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Source: 721 News
28 Mar 2022 10:39 AM

Witu Makes History At Cba

Philipsburg — President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson recently met with the staff of the Charlotte Brookson Academy (CBA). Johnson was accompanied by WITU Treasurer Robert Rawlins and WITU Board Member Silvy Ravenberg.

“I’m proud of this historical moment by you joining WITU but I wish it was under more positive work conditions for you,,” Johnson stated Read more


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Source: SMN-News
28 Mar 2022 09:33 AM

~ President-Elect Loui Mussington began his political career at age 16~

~RSMA 16 seats, TEAM Gibbs 5 seats, Generation Hope 2 seats~

MARIGOT:--- Generation Hope, Saint Martin Avec Vous, and Avenir Saint-Martin received a huge sanction on Sunday when voters went to the polls in the run-off of the election of the Territorial Council.
Based on the results the two latter parties did not give Generation Hope, not one vote in fact Hope lost votes from the first round held on Sunday, March 20.
Voters on Saint Martin gave a clear indication as to who they wanted to manage their affairs in the first round even though the lead was narrow, yet Generation Hope, Saint Martin Avec Vous, and Avenir Saint Martin find themselves attending a meeting organized by former President of the Collectivity Louis Constant Fleming who wanted to put together an alliance to beat RSM and TEAM GIBBS 2022 Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Mar 2022 02:25 AM

Rsm Sweeps To Resounding Victory In Territorial Council Election Run Off

RSM leader Louis Mussington acknowledges the crowd on stage outside Htel de la Collectivit last night after his convincing victory in the Territorial Council election.  (Robert Luckock photo)

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Source: SMN-News
28 Mar 2022 12:43 AM

~ New Council to be sworn in on April 3rd, 2022~

MARIGOT: --- The voters of St. Martin spoke loudly at the polls on Sunday when 49.11% of the votes cast were in favor of the Rassemblement Saint Martin (RSM) and Alternative coalition.
RSMA headed by Loui Mussington received 4,742 votes while incumbent President Daniel Gibbs that headed the list Team Gibbs 2022 received 3,216 votes Read more


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Source: SMN-News
25 Mar 2022 07:10 PM

Development Of National Positive Parenting Support Program Underway.

~All Relevant Stakeholders Encouraged to Participate in the Process~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The honorable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, Mr. Rodolphe Samuel, announced the start of the development of a National Positive Parenting Support Program by the Department of Youth, during last Wednesday's weekly Council of Ministers Press Briefing.
The Minister explained that the Department of Youth in collaboration with UNICEF the Netherlands, kicked off its stakeholder introductory meeting on March 22nd, for the development of the island's first National Parenting Program themed Positive Parenting Support Program Read more


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Source: SMN-News
25 Mar 2022 07:09 PM

Pjiae Takes Noise Reduction Measures To Improve Passenger Satisfaction On The Airport.

SIMPSON BAY:--- PJIAE has recently started the rebuilding of the new terminal. The project team is currently carrying out works with the most noise coming from the tile removal and concrete demolishing for a new elevator shaft on the ground floor. This may lead to excessive noise in the weeks ahead. PJIAE has taken noise reduction measures to minimize the disturbance for the airport community and its visitors. The noise-intensive work is carried out between 7.00 pm-6.00 am to reduce the noise nuisance during the daytime Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
25 Mar 2022 05:48 PM

Pjiae Toma Medidas De Reduccin De Ruido Para Mejorar La Satisfaccin De Los Pasajeros En El Aeropuerto

SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten El PJIAE comenz recientemente la reconstruccin de la nueva terminal. Actualmente, el equipo de proyecto est realizando las obras, siendo la mayor parte del ruido la remocin de baldosas y la demolicin de hormign para un nuevo hueco de ascensor en la planta baja. Esto puede conducir a un ruido excesivo en las prximas semanas. El PJIAE ha tomado medidas de reduccin de ruido para minimizar la molestia para la comunidad aeroportuaria y sus visitantes. El trabajo intensivo en ruido se llevar a cabo entre las 7:00 p.m Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Mar 2022 12:03 AM

Mp Brison Downplays Process Of Creating Sound New Laws, Advisory Council Says

PHILIPSBURG--The Advisory Council has issued a negative opinion after examining the draft National Ordinance introducing a national health levy, a proposal from Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison. It advises not to discuss this initiative law further.

