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Good Corporate Governance Conference Planned. Register To Participate.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On January 20 and 21, a unique conference on corporate governance will take place at the initiative of the Government of Sint Maarten. This two-day conference is organized by NR Governance and VANEPS; the conference venue is Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel.

The conference is intended for everyone in Sint Maarten who holds or aspires to a management or supervisory position and aims to further professionalize their knowledge and skills.

Representatives from all sectors are invited: organizations ranging from the (semi-)public sector to financial institutions and organizations in tourism, welfare, and health.
Questions that will be discussed at the conference are, for example: how should you, as a supervisor or supervisory director, properly fulfill your employer's role vis--vis the board? What is the best way to navigate when the organization is in dire straits? What skill requirements can you place on directors and supervisory directors and how should you evaluate supervisors and directors effectively? How can we on St Read more

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Special Committee Established For Upcoming Royal Family Visit.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  A special committee has been established to organize the activities for this royal visit to Sint Maarten.

The National Organizing Committee Royal Visit 2023 comprises of five members: Cassandra Janssen (Chairperson), Emilia Connor-Thomas (Secretary), Catherine Arrindell-Conner, Fabiana Vanterpool-Arnell and Aide-de-camp to the Governor, Frens Hartgers.

His Majesty King Willem Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima last visited Sint Maarten in 2013 Read more

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Dear Inmates Association,

I hereby write to you in my capacity as Director of the Point Blanche Prison and House of Detention in response to your Letter to the Editor in The Daily Herald newspaper of January 5th, 2023.

It cannot be denied that the attention that Point Blanche Prison has received from the Ministry of Justice over the last three years has been far greater than in any period prior to that. There are independent reports available that attest to this, as such, I believe that among your fellow inmate population, you will find many persons who agree Read more

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Vuelve El Partido Democrtico, Anuncia Congreso De Partido

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – St. Maarten Democratic Partys est programado para Paradise Event Hall en Cay Hill el 22 de enero. Considrelo una reunin de regeneracin, durante la cual explicaremos los enfoques inmediatos y a largo plazo del Partido Demcrata, dijo la lder del partido Sarah Wescot-Williams.

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La Corporacin De Desarrollo Econmico Revivi Los Aos Siguientes De Inactividad

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La empresa estatal, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) ha revivido despus de una dcada de inactividad. El Informe de Inversin y Diversificacin publicado recientemente, esboz la poltica que, dados los desafos financieros del Gobierno, se recomienda que se designe una entidad de promocin de inversiones para tomar la iniciativa en la seleccin proactiva de inversores que reconozcan el National Visin de Desarrollo.

El EDC se incorpor en 1998 para ayudar al Gobierno a facilitar el crecimiento econmico y con su reactivacin, la EDC se centr en atraer inversiones extranjeras directas y facilitar y promover las inversiones existentes para retener y expandir operaciones en el pas Read more

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Leo Lambriex Introduced As The New Minister Of Teatt

Incoming TEATT Minister Leo Lambriex during Wednesdays Council of Ministers press briefing.

PHILIPSBURG--Leo Lambriex was introduced as the new Minister of Tourism, Eco Read more

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TAMPA FL:--- Seven Seas Water Group, a multi-national provider of Water-as-a-Service (WaaS) solutions, today announced the visit to the Pointe Blanche drinking water plant by Governor Ajamu Baly of Sint Maarten.
The new Governor acknowledges the importance of water reliability and visited one of the islands three drinking water production plants on Wednesday, December 14th. The plants are owned and operated by Seven Seas Water Group, which has been responsible for the reliable operations on the island since 2007 Read more

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La Primera Ministra Acoger Reunin Cuatripartita De Consultas Ministeriales

Los socios del Reino asistirn a 4LO en Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Primera Ministra y Ministra de Asuntos Generales de Sint Maarten, Silveria E. Jacobs, ser la anfitriona de las Reuniones Cuatripartitas de Consulta Ministerial, denominadas 4LO (vierlandenoverleg). Las reuniones se llevarn a cabo el 12 y 13 de enero en el Sonesta Maho Resort.

El evento culminar con una conferencia de prensa entre los cuatro socios del Reino, Aruba, representada por la Primera Ministra Evelyn Wever-Croes; Curazao, representado por el Primer Ministro Gilmar Pisas; Holanda, representada por la Secretaria de Estado de Relaciones del Reino y Digitalizacin Alexandra van Huffelen; y Sint Maarten, representado por la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs.

