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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, October 5th, the acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley presented, architectural renderings for the Phillipsburg Market Place. The Market Place has been an ongoing issue since the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Minister stated that he is elated to be a part of the solution.
Ottley received the final architectural renderings on Wednesday morning which include enhanced structures with removable components to prepare for a possible hurricane and on-site storage for the vendors Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  After nearly three decades, St. Maarten Academys Key Club was rechartered with budding service boys and girls under the leadership of the schools Vice Principal Joanna Trim. The new Key Club, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Aruba, kicked off its first activity by recognizing World Suicide Prevention Month on the last Wednesday of September.

Donned in orange and black to mark the occasion, Key Club members gathered in the schools courtyard at the break on September 28, 2022, to acknowledge the importance of the mental health of teenagers and honor the memory of those teenagers who lost their struggle to suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic years 2020-2022 Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The organizers of last Fridays Culture Time 35th anniversary show donated the proceeds from the event to the Charlotte Brookson Academy of the Performing Arts (CBA), said Fabian Badejo.
The cash presentation was made to Tatiana Arrindell, the school manager on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, said Badejo, host of the long-running PJD-2 radio program.
The 35th-anniversary show was a resounding success both in terms of the performances and the turnout, said Badejo.
Culture Time co-host, Dr Read more

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U 2 Can Move Anual Sip & Chat Para Albergar Una Distinguida Variedad De Oradores, Centrndose En La Salud Y El Estado Fsico, El Cuidado Personal Y Mucho Ms.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Al comentar sobre el evento, la MP Wescot, fundadora de U 2 Can Move, coment que estamos en el mes de octubre, un mes durante el cual honramos a nuestros adultos mayores, rendimos homenaje a nuestros maestros y observamos la concientizacin sobre el cncer de mama, y aprovech para saludar a estos 2 grupos de personas en nuestra comunidad, por sus contribuciones pasadas y presentes en la formacin de nuestra nacin.

Como parte del programa de concientizacin sobre el cncer de mama de octubre, U 2 Can Move organizar una velada de discursos informativos y presentaciones motivacionales, explic la fundadora de U 2 Can Move, MP Wescot, y agreg: “No puedo enfatizar suficiente lo importante que es lucir, cuidar nuestra salud y escuchar a nuestro cuerpo.

Las instituciones mdicas, el gobierno y el sector empresarial de St Read more

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Mp Emmanuel: El Ministro De Vsa Debe Explicar El Retraso En La Construccin De Smmc

~ 10 aos antes de que se complete el proyecto del hospital ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El miembro independiente del parlamento, Christophe Emmanuel, anunci el martes que haba enviado una carta al Ministro de Salud Pblica con respecto a la carta de intencin (LOI) recientemente firmada entre SMMC y el contratista FINSO. Llam al desarrollo “sorprendente y vergonzoso” a la luz de las declaraciones anteriores hechas por SMMC, FINSO y el Ministro, as como el hecho de que FINSO no ha mencionado que los hospitales que est construyendo en otras partes del mundo estn experimentando retrasos.

Debera ser claramente evidente para el observador promedio y la gente de St Read more

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Los Leones De St. Maarten Se Asocian Con Postal Services St. Maarten Para Apoyar El Programa De Reciclaje De Anteojos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Lions International ha reconocido la necesidad urgente de lentes correctivos y recolecta anteojos utilizables en sus comunidades para apoyar el programa Lions Recycle for Sight. Los errores de refraccin se pueden corregir fcilmente con anteojos, sin embargo, millones de personas que viven en pases de ingresos bajos y medianos de todo el mundo carecen de acceso a servicios bsicos de atencin oftalmolgica.

Aqu en casa, el Club de Leones de St. Maarten ha estado recolectando anteojos usados durante aos para enviarlos al Centro Internacional de Reciclaje de los Leones en Ohio, Estados Unidos Read more

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El Ministro De Educacin; Rodolphe Samuel: Los Maestros Estn Entre Los Ms Importantes De La Sociedad.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Mientras observamos una vez ms este da especial reservado para reconocer a nuestros maestros, me gustara felicitar a nuestros maestros en St. Maarten por su arduo trabajo y por los muchos sacrificios que hacen a diario. Podra decirse que los maestros se encuentran entre las personas ms importantes de nuestra sociedad; educan a nuestros jvenes y moldean estas mentes jvenes para un mejor maana .

