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Mp Leona Romeo-Marlin Calls For Integrity Talks With All Stakeholders

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The St. Maarten's National Integrity System assessment which was conducted by Transparency International is currently being assessed by many functionaries on the island.

Among them is the Honorable Member of Parliament Leona Romeo-Marlin who believes that the conclusion of the report was released Read more

Mp Emanuel Says Positions At Kadaster Should Be Filled From Within

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Member of Parliament of the National Alliance, the Honorable Christopher Emanuel has reacted bitterly to an advertisement in the news paper announcing vacancies at the Kadaster office.

According to the MP, there are several employees with many years of experience at Kadaster whom should be given preference to any open positions at the office.

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Government Coalition Intact, Reported Break Only Rumors

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Coalition government of the UP, USP and Independent members Leona Romeo-Marlin and Read more

Seek out meaningful cooperation with the Dutch Government

Dear Editor,

I am one proud Democrat. The opportunities for St. Eustatius that are available under the public entity status are far more than was the case under the bankrupt Antillean Constellation. The advancements achieved with improved healthcare and access to healthcare institutions and medical specialists are many times better than the situation before 10-10-10.

We have many living examples of the results. On Sunday, I had the opportunity to hug a grandmother who was flown out to Colombia by means of the emergency response that is in place Read more

Cardinals hailed for hiring NFL's first female coach

ARIZONA-- The Arizona Cardinals were being hailed as groundbreakers on Tuesday after hiring the National Football League's first female coach.
  The Cardinals on Monday hired Jen Welter, a 37-year-old former pro football player, to be a coaching intern during training camp this year, working with inside linebackers.
  Football fans took to Twitter to express their sentiments about Welter's hiring.
  "#NFLTrainingCamp hasn't even started and the @AZCardinals are already winning," The Dude (@Calicardsfan) said.
  Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said the internship would be a great opportunity that could "open some doors" for Welter.
  "Coaching is nothing more than teaching," Arians said in a statement on Monday Read more

Notices July 29

Spay/Neuter Campaign
St. Maarten Animal Welfare Continuing through August their $25 pet spay or neuter sterilization for Dutch-side pets. Tel: 520-8887 for information and certificates. Young animals may reserve for future use.

First Responder

WIEMS is now registering for the annual First Responder (EMR) course at the Dutch Quarter Community Centre starting Tuesday, September 1, 7:00pm. For more information: www.wiems.org . To register: email   Though it's only mid-morning, the motley team of forensic staff, prison guards and ex-rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have already dug one trench in heavy rain, hoping to find the bones of a victim of the 50-year conflict Read more

>PHILIPSBURG:--- SMN News has been reliably informed that the second Minister to complete the executive branch of government has been found. SMN News has been reliably informed that a candidate for the Ministry of Labor has been found. According to information provided to SMN News is that Member of Parliament Cornelius de Weever intends to appoint the former policy advisor and acting mediator of Labor Department Raphael Boasman who went on pension at the end of June 2015 Read more

>PHILIPSBURG:---- St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation and its volunteers assisted Key to Freedom drug and alcohol rehabilitation center during its first graduation ceremony at Celebration Palace on Sunday, July 26.

The seven Key to Freedom graduates were Gerard Chirlias, Rafael Venon, Cyril Williams Melvin Hous, Etnaldo Benders, John Samuel and Jacob Alexander Read more

UPP/De Weever/LMR/USP Coalition fall apart --- Master, and Lake pulls support.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- What appeared to be a rumor seemingly became a reality Tuesday night when it was announced on Online radio program that the current coalition government fell apart. According to information reaching SMN News states that Member of Parliament Silvio Matser, and Member of Parliament Maurice Lake has pulled their support from the current coalition and would join the National Alliance, Democratic Party and USP to form the next government Read more

Mp Romeo-Marlin Seeking Support For Education

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Independent MP the Honorable Leona Romeo-Marlin is hopeful that her example with donations towards Education will be followed by many others.On Tuesday the MP confirmed that up to six schools will benefit from her planned donations in time for the upcoming school year.

The new school year is scheduled Read more

Tzu Chi Helps Key To Freedom At First Graduation Ceremony

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation and its volunteers assisted Key to Freedom drug and alcohol rehabilitation center during its first graduation ceremony at Celebration Palace on Sunday, July 26.

The seven Key to Freedom graduates were Gerard Chirlias, Rafael Venon, Cyril Williams Melvin Hous, Etnaldo Benders, John Samuel and Jacob Alexander.

Those who graduated successfully completed the programme at the center and are ready to be reintegrated into society.

As part of its continued efforts to inspire with vegetarian delights, the Tzu Chi donated a number of vegan treats, a Key to Freedom graduation cake, water and non-alcoholic champagne for the event.

A total of 13 Tzu Chi volunteers dedicated part of their Sunday to help prepare the vegetarian items and serve guests.

The vegetarian treats included croquettes, vege chicken sate slice, vege pepper steak slice, bread with tomato brouchette and fruit, cucumber/tuna quiche and journey cakes with cassava cheese.

After serving guests in an organised and uniformed Tzu Chi manner, volunteers remained on hand to help clean up after the event.

Key to Freedom Foundation and its Director Elvison Adamus is a fervent supporter of Tzu Chi Foundation and is usually present to lend a helping hand during Tzu Chi events.

Tzu Chi Commissioner Sandra Cheung said Tzu Chi and its volunteers were more than happy to be able to return the kindness to Key to Freedom.

Key to Freedom Foundation is located at Marigot Hill Road #3 and currently has 12 clients.

Its rehabilitation programme covers drug and alcohol abuse.

The Foundation has five board members Read more

Student released in Saba homicide case

SABA--The 27-year-old student of Saba University School of Medicine, who was arrested by the police on June 1 in connection with the homicide of medical student Kavya Guda, was released Monday by an Investigating Judge in Bonaire.

Guda (24) was found dead in her apartment in The Bottom on Wednesday, April 15. Investigators from the Netherlands, the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States were working together on this case, which is codenamed “Hector.” Several homes in Saba were searched during the investigations.

Suspect O.J.E Read more

Editorial - Single market

That Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake is concerned about the cost of living on the island (see related story) is understandable. Particularly groceries are said to be quite expensive, certainly when compared to the relatively low average salaries.

Of course, there is the so-called basic necessity basket under government price control, but it regards a very limited range of goods that nowadays aren’t exactly, all considered, among the most healthy things to eat either Read more

Notices July 28

First Responder

WIEMS is now registering for the annual First Responder (EMR) course at the Dutch Quarter Community Centre starting Tuesday, September 1, 7:00pm. For more information: www.wiems.org . To register: email