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Nv Gebe Files Case Against Investigators Of Cyber-Attack

PHILIPSBURG-Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs stated on Thursday in Parliament that NV GEBE is legally not permitted at this time to divulge any information regarding the case filed against the company that investigated the March 17, 2022, cyber-attack on GEBE.

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SABA:--- The Central Voting Bureau of Saba, chaired by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, during a session on Thursday, March 23 established the final results of the March 15 Island Council and Electoral College elections.

The Central Voting Bureau members checked and signed the reports (processen verbaal) of the Voting Bureau Public Entity Saba and the reports of the polling stations. No inaccuracies were found. The Central Voting Bureau first handled the results of the elections for the Electoral College Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, March 19th, 2023, Mr. Richinel Brug released a statement officially announcing his candidacy for the URSM. Brug, is no stranger to the political arena as he has been an active member of the community for most of his life. Brug was born in Curacao and moved to Sint Maarten when he was five years old. He was raised in Town, by Antillean and West-Indian parents, his parents instilled in him strong Christian values and principles Read more

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~ Some people would just like to watch the world burn ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United Peoples Party and Member of Parliament Rolando Brison in concluding his presentation on Thursday during the countrys budget debate quoted biblical scripture specifically 1st Kings 3-16 when addressing the political situation and his recent encounter when he was arrested last week Friday on allegations of bribery Read more

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Lambriex Proposes Naf. 630,000 Modern Bus Terminal For Town

An artists impression of the proposed bus terminal for Philipsburg.

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Leo Lambriex has proposed the construction of a new modern bus terminal in the heart of Philipsburg in an effort to have a safe and central drop off and pick up location Read more

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Chris: Numbers On Licence Plates Too Small, Asks If They Will Be Recalled

MP Christophe Emmanuel holds up the new 2023 plates and the 2022 plates to show the stark difference in the size of the numbers.

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel on Wednesday asked Finance Minister Ardwell Irion whether the new 2023 licence plates will be recalled and questione Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The wastewater treatment system at the Leonald Conner Primary School in Cay Bay has now fully resumed operations, thanks to repairs through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund. Not many Sint Maarten schools can boast of having an in-house system to treat and process the wastewater from its bathrooms and canteen. The Leonald Conner School was one of them - at least that was until Hurricane Irma devastated the island in the early morning hours of September 6, 2017. In addition to severe damage to the schools building, the wastewater treatment plant was rendered inoperable by Irmas catastrophic winds.

Through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund, a total of 19 schools are being repaired through its Emergency Recovery Project (ERP-1) Read more

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Brison Says He Will Never SolicitAnyoneOnSocial Media That's Not His

PHILIPSBURG--It was a shocking moment for me, United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison said on Wednesday as he addressed his recent detention on charges of bribery and subsequent release, for which he remains a suspect. 

  Speaking during the notification round of the public meeting of Parlia Read more

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 PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Lions Clubs Signature Vision Screening Project for this Lionistic year 2022/2023 is well underway with over 3400 students and seniors having their eyes tested for the possibility of any impaired vision challenges. The project, which started on March 13th will continue Monday through Friday until the 24th at the Lions Civic Center in Sucker Garden. Students are welcome between 8 am and 12 noon and seniors from 1:30 pm until 3 pm.

Club President Lion John Schaminee remarked: Lions are known throughout the world for our work to improve the lives of the visually impaired and prevent avoidable blindness Read more

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Reference Book About Terms Used In Criminal Proceedings

Linda Richardson (left) handing a copy of Trilingual Terminology in Criminal Proceedings to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--Court interpreter and translator Linda A. Richardson presented Trilingual Terminology in Criminal Proceedings, a reference book in three languages - Dutch, English and Spanish - which will p Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- HURRYcane Run, a board game that teaches children about hurricane preparedness, is now available for students to play in their elementary schools. HURRYcane Run is developed by the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) and UNICEF the Netherlands (UNICEF NL) to strengthen school disaster and hurricane preparedness.

Elementary school representatives were invited to experience the new educational game first-hand. Several attendees commented: Even us, as adults, learned new facts about hurricane preparedness while playing this game!

Olga Mussington-Service, Head of SSSD, welcomed all representatives: I hope you enjoy playing this game and feel it is useful in your classrooms Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday 18 March 2023, A Betta Place Foundation and Angelique Romou hosted the 1st Women in Leadership Gala. This auspicious Black Tie Red Carpet fundraising event was top notch from the dcor, the ambiance, the food, the poised attendees, and the stellar Speakers, Panelists, and entertainers, was led by the mistress of ceremony Ms. Diandra Marlin, who did an amazing job throughout the evening. She opened the event by introducing Pastor Ms. Torana Granston who opened in prayer, followed by the amazing young violinist Ms Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Ms. Silveria Jacobs was shocked and concerned when she was informed of the news of the detention of Member of Parliament Rolando Brison on Friday, March 17, 2023.