Quiero reconocer personalmente las dificultades que algunos de nuestros maestros tienen que soportar; han sufrido con medidas de austeridad que no se pudieron evitar, tenemos algunas escuelas que todava necesitan reparacin y, sin embargo, nuestros maestros tienen la capacidad humana para comprender y continuar haciendo su trabajo lo mejor que pueden.

A medida que contine preparando a nuestros nios para el xito como ciudadanos del mundo y los inspire a hacerlo bien, nuestro ministerio continuar trabajando para brindarle las herramientas que necesita para hacer su trabajo.

Los maestros son ese punto crtico que prepara a un nio para su futuro, algunos de los estudiantes de hoy son los lderes del maana y sin maestros no podran cumplir este destino Read more

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Smmc Y Finso Acuerdan Trminos Ajustados, Firman Carta De Intencin

~ La inflacin y las interrupciones en la cadena de suministro resultan en trminos ajustados para la construccin de SMGH ~

CAY HILL, Sint Maarten St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) y el contratista general, FINSO, firmaron recientemente una Carta de Intencin (LOI) sobre los trminos ajustados para la construccin del Hospital General St. Maarten (SMGH) en presencia del Ministro de VSA Omar Ottley, marcando el siguiente paso en la continuacin del proyecto.

Aunque las revisiones de contratos nunca son un proceso bienvenido durante un proyecto de construccin en curso, las condiciones de mercado existentes de alta inflacin persistente y las interrupciones de la cadena de suministro debido a la pandemia y la guerra en Ucrania han hecho que sea imposible completar el edificio SMGH segn los trminos acordados en el 2016, cuando se firm el contrato original, afirm el ministro de VSA, Omar Ottley Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Commenting on the event, MP Wescot, founder of U 2 Can Move remarked that we are in the month of October, a month during which we honor our elderly, pay tribute to our teachers and observe breast cancer awareness, and she took the opportunity to salute these 2 groups of persons in our community, for their past and present contributions in shaping our nation.
As part of the October breast cancer awareness program, U 2 Can Move will host an evening of informative speeches and motivational presentations, U 2 Can Move founder, MP Wescot explained and added: I cant stress enough how important it is to look after our health and listen to our bodies.
Medical institutions, government, and the business sector on St Read more

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Senior citizens from both sides of the island gathered in the Senior Citizens Recreational Center in Hope Estate to celebrate International Day of Older Persons on October 1.

HOPE ESTATE--Senior citizens from both sides of the island gathered in the Senior Citizens Recreational Center in Hope Estate to celebrate International Day of Older Persons on October 1. This large, combined gathering was the biggest since the pandemic waged and seniors were happy to be able to mingle and enjoy a meal together just like old times.

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Animal Groups Band Together Pleading For Protection Laws

Animal Defenders St. Maarten submitted a plea for help from government.

PHILIPSBURG--On World Animal Day, October 4, Animal Defenders St. Maarten Foundation (ADS), on behalf of all animal groups, called on the government to help improve the quality of life for animals on St. Maarten. Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has been invited on a field trip to see the suffering for herself Read more

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GovT Accused Of Abuse Of Short-Term Ehas Workers

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Omar Ottley has twelve of thirty public health officers who are managing the Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS) currently working without a contract, after they completed three consecutive six-month contracts earlier this year.

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Smmc, Finso Agree On Adjusted Terms And Sign Letter Of Intent

SZV Director Glen Carty, VSA Minister Omar Ottley (third from left), SMMC Medical Director Dr. Felix Holiday (fourth from left) with SMMC Supervisory Council Chairperson Sandy Offringa (far right) and FINSO and SMGH representatives after signing of the letter of intent.

 ~ Inflation, supply chain disruptions result in adjusted terms for SMGH construction ~

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Minister Of Education; Rodolphe Samuel: Teachers Are Among Most Important In Society.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – As we once again observe this special day set aside to acknowledge our teachers, would like to commend our teachers on St. Maarten for their hard work and for the many sacrifices they make daily. Teachers are arguably among the most important people in our society; they educate our young and mold these young minds for a better tomorrow.

I want to personally acknowledge the hardships that some of our teachers have to endure; they have suffered with austerity measures that could not be helped, we have some schools that are still in need of repair, and yet our teachers have the human capacity to understand and continue doing their work to the best of their abilities.

As you continue to set our children up for success as citizens of the world and inspire them to do well, our ministry will continue to work to provide you with the
tools you need to do your jobs.
Teachers are that critical point that makes a child ready for their future, some of the students of today are the leaders of tomorrow and without teachers, they
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To the educators of St.Maarten,

This week, our country acknowledges and commends you for your diligent efforts on behalf of our students. Teachers have one of the most difficult and rewarding jobs because they literally shape and change lives. We honor and thank you for the crucial part you play in assisting children and enhancing the future of our country, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week.