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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Mar 2022 12:00 AM

Pfp Denounces Mp Rolando BrisonS Disregard For Advisory CouncilS Report

PHILIPSBURG--After reviewing an advice rendered on the proposed Tourist Health Levy drafted by Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison, Party for Progress (PFP) MPs Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
24 Mar 2022 08:56 PM

Pfp: El Desprecio De Brison Por El Informe Del Consejo De Asesoramiento No Es Sorprendente Y La Participacin Del Parlamento De Curazao Irresponsable Y Engaosa

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Despus de revisar un consejo emitido sobre el impuesto de salud turstica propuesto y redactado por el miembro del parlamento (MP) Rolando Brison, los parlamentarios del Partido para el Progreso (PFP) Melissa Gumbs y Raeyhon Peterson se han unido al Consejo de Asesoramiento para oponerse firmemente a la continuacin del procedimiento legislativo para la realizacin de la iniciativa de ordenanza nacional Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
24 Mar 2022 07:58 PM

Witu Hace Historia En Cba

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — El presidente del Sindicato de Maestros de las Islas de Barlovento (WITU), Stuart Johnson, se reuni recientemente con el personal de la Academia Charlotte Brookson (CBA).

Johnson estuvo acompaado por el Tesorero de WITU, Robert Rawlins, y el miembro de la Junta de WITU, Silvy Ravenberg.

“Estoy orgulloso de este momento histrico al unirse a WITU, pero deseara que fuera en condiciones de trabajo ms positivas para usted”, afirm Johnson.

Es la primera vez que el personal de CBA se une a la membresa de WITU comenzando con ocho nuevos miembros fuertes.

El personal esboz una lista de preocupaciones que enfrentaban mientras buscaban esta importante reunin con WITU.

“Permtanme asegurarles que estoy aqu con ustedes en cada paso del camino, y es hora de que su arduo trabajo sea valorado adecuadamente”, dijo Johnson al personal.

WITU ya ha presentado una solicitud para convocar una reunin con la Junta de CBA lo antes posible.

“CBA tiene el potencial de ser una escuela de artes escnicas excepcional para nuestro pas, pero todo su potencial sigue sin explotarse”, dijo Johnson.

“Debe haber una visin de futuro para CBA y los gritos del personal ya no pueden ignorarse Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
24 Mar 2022 11:40 AM

Ottley Meets With Exit Strategy Team To Discuss Steps Towards Normalcy

The exit strategy team during its recent meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley met with the exit strategy team on Tuesday, March 22, where Collective Prevention Services (CPS) presented the trajectory and steps to be taken towards normalcy.

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Source: SMN-News
23 Mar 2022 10:26 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson recently met with the staff of the Charlotte Brookson Academy (CBA).

Johnson was accompanied by WITU Treasurer Robert Rawlins and WITU Board Member Silvy Ravenberg.

"I'm proud of this historical moment by you joining WITU but I wish it was under more positive work conditions for you," Johnson stated.

It's the first time staff of CBA joined the membership of WITU starting with eight new members strong.

The staff outlined a list of concerns facing them as they sought this important meeting with the WITU.

"Let me assure you I am here with you every step of the way, and it is time your hard work is properly valued," Johnson told the staff.

WITU has already submitted a request to convene a meeting with the Board of CBA at the soonest opportunity.

"CBA has the potential to be an exceptional performing arts school for our country but its full potential remains untapped," Johnson said.

"There must be a vision forward for CBA and the cries of the staff cannot be ignored anymore Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
23 Mar 2022 09:04 PM

Sarah Pide Que Se Reduzcan Los Impuestos Sobre El Combustible Para Preparar A Los Consumidores Para Las Consecuencias De La Guerra En Ucrania, Pero Dice Que Se Debe Hacer Ms

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – A la parlamentaria Sarah Wescot-Williams no le divierten las disputas pblicas entre los miembros de la coalicin gobernante.

En un momento en que necesitamos unir todas las cabezas para idear un plan que proteja a nuestros consumidores y, por lo tanto, a nuestra economa contra el aumento escandaloso de los precios, los partidos gobernantes solo parecen estar ocupados gritndose unos a otros y comunicndose a travs de los medios.

Cada respuesta parece ser “estamos trabajando en ello” y cada sugerencia se encuentra con “lo consideraremos”, pero en realidad no sucede nada Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
23 Mar 2022 06:24 PM

El Ministro Ottley Distribuye Agua Y Manzanas A Los Estudiantes De Marie Genevieve Deweever School En Honor Al Da Mundial De La Salud Bucodental

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, Omar Ottley visit hoy Marie Genevieve DeWeever School en representacin del Da Mundial de la Salud Oral 2022. Reparti agua y manzanas a los estudiantes como smbolo de una vida saludable. El Ministro Ottley tambin pronunci un discurso ante los estudiante Read more


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Source: SMN-News
23 Mar 2022 05:34 PM

PHILIPSBURG, The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley visited the Marie Genevieve DeWeever school today in the representation of World Oral Health Day 2022. He distributed water and apples to the students as a symbol of healthy living.

Minister Ottley also delivered a speech to the 2nd-grade students ab Read more


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Source: SMN-News
23 Mar 2022 02:42 PM

President Of Parliament, Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten Continues Courtesy Visits.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In her capacity as President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, Member of Parliament Mrs. Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten has scheduled several courtesy visits to various entities on Sint Maarten.

