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CUL DE SAC (May 14, 2017) -- She gracefully sailed her way on to the throne yesterday morning and with an almost clean sweep in all the segments, 15-year-old Shaneisha Robinson became the first St. Maarten Academy queen in close to two decades. She won 'Best Female Academic Student', 'Best Female Introduction Speech', 'Miss Photogenic', 'Best Female Talent', and 'Best Female Evening Wear'.

Copping the coveted spot as king was 14-year-old Raheim Fleming, who wowed the audience with his rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror' to win 'Best Male Talent' Read more

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GREAT BAY (DCOMM):---- “As Ministry responsible for Health, the Ministry of VSA (Public Health, Social Development, and Labour) is constantly dealing with health complaints that are the result of Environmental pollution such as running septic water, air pollution such as at the Leonard Connor school and the dump.

“Dr. Virginia Asin of CPS or collective preventative services, a department of Ministry of VSA, took the initiative to organize a very candid and productive workshop. As a result of the workshop, we are expecting a report with actionable steps to be produced on short notice with the input of various stakeholders.
“This report will make multi-ministerial recommendations on how to protect the health of the people by structurally tackling Environmental health Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The K1 Britannia Foundation and the Court of Guardianship have recently signed an agreement to continue working together for the next 5 years to help vulnerable youths in St. Maarten.

The agreement was signed by Ms. Priya Thirumur, co-founder of K1 Britannia Foundation and Mrs. Richelda Rodriguez-Emmanuel, Director of Court of Guardianship and witnessed by Ms Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The parking lot of the Government Administration Building was filled to capacity Saturday night as several musicians came out and performed as they honor fallen cultural icon, Neville York.
The late Neville York was the head of the Culture department, he also penned the island culture policy and taught steel pan and other culture related activities at several schools.
The late Neville York was known throughout the region for his steel pan music he also wrote several songs Read more

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The Empty Seat In Parliament

For several weeks now, one seat in parliament has remained obviously empty. When, the President of Parliament, at the beginning of public meetings or of Central Committee meetings, asks if there are any notifications, not one parliamentarian, not even the USP faction leader reports on the absence of MP Silvio Matser.

In my opinion, only sickness can justify the continuous absence of a member of parliament Read more

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MARIGOT:--- Elected on Tuesday, May 2, President Elect Toastmaster Marlene Toma will take the helm of the Club on July 1, 2017. Marlene is a midwife by profession and work at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital for 22 year and is now working with the Family planning and maternel and child health care of the COM; she is also the Vice President of the association Maternité Activea Read more

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President of the Collectivité Daniel Gibbs has wrapped up a string of protocol visits to his closest neighbours with a courtesy visit to the President of the Collectivité of St. Barths, Bruno Magras, on Friday, May 5.

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Benjamin & Parker Tax Management And Risk Auditing Examinations Sessions Startsmay 15, 2017

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On May 15, 2017 Benjamin & Parker Corporation in association with PCMI SXM, managed by Mr. Robert Budike, will organize the examination sessions  (Online/Onsite) for the following sciences:

-Tax Administration Plus+, which gives the participant full tax management capabilities and qualifications
E-Anti Money Laundering a tailored course designed for Electronic detection of financial behavior.
-Risk and Efficiency Auditing, which prepares the Auditor for Cash improvement and Effectiveness enhancement within Small and Medium Size Enterprises

The objectives:
Tax Administration Plus+
The Tax administration Plus+ prepares the student to scan, edit and solve fiscal problems independently Read more

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Phase 1 Of Back Street Repairs Completed

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten –  The second phase of Backstreet repairs began on Monday May 8, 2017 which commenced at the Zoutsteeg and will end at the intersection near Angelo’s boutique.

Completion of the second stage will take approximately two weeks depending on how many persons request connection to the sewage line and the weather.

The complete Backstreet repairs are separated in 5 phases. Asphalt will be poured until Weduwen Steeg. After that point the road will be leveled by the repairing of sections of bricks until the end Backstreet.   Subsequently  road markings will be painted, the curbs will be painted black and white and the bus stops will be painted yellow Read more

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10Th Annual Unescso Youth Forum Registration Opens

 

PHILIPSBURG — The 10th UNESCO Youth Forum will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France from 25 to 26 October 2017.  Since 1999, the UNESCO Youth Forum has provided an innovative, ongoing opportunity for youth to work in dialogue with UNESCO, to shape and direct the Organization’s approach and to present their concerns and ideas to Member States.

The forum brings together expert youth from all regions of the world to discuss pertinent issues related to UNESCO fields of competence Read more

Minister Jacobs Wishes All Students Much Success With Exams

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs took time to wish all secondary school students much success with their upcoming exams.

Minister Jacobs encouraged all students to focus, and put all effort into working hard as this is the last stretch towards tertiary education and/or entrance into the work field.

“The process to get to this point took several years, but we all know the last stretch weighs heaviest Read more

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Dutch Caribbean Bat Conservation Project Receives Funding

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The IUCN BEST2.0 programme approved a grant of 100,000 euro for an 18-month project aimed at bat conservation and protection on the islands of Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten. The funds will be made available to local nature conservation organisations through the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA), which is a non-governmental regional network in which the nature parks on all six Dutch Caribbean islands co-operate.

The implementation of this project will be done together with local communities and bat conservation experts Read more

10Th Annual Unescso Youth Forum Registration Opens.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The 10th UNESCO Youth Forum will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France from 25 to 26 October 2017. Since 1999, the UNESCO Youth Forum has provided an innovative, ongoing opportunity for youth to work in dialogue with UNESCO, to shape and direct the Organization’s approach and to present their concerns and ideas to the Member States.
The forum brings together expert youth from all regions of the world to discuss pertinent issues related to UNESCO fields of competence Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The second phase of Backstreet repairs began on Monday, May 8, 2017, which commenced at the Zoutsteeg and will end at the intersection near Angelo’s boutique.
Completion of the second stage will take approximately two weeks depending on how many persons request connection to the sewage line and the weather.

