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***Police Notice***: Carnival Junior Parade And Grand Parade Route For Saturday And Sunday Coming

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Road closures

In connection with the upcoming junior carnival parade Scheduled for Junior Parade April 30th  and the Grand Carnival Parade May 1st, the Police Department is announcing the following road closures:

Junior Parade April 30th 2016

The parade with start at the Jose Lake Senior Ball Park on the L. B. Scot road in Cul-de-Sac at 03.00 p.m.

The route is as follows:

L.B. Scot road/ Church Hill round about/Bush road/ Prins Bernard Bridge/Walter Nisbet road/Salt Pickers Round about/ Soualiga Boulevard in front of the festival Village.

At 02.00 p.m.:

*The Voges Street will be closed between the Cannegieter street and Front Street and will be used for emergencies only.

*The L.B Read more

*** Police Notice***: Second Day Carnival Parade And Closing Jump Up Route For Monday And Tuesday Coming

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In connection with the upcoming junior carnival parade Scheduled for the Second Day parade May 2nd and the Closing Jump-Up May 3rd the Police Department is announcing the following road closures

Second Day Carnival Parade May 2nd

The parade will start at 12.00 p.m. on the Soualiga Boulevard in front of the Festival Village.

The route is as follows:

Soualiga road/ Salt Pickers round about/ Walter Nisbet road/ Percy Labega Street/ Longwall road/ Kerkhofsteeg/ Front Street/ Emmaplein/ Welvaart brug/ Freedom Fighter round about/ Walter Nisbet road/ Salt Picker round about/ Soualiga road and ending in front of the Festival Village.

At 11.20 a.m.:

*A.Th Read more

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- Preparations are underway to observe National Remembrance Day 2016 on Wednesday morning 4th May.

Government will again remember the victims who fought during the Second World War.

The commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 4 at 9.00am at the Captain Hodge’s Wharf in Philipsburg.

His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday, President of Parliament Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams, Prime Minister Hon Read more

First Female Calypso Monarch In 47 Years

Akinerom Charles Arrindell, the first female to ever win a Calypso Crown suitably rewarded with the symbol which was placed on her head by Lisa Brown, Senior Marketing Manager at Nagico and assisted by Edwardo Radjouki, from the SCDF. Photo Today / Milton Pieters

Shakiya stays one point ahead of Kaiso Brat

St. Maarten News – As far as the other participants in the finals of the Nagico Calypso competition was concerned, Shakiya, real name Akinerom Charles Arrindell, was just another female in the quest for glory, but at the end of the show, she became the first female in 47 years to be crowned as the country’s Calypso Monarch.

Shakiya, an employee of social insurance agency SZV, immediately received congrats from her employer.

In doing so, Arrindell who finished on 471 points dethroned the reigning King Alberto Arrindell, stage name Fish Da Mega Boss who had to settle for the second runner up position with 446 points Read more

Appreciation For African Music

Members of the Nirvana Dance group during one of their performances at the African Flavor concert. Photo Today / Milton Pieters

St. Maarten News – African Flavor, is a fairly new concert to St Maarten during the Carnival season, but after Bracket’s on stage performance on Tuesday evening inside the Festival Village, those that attended left with an appreciation for his style of music.

Some of those in attendance were suitably attired in outfits made entirely of African prints and that was their way of making a connection with two African entertainers, the first to perform for Carnival on St Maarten.

Headlining the concert which was organized by the Ikemba African Gallery on Front Street was Obumneme Ali a.k.a “Smash” and Nwachukwu Ozioko a.k.a “Vast” and they go by the name of Bracket, the group that made the smash hit Yori Yori popular and Benjai, known as the soca anthem phenomenon.

To add a touch of local flavor however, Roxanne ‘Roxxy-Webster had the pleasure of entertaining the gathering which was increasing by the minute with back up music by Fred York and Musicology.

Between acts, the Nirvana Dance group kept the gathering entertained before the MC for the night Fernando Clark invited King Timo to do one of the things he does the best Read more

May 3 Now Public Holiday

PHILIPSBURG--Tuesday, May 3, has been declared a public holiday by the Council of Ministers. The decision was made in the Council’s meeting on Thursday, Prime Minister William Marlin announced late Thursday afternoon.

