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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the honorable Omar Ottley has taken the pragmatic approach to allow the draft legislation Book 7, Title 10 of Civil Code regarding the abuse of short-term contracts, extended maternity, the introduction of paternity leave and various aspects of the law to go into effect as of October 1, 2022, while he works on necessary improvements to the said law.

Alluding to concerns expressed by some community members, Ottley said, "The law goes into effect from October 1, 2022, with no retroactive implications Read more

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Host Of Events Planned For Governor's Transition.

HARBOR VIEW:--- As part of the transition process in honor of the service of the outgoing Governor, drs. Eugene Holiday, and of the welcoming of the incoming Governor, Mr. Ajamu Baly, His Excellency Governor Holiday will meet with the youth and the elderly this week.
On Friday, September 30, from 4:00 6:00 p.m., the Youth Parliament under the leadership of Mrs. Connie Francis-Gumbs has organized a special event: A Conversation with the Youth. A total of 36 youths representing different layers of Sint Maartens society and various schools have been invited to discuss matters pertinent to the youth and Sint Maarten with His Excellency the Governor Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson sent an e-mail earlier today to both the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Education Rudolph Samuel covering a number of concerns affecting the education sector in St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The highly anticipated Culture Time 35th Anniversary Benefit Show, is expected to be a weekend thriller when it kicks off at 8 pm this Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Cultural Center, Backstreet, said organizer Fabian Adekunle Badejo.
The show had to be postponed from its original date because of the passage of Tropical Storm Fiona and the subsequent precautionary measures government announced to keep people out of harms way.
But were all cooking on gas now, said Badejo, founder, and host of the program, which has been on the air on PJD-2 radio for the last 35 years.
Fernando Clark, a former long-time co-host of the program, said Fridays show will feature some surprises Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Teachers at the St. Maarten Academy are being forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement that was given to them on Tuesday. The teachers have until Friday to sign and turn in the non-disclosure agreement.
SMN News understands that the non-disclosure agreement presented to teachers is to avoid the Ministry of Education from interfering with matters that do not concern the government or Ministry.
According to one school board member just recently the Ministry of Education including the Minister of Education barged into a meeting and demanded information on a case of alleged sexual misconduct involving a teacher Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, September 26th, Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley opened the Health & Hygiene week at the Sister Regina Primary School in Simpson Bay.

The Health & Hygiene week is a yearly event at the school and is an initiative of its Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and personal and dental hygiene.

Adjunct School Manager Joanne Arrundell kicked off the week with a special opening where they were honored with the presence of the Honorable Minister Ottley and members of his cabinet Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley says Arajet's two weekly flights between St. Maarten and Santo Domingo "show that we are rebounding well with hopes of an excellent season ahead."

Minister Ottley joined the Princess Juliana International Airport NV (PJIA) team in officially welcoming Arajet Airlines' inaugural flight to St Read more

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New Flights Between Santo Domingo (SDQ) and St. Maarten (SXM)

 SIMPSON BAY:--- On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE N.V.) officially welcomed Arajet Airlines to St. Maarten with a symbolic inaugural ceremony. Arajet will have two (2) weekly flights between St. Maarten (SXM) and Santo Domingo (SDQ), offering non-stop services from St. Maarten to the Dominican Republic. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the airline will be using a Boeing 737 MAX-8 with a seating capacity of 185 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As we welcome new and returning visitors to our shores and lift travel restrictions following the impact of the global pandemic COVID-19 on travel and commerce over the past two years and ten months, the theme of this year's World Tourism Day fittingly encourages "Rethinking Tourism."
Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honorable Omar Ottley, said he is encouraged by the statistics showing visitor arrivals for 2022 Read more

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St. Maarten Flavors offers a month-long showcase of the islands
impressive and diverse culinary scene

PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau and the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association announced the Dutch Caribbean islands first annual food festival, dubbed St. Maarten Flavors. Taking place throughout November, now recognized island-wide as the culinary month, local restaurants are invited to participate by creating prix fixe menus highlighting select dishes at special price points Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Department of Community Development, Family, and Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (VSA) hosted its third free Community Fun Day on Saturday, September 24, 2022, for the Hope Estate Community and surrounding neighborhoods.
Under the theme We put the unity in the community, residents came out to interact in a fun-filled manner and partake in this community outreach.
This free Community Fun Day was intended to bring families together for a day of fun and community spirit, while the department gave back to the community by giving a platform for community members to learn about the department's services and meet their firefighters Read more

