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DUTCH QUARTER:--- Some 27 persons and or businesses were honored Saturday night for their years of contribution to the I Can Foundation who celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Among those that attended evening celebration are Acting Governor Reynold Groenveldt, Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot Williams, MP Cornelius de Weever, MP Rodolph Samuel, Ombudsman Nilda Arduin Lynch and several persons from the business community.
Cassandra Debby Gibbs told her guests that her vision which came through her mediation was put into action some 20 years ago Read more

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Condolences For France After Bastille Day Attack

PHILIPSBURG--Condolences to the Government and people of France following the tragic loss of life on Bastille Day in Nice has been expressed by United St. Maarten party (USp), One St. Maarten People Party (OSPP) and independent Member of Parliament Read more

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Hanson Appalled By Latest Terrorist Attack

MARIGOT--President Aline Hanson issued a statement Friday, condemning yet another terrorist attack on France, this time during the Bastille Day celebrations in Nice, Cote D’Azur.  “Once again, terrorism has struck our nation to its core affecting the lives of scores of innocent families, on July 14, the day that is supposed to be our national day of celebration,” she said Read more

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Ospp Condemns Bastille Day Attacks

PHILIPSBURG-— As St. Maarten joins the rest of the world in mourning the deaths of the approximated 84 persons who died and the 202 injured during the Bastille Day celebrations in Nice France on Thursday, leader of the One St. Maarten People’s Party—OSPP—Lenny Priest extends condolences to the families of the victims and to the people of France, especially St. Martin.

“I and the OSPP condemn this inhumane and wicked act against fellow human beings Read more

Mp Frankie Meyers On The Gebe Saga: “My People Don’T Deserve This”!

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a reaction to the latest string of power outages a clearly upset MP Frankie Meyers stated: “This is unbelievable! The mismanagement of GEBE goes beyond party politics. It is affecting us all; the average citizen whose appliances are being damaged, businesses that are being hurt in an already damaged economy, residents that are planning their daily household chores, and even GEBE’s own employees are all affected by the mismanagement from the top.”

MP Meyers further pointed out that not so long ago the current Council of Ministers wanted thirty million guilders from GEBE to balance their budget – which by the way now already has accumulated a huge deficit in the first two quarters of the year- Read more

Usp Expresses Condolences To The Govt. And People Of France

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Member of Parliament and leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party Frans Richardson, on behalf of the board of the USp, on Friday expressed his party’s deepest condolences to France and all French nationals after the tragic loss of life in Nice, Southern France on Thursday.

“This attack on peaceful people as they celebrated Bastille Day is particularly horrendous and could never be justified by any reason Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo: Offers Condolences After Incident In Nice France On Bastille Day

PHILIPSBURG – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo expressed her sincere condolences to the families of those victims who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attack in Nice, France on Bastille Day.

“France will overcome this horrific experience.  It is during these struggles a nation through unity Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As St. Maarten joins the rest of the world in mourning the deaths of the approximated 84 persons who died and the 202 injured during the Bastille Day celebrations in Nice France on Thursday, leader of the One St. Maarten People’s Party—OSPP—Lenny Priest extends condolences to the families of the victims and to the people of France, especially St. Martin.
“I and the OSPP condemn this inhumane and wicked act against fellow human beings Read more

Mp Marlin-Romeo: Offers Condolences After Incident In Nice France On Bastille Day .

PHILIPSBURG – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo expressed her sincere condolences to the families of those victims who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attack in Nice, France on Bastille Day.

“France will overcome this horrific experience. It is during these struggles a nation through unity wi Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo: Offers Condolences After Incident In Nice France On Bastille Day

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo expressed her sincere condolences to the families of those victims who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attack in Nice, France on Bastille Day. 

“France will overcome this horrific experience. 

It is during these str Read more

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Usp Expresses Condolences To The Govt. And People Of France

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Member of Parliament and leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party Frans Richardson, on behalf of the board of the USp, on Friday expressed his party’s deepest condolences to France and all French nationals after the tragic loss of life in Nice, Southern France on Thursday.

“This attack on peaceful people as they celebrated Bastille Day is particularly horrendous and could never be justified by any reason Read more

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Hanson Recaps On Collectivité Projects In Bastille Day Speech

MARIGOT--Security, rehabilitation of Marigot town centre, the waterfront development project and other improvements formed part of President Aline Hanson’s general speech during the official Bastille Day ceremony on Thursday.

  She said the beautification of Marigot included opening up the alley next to the Methodist Church on Rue de la Liberté that leads to the waterfront, renovating the square outside the Post Office and demolishing the former Gendarmerie building on Rue de la Liberté, projects that will improve the circulation of pedestrians and open up better views to the waterfront.

  On the waterfront development, she said she was convinced St Read more

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Pray For Peace In These Difficult Times

On Thursday evening, we were shocked to hear that a truck struck more than 75 people killing them during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice, France, and injuring dozens more.

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the bereaved. Many innocent people have been killed during the past weeks throughout the world due to hate.

We need to respect each other, respect all people and live together in harmony.  I pray for peace as we go through these difficult times Read more

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Coci To Community Of St. Maarten: Submit Damage Claims Due To Gebe Outages

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce is cognizant of the fact that the performance (failure in performance) of NV GEBE requires actions to be undertaken.

No business can survive with poor service performance, unless you have a monopoly and your customers have no choice. In St. Maarten, we have, through the years, been faced with the erratic, unsound, and unreliable utility provisioning by NV GEBE. This company has never provided a valid explanation for its failures, nor has its advertisements of better service ever resulted in such Read more

*Video* Detective Dept. Busy Investigating Two Cases

PHILIPSBURG – The Detective Department is busy investigating two cases of destruction of a vehicle. One case involved two vehicles that were totally burnt in the South Reward area on Tuesday afternoon, July 12.

