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C-Tec Announces Dates And Venue For 2016 Education Technology Conference

More technology, more creativity, more local and international input

PHILIPSBURG:--- The first installment of the Caribbean Technology & Education conference in 2015 was a resounding success. Building on that achievement, the C-TEC organizing committee proudly announces that the 2016 conference will take place in the Hillside Christian School (Asha Stevens Campus) and the adjoining NIPA building, on October 23 to 25 Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---- Candidate on the SMCP list Claude Chacho Peterson shared his views on his person in the article below is the full text from Peterson.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone so far that have sent there best wishes via Facebook, whatsapp, cell and in person. This will not be an easy journey, but I am ENERGIZED by the positive support and the Prayers for my candidacy.
A few weeks ago I was approached by Pastor Wycliffe Smith and Mr Read more

Mp Lake: The Coalition Didn’T Leave Me Out In The Cold

I know it is an election year and the opposition is trying very hard to twist a lot of stories to confuse the people.

I have taken note of the UP Faction Leader in Parliament MP Frankie Meyers saying that the coalition left me out in the cold, which is far from the truth.

The Coalition of Eight has a lot of confidence in the Minister of VROMI and supports the draft ordinance law to put a sustainable balance between the environment and development.

Based on climate change we need to be careful how we excavate the hillside to prevent mudslides Read more

Lake: The Coalition Didn’T Leave Me Out In The Cold

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - I know it is an election year and the opposition is trying very hard to twist a lot of stories to confuse the people. I have taken note of the UP Faction Leader in Parliament MP Franky Meyers saying that the coalition left me out in the cold, which is far from the truth.

The Coalition of Eight has a lot of confidence in the Minister of VROMI and supports the draft ordinance law to put a sustainable balance between the environment and development. Based on climate change we need to be careful how we excavate the hillside to prevent mudslides Read more

4Th Weekend Of Power Will Have Awards, Tours, Emancipation Day Concert

PHILIPSBURG – GIFTED Foundation is hosting their fourth annual SXM Weekend of POWER June 27-July 2.

The youth empowerment foundation has a series of activities lined up for this event, tying in with the country’s celebration of Emancipation. With Curtis Jordan’s Caribbean Gospel Music Tour – Beyond Borders, 12 artistes from across the Caribbean will visit primary and high schools June 27-29, as students and teachers prepare for summer fun.

On June 30, the University of St Read more

Education On The Move (Eom) Launches Banner Campaign

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Silveria Jacobs officially launched the EOM banner campaign along with Education On The Move (EOM) project manager Angelique Martis-Romou, and partners the Sister Borgia School and the Windward Islands Bank (WIB).

The Education On The Move Campaign is an educational campaign where all educational stakeholders and the community of St Read more

Planes Stolen From Ogle Airport Found In Anguilla

Source: Demerara waves

GUYANA — Two Cessna 206 aircraft, which are the subject of High Court litigation in Guyana, were flown out of the Eugene F. Correia (Ogle) International Airport during very early Saturday morning without authorization, Acting Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Chitranie Heeralall said.

She confirmed that the planes have since been detained in Anguilla, and the matter was now the subject of investigation by police Read more

Lake: The Coalition Didn’T Leave Me Out In The Cold.

PHILIPSBURG:--- I know it is an election year and the opposition is trying very hard to twist a lot of stories to confuse the people. I have taken note of the UP Faction Leader in Parliament MP Franky Meyers saying that the coalition left me out in the cold, which is far from the truth.

The Coalition of Eight has a lot of confidence in the Minister of VROMI and supports the draft ordinance law to put a sustainable balance between the environment and development.

Based on climate change we need to be careful how we excavate the hillside to prevent mudslides Read more

Lake Wants Review Of Hillside Policy

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake has called on Minister responsible for Spatial Planning Angel Meyers to review the Hillside Policy. He called it “outdated” in a parliamentary session on Thursday. The policy is “20 years old. Within those 20 years a lot has changed on St. Maarten.”

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Meyers: Dutch Comments Should Not Lead To Any Delay Of Election

PHILIPSBURG--United People’s (UP) party deputy leader Member of Parliament (MP) Franklin Meyers, reacting to the Dutch Government’s expressed objections to the draft electoral law, said, “What’s important now is that the Du Read more

Kingdom Government Shoots Reform Proposals Down

St. Maarten News – The kingdom government has serious objections to the proposed anti-ship jumping measures the Marlin cabinet has in mind. If the government does not address these objections, Minister Ronald Plasterk (Kingdom Relations) writes in a letter for Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, “You will have to reckon with the possibility that the changes to the State regulation will meet with objections from the kingdom government.”

In gentle terms, the kingdom government has shot down the proposal before it has reached the parliament Read more

PHILPSBURG:---, St. Maarten (June 23, 2016) – Member of Parliament Maurice Lake and his appointed VROMI Minister were left totally out in the cold on Thursday afternoon when the majority of Lake’s coalition members failed to show up for a parliament meeting to pass a law brought by the MP’s minister, says United People’s (UP) party deputy leader MP Franklin Meyers.
“This is a very clear case of actions speak louder than words and the action in this case is a resounding vote of no confidence in MP Lake’s minister and a total lack of support for the MP himself Read more

Arrindell Announces Rules For Cross-Border Bus Services

St. Maarten News – The Dutch and the French side have come together to regulate trans-border bus transportation, Minister Ingrid Arrindell (Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication) said at Wednesday’s press briefing. A meeting with Vice President of the Collectivité Guillaume Arnell was inspired by the large influx of Dutch busses on the –Marigot-Philipsburg route.