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HARBOR VIEW:--- From Tuesday, September 20, 2022, until Friday, September 23, 2022, His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday paid a working visit to The Netherlands as part of his farewell as Governor of Sint Maarten. On Tuesday he attended the opening of the Parliamentary Year (Prinsjesdag) in The Hague. Later that day there was a formal Governors meeting with the Governor of Aruba and the State Secretary of Kingdom Relations, Alexandra Van Huffelen. Unfortunately, the Governor of Curacao was not able to join Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Globally, September and October are observed as Prostate and Breast Cancer Awareness Month respectively. This year, 2022, the Positive and Elektralyets Foundations have hosted and scheduled several blue and pink events to heighten the awareness of prostate and breast cancer for men and women on St. Maarten. The Fitness on the Beach is scheduled for Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 5.30 am 9 am on the Boardwalk in Philipsburg. It is a free event and men, and women are invited to participate Read more

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Multi- Million-Dollar Lawsuit Filed By Former Ceo Of Ports St. Maarten Legal Team Against Government Of St. Maarten.

~ Complaint to be filed against Prosecutors Office, Mingo's house sold under value by Prosecutors~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The legal team representing former CEO of Ports St. Maarten Mark Mingo has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Government of St. Maarten for firing Mingo as the CEO of Ports St. Maarten prematurely.
Mingo was let go by the former Minister of TEATT Ludmilla de Weever after obtaining the green light from the Council of Ministers in July 2020, the decision of the council of minister states that Mingos dismissal went into effect as of April 23rd, 2020, where he was dismissed as the CEO of the Harbor Holding and all its subsidiaries Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley announced that as of October 15, COVID-19 insurance will no longer be mandatory for travelers into St. Maarten. We would like for this to be optional for our travelers, said Ottley.

Also as of October 15th, residents of St. Maarten will no longer be required to test upon entry, regardless of their vaccination status Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten added a top luxury resort brand to the list of vacation properties travelers can choose from as the Hilton Grand Vacation Club, officially rebranded the Flamingo and Royal Palm Beach Resorts on Wednesday.

Acting Minister of Tourism Economic Affairs Transport & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honorable Omar Ottley hailed the rebranding of the two-timeshare resorts as a signal of great things to come for St Read more

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~ Brison unleashed the other side of the party scandal.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Its been months now that it was rumored that there have been internal problems with the UPP Leader MP Rolando Brison and the wife of the party founder MP Grisha Marten Heyliger which today has tipped over in the public domain and have hindered civil servants that are eagerly awaiting the removal of the 12.5% cuts mandated by the Dutch Government.
On Tuesday Heyliger Marten took to the airwaves where she said that she would break her silence Read more

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Gebe Making Progress With Investigation. (Updated)

~ GEBE former management knowingly and intentionally billed its customers incorrectly, Residents.~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran in response to questions by SMN News regarding the progress being made by the Temporary Manager of NV GEBE said that the company is making progress Read more

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~ I will not fail my mother who has served her country as a civil servant Minister and Member of the Parliament of the Netherlands Antilles.~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Jurendy Doran said in response to questions posed to the Council of Ministers regarding the instability in the parliament of St. Maarten that it is shameful that there are 9 factions in a 15-member parliament in St Read more

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POINTE BLANCHE:---  Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alexander Gumbs and Acting Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Hon. Omar Ottley recently met with a number of cruise executives in order to generate more business for the destination.
Carnival Corporation & plc as a long-term partner of PSG is working on positioning cruise ships from the nine brands which will create new opportunities for the destination for the upcoming cruise seasons Read more

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~Hurricane Fiona threatens more countries~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Silveria Jacobs wishes to extend her thoughts and prayers to those who have been negatively affected by Tropical Storm Fiona turned hurricane, as well as those directly in the path of Hurricane Fiona.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During today's Public Meeting of Parliament (Sept 19, 2022), President of Parliament MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten abruptly adjourned the meeting, convened to ratify the payment of civil servants' vacation pay, and begin the removal of the 12.5% cuts imposed on civil servants.

MP Heyliger-Marten's action came after learning of the proposal to thank her for serving as Chair and relieve her of her duties Read more

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SABA/THE HAGUE:--- The Saba delegation on Friday, September 16 concluded a successful working visit to the Netherlands with the securing of various commitments that will benefit Sabas community.

The delegation had meetings at ministries, and with dignitaries and government organizations. A highlight was the establishing of the Task Force that will look at solutions for long-time issues such as banking, connectivity, real estate, and notary services among other things. Commissioner Zagers signed the Task Force document on behalf of the Public Entity Saba Read more

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~Unforeseen issues stall legislative processes~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Silveria Jacobs was slated to clarify the last questions before it would go to a vote during Parliament today, Monday, September 19. This was the continuation of meeting number 23 for the Parliamentary year 2022/2023, which was proposed to amend the ordinance regulating the 12.5% cut on civil servants.

However, the meeting was abruptly and unceremoniously adjourned by the Chairlady of Parliament due to a carried proposal aimed at adding an agenda point to the meeting Read more

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