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PHILIPSBURG:---Honourable Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's Party Rolando Brison says Government and Government Owned Companies must consider out-of-court settlements as a preferred option in legal disputes to avoid high costs and significant loss of production time.
Brison referred to recent developments relating to NV GEBE and one of its former employees who took the Company to Court and reportedly had to put a lien on the Company's accounts to support his position Read more

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More Than 90 Stakeholders Share Their Ideas About Sint MaartenS Solid Waste Future

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten More than 90 stakeholders came out and shared their ideas about Sint Maartens solid waste future during a consultation meeting on Wednesday, February 1.

The meeting presented the draft vision for Integrated Solid Waste Management on Sint Maarten by 2030. Based on previous discussions within government, this document outlines a future in which persons act responsibly and the country is greener and more sustainable. It also sketches a future in which solid waste materials are reduced, reused, and recycled, and where waste management is funded through structural means and executed by a Waste Authority.

After the presentation of the draft vision, attendees participated in a public roundtable discussion Read more

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Trust FundS School Repair Program Completes 3 More Schools

EBENEZER, Sint Maarten With work completed at Milton Peters College (MPC), Methodist Agogic Centre (MAC) Comprehensive Secondary Education, and St. Dominic High School, a total of six (6) schools have now been repaired through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund.

The programs scope of work includes fixing roofs, doors, and windows, as well as mold remediation, plumbing, and minor electrical work. The contractor also installed new aluminum shutters on doors and windows where necessary.

In the case of MAC, additional structural interventions had to be done to improve the schools resilience to natural disasters Read more

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Ambulance Workers Complete Operational And Maintenance Training For New Ambulances

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Personnel of the Sint Maarten Ambulance Department have successfully completed a five-day training course to familiarize themselves with the four (4) brand new ambulance vehicles that were delivered in late December 2022.

Conducted by ambulance manufacturer REV Group and Zoll, the training sessions focused on the use and maintenance of the ambulances and their operating systems. It also included a train-the-trainer” component to enable local ambulance workers to provide these operational and maintenance training courses in the future.

At a combined cost of approximately US $1.2 million, the new ambulances were procured through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund, which is financed by the Government of the Netherlands, managed by the World Bank, and implemented by the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) on behalf of the Government of Sint Maarten.

Since 2018, the Sint Maarten Trust Fund has invested in equipment for Sint Maartens firefighters and ambulance workers, as well as in repair work to the Philipsburg and Simpson Bay police stations and Fire and Ambulance building to fix damage caused by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  More than 90 stakeholders came out and shared their ideas about Sint Maartens solid waste future during a consultation meeting on Wednesday, February 1.
The meeting presented the draft vision for Integrated Solid Waste Management in Sint Maarten by 2030. Based on previous discussions within the government, this document outlines a future in which persons act responsibly and the country is greener and more sustainable. It also sketches a future in which solid waste materials are reduced, reused, and recycled, and where waste management is funded through structural means and executed by a Waste Authority Read more

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~Discussions still on-going~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint MaartenPrime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Ms. Silveria Jacobs invited the Windward Island Teachers Union (WITU) to meet with the Ministers of Education Culture Youth and Sport (ECYS); Finance; and Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic, Telecommunication (TEATT). The meeting with the relevant Ministers was approved for 3:00 pm, yesterday, Wednesday, February 8, and was also attended by the Committee for Civil Servants Unions (CCSU) Chairman Boasman and Secretary General Suenah Laville Martes, as observers.

Though Prime Minister Jacobs initially requested the WITU to postpone further meetings with members until their grievances had been heard, the membership meetings continued as planned Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  The disruption in education on Tuesday and Wednesday Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports Hon. Rodolphe Samuel said on Wednesday, is very unfortunate.

The Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) called its members for meetings during school hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Minister Samuel pointed out that he is always open to dialogue where it concerns issues that impact educators and pupils adding that it was very important to keep working together to resolve matters.

Minister Samuel explained on Wednesday morning during the Council of Ministers (COM) press briefing that he received correspondence from WITU of January 11 and 13 about meeting on January 20 Read more

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Continuation Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament With The Minister Of Justice Regarding The Flow And Managing Of The Inmates At The Point Blanche Prison.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in the continuation of urgent Public meeting no. 12 on February 9, 2023.

The Public meeting, which was adjourned on January 25, 2023, will be reconvened on Thursday at 10.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Justice will return to Parliament to provide answers to the questions posed by Members of Parliament in the first round.

The agenda point is:
Discussion regarding the flow and managing of the inmates at the Point Blanch Prison (IS/363/2022-2023 dated January 19, 2023)
This meeting was requested by MP G.S Read more

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Public School Teachers On Day Two Of Industrial Actions.

