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PHILIPSBURG:--- Last week Tuesday, approximate ninety educators from Seventh Day Adventist and both Hillside Schools, Asha Stevens and Helmich Snijders Campuses, came together for a day-long DigiKidz conference. The day was organized by Foresee Foundation, the executor of the DigiKidz project in collaboration with the Tech Teams, Managements and School Boards of all three schools.
The theme of the day was “the Way Forward” assisting schools in how to further develop the integration of ICT and Technology in its schools and classrooms.
After the welcome by Oralie Boirard, General Director of the Hillside Schools, addresses were given by School board Executive Director for Hillside, Mrs Read more

Know Your Community Police Officer

Know your Community Police Officer

~ Philipsburg CPO Steven Carty ~

By Andrew Dick

PHILIPSBURG--The term Community Police Officer (CPO) has been used by police management for some time now, but do you know every CPO on the Police Force? And do you know which one represents your district? These are the questions we hope to answer during this series of articles as we get to know each officer in the CPO programme.

Inspector Steven Carty is the CPO of district Philipsburg, which includes the areas of Pointe Blanche, Over the Bank, Hope Estate, Guana Bay and Pond Island Read more

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Three Governments Departments Restored And Ready For Regular Operations.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of General Affairs hereby makes it known that the Public / Customer Services at the following three Government Departments; Finance Department, Records & Information Management (DIV), Department of Economic Licenses has been restored and they will be opened for regular operations on Tuesday April 5th 2016.

“While the electrical problems were resolved, the Receivers Office, Civil Registry, Public Service Center - Simpson Bay continue to be affected by t Read more

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Prime Minister, Fire Dept, And Vromi At Presentation On Zika Virus

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin and teams from the Fire Department and VROMI, attended a presentation on the Zika virus by Dr. Virginia Asin Oostburg, held at the Fire Department on Friday, April 1.

Dr. Oostburg discussed the evolution of the Zika virus, the symptoms, how to confirm if someone has contracted the virus and prevention measures.

The Zika virus is contracted when an infected mosquito bites a person Read more

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Minister Jacobs Congratulates Windies Champs 2016

PHILIPSURG – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs, on behalf of the Government and people of St. Maarten, congratulated the West Indies female and male cricket teams, who both emerged victorious in their respective final matches held in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 finals held in India.

“Congratulations also goes out to the St Read more

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Political Parties Smcp And Map Will Contest Upcoming Elections One

GREAT BAY – After much discussion, the Millennial Advancement Party (MAP) under the leadership of Peter J. Gittens, and the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) led by Wycliffe Smith, have decided to contest the Read more

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Lions Club Hosts Student Excellence Awards 2016

SUCKER GARDEN – For the eighth consecutive year, the St. Maarten Lions Club honored young students of cycle 2 group 4 at the club’s annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony.

This year the title sponsor was N.V. GEBE as they have been the sponsor for the past three years. The St. Maarten Lions Club thanked the utility company for their valuable contributions.

The St. Maarten Lions Club the club recently invited 17 youngsters to the Lion’s Den on Sucker Garden Road, and acknowledged their performance in the presence of their families, teachers and peers Read more

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Minister Jacobs Attends Carnival Cultural Programs

PHILIPSBURG – The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs attended both cultural Carnival programs, which took place over the weekend.

The Calypso elimination, which showcased the least number of participants in years, brought out the usual crowd of supporters, proving that the general public continues to support Calypso as a mainstay of the cultural heritage in the celebration of Carnival.

The Minister enjoyed the social commentary, musical and lyrical creativity of the calypsonians, which form part and parcel of Calypso, and were a major part of the entertainment for the appreciative crowd.

The Minister was inspired by the youth and female participants, as several young up and coming calypsonians came out in full force Read more

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U2cm Kicks Off “Move ‘N Lose”

PHILIPSBURG – Members of U 2 Can Move (U2CM) on Thursday, March 31, began to register and weigh in for the project “Move ‘N Lose.”

This project pools members of the U2CM organization into 2 groups, led by 4 instructors to collectively lose weight during a period of 4 weeks.

U 2 Can Move is an initiative started in 2012 by then Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams to promote an active lifestyle amongst especially women Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister ECYS Silveria Jacobs attended both cultural Carnival programs which took place over the weekend. The Calypso Elimination, which showcased the least amount of participants we’ve seen in years, brought out the usual crowd of supporters, proving that the general public continues to support Calypso as a mainstay of our cultural heritage in the celebration of Carnival Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs, on behalf of the Government and people of St.Maarten, hereby extends congratulations to the West Indies Female and Male Cricket Teams which both emerged victorious today in their respective final matches held in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 finals held in India today Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: Member of Parliament Christopher Emmanuel said in a press release that he has serious concerns regarding the current pricing of Petroleum products on the island relating to LPG, fuel and low sulfur diesel.