However, I believe Teacher Appreciation Week needs a new place in our countrys calendar of events Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Lions International has recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collects usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle for Sight Program. Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in low- and middle-income countries around the world lack access to basic eye care services.
Here at home, the St. Maarten Lions Club has been for years collecting used eyeglasses for shipment to Lions International Recycling Center in Ohio, United States Read more

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Brison Aplaude La Implementacin De La Nueva Licencia De Maternidad Y La Introduccin De La Licencia De Paternidad La Enmienda De La Diputada Tamara Leondard Finalmente Est En Vigor

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Brison ha tomado nota con satisfaccin de la nueva ley laboral que entra en vigor en octubre que ampla el permiso de maternidad de 12 a 16 semanas e introduce un nuevo permiso de paternidad de 7 das. Brison est de acuerdo con la ley laboral desde una perspectiva tanto social como legal. Socialmente, dar a los padres tiempo suficiente para prepararse para el nacimiento de su hijo y tambin estar all para un momento tan crtico de su desarrollo es algo grandioso para nuestra sociedad Read more

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Ministerio De Justicia Anti-Falsificacin & Conferencia De Propiedad Intelectual Un xito

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – La primera conferencia contra la falsificacin y la propiedad intelectual de St. Maarten organizada por la Honorable Ministra de Justicia Anna E. Richardson en Simpson Bay Resort el 29 de septiembre y 30, ha sido calificado como un xito. La ministra Richardson invit a representantes de marcas corporativas, expertos internacionales, mentes jurdicas, representantes comerciales, distribuidores locales y funcionarios gubernamentales para generar conciencia sobre la fabricacin y el comercio de productos falsificados en St Read more

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~ Inflation and supply chain disruptions resulting in adjusted terms for SMGH construction ~

CAY HILL:--- St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and general contractor, FINSO, recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding the adjusted terms for the construction of St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) in the presence of Minister of VSA Omar Ottley, marking the next step in the continuation of the project.
Although contract revisions are never a welcome process during an ongoing construction project, the existing market conditions of persistently high inflation and supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have made it impossible to complete the SMGH building as per the terms agreed to in 2016, when the original contract was signed, stated Minister of VSA Omar Ottley Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maartens First Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property conference hosted by the Honorable Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson at the Simpson Bay Resort on September 29th and 30th, has been dubbed a success. Minister Richardson invited corporate brand representatives, international experts, legal minds, business representatives, local distributors, and government officials to activate awareness of the manufacturing and trade of counterfeit products in St. Maarten. The conference forms part of the Ministry's efforts in creating a resilient anti-counterfeiting strategy for St Read more

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St. Maarten Tasked With Becoming An Attractive Jurisdiction For Top Brands

St. Maartens First Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property conference was aimed at empowering all the stakeholders and inviting them to play their part in protecting brands and intellectual property.

PHILIPSBURG--After concluding St. Maartens First Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property conference at Simpson Bay Resort on September 29 and 30, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson said she sees opportunities for St Read more

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Mp Gumbs: La Discusin De Ipko Sobre El Dficit Democrtico, El Colonialismo Y La Esclavitud

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La miembro del Parlamento y lder de Party for Progress, Melissa Gumbs, comparti sus experiencias en la sesin IPKO de otoo de 2022. IPKO es la reunin de los cuatro parlamentos en el Reino de los Pases Bajos para discutir una variedad de temas que afectan a cada pas o al Reino en su conjunto Read more

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~MP Tamara Leondards amendment is finally in effect~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and leader of the United Peoples Party Rolando Brison has noted with pleasure the new labor law that goes into effect in October that extends maternity leave from 12 to 16 weeks and introduces a new 7-day paternity leave Read more

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Ser Sint Maarten Presents 2021 Annual Report To Prime Minister S. Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG The Social Economic Council of Sint Maarten (SER) presented its 2021 Annual Report to the Honorable Prime Minister, Silveria E. Jacobs on Wednesday, September 28. SER Chairman Damien Richardson and Acting Secretary-General/Senior Policy Advisor, Sharon Arnell presented the report to Jacobs. The 2021 Annual report provides the history of the advisory body dating back to May 2011, as well as an overview of the activities, achievements, and financial information.

On May 1st, 2021, the SER celebrated its 10-year anniversary Read more