~Minister not aware of all issues raised by teachers. ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Teachers of all public schools downed their tools for the past two days as they said that have been in meetings with their union representatives the Windward Islands Teachers Union during school hours.
In an interview with SMN News, the teachers said the Government of St. Maarten have disrespected them in many ways one being they were not paid their vacation allowances, and their salaries have not been indexed for a number of years Read more

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Witu Membership Down Tools Until Their Concerns Are Heard

WITU President Stuart Johnson addressing the members.

PHILIPSBURG--Many Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) members skipped the classroom and gathered at John Larmonie Center on Tuesday from 7:30am to 1:30pm.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday evening February 4th, 2023, the Cay Hill Community Council hosted a town hall meeting for the residents of the Cay Hill, Little Bay districts in particular, and the general public.
After the opening remarks of the Cay Hill Community Council president, Ms. Angelique Romou, several speakers shared information with the audience. Among the approximately 50 persons attending was the Minister of VSA, Mr. Omar Ottley, the Minister of ECYS, Mr Read more

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Royal Visit At Princess Juliana International Airport

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten His Majesty King Willem Alexander, Her Majesty Queen Mxima, and Princess Amalia visited Princess Juliana International Airport today as part of Princess Amalia’s introductory trip to the Caribbean of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

The airport CEO, Brian Mingo, Project Director, Mirto Breell and Manager of Operations Zharia Richardson, gave the Royals a tour of the construction area and the existing operations of the terminal building.

Currently, Ballast Nedam International Projects is rebuilding the new Departure hall, which is set to open before the peak season of 2023.

The new terminal building is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024.

During the visit, the Royals saw the impressive progress that has been made since the start of the rebuilding of the airport terminal which started in 2021.

The new terminal building is vital to the economy of the island, making it a source of pride for the airport and the entire team involved in its reconstruction.

Brian Mingo, CEO of Princess Juliana International Airport, said, “I am extremely proud to show the Royal family around the project and share the progress that has been made by the entire team Read more

Visita De La Familia Real En El Aeropuerto Internacional Princess Juliana

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten Su Majestad el Rey Willem Alexander, Su Majestad la Reina Mxima y la Princesa Amalia visitaron hoy el Aeropuerto Internacional Princess Juliana como parte del viaje de presentacin de la Princesa Amalia al Caribe del Reino de los Pases Bajos.

El CEO del aeropuerto, Brian Mingo, el Director de Proyectos, Mirto Breell y el Gerente de Operaciones Z’haria Richardson, dieron a los Royal un recorrido por el rea de construccin y las operaciones existentes del edificio de la terminal.

Actualmente, Ballast Nedam International Projects est reconstruyendo la nueva sala de salidas, que se inaugurar antes de la temporada alta de 2023.

Se espera que el nuevo edificio de la terminal est terminado en el segundo trimestre de 2024.

Durante la visita, la Familia Real vieron el impresionante progreso que se ha logrado desde el inicio de la reconstruccin de la terminal del aeropuerto que comenz en 2021.

El nuevo edificio de la terminal es vital para la economa de la isla, lo que lo convierte en un motivo de orgullo para el aeropuerto y todo el equipo involucrado en su reconstruccin.

Brian Mingo, director ejecutivo del Aeropuerto Internacional Princess Juliana, dijo: “Estoy muy orgulloso de mostrarle a la familia real el proyecto y compartir el progreso que ha logrado todo el equipo Read more

La Escuela Estar Abierta El Martes 7

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) El Ministro de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deportes Excmo. Rodolphe Samuel, emiti la siguiente declaracin el lunes con respecto a la apertura de las escuelas el martes 7 de febrero.

Les informo a todos los interesados que hay escuela regular maana martes 7 de febrero de 2023. El mensaje de no escuela no vino del ministro de educacin.

Tambin les informo a todos los maestros que deben presentarse a sus respectivos trabajos maana (7 de febrero) Read more

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~ Students present bouquets of flowers to Queen and Princess.~

Simpson Bay: The Royal Family headed by His Royal Highness King Willem Alexander along with his wife Her Royal Highness Queen Maxima and their eldest daughter Princess Catharina Amalia descended on the tarmac of the Princess Juliana International Airport at 10 am sharp on Monday, February 6th, 2023.
The Royal Family was greeted by Governor Ajamu Baly and the first lady, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, and Chief Executive Officer of PJIAE Brian Mingo.
As they arrived two students, 12-year-old Rosalia Lake of the Ruby Labega Primary School and Malyk Morrison of Dr Read more

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Beyond Kultura Lanza El Libro De Cuentos En Video Chella & The Weird Woman

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Beyond Kultura Events Foundation, TVCARIB, Divergences (Tashira Richardson) y Fraenseen Fowler han iniciado la produccin del libro de cuentos en video animado “Chella & The Weird Woman”, basado en el libro infantil de la fundadora y autora de BKE, Loekie Morales.