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Mp Marlin-Romeo Wants To Know Why Tourism Trade Fair Smart Postponed

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – A letter was sent to the president of Parliament on Monday, April 26th, 2016 by the Member of Parliament Leona Marlin-Romeo querying the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (Ministry TEATT), as stakeholder and contributor on the postponement of the SMART annual trade show.

The trade show attracts major wholesalers whose jobs are to sell the destination Read more

GREAT BAY;:--- The entire team of NAGICO Insurances both locally and regionally, would like to extend congratulations to Ms. Shelly Alphonso on receiving the Royal Decoration in the Order of Oranje Nassau on King's Day.
Alphonso who is an Executive Manager at NAGICO is known for her outstanding work in the community of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG – A letter was sent to the president of Parliament on Monday, April 26th, 2016 by the Member of Parliament Leona Marlin-Romeo querying the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (Ministry TEATT), as stakeholder and contributor on the postponement of the SMART annual trade show.

The trade show attracts major wholesalers whose jobs are to sell the destination Read more

Minister Lee Opens Sustainable Roof Garden Green House At Ideal Pre-School

Minister of Public Health Emil Lee (right) being assisted by toddlers with cutting the green ribbon signifying the official opening of the green house.  

Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Read more

Police Report On The “Jouvert Jump-Up”

JOINT PRESS RELEASE FROM THE PUBLIC PROSECUTORS OFFICE AND KPSM

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Public Prosecutors Office and the Police Force are glad to report that the “Jouvert Jump up” which was held on Wednesday April 27th 2016 and which was very well attended by thousands of residents and visitors to island was a success. The jump-up started at approximately 04.15 a.m. on the Walter Nisbet road at the Salt Picker round about and headed around the Salt Pond via the Freedom Fighter round about, Sucker garden road, Arch road, A Read more

Fights Galore In Jouvert 2016

Moments that Officer lost his balance as the young lady was rushing the other one.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The islands emergency services had to deal with a number of violent incidents during the huge 2016 Jouvert morning event on Wednesday.

One of the serious fights took place in the vicinity of 5 star Hardware where one person was reportedly seriously stabbed.

It should also be noted that many of these fights involved females. One girl fight was also observed on the Pondfill Road behind the Government Administration Building where one female fighter pulled the braids (false hair) out of the head of another fighter.

Off duty Police Officer Wallace who was in the area at the time tried to stop the fight however it was so violent that the off duty officer was thrown to the ground by the share power of the female fighters.

Officer wallace still made time to talk and calm the young lady.

One female fighter pulled the braids (false hair) out of the head of another fighter Read more

Fights Galore In Jouvert 2016

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The islands emergency services had to deal with a number of violent incidents during the huge 2016 Juvert morning event on Wednesday.

One of the serious fights took place in the vicinity of 5 star Hardware where one person was reportedly seriously stabbed.

It should also be noted that many of these fights involved females. One girl fight was also observed on the Pondfill Road behind the Government Administration Building where one female fighter pulled the breads (false hair) out of the head of another fighter.

Off duty Police Officer Wallace who was in the area at the time tried to stop the fight however it was so violent that the off duty officer was thrown to the ground by the share power of the female fighters.

Fights were also witnessed at the entrance to the Festival Village Read more

“Jouvert Jump-Up” Hailed A Success By Kpsm And Prosecution, Even Though Two Serious Stabbing, One Rape And 16 Arrests.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Public Prosecutors Office and the Police Force are glad to report that the “Jouvert Jump up” which was held on Wednesday April 27th 2016 and which was very well attended by thousands of residents and visitors to island was a success. The jump-up started at approximately 04.15 a.m. on the Walter Nisbet road at the Salt Picker round about and headed around the Salt Pond via the Freedom Fighter round about, Sucker garden road, Arch road, A Read more

Parliament Hears More About Insurance For Police Officers

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Parliament of St. Maarten met on Tuesday.

The purpose of the meeting was to further discuss the status of insurance coverage for police officers and their families.

