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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On Friday, April 23, the Sint Maarten Government administrative support professionals were invited to a virtual worksho-vational session with the theme, A Decisive Administrative Professional in An Ambitious Country.
This theme was derived from one of the National Development Vision 2030, which Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs launched on July 16, 2020 Read more

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Minister Of Finance Receives First 2021 Fiscal Law Publication From Grant Thornton

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Grant Thornton St. Maarten presented its latest publication of the Fiscal Law book 2021
“FiscaleWetgeving2021” to the Minister of Finance of St. Maarten, Mr.Ardwell Irion.The publication was handed over by Paul van Vliet, Tax Partner and HerbertBeldman,Partner Assurance & AdvisoryGrant Thornton Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Grant Thornton St. Maarten presented its latest publication of the Fiscal Lawbook 2021
"Fiscale Wetgeving 2021" to the Minister of Finance of St. Maarten, Mr. Ardwell Irion. The publication was handed over by Paul van Vliet, Tax Partner, and Herbert Beldman, Partner Assurance & Advisory Grant Thornton. The firm has been publishing an overview of current and relevant tax laws of Aruba, the BES islands, Curaao and St Read more

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Jacobs Says Equal Opportunity For Position At Fire Department

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

~ Emmanuel say PM betrays St. Maarteners ~ 

PHILIPSBURG--A clarification from Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs on the recruitment Read more

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Uoc Dr. Moises Da Costa Gomez Sint Maarten Division Moves To Brooks Tower/Minister Of Ecys Drs. Samuel Shares Speaking Time With Initiator Of Law Program Gibson Sr

HARBOR VIEW, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – As they take steps to restart the law programme on Sint Maarten, the University of Curacao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez Sint Maarten Division in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has taken steps to resume its law program on Sint Maarten.

As a result, the institution opened its new location at the Brooks Tower Building in Harbor View. This was done during an in person/virtual ceremony held on Friday, April 23rd Read more

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Cps Pop-Up Community Vaccination Clinic Surpasses All Expectations

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten TheMinister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottleyis ecstatic to relay thatCPS hosted a successfulPOP-UPvaccination clinic. A total of one hundred thirty two (132)persons were vaccinated; however due to the overwhelming support from the public, the vaccinationstock was used by noon. CPS in-turn registered persons who walked-up to be vaccinateduntil 2 PM.These persons were provided appointments based on their convenience.

This pilot demonstrated the demand for vaccinations outside of the week day hours and also reinforces the need to adapt the current approach for vaccination outreach and administration.VSAs vision is to continue with this approach into the communities; the planning is underway. 

Minister Ottley and CPS would like to express a heartfelt Thank you to the public for their interest and overwhelming response to the POP-UP vaccination clinic Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Clarifies Fire Department Recruitment Process

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Prime MinisterSilveriaJacobsprovides clarity onthe Fire Departmentrecruitment process.Similarly,toall other functions via government or for government owned companies, there is a recruitment processin which the requirementsfor the vacancyare placed online as per the function book. Suitable candidates are then called in for an interview in front of a selection committee and evaluated.

All persons were given an equal opportunity to apply for the position of Head of Repression at the Fire Department regardless of nationality, race, or gender, so long as they met the requirements Read more

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Rotary Sunset And Rotaract Sunrise Donates Maternity Gift Baskets To Lcf

Marigot:In recognition ofRotarysMaternal&Child Healthmonth, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset and the Rotaract Club of St. Maarten Sunrisedonated 50 maternity gift basketsto theMaternity Ward of theLouis Constant FlemingHospital. The gift baskets will then be presented tovulnerablemothers and babiesupon departure.

Maternal and child health month is recognized by Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide during the month of April Read more

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Pas Not Accepting Szv Cards At Any Pharmacy

~ To meet VSA Minister, SZV Tuesday ~

PHILIPSBURG--Pharmacy Association of St. Maarten (PAS) has announced to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley and management of Social and Health Insurances SZV that members of the association are no longer accepting SZV-issued cards as of Wednesday, April 28.

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MARIGOT:---  In recognition of Rotarys Maternal & Child Health month, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset and the Rotaract Club of St. Maarten Sunrise donated 50 maternity gift baskets to the Maternity Ward of the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital. The gift baskets will then be presented to vulnerable mothers and babies upon departure.

Maternal and child health month is recognized by Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide during the month of April Read more

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Mp Emmanuel: Pm Betrays St. Maarteners Once Again

~ Says Alliance clearly not for its voters ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Friday said it is unbelievable that the Prime Minister of St. Maarten, an educator by profession, would openly label government as an equal opportunity employer when discussing qualified St. Maarteners getting first preference over non-St. Maarteners with employment. This is the ultimate betrayal of our people and everyone who voted for the National Alliance and who anticipated being prioritized by that party, the MP said.

