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Keacy Carty Gets A Fitting Hero’S Welcome

St. Maarten News – After arriving on the ATR-72, to the special reception in the VIP Hall at the Princess Juliana International Airport followed by a tremendous greeting in the arrival hall and finally driven away in an Audi A8 in a mini motorcade has marked the turning point in the life of Keacy Carty, a national hero.

Carty who was propelled into the spotlight after playing the leading role for the West Indies U-19 team that defeated India in the ICC U-19 World Cup finals is certainly the man of the moment at home as well as other parts of the cricketing world

Hundreds of cricket supporters as well as family members and fans loyal to the game of cricket made a special effort to be a part of a historic moment as they anxiously awaited his presence in the arrival hall at the PJIA.

Not even Carty could have imagined himself practically rubbing shoulders with high ranking ministers of the government including Prime Minister William Marlin when he was ushered into the VIP Hall shortly after his arrival shortly after 8 p.m Read more

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Armand Meda Writes: Running Sewage And Mosquitoes

Dear Editor,

You’ve got to give honor to whom honor is due. The Honorable Minister Emil Lee stepped out from the comfort zones of his air conditioned office and upscale neighborhoods and visited one of the homes in Middle Region that has been experiencing hell when it comes to running sewage and mosquitoes. Though I applaud his visit to that one location, I am curious as to what steps are being taken or even considered to bring an end to that deplorable situation Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo Donates Atahlia Daye Rogers Local Film ‘Mother Knows Best’

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Atahlia Daye Rogers is a teacher at the Sundial School and has produced a film called ‘Mother Knows Best’.  Daye-Rogers is a local Sint Maartener, an entrepreneur, a poet, a playwright, a script writer, and as of late a film producer. 

‘Mother Knows Best’ is a featured film about a single mother, raising her daughter on the principles of the word of God. Haunted by the memories of the past, she is faced with the struggles of “modern day” motherhood Read more

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Mp Tamara Leonard Ask About Non-Receipt Of Answers From Budget Meeting

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - United People’s (UP) party Member of Parliament Tamara Leonard has sent a letter to Chairwoman of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams on 
Thursdayasking why she has not yet received answers from the Council of Ministers on questions she posed in last week’s Central Committee Meeting on the draft 2016 budget.

The MP asked in  her letter for an update on the answers and indicated answers are needed as soon as possible Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo Donates Atahlia Daye Rogers Local Film ‘Mother Knows Best’

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Atahlia Daye Rogers is a teacher at the Sundial School and has produced a film called ‘Mother Knows Best’.  Daye-Rogers is a local Sint Maartener, an entrepreneur, a poet, a playwright, a script writer, and as of late a film producer.

‘Mother Knows Best’ is a featured film about a single mother, raising her daughter on the principles of the word of God. Haunted by the memories of the past, she is faced with the struggles of “modern day” motherhood.

Through it all, both mother and daughter have learned the true meaning of shame, regret, forgiveness, love, family and moving on.

“This project I have selected to give a donation from my initiative to give back to the community due to its educational and biblical contribution to society.

“I endorse this project as it promotes biblical principles and how to overcome adversity using this medium Read more

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Telegraaf “Uncovers” Hachchi On Front Page

THE HAGUE--The Dutch Telegraaf newspaper blasted resigned Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament Wassila Hachchi of the Democratic Party D66 on its front page Thursday morning with the headlines “Hachchi uncovered” and “Distributing flyers for 6.800 Euros.”       

  The newspaper article starts off with: “The career of Wassila Hachchi in the Hillary Clinton team doesn’t go further than distributing flyers on a voluntary basis Read more

Keacy Carty Receives Hero’S Welcome

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Welcome home Keacy Carty!! What a proud moment!! #SXM #HomeOfKeacyCarty #Proud

Posted by Charmaine Wilson on Wednesday, February 17, 2016

AIPORT – Prime Minister William Marlin and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs along with the Council of Ministers, were present to extend a hero’s welcome to Keacy Carty, as he returned to St Read more

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SIMPSON BAY: Prime Minister William Marlin and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Silveria Jacobs along with the Council of Ministers, was present to extend a hero’s welcome to Keacy Carty as he returned to Sint Maarten as the Man of the Match in the Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2016.