The Member of Parliament believes the people of St. Maarten have a right to know accurate and concise calculations relating to these products Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- For the eight consecutive year, the St. Maarten Lions Club honored young students of cycle 2 group 4 at the club’s annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony. This year the title sponsor was N.V. GEBE as they have been the sponsor for the past three years. The St. Maarten Lions Club wishes to thank the utility company for their valuable contributions.

The St. Maarten Lions Club the club recently invited 17 youngsters to the Lion’s Den on the Sucker Garden Road, and acknowledged their performance in the presence of their families, teachers and theirs peers Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---- Members of U 2 CAN MOVE on Thursday, March 31st, began to register and weigh in for the project "Move N Lose" . This project pools members of the U2CM organization in 2 groups, lead by 4 instructors to collectively lose weight during a period of 4 weeks.
U 2 Can Move is an initiative started in 2012 by then Prime Minister, Sarah Wescot-Williams to promote an active lifestyle amongst especially women.

This program continues with activities such as Zumba classes and exercises 3 times weekly Read more

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La Ministra De Educación Asistió A Evento De Alfabetización En La Usm

Traducido por Máximo Castro

PHILIPSBURG – La Ministra de Educación Silveria Jacobs, asistió el miércoles, al evento noche de alfabetización, organizado por un grupo de profesores del Agógico Centro Metodista (MAC) de la Universidad de San Martín (USM).

A medida que la lectura se ha destacado en una variedad de formas durante este año académico en la escuela MAC, el logro de la alfabetización es inspirar a la mayoría de los estudiantes a leer más.

Los lectores en la noche de alfabetización, contó con la participación de la Ministra Jacobs, Clara Reyes, del Instituto Nacional de Arte (NIA), a los maestros de la escuela MAC y otros.

La lectura enseña a los niños sobre el mundo que les rodea Read more

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Financial Institution Started For Country

MAHO--Parliament Chairperson Sarah Wescot-Williams and Finance Minister Richard Gibson jointly witnessed the establishment of the foundation called “Financial Institute St. Maarten” at the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten (CBCS) Conference held in Sonesta Maho Beach Resort this week Read more

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Govt. Suspends School Bus Transportation Bid

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Silveria Jacobs has suspended the public tender “School Bus Transportation Service St. Maarten” until further notice.

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Public Tender "School Bus Transportation Service St. Maarten" Suspended.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs hereby makes it known that the Public Tender "School Bus Transportation Service St. Maarten" has been suspended until further notice. This has been decided in order to ensure proper communication and collaboration between the Ministries of ECYS, TEATT a Read more

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Mp Leonard: Regulation Welcomed, But Only Existing School Bus Drivers Should Be Considered

PHILIPSBURG – United People’s Party (UPP) Member of Parliament (MP) Tamara Leonard said she is a strong proponent of regulating and properly structuring the school bus system, but she is against any move by Government to undercut existing school bus drivers.

Leonard said the bidding process for the supply of school bus services should only be open and available to existing school bus operators Read more

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Mp Tamara Leonard – Regulation Welcomed, But Only Existing School Bus Drivers Should Be Considered

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – United People’s (UP) party Member of Parliament Tamara Leonard says she is a strong proponent of regulating and properly structuring of the school bus system, but she is against any move by Government to undercut existing school bus drivers. 

Leonard said the bidding process for the supply of school bus services should only be open and available to the existing school bus operators Read more

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Arnell Dismisses Talk Of Expropriation Procedure

MARIGOT--First Vice-President Guillaume Arnell was put on the defensive in Thursday’s Territorial Council meeting to clarify one of the agenda points concerning negotiations with the Laurence family to acquire the land needed for the Grand Case Airport runway extension.

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Sewage Plant At Harold Jack

~ Protest planned ~

COLE BAY--Following lengthy discussions, Government says the joint Dutch-/French-side sewage plant can best be located at the current Harold Jack snack bar on Cole Bay Hill. However, not all are happy, with particularly tour bus operators and taxi drivers fearing loss of business, so motorists have been asked to sh Read more

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Education Minister At Literacy Event At Usm

PHILIPSBURG – On Wednesday, March 30, Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs attended a literacy evening hosted by a group of teachers of the Methodist Agogic Center (MAC) at the University of St. Martin (USM).

As reading has been highlighted in a variety of ways during this academic year at the MAC school, the goal of the literacy evening was to inspire more students to read more.

Readers at the literacy evening included Minister Jacobs, Clara Reyes of the National Institute of Art (NIA), teachers from the MAC school and others.

Reading teaches children about the world around them Read more

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Education Minister Hopes That After Meeting, Sboa Has Clarity On New Busing System

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs expressed the hope that after meeting with the St. Maarten School Bus Owners Association (SBOA) that they will better understand government’s thrust behind the school busing system re-evaluation

“It is not the intention of government to take the bread out of anybody’s mouth, but we must be very realistic Read more

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