Los Primeros Ministros de Aruba, Curaao y Sint Maarten, junto con el Secretario de Estado, discutirn temas como la alternativa previamente debatida a la Ley de Consenso del Reino COHO, el camino a seguir con la Resolucin de Disputas de la Ley del Reino (Geschillenregeling), entre otros temas Read more

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Jorien Wuite Urges Residents To Register For Electoral College Vote

Jorien Wuite

THE HAGUE--Sign up and have your voice heard on March 15. Register before February 1 to be able to vote for the new electoral college for Dutch residents outside the European Union in the election of the Dutch Parliaments First Chamber, the Senate. This call was made by Member of Parliament (MP) for the centr Read more

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Democratic Party Is Back, Announces Party Congress

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Democratic Partys congress is set for Paradise Event Hall in Cay Hill on January 22. Consider it a regeneration meeting, during which we will explain the immediate and longer-term approaches of the Democratic Party, said party leader Read more

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~Kingdom partners to attend 4LO in Sint Maarten~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs for Sint Maarten, Silveria E. Jacobs will be hosting Ministerial Consultation Quadripartite Meetings, dubbed the 4LO (vierlandenoverleg). The meetings are set to take place on January 12 and 13 at the Sonesta Maho Resort.
The event will culminate in a press conference between the four Kingdom partners, Aruba, represented by Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes; Curaao, represented by Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas; The Netherlands, represented by State-Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization Alexandra van Huffelen; and Sint Maarten, represented by Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In providing more details of the upcoming meeting, the Leader of St. Maarten Democratic Party, MP Wescot-Williams earlier this week stated that Its more than the usual annual council meeting of the party and so to describe it better, its called a Regeneration Meeting, during which we will explain to the membership and prospective members of the party the immediate and longer-term approaches of this party, which next year marks its 70th year of existence.

We often hear about the political parties and rightfully so, because our electoral system is one based on political parties Read more

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~Tamara Leonard appointed as interim director~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government-owned company, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been revived after a decade of dormancy. The recently published Investment and Diversification Policy outlined that given the financial challenges of the Government, it is recommended that an investment promotion entity is designated to take lead in proactively targeting investors recognizing the National Development Vision.
The EDC was incorporated in 1998 to assist Government in facilitating economic growth and with its reactivation, the EDC will focus on attracting foreign direct investments and facilitating and promoting existing investments to retain and expand in-country operations Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Incoming Minister of TEATT Leo Lambriex will be sworn in on Wednesday afternoon.
SMN News has been reliably informed that Lambriex will be taking the oath in the presence of Governor Ajamu Baly on Wednesday however the time of swearing-in has not yet been released by the Governors office.
Lambriex was selected as the Minister of TEATT by the two Independent Members of Parliament who have given their support to the National Alliance and United Peoples Party coalition government when a number of Members of Parliament from both parties declared themselves as independent members of parliament.
Lambriex is the policy advisor to Member of Parliament Akeem Arrindell, he was selected and vetted as the incoming Minister of TEATT after former Minister of TEATT Roger Lawrence fell ill and subsequently resigned Read more

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Court Renders Verdict In The Qredits And Nrpb Against Politician.

~ Labega admits to the claim in Tuesdays trial.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance rendered its verdict in the case against Khalil Revan on Tuesday morning. Revan did not show up for the trial or verdict rendered on Tuesday. Qredits and the NRBP launched court cases against three politicians who received funding for specific projects which did not materialize.
The case against Revan was handled on December 13th, 2022, while the case against Dimar Labega was handled on Tuesday morning Read more

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Witu Pide Pago Inmediato Para El Personal De La Escuela De Verano

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten WITU hace un llamado al Honorable Ministro de ECYS drs. Rodolphe E. Samuel para hacer lo correcto y finalizar todos los pagos pendientes adeudados al personal del Programa Nacional de Escuela de Verano de DPE, declar Stuart Johnson, presidente de WITU.