His parents Keith and Angela Carty were also present to welcome him home along with many well-wishers and cricket fans on Sint Maarten Read more

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Engineer Firm For New Hospital Being Selected

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Recent news headlines have alluded to the perception that bids for the development of the new hospital had already been received. Contrary to that, this process is currently still at the first phase of the bidding process, where engineer firms were presented the opportunity to submit proposals for the development of the terms of reference for interested turn-key developers (design-build and maintain), who will construct a new and sustainable hospital for country St Read more

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Ministry Of Vsa And Auc Sign Collaboration Agreement

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – As part of the Ministries approach to developing partnerships, the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) signed off on a collaboration agreement with the American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine (AUC) on February 11.

Although the Ministry has been collaborating with AUC since 2012, this agreement formalizes and enhances the current relationship by creating the VSA-AUC Platform. This platform, will allow continued collaboration among representatives of the university, the ministry, health care institutions and the community for the common good of St Read more

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SIMPSON BAY:--- Clinical psychologist Dr. Umar Johnson arrived here at SXM Airport on Wednesday afternoon from the USA. Dr. Johnson, who is also a Pan Africanist activist is scheduled to speak with high school students at the LB Scot Sports Auditorium on Thursday, from 9 am to 11 am. He will also appear on various radio and television programs before delivering the keynote address at the 25th annual Black History Celebration Lecture at the University of St. Martin, on Saturday, February 20, at 8 pm Read more

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Meyers To Pursue Parking Garage On Kim Sha Beach In Spite Of Lien

SIMPSON BAY--Infrastructure Minister Angel Meyers said Wednesday he intends to proceed with the development of a parking garage on the former Kim Sha property on Simpson Bay Beach in spite of the existing lien levied by Tesi N.V., a part of the Port de Plaisance Group.

 Meyers said in the Council of Ministers Press Briefing that he will also look into holding former Infrastructure Minister Claret Connor "liable" for "any obstruction" to the parking garage project and for "reckless conduct" for signing an agreement with Tesi N.V Read more

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New St. Maarten Hospital Construction To Begin In Third Quarter

SZV receives bids from engineering companies

St. Maarten News – Social insurance agency SZV received bids from four engineering companies to develop terms of reference for the new hospital. SZV says that construction could begin in the third quarter of this year and that the new facility would be ready in 2019.

Lievense, Independent Consulting Engineers (ICE), Arcadis and Royal HaskoningDHV have submitted bids and SZV accepted them on Monday for consideration.

Interim SZV-director Glen Carty thanked Henk de Zeeuw, managing director of KPMG for his help with the process so far Read more

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Minister Jacobs Wants To Welcome Keacy Carty Back Home In Style

St. Maarten News – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs extends congratulations  on behalf of the government and the entire community to Keacy Carty and the West Indies U19 team on the West Indies win in the U19 World Cup Cricket finals Sunday morning in Bangladesh.

“The team surpassed expectations by reaching the finals, defeating the home team of Bangladesh on Thursday.  They faced favorite India in the finals but were able to secure the win with 52 runs not out batted in by our very own St Read more

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*** Breaking News *** First Confirmed Zika Case On Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Reports in at the Department of Collective Prevention Services (CPS) have indicated that the first case of Zika has been confirmed. At this point in time it cannot be confirmed that the virus was locally transmitted, as the person did travel outside St. Maarten shortly before being tested.

“The focus for the Ministry and community at this time should remain on working together to eradicate breeding sites and to take precautions against mosquito bites Read more

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Past Fbe Examination Papers Now Available

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - As students prepare for the FBE examinations, the past papers are now being made available to parents, noted Minister in charge of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, the Honorable Silveria Jacobs.

According to the Minister, after numerous requests by teachers and parents it is now made possible for the past exams to be purchased for practice purposes only Read more

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Heyliger Says Tortola’S New Pier Should Spur St. Maarten Revival

TORTOLA, BVI--St. Maarten has a leading role in the cruising world, but must keep a watchful eye on the developments of other destinations close to home, says United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger Read more

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New Steel Pans For Dow School From Island Gems Foundation

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Island Gems Charity Foundation continued its commitment to children and music with a recent donation to Dow Musical Foundation’s steel pan school. The school received several pans made in Trinidad, the birthplace of steel pan.