The MP was reacting to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs explanation about what is happening at the Fire Department with the hiring of a Dutchman as Head of Repression Read more

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PHILIPSBURG The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley is ecstatic to relay that CPS hosted a successful POP-UP vaccination clinic. A total of one hundred thirty-two (132) persons were vaccinated; however, due to the overwhelming support from the public, the vaccination stock was used by noon. CPS in turn registered persons who walked up to be vaccinated until 2 PM Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated on April 21st, National Administrative Professionals Day, formally known as Secretaries Day or better known as Admin Day, which is observed on the last full week in April of each year. It is a week to thank and recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals.

On behalf of the Council of Ministers, the Government of St. Maarten recognizes and celebrates all administrative professionals for their contribution in the workplace Read more

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~ Says Alliance clearly not for its voters ~

PHILIPSBURG;--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Friday said it is unbelievable that the Prime Minister of St. Maarten, an educator by profession, would openly label government as an equal opportunity employer when discussing qualified St. Maarteners getting first preference over non-St. Maarteners with employment. This is the ultimate betrayal of our people and everyone who voted for the National Alliance and who anticipated being prioritized by that party, the MP said.
The MP was reacting to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs explanation about what is happening at the Fire Department with the hiring of a Dutchman as Head of Repression Read more

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Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Concerning The Financial Status Of Nv G.E.B.E.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021.

The Central Committee meeting is a continuation of the meeting which was adjourned on March 31, 2021. Will be reconvened at 14.00hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will be present.

The agenda point is:
The (financial) status of NV G.E.B.E Read more

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PHILIPSBURG--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs provides clarity on the Fire Department recruitment process. Similarly, to all other functions via government or for government-owned companies, there is a recruitment process in which the requirements for the vacancy are placed online as per the function book. Suitable candidates are then called in for an interview in front of a selection committee and evaluated.

All persons were given an equal opportunity to apply for the position of Head of Repression at the Fire Department regardless of nationality, race, or gender, so long as they met the requirements Read more

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Pop-Up Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Sat.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley has decided in consultation with Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Department Head Eva Lista-de Weever that CPS will host a Pop-Up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Vineyard building on Saturday, April 24, in efforts to increase the vaccination numbers throughout the community Read more

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Cps Launches Pop-Up Community Vaccination Clinic On Saturday, April 24

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten On Wednesday, April 23rd, TheMinister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor(VSA),Omar Ottleydecided in consultation withtheDepartment HeadofCollective Prevention Services(CPS), Mrs.Eva Lista-de WeeverthatCPS will host a ‘POP-UPCOVID-19 vaccination clinicon Saturday, April 24th, in efforts to increase the vaccination numbers throughout the community Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, April 23rd, The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley decided in consultation with the Department Head of Collective Prevention Services (CPS), Mrs. Eva Lista-de Weever that CPS will host a POP-UP COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 24th, in efforts to increase the vaccination numbers throughout the community Read more

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Minister Of Vsa Visits Group 3 / Grade 1 At Methodist Agogic Center

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten OnThursday, April 22, 2021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor(VSA),Omar Ottley visited the Methodist Agogic Center, John A. Gumbs Campus of which he is an Alumnus. The Minister was invited by Group 3s teacher who disclosed that the current topic of discussions in class isLeadership. Minister Ottley informed the class ofwhat his job entails andwhat he plans to do as aleader for the country.

During the question and answer segment, he was astonished by the questions the group 3 class had prepared for him Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, April 22, 2021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley visited the Methodist Agogic Center, John A. Gumbs Campus of which he is an Alumnus. The Minister was invited by Group 3s teacher who disclosed that the current topic of discussions in class is Leadership. Minister Ottley informed the class of what his job entails and what he plans to do as a leader for the country.

During the question and answer segment, he was astonished by the questions the group 3 class had prepared for him Read more

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Parliament Approves Loan To Winair As A Formality

THE HAGUE--The Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament on Thursday gave its formal approval to the 2.7 million-euro-mortgage loan to Windward Islands Airways Winair.

  The approval to adapt the 2021 budget of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management to facilitate the Winair loan was a mere formality, since the Dutch government has already provided the monetary support to the financially challenged airline due to urgent nature of the measure.

  On December 31, 2020, the Dutch government informed the Dutch Parliament of the positive decision on a request of St Read more

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With Wuite We Have An Ally, Says Besaril

Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament Jorien Wuite (left) with Arubas Minister Plenipotentiary Guillfred Besaril at the time that they were colleagues. (File photo courtesy of the Aruba House)

THE HAGUE--On Wednesday, Aruba Minister Plenipotentiary Guillfred Besaril congratulated and praised his former colleague, newly-elected Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament of St Read more

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Mp Emmanuel: Samuel Unfit To Lead Education Ministry, Should Resign

~ Says insulting of civil servants a norm ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — According to Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel, the Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel only threw fuel on the fire and made a situation worse by questioning the integrity of civil servants in his Ministry and maintaining his position of placing a non-St Read more

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