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~1400 volunteers completed 91 community projects during the two-day event~

PHILIPSBURG---  The SXM DOET Project Coordination team is proud to announce that this years event was a huge success, as an estimated 1400 volunteers completed 91 community enrichment projects over the weekend.

About 1400 volunteers displayed love and gratitude for their communities by making a positive difference throughout various communities and neighborhoods. A combined total of 91 projects were organized and executed: 40 projects on Friday, March 10th, and 51 projects Saturday, March 11th.

This year, the project coordination team introduced a new spin to doet-ing while being sustainable with a DIY T-shirt decoration competition Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten police have been busy with general controls at various locations across the island.
These controls that are being carried out are related to the technical requirements of vehicles as well as violations of the Opium and Firearms Law.
Vehicles were checked in the vicinity of the Bellevue Border, Harold Jack, and Nisbet road.
While controlling the Nisbeth road on March 09, 2023, a white Kia Picanto with French plates and dark windows was pulled over Read more

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Mps Want The Diamond Estate Ruins Rebuilt At Offenders Expense, Rubble On Monument List

MPs preparing to vote on the motion during Thursdays meeting.

~ Pass motion to this effect ~

PHILIPSBURG--Taking legal action against the persons who demolished the Diamond Estate ruins, rebuilding the historical site at the offenders expense and having government expedite efforts for the area and the remaining rubble to be placed on the protected monument list were among the actions Members of Parliament (MPs) want to see executed in a motion passed on Thursday.

  The motion, which was tabled by United Peoples (UP) party MP Rolando Brison, was passed by 10 MPs voting in favour and none against Read more

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~Building Stop issued to Court House renovations.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's Party Rolando Brison presented a motion on the floor of parliament on Thursday when the continuation of the  public meeting resumed.
Brison through his motion mandated the government of St Read more

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~Building Stop issued to Court House renovations.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's Party Rolando Brison presented a motion on the floor of parliament on Thursday when the continuation of the  public meeting resumed.
Brison through his motion mandated the government of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, March 6th, 2023, Herbert Prince Martina officially announced his candidacy for the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement (URSM). Martina, affectionately known as Prince, has been working behind the scenes as a member of URSM since the beginning of 2022. Martina is also a co-host on the Live URSM Facebook Table Talk program that airs every Monday at 6:00 p.m.

As the leader of URSM, it is my pleasure to have Mr. Herbert Martina as one of our candidates for the upcoming elections Read more

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Sundial School Staff Enjoy 6Th Annual Retreat In Saba

PHILISPURG, Sint Maarten — Sundial School staff went on their 6thannual retreat with their School Coach on Friday, February 24, 2023.

The Retreat started after the passing of Hurricane Irma to facilitate teachers and staff of Sundial School strengthening interpersonal connections. The yearly activity is highly anticipated and facilitated by the School Coach who plans and organizes this annual event.

The Retreat this year went to Saba on the Edge ferry!

On hand to bid staff a good day, were ORCO Banks Branch Manager Judy King and Orco Banks Junior Officer Aldith Williams Read more

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Sundial School Staff Enjoy 6Th Annual Retreat In Saba.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Sundial School staff went on their 6th annual retreat with their School Coach on Friday, February 24, 2023.

The Retreat started after the passing of Hurricane Irma to facilitate teachers and staff of Sundial School strengthening interpersonal connections. The yearly activity is highly anticipated and facilitated by the School Coach who plans and organizes this annual event.

The Retreat this year went to Saba on the Edge ferry! On hand to bid staff a good day were ORCO Banks Branch Manager Judy King and Orco Banks Junior Officer Aldith Williams Read more

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Mp De Weever Finds New Political Home With Pfp

From left: PFP MP Raeyhon Peterson, independent MP Ludmila de Weever and PFP MP Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Democratic Party of Sint Maarten proudly salutes all women on this day of global recognition of the position of women as equal partners in development and sustainable advancement for all humankind.

On days like IWD, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and we also echo the call for the elimination of inequalities, discrimination, and prejudices against women and girls, that permeate societies today.

On days like this, we are most proud of our leader and her steadfastness, never giving up and riding the rough waves of political life, with dignity and poise, a role model for aspiring politicians.

When we are able to break down the inequalities that women face in their homes, their workplaces, and their communities, through understanding the different dimensions that stand in the way of gender equality, only then can we construct the paths of equity, the DP leader stated.

IWD is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women throughout the world, past and present.

Our celebrations are through the lenses of the St Read more

Grisha: Again, Ipko Has Proven Our Main Focus Should Be Amending The Kingdom Charter

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a press statement released on Monday March 6, 2023, evening, Member of Parliament, Grisha Heyliger-Marten elaborated on her statements made during the IPKO which took place in Curaao last week.

During her opening remarks at the IPKO, Heyliger-Marten expressed her discontent and impatience with the fact that, as she participated in her fourth IPKO, the discussion about changing the Kingdom Charter seems to be avoided.

Despite the fact that all governments within the Kingdom continue to complain about its structure and deficient articles, nobody seems to want to address the problems, Heyliger-Marten stated during her address.

We keep beating around the bush IPKO after IPKO, without making any changes for the betterment of the lives of our people Read more

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Message From The Democratic Party On International WomenS Day (Iwd) 2023.

The Democratic Party of Sint Maarten proudly salutes all women on this day of global recognition of the position of women as equal partners in development and sustainable advancement for all humankind.

On days like IWD, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and we also echo the call for elimination of inequalities, discrimination and prejudices against women and girls, that permeate societies today.

On days like this, we are most proud of our leader and her steadfastness, never giving up and riding the rough waves of political life, with dignity and poise, a role model for aspiring politicians.