  Dow and several students from the school had shared their musical talents at Island Gems’ 2015 annual costume gala, themed “Creole Night,” in Captain Oliver’s restaurant. Their music welcomed attendees and helped to set the mood for the night.

  “Playing an instrument and learning to read and write music have a profound impact on young lives Read more

Nagico Insurances Congratulates Star Athlete

PHILIPSBURG – NAGICO Insurances congratulated local youth cricketer Keacy Carty, who made history Sunday, February 14, on the international stage by scoring a match-winning unbeaten half century, which helped secure the Under-19 Cricket World Cup for West Indies in Bangladesh.

NAGICO says their entire organization, which has been a major supporter of Carty since he started his career in St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- History was created last Sunday when Kaecey Carty; our local, home grown athlete was named Man of the Match in the Cricket World Cup Under 19 tournament. In light of his outstanding performance; NAGICO has collaborated with the Government of Sint Maarten to host a celebration in his honor.
See below the itinerary of the planned celebration.
Wednesday; 17 February 8pm - Official welcome at Princess Juliana Airport.
Expected Guests: Guest of Honor; Kaecey Carty, Governor Min Education Sports & Youth, Members of Parliament, NAGICO reps, Guest of Honor, Sports Federation, and DCOMM.
Small motorcade from PJIA to Carty home (Cole Bay)

Thursday; 18 February 2pm
- Press conference at A.C.W Legislative Hall
Expected Guests: Guest of Honor; Kaecey Carty, Governor Min Education Sports & Youth, Members of Parliament, NAGICO reps, Guest of Honor, Sports Federation, and DCOMM.
Sunday, 19 February
- Motorcade from Carty home (Cole Bay) to Cricket field Read more

Immigration Officers had to shackle female Employee at Maho due to her disorderly behavior.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Ministry of Justice is busy preparing a protocol on how joint controls should be conducted confirmed Minister of Justice Edison Kirindongo when asked about the investigation regarding the controls that were conducted at MAHO Hotel.
The Minister of Justice also confirmed that the immigration officers had to shackle an employee who had no form of identification on her when they visited the establishment Read more

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José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs Concludes First Caribbean Visit As Ilo Regional Director

PORT OF SPAIN - "Important discussions need to be had on how to diversify the economy and create new sources of growth and new engines of job creation," said the Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, during a two-day official visit to Trinidad and Tobago.

During his first visit to the Caribbean since becoming Director of the ILO Regional Office in June 2015, Mr Salazar met with government officials including, Senator the Honourable Jennifer Baptiste-Primus, Minister of Labour and Small Enterprise Development, Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development, Trinidad and Tobago; Ms Frances Seignoret, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago; Employers ' and Workers' representatives; and UN officials.

Mr Salazar-Xirinachs attended the first meeting of the Trinidad and Tobago bipartite forum with Ms Claudia Coenjaerts, Director of the ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, held on 16 February 2015 at the Kapok Hotel, St Clair, Trinidad. 

The meeting was organized by the Employers' Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECATT) and the National Trade Union Centre of Trinidad and Tobago (NATUC), and supported by the ILO Office for the Caribbean under an EU-funded project.

"I was very pleased to participate in this bipartite dialogue, initiated by the employers' and workers' organizations of Trinidad and Tobago Read more

Szv Receives Bids For Engineer Firm To Develop Terms Of Reference For New National Hospital.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – In keeping with the principles of openness and transparency, Social and Health Insurances SZV has received four bids for the first phase of the plans to construct a new and sustainable hospital for country St. Maarten.

SZV appointed KPMG to assist in the bidding process where four local and international engineering companies were requested to bid. On Monday, February 15, the bids of Lievense, ICE, Arcadis and Royal HaskoningDHV were accepted for consideration.

Interim Director of SZV Glen Carty thanked Managing Director of KPMG Henk de Zeeuw, for his efforts thus far in assisting with the bidding and development process of the new hospital Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- NAGICO Insurances would like to congratulate our local youth cricketer; Keacy Carty who made history last Sunday on the international stage by scoring a match-winning unbeaten half century, which helped secure the Under-19 Cricket World Cup for West Indies in Bangladesh.
NAGICO says their entire organization; which has been a major supporter of Carty since he started his career in St Read more