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Nia Hosts Meet-And-Greet Event For Visiting Artists At EmilioS

Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Rodolphe Samuel (right) and NIA director Arlene Halley-Newhouse shaking a leg during the meet-and-greet event at Emilios restaurant on Sunday, April 30.

CUL DE SAC--National Institute of Arts (NIA), with collaboration of Emilios restaurant owners Norman and Sue Wathey, hosted a meet-and-greet event on Sunday afternoon, April 30, for visiting artists of the Cultural Exchange Programme initiated with Kunst Circuit Holland and NIA.

The event was attended by distinguished guests such as Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Rodolphe Samuel, Prince Bernhard Culture Fund Caribbean Territory representative Candia Joseph, Resources for Community Resilience R4CR representative Jose Verschueren, NPOwer representative Rajesh Chintaman, Nascha Kagie of Kids Club, Island Gems Charity Foundation president Alita Singh, parents, and Base4Dance visiting artists director Manon van t Spijker with her assistants Samantha and Eva, glass artist Annemarie van Uden and visual artist and model maker Rob van Putten.

Entertainment was provided by the Youth Orchestra fused with Family String Band in a programme called Culturismo, a programme of 10 folkloric songs that had the audiences feet tapping, heads bobbing and bodies moving.

As a surprise to the young musicians, NIA was able to gift egg shakers received from Cultuur Participatie as a thank you for a previous presentation and a monetary token as first earned tips from the three Culturismo shows done so far.

The visiting artists conducted several workshops in St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In an attempt to discuss the rapid rise of the short-term vacation rental sector, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) held a meeting with members and non-members of St. Maarten real estate and vacation rental agencies in their offices last Thursday.

Over the past decade, the rapidly growing use of AirBnB, VRBO, Home & Away, and private home individual rentals have brought opportunities and challenges to destinations worldwide. The meeting was part of a wider SHTA initiative to assess the size and impact of the short-term vacation rental industry, of which reliable facts are currently not available Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Two years after initiating the process to become a member of the Caribbean Reparations Commission (CRC), the One St. Martin (One SXM) Association was formally admitted as an associate member.
After a preliminary meeting with members of One SXMrepresented by Aishira Cicilia, Cindy Peters, and One SXM founder and president Dr. Rhoda ArrindellCRC reconciled One SXMs provisional status and formally invited the association to attend the next CRC meeting on April 25.
Arrindell was One SXMs delegates at the first meeting, which was chaired by CRC chairman, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister Rodolphe Samuel and the Department of Sports, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports is proud to announce the development of the Boardwalk sports park and the Belvedere sports park which is being executed in collaboration with Port St. Maarten Group and Argos Cement.
With the Departments sport for all vision, the Sint Maarten Sports Facilities policy was developed and approved in 2021 highlighting the need to integrate sports spaces into spatial planning and to facilitate an active and healthy lifestyle for all citizens through activating opportunities for physical activity in the public space Read more

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Major Cyril Pallud Promoted To Commandant At Ceremony

Many firefighters received promotions or letters of congratulations at an official ceremony held at the La Savane Fire Station.

MARIGOT--An official ceremony to award stripes and helmets was recently organised at the fire station headquarters in La Savane in the presence of Prfet Vincent Berton, President of the Collectivit Louis Mussin Read more

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Four Honoured For Work In Defending Workers Rights At Labor Day Event

From left: Acting Head of the Labor Department Linda Froston, Raymond Jessurun, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and WICLU President Claire Elshot.

LITTLE BAY--The spotlight shone on four Labor heroes who have worked tirelessly on improving the rights of workers and workers organisations during a ceremony held at Divi Little Bay Beac Read more

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Julian Rollocks Jnr. Launches New Radio Program On Radio Sos 95.9Fm

Arch Road, Sint Maarten —URSM Candidate elect Julian Rollocks Jnr. Launched his first interactive Radio program on renowned Radio SOS 95.9 Fm, on Sunday April 16th. 2023.