The vehicles in question were both extinguished by the Fire Department. One of the vehicles was a gold colored Jeep, owned by parliamentarian Christopher Emmanuel, which was not in regular use.

After the first fire was extinguished and the firemen, detectives and forensic detectives left the scene, the owner called detectives and forensics back to the scene, and informed them that a burned firearm had been discovered in the this vehicle Read more

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Sdm Announces Its First 5 Candidates

PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Development Movement (SDM) Leader Benjamin Ortega, proudly presented the first 5 candidates, who are eager to contest the elections of September 26.

Although the hurdle of postulation is still around the corner, SDM is confident that the people of St. Maarten, their members and future members will give the movement the needed support through votes to obtain the chance of being elected representatives of St Read more

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Priest Calls Marlin’S Statement Unprofessional And Disrespectful

PHILIPSBURG – Statements from GEBE’S top superior to the effect that clients should wait until problems are resolved, as opposed to contacting the company for details, have been classed as disrespectful and unprofessional by leader of the One St. Maarten People Party (OSPP) Lenny Priest.

An article in the Thursday, July 14, issue of The Daily Herald quoted Chairman of the supervisory board of GEBE Roy Marlin as saying, “There is no need for GEBE to come out and say, we’re having problems because the people see it and feel it,” in response to a question regarding why the company does not inform the public of what the situation is as it occurs Read more

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Priest Calls Marlin’S Statement Unprofessional And Disrespectful.

PHILIPSBURG:--- atements from Gebe’s top boss to the effect that clients should wait until problems are resolved as opposed to contacting the company for details, have been classed as disrespectful and unprofessional by leader of the One St. Maarten People Party Lenny Priest.
An article in the Thursday July 14th issue of The Daily Herald quoted Roy Marlin—chairman of the supervisory board of Gebe—as saying “there is no need for Gebe to come out and say, we’re having problems because the people see it and feel it” in response to a question regarding why the company does not inform the public of what the situation is as it occurs Read more

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Smcp Leader To Stand Firm Behind Christian Principles

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Marriage, according to the civil code is a union between a man and a woman, stated leader of the St. Maarten Christian Party, Pastor Wycliffe Smith.

In responding to a question put to him during the programme “In the View” with Wendell Moore on Wednesday the leader of the SMCP noted that Holland cannot impose such a law on St Read more

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Council Of Ministers Will Be The First To Occupy New Govt Building

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - As per August 31st, the lease agreement with buildings housing General Affairs Departments will be terminated.

This is as a result of the government moving to occupy the New Government Administration Building.

Speaking at the Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday and in providing an update, Prime Minister with the responsibility for General Affairs, the Honorable William Marlin told journalists that the Landlords for the various buildings housing General Affairs Departments have been notified that those offices will be moving out by August 31st.

However, the Council of Ministers will be the first to occupy the New Administration Building Read more

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Gun Discovered In Mp Burnt Out Jeep, Investigation On Going

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The St. Maarten Police Force is conducting an in-depth investigation into a jeep and truck fire in South Reward this past Tuesday.

After the flames were put out by the St. Maarten Fire Department, an investigation was started after a gas bum was discovered inside of the Jeep which for which the owner of the jeep MP Christopher Emmanuel said he had no knowledge of Read more

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Priest Calls Marlin’S Statement Unprofessional And Disrespectful

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten—Statements from Gebe’s top boss to the effect that clients should wait until problems are resolved as opposed to contacting the company for details, have been classed as disrespectful and unprofessional by leader of the One St. Maarten People Party Lenny Priest.

An article in the Thursday July 14th issue of The Daily Herald quoted Roy Marlin—chairman of the supervisory board of Gebe—as saying “there is no need for Gebe to come out and say, we’re having problems because the people see it and feel it” in response to a question regarding why the company does not inform the public of what the situation is as it occurs Read more

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Update: Arrest Of Wendy Montulet’S Killer Aided By ‘Precise’ Witness Testimony

MARIGOT--A 22-year-old St. Martiner has been arrested in connection with the murder of Belgian tourist Wendy Montulet on July 9 and is due to be transferred to Guadeloupe for trial today.

Wendy’s body was found in the bushes in Baie Nettle on Sunday after she failed to return to her hotel after a morning run on Saturday. The autopsy of the body is due to be performed today, Thursday, by medical technicians from Guadeloupe.

Guadeloupe Prosecutor Samuel Finielz confirmed the arrest at a press conference Wednesday afternoon by video link, adding the swift arrest had been thanks largely to “precise” descriptions of the suspect from the public responding to the appeal for information combined with a diligent investigation and massive mobilisation of resources by the Gendarmerie.

Finielz said the first three witness testimonies already gave the Gendarmerie very good leads and in all some 10 to 15 persons had provided valuable information to help the investigation Read more

Gebe Power Fully Restored For Now

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 PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company GEBE says power has been restored in all districts and hopes that there will be no more mechanical issues with GEBE generators, the Supervisory Board announced during a press conference Wednesday morning.

  Board Chairman Roy Marlin thanked the public for their patience during these past days with several outages.

  Three engines started to malfunction on Friday while two others were being overhauled.

  Cay Bay power plant Manager Kenrick Chittick gave a lengthy presentation about the number of generators GEBE has and the challenges it has faced over the year Read more

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