Minister Arrindell said that many of the Dutch-side bus drivers are not allowed to work on the French side because they do not have the required D-license that is required for driving a bus and they do not have French nationality.

Currently the Dutch bus drivers outnumber the French ones; Arrindell and Arnell agreed to limit the number of Dutch bus drivers allowed to work on the French side to 30 Read more

Franklin Meyers (Up): “Coalition Left Mp Lake Totally Out In The Cold”

St. Maarten News – Member of Parliament Maurice Lake and his appointed Vromi-Minister Angel Meyers were left totally out in the cold yesterday afternoon when the majority of Lake’s coalition members failed to show up for a parliament meeting to pass a law brought by the MP’s minister, United People’s party deputy leader MP Franklin Meyers said in a press statement.

“This is a very clear case of actions speak louder than words and the action in this case is a resounding vote of no confidence in MP Lake’s minister and a total lack of support for the MP himself Read more

Fourth Sxm Weekend Of Power – Royalty Awards, School Tours Plus Emancipation Day Concert.

PHILIPSBURG:---GIFTED Foundation is hosting their fourth annual SXM Weekend of POWER for June 27 – July 2, 2016. The youth-empowerment foundation has a series of activities lined up for this event, tying in with the country’s celebration of Emancipation. With Curtis Jordan’s ‘Caribbean Gospel Music Tour’ – Beyond Borders, twelve artistes from across the Caribbean will be visiting primary and high schools from June 27 to 29 as students and teachers prepare for summer fun. On June 30, the University of St Read more

Mp Franklin Meyers: Coalition Leaves Mp Lake Out In Cold

PHILPSBURG, St. Maarten – Member of Parliament Maurice Lake and his appointed VROMI Minister were left totally out in the cold on Thursday afternoon when the majority of Lake’s coalition members failed to show up for a parliament meeting to pass a law brought by the MP’s minister, says United People’s (UP) party deputy leader MP Franklin Meyers.

“This is a very clear case of actions speak louder than words and the action in this case is a resounding vote of no confidence in MP Lake’s minister and a total lack of support for the MP himself Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Questions are being raised now that the agreement the Windward Islands Civil Servants and the Private Sector Union (WICSU/PSU signed with Maho Hotel Operations B.V. surfaced, a document workers of Maho Hotel Operations B.V and members of the WICSU/PSU did not see even though a representative of WICSU/PSU Juilia Solagnier signed on behalf of the workers.
Some 40 employees of the company working at Casino Royale refused to sign the agreement that is now termed as a transfer agreement Read more

Dozens Complete Active Parenting Program

The parents with their certificates. Photo contributed

At Asha Stevens Hillside Christian school

St. Maarten News – 42 parents (32 mothers and 10 fathers) received last week Monday certificates for completing the active parenting program which is held annually for parents of students who are new to the Hillside Christian Schools Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, The Honorable Silveria Jacobs officially launches the EOM banner campaign along with Education OnThe Move (EOM) project manager Angelique Martis-Romou and partners the Sister Borgia School & the Windward Islands Bank.
The Education on the Move Campaign is an educational campaign whereby all educational stakeholders and the community of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- According to Fifteen-year-old Learning Unlimited student Ki-Mani Olivacce, Minister of Education and Youth Affairs Silveria Jacobs has endorsed his school supplies drive for students in need on St. Maarten. Olivacce and his team met with the Minister last week to brief her on the project at which time they received her encouragement and support.
Assisted by Jodecia Lamonte and Kendecia David, Olivacce says he is simply trying to apply what his parents have always taught him; to share and help whenever he can.
The back to school drive seeks to inspire the private sector and individual citizens to donate the most necessary and useful school items Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Christopher Emmanuel did not mingle with words on Thursday in an interview with SMN News when he called on the Council of Ministers especially the Minister of Finance Richard Gibson Sr to appoint locals to top positions that are yet to be filled.
MP Emmanuel said that the Council of Ministers should appoint the acting head of the Cadaster Office Marcia Peterson as head of the department since she has been carrying out the day to day task of that office Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) Wycliffe Smith and Peter J. Gittens are happy to announce the candidacy of Mr. Claude Peterson on the SMCP slate for the upcoming Parliamentary elections to be held on September 26, 2016.
Claude Peterson is a graduate of Florida Tech where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Read more

Update: Prosecutor Asked 20 Years For Felix Floyd Crawford For Series Of Burglaries Including Dennis Richardson Home

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Source: Today Newspaper

Prosecutor Karola van Nie

GREAT BAY – Prosecutor Karola van Nie demanded 20 years of imprisonment yesterday morning against Felix Floyd C. for a series of nine home burglaries, four armed home robberies, attempted manslaughter on a police officer and firearm and ammunition possession. The court will present an interim-ruling on July 13.

The 38-year old defendant was brought under heavy security into the court room Read more

Gibbs Announces Candidacy For President Of Collectivité

MARIGOT--President of Union for Democracy (UD) and Leader of the Opposition, Daniel Gibbs, announced Wednesday he will run for President of the Collectivité in the March 2017 Territorial Elections to be held in St. Martin.

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