyningen, Treasurer Everonique Levenstone, Public Relations Officer Herbert Martina and Tournament Coordinator Alphonso Missoudan.

With this new board, the SSMNBA continues to realize their vision, which is to provide an environment for the development of young athletes into elite performers Read more

Council Of Ministers Meet With First Chamber Of The Netherlands

PHILIPSBURG – The Council of Ministers of St. Maarten met with the Delegation of the First Chamber of the Netherlands, this afternoon, Friday, April 22.

The purpose of the first official meeting, between both parties, was to bring the First Chamber up to speed on the challenges that Country St. Maarten has faced since 10-10-10, and to discuss the current political and socioeconomic situation of St. Maarten.

Prime Minister William Marlin gave the First Chamber insight on the historical challenges that Country St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Honorable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Silveria Jacobs congratulates Oranje School on its 29th annual book-week. Pupils of the Oranje School showed their newly gained knowledge of this year’s theme ‘The Body System” all week through readings, demonstrations, songs, dances and various arts and crafts.
The book-week culminated with a parade that started at the Oranje School, led by two youth drum bands, progressed down Frontstreet, made its way in front the Government Administration Building, where several classes displayed their dances, songs and posters before turning back towards Backstreet and back to Oranje School.
Minister Jacobs expressed that this is a great example of Education on the Move initiated by a school which she is proud to highlight and hereby encourages all schools to take the initiative to show correlation between learning and the curriculum while demonstrating learning in creative ways Read more

Urgent Plenary Session Of Parliament About Financial Outlook Of St. Maarten Scheduled For Monday.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten:--- The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent plenary public session on April 25. The Minister of Finance will be present for the session.
The urgent plenary public meeting is scheduled for Monday at 11.00 am in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.
The agenda point is Short, medium and long term financial outlook of St. Maarten.

This urgent plenary session of the House was requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) MP F.G Read more

Press Release From The Board Of The National Alliance

After the nonsensical press release of the UPP on Tuesday, which we must admit left us as a board a little confused, we would think that the UPP and independent members would try to save face by making a serious effort to work in the interest of the people.

We mean, a project that is clearly in the best interest of education and our youth, for the UPP to try to turn it into a political stunt is a show of desperation Read more

Lourens Appointed Nipa Interim Executive Director

PHILIPSBURG--Former Education Minister Patricia Lourens-Philip has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director of National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA). The Advanced Vocational Education (AVE) board made the announcement in a press release on Friday.

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