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Marlin-Romeo Writes Sarah About ‘Abrupt’ Suspension

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo has sent a letter to Parliament Chairwoman Sarah Wescot-Williams about the “abrupt suspension” o Read more

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Positive Progress Made At Orient Beach Meeting Despite Issues ‘Partly’ Resolved

~ Further blockades not planned while talks continue ~

MARIGOT--Reactions to the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting on the Orient Beach tenant’s situation among other agenda points were positive and said to be moving forward, in the right direction, yesterday after the delegation raising the complaints met with President Aline Hanson, V Read more

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*** Amber Alert *** Missing Teenager !!!!

*** AMBER ALERT *** MISSING TEENAGER !!!!
PLEASE SHARE THIS AMBER ALERT ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE / ACCOUNT

Family of Tamisha aka “Tamika” Fleming (14 years old) is asking the help of the public if anyone has seen or know the whereabouts of Tamika Fleming to contact the POLICE.
The teenager went missing since March 10, 2016 left the house to visit a friend and never return home.

If you have any information of her please to contact the Police at 911 or +17215422222
Or you can contact the family direct on +1721-5220824 or +1721-5536417 or +1721-5819593
Last she was wearing a Black short pants and a black top Read more

Introduction of 4G LTE and 3G technologies

UTS has designed and is set to start building the first 4G LTE network on the island of Saba after a successful launch of the service in St. Maarten. Doing business under the name of UTS-WICC and partnered with SATEL on offering its Chippie mobile service, the company will commence building Saba’s first 4G LTE network within short. While building and rolling out the 4G LTE network, UTS will also be introducing 3G mobile service on the island Read more

Oranjestad:--- On March 15th, 2016 the Board of financial supervision Aruba (CAft), which is exerting financial supervision as per August 1st, 2015, paid a visit to Aruba, and the purpose was the rendering of account over the 2015 budget and the progress of the 2016 budget. According to the CAft chairman Age Bakker, Aruba managed to meet the deficit limit as stated in the National Ordinance financial supervision (LAft). This was related though to considerable incidental windfalls, which means that the structural challenges still remain Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo on Monday March 14th 2016, sent a letter to the President of Parliament Sarah Wescott Williams concerning the abrupt suspension of the 2016 Budget meeting on Thursday, March 10th.

The Member of Parliament questioned the Chair on whether the opportunity was given to any other Member of Parliament to support the amendments Read more

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Lions Health Fair A Great Success

PHILIPSBURG – The 8th annual Lion Rudy Hoeve Health and Wellness Fair, organized by the St. Maarten Lions Club on Saturday, March 5, at the Festival Village was a great success.

Lions Health and Wellness Fair Organizer Lion Wally Havertong stated, “The Lions Club would like to thank through this medium all stakeholders who took part in the Fair for offering their expertise, information and services to the public of St. Maarten free of charge. The club would also like to thank the general public that came out in great numbers to make use of these services, information and various tests that were offered Read more

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Aline Hanson Clarifies Rights To Occupy Public Domain

MARIGOT--Ahead of today’s meeting on the Orient Beach situation, President of the Territorial Council Aline Hanson has clarified a number of points to print and broadcast media regarding claims to the public domain so the public can be fully informed.

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Buncamper Case In Court Wednesday And Thursday

PHILIPSBURG--The criminal cases against Claudius (52) and Maria Buncamper-Molanus (48) concerning an alleged illegal land deal will be heard by a judge at the Court of First Instance on Wednesday and Thursday.

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No Date Yet For Budget Handling Resumption

PHILIPSBURG--No date has yet been set for the resumption of the plenary session of Parliament to handle the draft 2016 budget.

Parliament Chairwoman Sarah Wescot-Williams told The Daily Herald Monday “no decision yet” has been made on the resumption of the session that was suspended until further notice on March 10, af Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo Meets Reverend John A. Gumbs

PHILIPSBURG – In celebration of its 40th anniversary, The Methodist Agogic Centre affectionately known as the MAC, invited the founding visionary Reverend John A. Gumbs to a commemorating service on Sunday March 13th at the Philipsburg Methodist Church.