El nuevo libro de cuentos animados, el cuarto de la serie de libros de cuentos en video de BKE, se basa en Chella & The Weird Woman, publicado en ingls, holands y espaol en 2017 Read more

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Turismo: Trabajando Juntos Para Un Impacto Ms Fuerte

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los equipos de marketing de la Oficina de Turismo de Saint-Martin y la Oficina de Turismo de St. Maarten se reunieron el 26 de enero para lo que ser una sesin de trabajo mensual, para discutir varios temas relacionados con la promocin del destino.

Two Hearts, One island, French side y Dutch side trabajan regularmente en el objetivo comn de promover Saint Martin / Sint Maarten y apuntar a varios mercados y grupos. Esta fue la primera reunin mensual del ao 2023, ya que el objetivo es reunirse todos los meses, para que los equipos de las dos oficinas de turismo discutan entre s las diversas acciones que se llevarn a cabo este ao.

El 26 de enero, el encuentro reuni a los directores Ada Weinum (Oficina de Turismo de Saint Martin) y May Ling Chun (Oficina de Turismo de St Maarten); Gerentes del mercado norteamericano Suzanne Scantlebery (OT) y Marla Chemont (STB); gerentes de mercado local Nathalie Pinthire-Brooks (OT), Neilleda Dsir (OT) y Claudia Vinga (STB), Cherinah Franken (STB) directora de desarrollo de productos y el coordinador de mercado de Amrica del Sur William Bell (STB); responsable de comunicacin Sacha Bresse (OT); Asistente Ejecutiva Rosette Pantophlet (STB).

Con el objetivo de compartir una visin comn para aumentar la participacin de mercado del destino, las reuniones mensuales brindarn oportunidades para que los equipos de marketing de las dos oficinas destaquen las operaciones de alto impacto del turismo de destino, los desafos restantes por abordar y hacer un balance de las acciones Read more

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Lambriex Lays Out Immediate Plans In Meeting With Shta

Minister Lambriex (centre) and representatives of his cabinet with SHTA board members.

PHILIPSBURG--New Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Leo Lambriex laid out his immediate plans during a recent two-hour-long meeting with eight board representatives of the St. Maarten Hospital Read more

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El Ministro Lambriex Y Shta Discuten La Colaboracin En Proyectos Relativos Al Embellecimiento Del Destino

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – En una sesin de presentacin de dos horas, el nuevo Ministro de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el Ministro Leo Lambriex y su gabinete se reunieron con ocho representantes de la junta directiva de la Asociacin de Comercio y Hospitalidad de St. Maarten (SHTA). El Ministro expuso sus planes inmediatos para mejorar la apariencia de la experiencia del visitante y los puntos de accin para su mandato y tom nota de las prioridades del sector privado.

El Ministro Lambriex comparti su objetivo, centrarse en las cualidades existentes del destino dependiente del turismo y fijar lo que es fcil de mejorar sin grandes inversiones de capital Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The marketing teams of the Tourist Office of Saint-Martin and St. Maarten Tourist Bureau met on January 26 for what will be a monthly working session, to discuss various subjects relating to the promotion of the destination.
Two Hearts, One island, the French side, and the Dutch side work regularly on the common objective of promoting Saint Martin Sint Maarten and target various markets and groups. This was the first monthly meeting of the year 2023, as the goal is to meet every month, in order for the teams of the two tourist offices to discuss with each other the various actions that will take place this year Read more

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La Familia De Ossie Laville Quiere Una Autopsia Para Saber La Causa Real De Su Muerte

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La familia del difunto Ossie Hosea Laville, quien muri repentinamente bajo custodia policial un da despus de su arresto, quiere que se realice una autopsia en su cuerpo para determinar la causa de su muerte y le han escrito a la Ministra de Justicia Anna Richardson sobre el asunto.

A la familia tambin le preocupa la falta de respuestas y el trato que estn recibiendo por parte de las autoridades Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In a two-hour introduction session, new Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT) Minister Leo Lambriex and his cabinet met with 8 board representatives of the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA). The Minister laid out his immediate plans for improving the look and feel of the visitor experience and action points for his tenure and took note of the priorities of the private sector Read more

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Dp Presenta Sus Planes Para Los Prximos 6 Meses

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Primero es un da de diversin en familia, que reministra los tradicionales das de playa. Con su junta interina establecida y la primera reunin de esta junta celebrada el 3 de febrero, el DP durante el fin de semana describi las actividades para los prximos meses.

La lder de DP, Sarah Wescot, declar que la junta de 11 miembros ha dividido las tareas entre ellos, eligiendo al Sr Read more

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El Ministro Ottley; La Cancha De Baloncesto De Cay Bay Est Encendida Nuevamente

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Honorable Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, Omar Ottley acompaado por el Departamento de Asuntos Humanitarios y Familiares de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDFHA) se reuni en la cancha de baloncesto de Cay Bay para celebrar el encendido de la cancha.

La cancha est sin luz desde el paso del huracn Irma, esperamos cinco aos y medio para volver a brillar y estamos agradecidos Read more

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