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Justice Ministry Needs More Qualified Staff, Report Says

PHILIPSBURG--The staffing of the Ministry of Justice with qualified civil servants is still very meagre, the St. Maarten Progress Committee concluded in its latest report. Minister of Justice Anna Richardson is advised to appoint a full-time secretary general and to do what is necessary to improve the ministrys functioning.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The people and the Government of Sint Maarten will be commemorating the 37th Anniversary of Flag Day, on June 13th, 2022. The annual commemoration of Sint Maarten Flag Day will take place from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, on the premises of the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg.

The main feature of this years activities will be a Patriotic School Parade, which will be led by the three primary schools in Philipsburg namely, Sister Borgia, St. Joseph, and Oranje School Read more

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Actualizacin Del Puente Causeway: Piezas Recibidas Y Tcnicos Que Llegarn Al Final De La Semana Para Reparaciones

PORT ST. MAARTEN Est previsto que los tcnicos de Hollandia en los Pases Bajos llegaron el fin de semana con piezas y equipos adicionales para realizar reparaciones en el Puente de Causeway.

Actualmente, la seccin del centro de giro de ltima generacin del Puente Causeway permaneca cerrada al trfico martimo hasta nuevo aviso, dijo la Autoridad de la Laguna de Simpson Bay (SLAC, por sus siglas en ingls). Se espera que los trabajos de reparacin tarden cinco das en completarse.

El Puente Causeway, que se inaugur a finales del 2013 al trfico vehicular y martimo, utiliza tecnologa avanzada y compleja en comparacin con el Puente de Simpson Bay.

Con base en una investigacin preliminar sobre el origen del problema, las pruebas continuas realizadas por el equipo de SLAC, que ha estado trabajando diligentemente, han determinado que los sensores de falla del sistema hidrulico son la causa principal de que el puente no pueda abrirse.

Si uno o ms sensores no funcionan, esto coloca las operaciones del puente en modo predeterminado para protegerlo de daos.

El Director Ejecutivo (CEO) de Port St Read more

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Mp Emmanuel Llama A Pm A Revelar Nuevas Condiciones

~ Dice que la discriminacin tambin est en juego ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El diputado independiente Christophe Emmanuel dijo el lunes que la Primera Ministra de St. Maarten est demostrando una vez ms que no se puede confiar en ella al continuar ocultando informacin crucial a la gente de St. Maarten. Ms evidencia de que no se puede confiar en ellos, dijo el parlamentario.

El parlamentario se refera a lo que llam la retencin deliberada de la primera ministra sobre lo que dice son nuevas condiciones de la secretaria de Estado Alexandra van Huffelen adjuntas a la posible reduccin o eliminacin de los recortes del 12,5% en los ingresos y beneficios de los trabajadores Read more

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Frans Sugiere Posibles Formas De Ofrecer Alivio Econmico A Los Ciudadanos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El ex miembro del parlamento Frans Richardson sugiri durante el fin de semana varias formas en que el gobierno de St. Maarten podra ofrecer un alivio econmico real y significativo a la gente de St. Maarten si se implementa por un perodo de dos aos. Dijo que es incomprensible que casi todas las naciones del Caribe puedan encontrar formas, creativas o directas, de ofrecer alivio a sus ciudadanos, mientras St Read more

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Sarah: Another Week, Still No Word On LawrenceS Absence

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.


PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams said on Sunday that she has noted with much concern that another week has gone by and there is still no news about Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Roger Lawrence and his return to office Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- PPA leader Gracita Arrindell said in a press release that on Monday, June 6th we bid farewell to a son of the soil, Reynold A. Groeneveldt affectionately known as Groen. Grateful to celebrate his public life and outstanding service to the country as an attorney at law, first acting Governor, and an experienced constitutional expert Read more

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~While the St. Maarten government calls for unity, it is the biggest polarizer.~

PHILIPSBURG:---The MP notes with much concern that another week has gone by and there is no news about the Minister of TEATT and his return to the office.

The minister disappeared from the public view without so much as a notice to the general public. And the Council of Ministers of Sint Maarten seems to have no issue with the situation. Yet, there are so many important matters pending at the Ministry of TEATT.

While the Ministers absence is one thing and in my view unacceptable that the community and the parliament are left in the dark, more flabbergasting is the fact that this ministry is responsible for the prices of goods and the price of fuel, and the government seemingly could care less that weeks have passed since the minister announced relief for the consumers due to the high gas prices.

MP Wescot recalled that before the minister went on an assumed leave, he announced the reduction of the cost of fuel for the consumer Read more

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Gebe: No Disconnections, No Late Fees Until September

Commercial Manager Iris Arrindell speaking to staffers.

~ GEBEs main branch to open from 6:30am to 4:30pm ~

PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company GEBE appears to be giving consumers until September with no late fees and no disconnections.
The company, which will reopen for physical payments as of Monday, June 6, announced in an update that there will be no disconnections until September and no late fees will be charged to bills until September.
According to the update published on the company's Facebook page, GEBE's Philipsburg branch will reopen to the public on June 6 from 6:30am to 4:30pm Mondays through Fridays, and on Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:00 noon Read more

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Businessman Has No Building Permit, Vendors License Issued To Someone Else. (Updated)

~ Cover letter and drawings were booked in at Simpson Bay  Public Service center, Rollocks is a repeat offender of constructing without a building permit.~

PHILIPSBURG: --- The local businessman that was operating in Simpson Bay whose business operations were torn down on Wednesday morning was not in a possession of a building permit nor was an application made at the Department of Permits within the department of VROMI.

The Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran told reporters on Wednesday that no application for a permit was filed and that he supports the decision of his staff Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley had the honor of welcoming the return of COPA airlines to Sint Maarten.

The airline provides a vital service to Sint Maarten by offering direct flights to Central America, which broadens our reach to that market Read more

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New Parts For Causeway Bridge, Dutch Engineers To Arrive Shortly

 From left: PSG CEO Alexander Gumbs, Mike Williams and Facilities Manager Benjamin Ortega touring the engine room underneath the causeway bridge.

PHILIPSBURG--Technicians of construction company Hollandia Infra BV in the Netherlands are scheduled to arrive at the end of the week with additional parts and equipment to carry out Read more

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Copa Airlines Returns To St. Maarten After Two-Year Interruption Of Flights

From left: Cultural performers, Captain Marcelo Gallino and Copa Airlines crew, Vice President Valerie Damaseau, Minister of VSA Omar Ottley, more Copa Airlines crew members, Management of Halley Aviation Services, Ariana and Priscilla Halley and St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Rep Gianira Arrindell.

SIMPSON BAY--It was a festive atmosphere Read more

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POINTE BLANCHE:--- Technicians from Hollandia in the Netherlands are scheduled to arrive at the end of the week with additional parts and equipment to carry out repairs to the Causeway Bridge.
Currently, the state-of-the-art turning center section of the Causeway Bridge remains closed to maritime traffic until further notice, the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) said on Wednesday. The repair works are expected to take five days to complete.
The Causeway Bridge which was opened in late 2013 to vehicular and maritime traffic utilizes complex advanced technology when compared to the Simpson Bay Bridge Read more

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CAY HILL:--- On Thursday, May 26th, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) hosted a visit by State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization Alexandra van Huffelen and her delegation from the Netherlands. The purpose of the visit was to provide the State Secretary with a general overview of SMMCs expanded services, the status of the essential upgrades, and the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) construction project including the progress and challenges in construction due to international developments Read more

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~Government to transfer lease land to SZV, MOU signed.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten has signed an MOU with SZV to transfer 6400 M2 of lease land in Cayhill to Social & Health Insurances (SZV) to commence with phase 1 of the development of the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex (RISC) area. Phase one (1) includes constructing the SZV office building, parking solution, and a community wellness building.
The new office building will be future-ready. Were offering more digital services now, and well be ready for the global changes 10 20 years from now Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday that the discussions on the 8 new conditions that the Kingdom wants to impose on St. Maarten for the removal of the 12.5% cuts that were imposed in 2020.
Jacobs said that during the visit of the State Secretary Alexandria van Huffelen last week meetings were held with the State Secretary, the unions, and other stakeholders, and the Council of Ministers where the conditions were again discussed Read more

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El Ministro Samuel Se Despide De Blijden; Hemos Perdido Un Verdadero Tesoro De La Isla

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Tras el fallecimiento del historiador local y antiguo funcionario Alfonso Blijden, El Ministro de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deportes drs. Rodolphe Samuel ha expresado lo que describe como “gran tristeza y un profundo sentimiento de prdida” ante la noticia de la muerte de Blijden.

Blijden se uni al servicio civil local hace muchos aos despus de llegar a St Read more

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Reapertura De La Mesa De Ayuda De Gaston Bell

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Ministro Omar Ottley felicita a la Jefa del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario, Asuntos Humanitarios de la Familia, la Sra. Chantale George – Groeneveldt y al personal por su arduo trabajo y dedicacin en la reapertura del Servicio de Ayuda Comunitario Gaston Boasman para Ancianos y Discapacitados en Hope Estate.

La apertura marca la reapertura de Gaston Boasman Help Desk for the Elderly & Disable and Women’s Desk se llev a cabo el viernes 27 de mayo a las 2:30 pm en Hope Estate Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- It is with great sadness and immense outrage that the Government of St. Maarten learned of the sudden passing of Mrs. Lelia Manning on Sunday, May 29. Mrs. Leila Manning was well known in the community as a kind-hearted, warm-spirited, and nurturing person. Her impact has had a generational effect as Founder of the Jack & Jill Playschool which laid the foundation for many.

Her contribution to St. Maarten is valued as she fulfilled the role of mother, nurse, teacher, mentor, and friend to all who came into contact with her Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs, on behalf of the Council of Ministers (COM) of the Government and of Sint Maarten, expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Leonora Sneek-Gibbs as well as the people and Government of St. Eustatius, on the passing of the former Commissioner and State Secretary Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- After 12 long years of being accused of several crimes now suspended Member of Parliament Claudius Buncamper has had his day in court on May 30th, 2022 when the joint court of appeals fully acquits Buncamper of all charges since the prosecution could not prove its case.
The verdict that was handed down on Monday has been freely translated below.
While the Buncampers were able to clear their names after 12 years of judicial persecution, former Minister Maria Buncamper Molanus was forced to resign when the investigation started as there appeared to be a semblance of conflict of interest Read more

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Alternative List Members Create Political Party At Gen. Assembly

The board of the new political party Alternative poses with President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington and Vice-President Frantz Gumbs. (Alternative photo)

MARIGOT--Following a successful campaign in the recent Territorial Council election, the Alternative list headed by Valrie Damaseau has now become a political party following a general assembly of members on May 25 Read more

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Chris Sees Maintaining 25% Cuts On Politicians As Discriminatory

MP Christophe Emmanuel

 ~ Calls on Jacobs to disclose new conditions ~

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel said on Monday that Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, by continuing to hide crucial information from the public on the eight new conditions from the Dutch to remove the 12.5 per cent Read more

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