The meeting was at the request of Members of Parliament, Leona Marlin-Romeo, Tamara Leonard and Franklin Meyers Read more

Police Report; Report On The “Jouvert Jump-Up”

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Public Prosecutors Office and the Police Force are glad to report that the “Jouvert Jump up” which was held on Wednesday April 27th 2016 and which was very well attended by thousands of residents and visitors to island was a success. The jump-up started at approximately 04.15 a.m. on the Walter Nisbet road at the Salt Picker round about and headed around the Salt Pond via the Freedom Fighter round about, Sucker garden road, Arch road, A Read more

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):---  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Emil Lee, paid a visit to Ideal Pre-School to officially launch their Sustainable Roof Garden (Green House) which was featured on Earth Day.
Minister Lee was given the honor of cutting the green ribbon and declared the green house to be officially open! He also planted some pumpkin seeds in the pumpkin patch of the green house and thereafter took a brief tour of the pre-school with Agnes Kapoor, owner and director of Ideal Pre-School.
Teaching about health benefits of eating organic home grown produce at a very young age ensures that it carries on later in life.
This also teaches appreciation for how much effort it takes to grow food and therefore waste less, Minister Lee pointed out.
With his genuine gesture of paying a visit to Ideal Pre-School, Minister Emil Lee has conveyed a very powerful message Agnes Kapoor stated, “We as a community, can do things to make this world a better place.”
The event was also attended by Dr Read more

Minister Lee Opens Sustainable Roof Garden Green House At Ideal Pre-School

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Emil Lee, paid a visit to Ideal Pre-School to officially launch their Sustainable Roof Garden (Green House) which was featured on Earth Day.

Minister Lee was given the honor of cutting the green ribbon and declared the green house to be officially open! He also planted some pumpkin seeds in the pumpkin patch of the green house and thereafter took a brief tour of the pre-school with Agnes Kapoor, owner and director of Ideal Pre-School Read more

Minister Of Justice And Unions Representing Law Enforcement Officers Chose A Company For Insurance Policy For Justice Workers.

MP Frans Richardson called on Minister to address the dress code of Chief of Police Carl John. KPSM needs to improve their image especially the Chief of Police.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Edison Kirindongo along with representatives of the various unions that are representing the civil servants working in the Justice Ministry appeared in parliament on Tuesday to respond to the questions posed to him earlier this month on the insurance policy for police officers.
Minister Kirindongo showed the Members of Parliament a PowerPoint to show the MPs what he has been doing in order to have a suitable insurance package for the justice workers Read more

Great interest in PwC’s Seminar “The tax world is changing, and so is St. Maarten”.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday 22 April, PwC Dutch Caribbean organised a seminar titled “The tax world is changing, and so is St. Maarten”. The event was well attended by a large group of participants working in the private as well as in the public sector. The Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Mr. William Marlin opened the seminar, followed by PwC’s tax experts from the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and St Read more

Police Info: “Jouvert Morning” Will Start At 04.00 A.M

ROAD CLOSURES

In connection with upcoming “Jouvert Morning” which is scheduled for Wednesday April 27th 2016 the police department is informing the general public of the following road closures.

The event will start at 04.00 a.m.

At 03.30 a.m.

*Walter Nisbet road closed at Hensley Boujon Street. No traffic allowed in the direction of Salt pickers round about.

* Suckergarden road closed at Freedom Fighter round about Read more

Exclusive: Upp Leader Seeking Building Permit To Construct Marina And Boardwalk In Simpson Bay.

Department of VROMI issues negative advice, since developer does not have the land in long lease.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United Peoples Party Theodore Heyliger through the company SBL applied for a building permit to construct a marina and boardwalk in Simpson Bay Read more

Central Committee Of Parliament About Status Of Insurance Coverage For Police Officers Reconvenes On Tuesday

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on April 26. The Minister of Justice will be present for the session.    

The Central Committee meeting reconvenes on Tuesday at 2.00 pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.

The agenda points are 1. Status of insurance coverage for police officers and their families and other related and affected issues and 2. Approval composition delegation and provisions for IPKO in The Hague, May 31–June 3, 2016.

This Central Committee meeting was requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) MP T.E Read more

Stop Selling Our Local Companies.

PHILIPSBURG:--- We have been hearing on several occasions that the Telem management is in speaking/ negotiation terms with DIGCEL.
The intentions are to sell 50% or more of Telcell to DIGICEL. Telcell who is that cash generated division of the Telem Group will be sold.
The flowing was done after the initial plan was executed by appointing the directors for the Operating Company of the Telem Group. A restructuring was finalized in 2012 to bring a drop in the personnel cost which was the highest cost according to the management.
During that period improvements were made by pricing of products/ services, launch of new services, the strength of sales was increased and a stronger relationship was increased with our customers Read more