Statements such as cradle to the grave, Christian foundation and principles, Christian values, responsibility of parents and teachers, discipline, and molding of minds, echoed during the service.

These statement resounded especially in the mind of Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo who is an Alumni of the MAC.

The Methodist Agogic Centre has been fundamental in nurturing and educating children from both Dutch and French Sint Maarten, producing good fruit for this community, stated Member of Parliament Marlin-Romeo.

“The seed planted by Reverend John A Read more

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St. Maarten Boys Basketball Team Crowned Champions

PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Youth Boys Basketball team was crowned champions as they went undefeated against Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao elementary schools at the Fundashon Desaroyo Deportivo Kòrsou competition in Curaçao this weekend.

Ishmael Gumbs of the Ruby Labega School was awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the St. Maarten team.

The St. Maarten Academy Girls Volleyball Team came up short in their match-ups, however, the team gained a lot in experience. In keeping with proper sportsmanship, the St Read more

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Walichi Basketball Association Honors Women For International Women’S Day

PHILIPSBURG – The Walichi Basketball Association (WBA) took time out on Sunday, March 13, before game 1 of the Ladies Basketball Championship (LBC) finals to honor these women for their contributions to the league and the community in honor of International Women’s Day this past Tuesday, March 8.

Inocencia Leonard of Leonard Enterprise was thanked for being the main sponsor of the league this year and for consistently giving back to the youth and community. Emilie Beencha, secretary of Thunderz Basketball Club, was honored for being the secretary of the club, in charge of the girls, being part of the club for 5 years, and being part of female basketball development.

Honored was Minister of Sports Silveria Jacobs, who is a volleyball player and an avid sports lover Read more

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Three Players Win $85,165 With Caribbean Lottery Games.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Monday, March 14, 2016: The Caribbean Lottery over the past two weeks has produced three significant winners for the Lucky Pick, Pick 4 and Instant Scratch games. The three winners have collectively amassed $85,165 in fortune!
The first winner bought his Lucky Pick ticket from Caribbean Lottery’s Tackling Shell retail outlet. An overjoyed Michael Francis, who is a father of two, walked away with a cheque for $43,500 with 02-03-24-27-28 as his winning numbers for the March 2 draw.
Michael is as avid lottery player with his favourite games being Lucky Pick, Pick 3 and Pick 4 Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Walichi Basketball Association took time out on Sunday before Game 1 of the Ladies Basketball Championship Finals to honor these women for their contributions to the league and the community in honor of International Women’s Day this past Tuesday, March 8th.

Ms. Inocencia Leonard of Leonard Enterprise was thanked for being the main sponsor of the league this year and for consistently giving back to the youth and community. Ms. Emilie Beencha, secretary of Thunderz Basketball Club was honored for being the secretary of the club, in charge of the girls, being a part of the club for 5 years and being a part of female basketball development.

Honored was Minister of Sports Ms Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Youth Boys Basketball team was crowned champions as they went undefeated against Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao elementary schools at the Fundashon Desaroyo Deportivo Kòrsou competition in Curaçao this weekend. Ishmael Gumbs of the Ruby Labega School was awarded Most Valuable Player of the St. Maarten team.
The St. Maarten Academy Girls Volleyball Team came up short in their matchups, however the team gained a lot in experience. In keeping with proper sportsmanship, the St Read more

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GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- The first version of the National Database SintMaartenInfo was recently launched within government, and a roll-out plan is being finalized to have a public launch within a few months. After that SintMaartenInfo will be available online to the public as a tool for research, analysis and advocacy.

Members of the Cabinet including Prime Minister William Marlin got first-hand experience on the use of the national database.

The establishment of SintMaartenInfo is part of the National Development Plan project, led by the Department of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BAK).