The Prime Minister wishes MP Brison and his family as well as the UP party much strength during this very difficult time, while awaiting the process of the judicial system and is very happy to learn of the MPs release on Saturday evening.

I have a great deal of sympathy towards the MP and his family; matters such as these leave very little room for the privacy of those close to the affected individuals within our small island society Read more

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Pm: Uncanny That Investigations Surface When They Can Negatively Alter Stability

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

~ Begs the question if it is instigated ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs was shocked and conc Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- United People's UP Party Leader and Member of Parliament, the Honourable Rolando Brison, walked out of the Philipsburg police station a free man within a day of being detained for questioning.

His speedy release sparked a celebration within the UP Party. MP Brison met with family members and supporters and was in good spirits when he thanked them for their support and prayers, a press release from the UP Party Board said.

"All things considered, the discussions with the authorities went well; my focus was on the truth and clarifying any misunderstandings and misconceptions Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The leader of the United Peoples Party and Member of Parliament Rolando Brison was released from police custody on Saturday evening.
Brison was arrested around midday on Friday when members of the RST raided his home at Port de Plaisance and also his office at the Parliament Building Read more

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Brison Released, Remains Suspect

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Understanding that the youth of St. Maarten is the future, the Police Force of St. Maarten also aims to contribute towards their education and knowledge.

With this as one of KPSM's main guidelines, the community officers paid a visit to the MAC preschool in Philipsburg in connection with "Career Week", during which the children were invited to ask questions to the officers and were also given the opportunity to experience the functioning of the police vehicle.
The community officers have also proceeded with a segment of the Cops& Kids program which is Life Facts the past week.
Students from Asha Steven Hill-side school in Cay-Hill were treated to a lecture by Mr Read more

Up Leader Mp Brison Arrested For Bribery, Coalition Without Majority In Interim

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Leader Of Up Party And Member Of Parliament Rolando Brison Arrested For Taking Brown Sack

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Member of Parliament arrested for bribery

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Friday, March 17, 2023, the Criminal Investigation Team RST arrested a Member of Parliament of Sint Maarten. In addition, searches were conducted by the Chief Judicial Magistrate RC at the suspect’s residence and his workplace at the Parliament Building in Sint Maarten.

The arrest and the house searches took place in connection with a criminal investigation called “Lissabon” where the suspicion is that the Member of Parliament took bribes and abused his position Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, March 17, 2023, the Criminal Investigation Team RST arrested a Member of Parliament of Sint Maarten Rolando Brison. In addition, searches were conducted by the Chief Judicial Magistrate RC at the suspect's residence at Port de Plaisance and his workplace at the Parliament Building in Sint Maarten.

The arrest and the house searches took place in connection with a criminal investigation called "Lissabon" where the suspicion is that the Member of Parliament took bribes and abused his position Read more

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Grand Rising People Of Sint Maarten.

Dear Editor,

My name is Joseph Peterson, I’m a candidate on the URSM party list.
I am here to talk to you about The Dangers of Selling Your Vote.

You are a loyal follower of your political party, however you need to ask yourself the question: are you better off now, then how you were before you voted for them, if you are not satisfied with your situation right now, then it’s time for you to make a change.

I have lived practically my entire life on Sint Maarten Read more

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Wipm 3 Seats In Saba Elections, Pep Two Seats

SABA The Windward Islands Peoples Movement (WIPM) of Bruce Zagers won Sabas Island Council elections on Wednesday with three seats. The new Party for Progress, Equality and Prosperity (PEP) of Saskia Matthew secured two seats in the Island Council.

In total, 1,040 valid votes were cast for the Island Council, of which 617 went to the WIPM and 324 votes were for the PEP. To gain a seat, parties needed to get 208 votes Read more

SABA:---The Windward Islands Peoples Movement (WIPM) of Bruce Zagers won Sabas Island Council elections on Wednesday with three seats. The new Party for Progress, Equality, and Prosperity (PEP) of Saskia Matthew secured two seats in the Island Council.

In total, 1,040 valid votes were cast for the Island Council, of which 617 went to the WIPM and 324 votes were for the PEP. To gain a seat, parties needed to get 208 votes Read more