The courtesy visits which commenced during the week of March 7-11, 2022, continued throughout the week of March 21-25, 2022.

Upon her election as President of Parliament on November 26, 2021, the Hon. Mrs. Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten deemed it necessary to meet with various entities on the island for an introductory visit.

On Monday, March 21, 2022, the Chairlady of Parliament met with the head of the Representation of the Netherlands in Sint Maarten, Mr Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
23 Mar 2022 01:49 PM

El Ministro Ottley Se Rene Con El Equipo De Estrategia De Salida Para Discutir Los Pasos Hacia La Normalidad

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El martes 22 de marzo, El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo Omar Ottley, se reuni con el equipo de estrategia de salida de los Servicios de Prevencin Colectiva (CPS) donde present la trayectoria y los pasos a seguir hacia la normalidad.

El equipo est formado por el CPS, Mdicos Generales , Servicios de laboratorio, St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
23 Mar 2022 01:13 PM

PHILIPSBURG, On Tuesday, March 22nd, The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley met with the exit strategy team where Collective Prevention Services (CPS) presented the trajectory and steps to be taken towards normalcy. The team consists of CPS, General practitioners, Laboratory services, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), and the Cabinet of the Minister.

In the meeting the following timeline was established to move towards normalcy;

March 25th, 2022
Will mark the end of case management and source & contact tracing by CPS.

April 1st, 2022
Unvaccinated persons will be allowed to enter the country with a 24-hour Antigen test.

April 29th, 2022
Will be the end of community testing at Hope Estate Read more


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Source: 721 News
23 Mar 2022 10:18 AM

Judge Orders Mp Brison To Pay Damage To Villa And Rent Arrears

Source The Daily Herald

FILE PICTURE: Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison was ordered by the court to pay compensation for damage to a villa with pool rented by him Read more


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Source: 721 News
23 Mar 2022 07:57 AM

Heyliger-Marten Reiterates Need For Soab Audit Documents On Telem

“Urgent letter of complaint sent by SMCU”

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Concerns over several yet to be addressed issues at St. Maarten’s flagship telephone Company TELEM between staff and management, still have the attention of President of Parliament the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, who has sent a second request to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs reminding her of the September 29, 2021 request for the SOAB Audit documents of TELEM.

Since the first wave of complaints reached Parliament, Member of Parliament for the United People’s Party MP Heyliger-Marten took notice of the employees’ concerns and insisted that Government provide information.

On Tuesday the Court of First Instance in St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
22 Mar 2022 11:44 PM

Judge Orders Mp Brison To Pay Damage To Villa And Rent Arrears

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison was ordered by the court to pay compensation for damage to a villa with pool rented by him. The deposit of $7,000 may be kept by the owner of the property.

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Source: SXMIslandTime
22 Mar 2022 08:23 PM

Mlk Nunca Fue Una Prioridad Dice Witu

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El presidente del Sindicato de Maestros de las Islas de Barlovento (WITU), Stuart Johnson, pide la divulgacin completa del informe de la Inspeccin de Salud y todos los informes anteriores realizados para la Escuela Primaria Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. desde el paso del huracn Irma.

“Todos los informes, especialmente el ltimo, deben hacerse pblicos con respecto a la situacin actual en la escuela, ya que nunca fue una prioridad”, dice Johnson.

A decir verdad, fue WITU quien alert a la Inspeccin de Salud sobre la situacin en la escuela y lo hizo formalmente a travs de una correspondencia por correo electrnico, afirm Johnson.

Johnson agreg: “Debo disipar la idea errnea de que simplemente aparec en el campus cuando fui llamado por los miembros del personal de WITU que represento”.

Cabe mencionar para el registro que el mircoles 16 de marzo de 2022, se envi una correspondencia por correo electrnico a la Inspeccin de Salud de la WITU.

Si no fuera por la atencin que la WITU est prestando este problema en curso, el Ministerio de ECYS habra permanecido sin resolver Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
22 Mar 2022 08:04 PM

Heyliger-Marten Reitera La Necesidad De Documentos De Auditora Soab En Telem

“Carta urgente de denuncia enviada por SMCU”

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Las preocupaciones sobre varios problemas que an no se han abordado en TELEM, la compaa telefnica de St. Maarten, entre el personal y la gerencia, an tienen la atencin de la Presidenta del Parlamento, la Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, quien envi una segunda solicitud a la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs para recordarle de la solicitud del 29 de septiembre de 2021 de los documentos de Auditora SOAB de TELEM.

Desde que la primera oleada de quejas lleg al Parlamento, la parlamentaria del Partido Popular Unido, la diputada Heyliger-Marten, tom nota de las preocupaciones de los empleados e insisti en que el Gobierno proporcionara informacin.

El martes, el Tribunal de Primera Instancia de St Read more


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