The complete Backstreet repairs are separated into 5 phases. Asphalt will be poured until Weduwen Steeg. After that point, the road will be leveled by the repairing of sections of bricks until the end Backstreet Read more

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Dutch Caribbean Bat Conservation Project Receives Funding

The IUCN BEST2.0 programme approved a grant of 100,000 euro for an 18-month project aimed at bat conservation and protection on the islands of Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten. The funds will be made available to local nature conservation organisations through the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA), which is a non-governmental regional network in which the nature parks on all six Dutch Caribbean islands co-operate.

The implementation of this project will be done together with local communities and bat conservation experts Read more

Usp Extends Condolences Over Passing Of Neville York

PHILIPSBURG:---Leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party MP Frans Richardson and the board of the party on Tuesday extended condolences to the family and friends of Neville York who passed away early Tuesday morning.
Mr. York leaves behind a rich history of defending St. Maarten’s culture and exporting this culture whenever he could Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance gave the Minister of Justice 6 weeks to regulate the remuneration of 12 police officers. The decision was handed down on May 8th, 2017.
The 12 police officers were represented by their colleague Lyndon Lewis who had his own problems with the Justice Ministry some years ago when he gave a statement against a former police officer that was convicted of manslaughter.
The cases were handled on August 22nd, 2016.
The officers took the Governor of St Read more

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Judge Deems Szv Case Against Inspectorate Inadmissible.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The court of First Instance deemed the case SZV filed against the Inspectorate VSA inadmissible. The verdict was handed down on May 8th, 2007.
The case filed by SZV regards an employee of SZV identified by patients as Nataschia Lijkwan.
In October 2016, SMN News published an article whereby the employee of SZV was staying at the Renaissance Resort in Curacao while being there as a patient on medical referral.
At the time patients from St. Maarten who were also in Curacao for treatment contacted SMN News, stating that they were also in Curacao for medical treatment and they were unable to get their daily allowances and other benefits from SZV, while one of its employees was receiving special treatment and staying at Renaissance Resort.
SMN News conducted its investigation and found that the patients that contacted SMN News had given accurate information.
Based on SMN News research it showed that the employee stayed at Renaissance for two weeks while she traveled with her young daughter who was on mid- term vacation.
Upon publishing that article SMN News contacted the Inspectorate and asked for an investigation to be conducted into the referral by SZV because the Inspectorate, the Minister of VSA and the SZV director had stated in a press release that the Inspectorate was scheduled to conduct an audit on the quality of services and care provided by the medical referral department of SZV due to a number of complaints from patients about the department and the approximately Nafls Read more

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Leadercast: A Phenomenal Success! Over 160 Registrants At Leadercast Victorious Livingsxm 2017.

BELAIR:--- “Awesome.” “Wonderful.” “Inspiring.” “Exceptional.” “Well Organized;” are a few of the words attendees at Leadercast Live 2017, used to describe their experience. Leadercast, the largest one-day global leadership conference, hosted locally by Victorious Living Foundation via live simulcast for the fifth consecutive year, attracted over 165 registrants.
The theme for Leadercast 2017 was “Powered by Purpose.” Attendees from all walks of life, ages, and ethnic backgrounds gathered at the Belair Community Centre to be empowered, enlightened and inspired Read more

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FRENCH CUL DE SAC:--- On Sunday, May 7th Prime Minister The Honorable William Marlin & Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sport The Honorable Silveria Jacobs attended the annual Fish Day Festivities in French Cul-de-sac.

President of the Collectivite of St Read more

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Prime Minister Marlin & Minister Jacobs Attend Fish Day 2017 Festivities

FRENCH CUL DE SAC –  On Sunday May 7th Prime Minister The Honorable William Marlin & Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sport The Honorable Silveria Jacobs attended the annual Fish Day Festivities in French Cul-de-sac.

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Pm Marlin Congratulates Scdf On Successful Carnival

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin addressed the media in Wednesday’s, May 3, Council of Ministers Press briefing.

He first congratulated the Carnival Committee for hosting another successful event, and “I think standing on the sidelines this year I was able to witness sort of a transformation of Carnival for the past couple of years,” he said.

“Those my age, a little older, a little younger, have been complaining and yearning for the days of the past…these are things of the past, which were good, which we enjoyed, but are no longer there and will never come back, so we can hope for Carnival the way it used to be, but I don’t think it will return no matter how much we may want to, no matter how much effort we would put into it, because we would in essence be in the minority,” the Prime Minister reflected.

PM Marlin also noted, “We have seen a lot of young people in the troupes, we have seen a lot of young people in the J’ouvert, we have seen a lot of young people in the jump-ups leading up to the Carnival, but this year we have also seen quite some young people taking part in Carnival, which means that it is a step in the right direction Read more

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Henry Ostiana Foundation To Help Alzheimer’S Patients

By Suzanne Koelega

GOUDA--When Mireya Ostiana-Wijman and Henry “Boy” Ostiana moved to the Netherlands last year in search of medical care, Mireya knew that besides helping her husband who suffers from vascular dementia she wanted to do something for Alzheimer’s patients in St. Maarten.

“We want to turn our experiences with this disease and the care that we are receiving into something positive, an effort that Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in St Read more

MARIGOT--President of the Collectivité Daniel Gibbs was received by President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in the morning and then by Prime Minister (PM) of St Read more

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