The hour long program from 12 noon to 1.00pm, is called The People Come First, and is hosted by himself. During the program, he will be soliciting real time feedback from the listening audience, about what they envision for St Read more

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Brug Lauds Frontline Workers

Philipsburg — Sunday morning, April 16th, 2023, Richinel Brug expressed his sincere gratitude to all the men and women on Sint Maarten who fall in the categories of the Frontline worker, the First responder and the Essential worker. When referring to these specific groups of workers, I am talking about the Policemen, the Immigration officers, the Coast Guard officers, the Firemen, but also our security guards Read more

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President Louis Mussington In Paris For Meetings To Discuss Important Dossiers

President Louis Mussington with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron (left) and Minister of Overseas Territories Jean-Franois Carenco (right) at Chteaux de Joux for the tribute to Toussaint LOuverture.

MARIGOT--President of the Collectivite Louis Mussington is currently in Paris where he is attending a series of meetings aimed at advancing St Read more

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No Ski Masks During Jouvert, If It Gets Too Dangerous, The Jam Will Shut Down

PHILIPSBURG--Justice Minister Anna Richardson and the Police Force of St. Maarten have sent a firm message on Wednesday that no ski masks or face coverings of any sort will be allowed during Thursday mornings jouvert jump up.

Richardson also made clear that if the jump up gets too dangerous the jam will shut down.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Hearts United Holistic Care Foundation (HUHCF) launched its Second Chance Hospitality Pilot Project on April 4th, 2023. This project is funded by the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF). After receiving our application, there were motivated to get this project off the ground even in its state of financial challenges in meeting the demands of its existing clientele.

Classes are held two days per week for 2 hours from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and have a total of 11 students.

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The Community Hospitality & Recreational Intermediate Skills Training (C.H.R.I.S.T.) program was inspired by post-Hurricane Irma's social deprivation in St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Justice workers will receive a 25% advance payment as early as today April 26th, 2023, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson announced at the weekly press briefing on Wednesday. The Minister said that the Council of Ministers met with the unions over the weekend to discuss and determine the particulars of the payments which are based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019.
Justice workers already received 50% advance payments based on the 2019 MOU, after receiving this 25% it will bring the total payment to 75% while the other 25% will go towards the payment of taxes and other dues owed to the government or USZV Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- To ensure the safety of all participants during the upcoming J'ouvert jump-up and other similar events, the Police Force of Sint Maarten kindly requests that the public refrain from wearing ski masks.
While this has become a popular trend among many people, it has been noted that the use of these masks can pose safety risks, such as hindering the identification of individuals and potentially facilitating criminal activity.
To prevent such issues from occurring, the police will be implementing necessary measures to guarantee the safety of all attendees Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On April 18 and 19, based on the vision of the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, Omar Ottley, civil servants of the Ministry of Public Health participated in a workshop for strategic long-term planning for Public Health reforms under the National Development Vision of Sint Maarten. The workshop was facilitated by Mrs Read more

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Memorandum To Restore Budget Right To Island Council Of Statia

From left: PLP Island Council members Clyde van Putten, Rechelline Leerdam and Glenville Schmidt, Government Commissioner Alida Francis, interim registrar Hans Andeweg and Rachel Spanner-Carty (DP) at the start of Mondays Island Council meeting. Council member Mercedes Lopes-Spanner (DP) attended the meeting via video conference.

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Modern Homes Launches Kohler Premier Showroom

Officials cutting the ribbon to declare the Kohler Premier Showroom officially open at Modern Homes in Cole Bay. From left: Kohler Sales Representative for the Caribbean region Michael Montalbano, Modern Home co-owner and Sales Director Marc Morand, Justice Minister Anna Richardson, Modern Homes Managing Director and co-owner Vaug Read more

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Helmet Distribution Comes With Strong Message To Save Lives

President Louis Mussington presents a young man with a helmet, as Director of Cabinet Services at the Prfecture Julien Marie (second right) and Territorial Councillor Raphal Sanchez look on during the distribution in Sandy Ground Friday. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--The Collectivit in conjunction with the Council for Security and Delinquency Prevention (Conseil Local de Scurit et de Prvention de la Dlinquance CLSPD) distributed free crash helmets to young people in Sandy Ground on Friday evening.