El personal del programa de la Escuela Nacional de Verano de la DPE envi una carta con fecha del 5 de diciembre de 2022 al Ministro de Educacin, el dres Read more

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Brug Renuncia Al United Sint Maarten Party

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El candidato de United Sint Maarten Party, Richinel S.J. Brug, renunci formalmente el 31 de diciembre de 2022, a United St. Maarten Party (USP). Brug agradeci al USP por brindarle la oportunidad de ser candidato de la lista, de trabajar en el gabinete del ministro Rafael Boasman en 2017-2018 y por el apoyo brindado, durante los perodos de campaa electoral de 2014 a 2020 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- WITU is calling on the Honorable Minister of ECYS drs. Rodolphe E. Samuel to do the right thing and finalize all outstanding payments owed to staff of the DPE National Summer School Program, Stuart Johnson President of the WITU stated.
The staff of the DPE National Summer School program sent a letter dated, December 5, 2022, to the Minister of Education drs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- United Sint Maarten Party candidate Richinel S.J. Brug, on December 31st, 2022, formally resigned from the United St. Maarten Party (USP). Brug thanked the USP for granting him the opportunity to be a candidate on the list, to work in the cabinet of Minster Rafael Boasman in 2017- 2018, and for the support offered, during election campaign periods from 2014 to 2020. I have always had political aspirations Read more

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Mercelina: Amputations On The Rise In St. Maarten

Dr. Luc Mercelina (stooping, front left) and Julian Rollocks Jr. (stooping, second left) and their support group.

SUCKER GARDEN--Diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (poor circulation) are responsible for most leg and foot amputations in St Read more

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Usp Candidate Densley Adamus On A Living Wage

Happy New Year to the people of St. Maarten. May 2023 bring us closer together as a people.

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Densley Adamus. I was born on St. Maarten. I am the son of Melva Peterson and Dennis Adamus.As a son, father, brother, cousin and friend, I was happy to hear about the increase in the minimum wage.

The increased minimum wage went into effect January 1, 2023. As a working man, I was happy to find out that employees who were paid NAf. 8.83 as minimum wage, will now receive an increase to NAf Read more

La Torta Mgica De Bodas De Morales Publicada En Papiamento

Aruba – El departamento de Educacin de Aruba tradujo el libro de Loekie Morales “The Magic Wedding Cake” al papiamento, ‘E Bolo di Batrey Magico’, el idioma nativo de Aruba. El libro est publicado y disponible en lnea en el sitio web del departamento para todos los estudiantes de Aruba con fines de lectura.

En 2012 el libro con la historia mgica fue publicado en 4 idiomas por Beyond Writing Foundation (BWF) en 2 versiones bilinges, ingls-espaol como ‘The Magic Wedding Cake’/’La Mgica Tarta Nupcial’ – y la versin holands-papiamento como ‘De Magische Bruidstaart’/’E Bolo di Batrei Mgiko’.

En ese entonces, el libro fue subvencionado principalmente por AMFO y el Fondo Cultural Prins Bernhard, y fue donado por BWF a todas las escuelas primarias de Sint Maarten, Curaao, Bonaire, Saba y St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As 2022 drew to a close, Its Time SXM Found. ended its year-long series of community-building events and activities by hosting a grand New Years Eve (NYE) Celebration to recognize the Senior citizens. This event was held in partnership with the Helping Hands Foundation and the St.Maarten Lions Club on December 30, 2022, at the Senior Recreational Center in the Hope Estate.

Many Seniors spend the holidays alone, sick, and/or shut in. Several are silently depressed, particularly during the festive Christmas season Read more

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Ministro Ottley: Aumento De Salario Mnimo Efectivo A Partir Del 1 De Enero De 2023

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Mientras nos adentramos en otro ao, el Honorable Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, Omar Ottley, les desea a todos un Feliz Ao Nuevo. Que este ao les traiga felicidad, paz y prosperidad. Espero que este ao traiga buenas relaciones entre empleadores y empleados y un aumento financiero para ambos, dijo el Ministro Ottley.

El 30 de noviembre de 2022 se public la LBHAM y MB para el aumento del salario mnimo, con fecha efectiva el 1 de enero de 2023.

El Ministro Ottley les recuerda a todos los empleadores que cumplan con las leyes y garanticen que los empleados a los que se les pag NAF 8,83 como salario mnimo, ahora recibirn un aumento a NAF 9,95.

Se recomienda a las personas que ganan el salario mnimo que no vean un ajuste en su prximo ciclo de pago que aborden el problema con su empleador Read more

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