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Los Casinos Recibieron Cartas Para Pagar Cuotas Pendientes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Se han enviado cartas a los diversos casinos que operan en el pas para pagar sus tarifas de control de casino y tarifas de licencia pendientes.

Las cartas se enviaron entre el martes y el mircoles de esta semana a todos los casinos que operan en el pas, dijo el Ministro de Finanzas, Ardwell Irion, a los miembros del parlamento (MP) durante una reunin pblica el mircoles Read more

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Emmanuel: Las Reuniones Del Parlamento A Puertas Cerradas Son Una Afrenta A La Poblacin

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La prctica de ocultar informacin a la gente de St. Maarten mediante la celebracin de sesiones parlamentarias a puertas cerradas, segn el parlamentario independiente Christophe Emmanuel, es una “locura” y debe cesar a menos que exista un peligro claro para la seguridad nacional o un bien nacional. Adems, se refiri a la reunin de la NRPB que tuvo lugar a puertas cerradas en el Parlamento el jueves como una afrenta a los residentes de St. Maarten.

El parlamentario no asiste a la mayora de las reuniones a puertas cerradas que, en su opinin, muchas entidades y el gobierno utilizan como tapadera para involucrar a la poblacin Read more

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Brison Est Satisfecho Con El Perodo De Gracia Para Los Permisos De Trabajo/Residencia Por Parte Del Gobierno

“El gobierno debera fusionar el permiso de trabajo/residencia y la residencia permanente para los nacidos en la Isla”.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El lder de United People’s Party, el parlamentario Rolando Brison, expres su satisfaccin por el anuncio del Gobierno de St. Maarten de que ha instituido un “perodo de gracia”; durante el cual las personas indocumentadas que viven en la isla pueden solicitar permisos de residencia y trabajo Read more

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Firing Grisha As Parliament Chair To Be Handled In Meeting Monday

~ MPs squabble over issue ~

PHILIPSBURG--An agenda point to relieve United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten of her duties as Chairperson of Parliament will be added to the agenda of a meeting scheduled for 10:00am this coming Monday, October 17.

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Letters Sent To Casinos To Pay Outstanding Fees

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion (standing) with some members of his team in Parliament on Wednesday. (Fiel Efenio photo).

PHILIPSBURG--Letters have been sent out to the various casinos operating in the country to pay up their outstanding casino control fees and licence fees.

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Ottley Visita La Repblica Dominicana Para Establecer Un Comercio Agrcola Asequible Para Combatir El Rpido Aumento En El Costo De Los Alimentos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten –– El Ministro Interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), Omar Ottley, se encuentra actualmente en la Repblica Dominicana, asistiendo a la 28 conferencia anual de la Florida – Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). Aunque la conferencia se basa en el turismo de cruceros, el Ministro Ottley consider prudente establecer un portal de comercio agrcola en la Repblica Dominicana/St Read more

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"Govt should merge work/residence permit and Permanent Residency for those born here."

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United People's Party, MP Rolando Brison, expressed satisfaction over the Government of St. Maarten's announcement that it has instituted a "grace period" during which undocumented persons living on the island can apply for residence and work permits Read more

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Continuation Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament Regarding Recent Developments Impacting The Liquidity Of N.V. Gebe.

PHILIPSBURG:---  The House of Parliament will sit in an urgent Public meeting on Friday, October 14, 2022.

The Public meeting which started on August 26, 2022, of the Parliamentary Year 2021-2022, with a continuation and adjournment on September 2, 2022, will be reconvened on Friday at 10.30 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs (AZ) and the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure (VROMI) will be present.

The agenda point is:
Recent developments that impact the liquidity of the utility company and the ability of N.V Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley is currently in the Dominican Republic, attending the 28th annual Florida - Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference. Although the conference is based on cruise tourism, Minister Ottley found it prudent to establish a Dominican Republic / St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The tenants of Buildings A & B of Low Estate, Belvedere received the keys to their apartments in a Key Giving Ceremony hosted by the Minister VROMI Egbert J Doran and the Sint Maarten Housing Development Foundation (SMHDF) on October 11, 2022. Sixteen keys were handed over marking the finalization of the first 2 buildings in this project. Concerning the handover ceremony, Minister Doran said, 'I would like to take some time to thank the stakeholders involved, namely the Ministry of VROMI, SMHDF, and the NRPB, for their efforts in making this a reality Read more

La Primera Ministra Dice Que No Puede Obliga A Sus Ministros A Responder Las Preguntas De Los Medios De Comunicacin

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten No puedo obligar a ningn Ministro a responder preguntas con un palo en la cabeza, dijo la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs el mircoles durante la conferencia de prensa del Consejo de Ministros en respuesta a la pegunta: Cmo pueden los medios exigir responsabilidades a los Ministros si no puede ser contactado para obtener respuestas?

Jacobs sostuvo que el gobierno es receptivo y afirm: “Hay apertura y transparencia que nos gustara seguir promoviendo” Read more

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Se Solicita La Eliminacin Del Ehas Para Evitar Perder Visitantes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) envi recientemente una solicitud urgente al Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo VSA Omar Ottley para eliminar por completo el Sistema Electrnico de Autorizacin de Salud (EHAS) antes del inicio de la temporada alta de turismo en noviembre como presenta un obstculo para los visitantes.

Con EHAS, St Read more

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Removal Of Ehas Requested To Avoid Losing Out On Visitors

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) recently sent an urgent request to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley to fully remove the Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS) before the start of the high tourist season in November as it presents a hurdle for visitors.