BAK took the lead in developing the database Read more

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 It felt like a party walking into Educare’s SXMDOET project. Volunteers assisted in making the foundations playground child friendly, safe, fun and colorful. (Photo credit: Claudia Vingatama-Arrindell)

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PHILIPSBURG – Sint Maarten’s community came out in full force for the second annual SXM DOET event held on March 11th and 12th. Around 1000 volunteers successfully completed 43 projects registered by 30 various organizations from all around the Dutch side of the island Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:----  Sint Maarten’s community came out in full force for the second annual SXM DOET event held on March 11th and 12th. Around 1000 volunteers successfully completed 43 projects registered by 30 various organizations from all around the Dutch side of the island. The SXM DOET team was thrilled to see that so many organizations and volunteers that participated last year signed up for SXM DOET 2016. A number of new organizations joined in on the cause, which the team had hoped for, increasing the number of projects and thus the positive effects of SXM DOET on the community at large.

SXM DOET is part of the largest volunteer initiative ever launched in the Dutch Kingdom and Sint Maarten Read more

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No Date Set Yet For Continuation Of Budget Dabate

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Chair-lady of Parliament the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams told our news room on Sunday that the extension of the MP’s detention is not compliant with the rules for dismissal or suspension from Parliament.

She is however hoping that this problem will be rectified possibly by this week.

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Paines: ‘We Want St. Martiners To Be Taken Into Consideration’

MARIGOT--Assurance was given on Friday by protest organisers that there will be no further actions or civil unrest between now and Tuesday, March 15, the date protestors meet again with the Collectivité and Préfète Anne Laubies to hopefully hammer out an agreement acceptable to both the Orient Beach tenants and the Collectivité.

Calm descended on French Quarter after two days of unrest marked by blocked roads culminating Thursday night with a brief episode of violence as Gendarmes forcibly removed barricades.

Capitaine Emmanuel Maignan confirmed that the operation to clear the streets and remove barricades had lasted from 5:00pm to 7:30pm Read more

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Official Funeral Ceremony Today For Officer Boasman

PHILIPSBURG--Police are mourning the death of police officer Alexander Anselmo Boasman, who will be laid to rest today. Police released an extensive programme for public knowledge.

At 10:00-10:30am, family members will be escorted to the Royal Funeral Home and colleagues will be able to pay their last respect. At 10:30-10:45am, family members will have a private moment with the deceased.

From 11:00-11:20am, the body of Selmo will be escorted to the Philipsburg Police Head Quarters where in the presence of the Chief of Police, a picture of the deceased will

be placed in the photo gallery, along with a route of honour guards in the street Read more

Road Closure On Saturday Related To Officer Boasman Funeral

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Ministry of Public Housing, Environment, Spatial Development and Infrastructure (Ministry VROMI), announces that there will be several road closures in connection with the funeral services of Police Officer Anselmo Boasman.

The E.C. Richardson Street will be closed to motorised traffic from 06.00 to 18.00.

Sucker Garden Road will be closed at 14.45 from Read more

Police Notice: Funeral Ceremony Anselmo “Selmo” Boasman  

Date:: March 12th 2016

Time: 

10.00-10.30 a.m.: Family members escorted to the Royal Funeral Home and colleagues will

be able to pay their last respect.

10.30-10.45 a.m.: Family members will have private moment with the deceased.

11.00-11.20 a.m.: Body of “Selmo”will be escorted to the Philipsburg Police Headquarters

where in the presence of the Chief of Police, a picture of the deceased will

be placed in the photo gallery. Along the route a honor guard will be in

place.

11.20-12.30 p.m.: Body of “Selmo” will be escorted to the Main Fire Station in Cay Hill

for a short ceremony by his colleagues at the Fire Department.

Honor Guard of the Fire Department will also be in place.

12.30-13.30 p.m: Body will be escorted to the Roman Catholic Church in Front Street for

public viewing

 13.45-14.00 p.m: Minister of Justice and Chief of Police will deliver speech to the

public Read more