When we are able to breakdown the inequalities that women face in their homes, their workplaces and their communities, through understanding the different dimensions that stand in the way of gender equality, only then can we construct the paths of equity, the DP leader stated Read more

Justice Personnel To Receive Placement Offers Next Week

On June 25, 2021, police protested en masse in Philipsburg for the lack of their placement offers and adequate pay since 10-10-10. In photo: Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (right) was met by angry police officers as she left the Parliament building.

PHILIPSBURG--The Placement Committee of the Ministry of Justice will begin issuing placement offer letters to all justice personnel starting on March 15, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson announced on Monday Read more

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St. Maarten Debate Team Is 2023/2024 Leeward Islands Debating Champions

The St. Maarten Debate Team won the first round of the 51st annual Leeward Islands Debate Competition. In photo: The St. Maarten Debate Team, their coaches and MP Hyacinth Richardson (far right).

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Debate Team, under the guidance of Hyacinth Richardson Education Awareness Foundation, emerged victorious in the first round of the 51st annual Leeward Islands Debate Competition held at John E Read more

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Collectivit Signs Agreement At Agriculture Show In Paris

President Louis Mussington signs the agreement with FNSAFER Acting Director Muriel Gozal (left) as Territorial Councillors Valerie Fonrose (partly hidden) and Daniel Arnel (right) look on.

MARIGOT--President Louis Mussington visited the recently concluded Agriculture Fair in Paris where he signed an assistance agreement with Fdration Nationale des Socits d'Amnagement Foncier et d'tablissement Rural (FNSAFER) Read more

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Single Mothers Empowerment Programme For International WomenS Day Is Being Planned

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  In celebration of International Womens Day (IWD) 2023, the Department of Community Development, Family and Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA) is collaborating with the Listening Companion to host a Single Mothers Empowerment Programme theme Better Together from March to May 2023.

The six-week programme is an initiative in commemoration of Womens month and will launch on Saturday, March 25, 2023, with a meet and greet of participants and facilitators at conference room #1 in the Government Building Read more

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Clyde Van Putten, Commissioner Francis Clash Over Allegations Of Dp Campaigning

ST. EUSTATIUS--Island Councilman Clyde van Putten made several allegations against Government Commissioner Alida Francis last week during an interview on PJD2 Radio in St. Maarten. According to the member of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP), Francis would be campaigning for the Democratic Party (DP) Statia.

Genevieve De Weever Latest Beneficiary Of Teen Times Period Poverty Initiative

School Manager of Marie Genevieve de Weever School Stuart Johnson (centre) and Renata Richardson from Prime Distributors (at Johnsons immediate left) were on hand on Saturday, March 4, for the presentation from Teen Times.

 ~ Prime Distributors renews its commitment ~

HOPE ESTATE--Marie Genevieve de Weever School was the Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Le Sommet Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the professional, social, and cultural development of individuals within our community, has donated a one-off canvas painting to NPower, of the Foresee foundation for their Biennial capacity building conference.
The theme of the conference was "Connect to and Inspire" and aimed to optimize the skillset of non-profit organizations and their connections, inspire them to continue to innovate, and with a regional component, facilitate knowledge sharing.
"The donated painting is an expression of our commitment to the growth and development of non-profit organizations in our community, investing in capacity building of non-profit organizations is critical to achieving sustainable social development Read more

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Chanti Excited To Open For Koffee At Heineken Regatta

From left: Lisa Coffi of the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau (STB), Chanti, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Leo Lambriex, Heineken Brand Activation Manager Tanvi Goklani, and Heineken Regatta Director Michele Korteweg.

 COLE BAY Local singer-songwriter Chanti is excited to share a stage with Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist Koffee at the grand finale of the 43rd Heineken Regatta on Sunday night, promising to deliver a performance that showcases what young women on St Read more

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Pamela Gordon-Carty Advocates For The Forgotten Ones On Sint Maarten

Leader of USP party Pamela Gordon-Carty, argues that salaries and pensions neither reflect economic reality nor honor peoples contributions to Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten —Leader of USP party Pamela Gordon-Carty, who served as Sint Maartens Minister of Health, Social Development and Labor from 2019-2020, today stated her position on laborers wages and pensioners incomes in the country Read more

Peridot Foundation To Host Two Dynamic Speakers Jose Sommers & Cathy Vollmer On The Occasion Of International WomenS Day March 8, 2023

~United Nations Theme: Digital: Innovation and Technology For Gender Equality~

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Peridot Foundation Gracita Arrindell states: for almost twenty-five years, Peridot Foundation celebrates and commemorates International Womens Day (IWD2023) March 8th. This year is no exception. Taking heed of and following the directives of the United Nations Secretary-General, we are pleased to commemorate this occasion with a program that will include two dynamic speakers on the theme: DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.

The United Nations theme this year is chosen, as stated in several official communications, among others to highlight awareness of the manner in which technology and education in the digital age can empower women and girls across the globe Read more

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Kingdom Does Not Work, State Some Of St. Maarten Delegation

MPs Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre), Christophe Emmanuel (right) and Solange Duncan (left) at the IPKO in Curaao.

THE HAGUE--The agenda topic democratic deficit resulted in a somewhat emotional debate during the Inter-Parliamentary Consultation of the Kingdom IPKO in Curaao on Wednesday, with some members of the St. Maarten Read more

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Justice Personnel Requested To Submit Documents That Support Their Functions

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Wednesday issued a letter to all justice workers asking them to submit documentation, including emails, as proof of their functions and time serving the government. The reason for this request is that the administration of the Ministry of Justice is not up to par.

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