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Prime Minister Says She Cannot Force Her Ministers To Respond To Media Questions

~Ministers wont sit with media~

PHILIPSBURG--I cannot hold any minister with a stick over the head to respond to questions, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers press briefing in response to the question: How can the media hold ministers accountable if they cannot be reached for answers? Read more

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Observatory To Level Playing Field For Local Construction Companies

Prfet Vincent Berton (left) and President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington at the press conference on Tuesday. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Prfet Vincent Berton convened a press conference Tuesday to announce the installation of a Public Order Observatory (Observatoire de la Commande Publique) following a meeting with members Read more

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El Lujoso Yate De Crucero Seadream Ii A Homeport Desde Port St. Maarten

PORT. SINT MAARTEN – SeaDream Yacht Club anunci recientemente que tendr su puerto base en Port St. Maarten para la prxima temporada de cruceros del Caribe de invierno 2023-2024 con SeaDream II.

El Ministro interino de Turismo y Asuntos Econmicos Hon. Omar Ottley: Es un placer que SeaDream se una a nuestro destino para el puerto base Read more

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Aim High: Da De La Comunidad Familiar

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Honorable Ministro Omar Ottley y Desarrollo Comunitario, Asuntos Familiares y Humanitarios (CDFHA) invitan a todos y cada uno a la fiesta de la comunidad familiar.

El da consistir en entretenimiento en vivo, comidas, bebidas y un Torneo eliminatorio de baloncesto.

Todo tiene lugar el domingo 16 de octubre, en Melford Hazel Sports Hall Read more

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Emmanuel Lanza Now Party, Dice Que Ahora Es El Momento De Levantarse Como El Fnix

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El diputado independiente Christophe Emmanuel lanz el lunes 10 de octubre su partido Nacin, Oportunidad, Riqueza (NOW) y seal con absoluta certeza que participar en las prximas elecciones parlamentarias. El momento es AHORA, proclam el parlamentario mientras se diriga a un saln lleno a capacidad en John Larmonie Center.

Emmanuel no eligi el 10 de octubre porque fuera el Da de la Constitucin, sino porque es el cumpleaos de su difunta madre. Recordaron a su madre Lillian, quien muri con solo 38 aos atropellada por un conductor a exceso de velocidad durante el transcurso de la velada por las tas de Emmanuel y otros oradores que le atribuyeron la influencia completa y positiva en la vida de Emmanuel Read more

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St. Maarten (Simva) Ser Sede Del 12 Campeonato Anual De Voleibol Del Caribe Oriental, Del 12 Al 16 De Octubre

GREAT BAY,Sint Maarten – La Federacin de Voleibol de Sint Maarten (SIMVA) ser la anfitriona de los campeonatos de la 12 edicin anual de la Asociacin de Voleibol del Caribe Oriental (ECVA) que alberga la categora absoluta femenina, en L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium, del 12 al 16 de octubre de 2022, dijo el presidente de SIMVA, Leonardo Jeffers.

El equipo femenino de SIMVA confa en su juego y con la ventaja de la aficin local, esperamos estar en el podio el domingo por la noche, la ltima noche del torneo, dijo Jeffers.

Desde que recibimos el anuncio de que se iba a realizar el torneo, las damas han estado entrenando fielmente, dijo Jeffers Read more

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POINTE BLANCHE:--- SeaDream Yacht Club recently announced that it will be homeporting out of Port St. Maarten for the upcoming winter 2023-2024 Caribbean cruise season with SeaDream II.
Acting Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Hon. Omar Ottley: It is a pleasure to have SeaDream join our destination for homeporting. We look forward to welcoming the cruise guests to our Friendly Island.
I want to express humble words of thanks to SeaDream Yacht Club for choosing St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Faction leader of the National Alliance William Marlin made it known during the notifications on Wednesday that the chairlady of parliament Grisha Heyliger Marten is abusing her authority when it comes to the convening of meetings of parliament.
Marlin who is a member of 8- the member of the coalition says that some weeks ago he had a discussion with the chair on how urgent meetings are being convened Read more

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St. Maarten (Simva) To Host 12Th Annual Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Championships, October 12 16.

PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten Volleyball Federation (SIMVA) will host the senior womens championships of the 12th annual Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) here at L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium, October 12 16, 2022, said SIMVA president Leonardo Jeffers.
The SIMVA womens team is confident about its game and with the home crowd advantage, we are expecting to be on the podium on Sunday night, last night of the tournament, said Jeffers.
Ever since we received the announcement that the tournament was going to be held, the ladies have been faithfully training, said Jeffers Read more

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Emmanuel Launches Now Party, Says The Time Is Now To Rise Like A Phoenix

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Monday, October 10, launched his party Nation, Opportunity, Wealth (NOW) and signaled with absolute certainty that it will contest the next Parliamentary elections. The time is NOW, the MP proclaimed as he addressed a filled-to-capacity hall at the John Larmonie Center.

Emmanuel didnt choose October 10 because it was Constitution Day, but because it is his late mothers birthday. His mother Lillian, who was killed at just 38 years old by a speeding driver, was remembered during the course of the evening by Emmanuels aunts and other speakers who credited her for the complete and positive influence over Emmanuels life Read more

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Szv Receives Its First Clean Audit Report

~ SZV’s financial statements comply with GAAP guidelines.~

PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten For the first time, Social & Health Insurances SZV received a clean audit report for its 2021 financial statements. The clean audit report was issued on September 27, 2022, by the government audit bureau, Stichting Overheids Accountants Bureau (SOAB). A clean audit report also termed an ‘Approved Control,’ means that the auditors found that the financial reporting by SZV was accurate and transparent Read more

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