President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington, Second Vice-President Bernadette Davis, Territorial Councillors Martine Beldor and Raphal Sanchez were joined by the Prfectures Director of Cabinet Services Julien Marie to deliver to an assembled group of youngsters a strong message on safety and protection when riding two-wheelers.

Davis reminded that three deaths alone this year from two-wheeler accidents have plunged families into mourning.

You are the new generation; you have to contribute to the country and build it Read more

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Julian Rollocks Jnr. Launches New Radio Program On Radio Sos 95.9Fm.

Arch Road, Suckergarden;---  URSM, Candidate elect Julian Rollocks Jnr. Launched his first interactive Radio program on renowned Radio SOS 95.9 Fm, on Sunday, April 16th. 2023.
The hour-long program from 12 noon to 1.00 pm, is called The People Come First, and is hosted by himself. During the program, he will be soliciting real-time feedback from the listening audience, about what they envision for St Read more

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No Meeting To Approve Ipko Delegation Due To No Quorum

MP Ludmila de Wever, standing, about to sign in for the meeting, which could not be held due to no quorum, on Thursday morning.

 PHILIPSBURG--Thursdays scheduled meeting of Parliament to approve the composition of the delegation to participate in the Inter-Parliamentary Kingdom Consultations IPKO and Tripartite, did not take place due to a lack of quorum.

IPKO Is scheduled to be held in The Hague, Netherlands from May 31 to June 5.

Chairperson of Parliament Sidharth Cookie Bijlani opened a gathering of Parliament, and told MPs present that the meeting was not able to start as there had been no quorum Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- May 4 is the date on which the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, is commemorated annually by a formal solemn wreath-laying ceremony by dignitaries and uniformed troops. To stimulate and expand the knowledge and awareness of the youth about this important historic event and in general about all those who fight for freedom, the Government committee tasked with organizing this event joined forces with the Royal Marines and initiated a Marines Talk at five selected primary schools as a pilot project for this year Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Department of Sports, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports is proud to announce the hosting of the King's Games Koningsspelen in honor of His Royal Highness, Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand, King of the Netherlands. The event will take place on Friday, April 21st, at 15 elementary schools, and will involve over 3000 children.
The King's Games is an annual event that celebrates the King's birthday and promotes physical activity and a healthy lifestyle among 6000 primary schools throughout the Kingdom of the Netherlands Read more

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Prfet Vincent Berton, President Louis Mussington and Vice-Recteur Harry Christophe had the honour of laying the first stone to launch the College 900 construction. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Another symbolic first-stone-laying ceremony took place in La Savane on Monday afternoon for the future Collge 900 which replaces Soualiga Collge in Cul-de-Sac that was destroyed in Hurricane Irma in 2017.

The main principals, Prfet Dlgu Vincent Berton, President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington and Vice-Recteur Harry Christophe representing Guadeloupe Academy Recteur Christine Gangloff-Ziegler, were joined by Dput for St Read more

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Jacobs: Children Under 15 Do Not Belong In A Jump-Up

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Wednesday issued a firm call on parents to take their responsibilities seriously, stating that children under the age of fifteen should not be participating in jump-ups.

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~Engineers and technicians at TelEm Group are actively analyzing the DDoS assault.~

Pond Island:--- TelEm Group is informing customers of a service disruption on the island. DDoS is overloading the company's communications networks with traffic, resulting in congestion that degrades service quality.

The attacks are sporadic and take time to isolate the path in which are being targeted.

DDOS attacks, according to TelEm Group, have already disrupted telecommunications pr Read more

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