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Pm Urges Mps To Continue Budget Debate After Legality Questioned

Members of the Council of Ministers during Wednesdays meeting.

~ To meet Van Huffelen today ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday that Parliament should continue with its planned debate on the draft 2022 budget after several Members of Parliament (MPs) questioned its legality, as the Kingdom Council Read more

Gordon-Carty: Civil Servant Exodus Due To Victimization, Hopelessness.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Pamela Gordon-Carty on Wednesday decried the amount of civil servants that are leaving government service and placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of the National Alliance/UP coalition government. She said the government has created an atmosphere of hopelessness and victimization which is directly contributing to the exodus of public servants.

While I want to wish the entire population of country St Read more

El Mp Arrindell Expresa Preocupaciones Por Las Deplorables Condiciones De Las Calles

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – En las ltimas semanas ha habido mucha publicidad en las redes sociales y en todas las comunidades con respecto a las deplorables condiciones de las calles en la isla, dijo el martes el miembro independiente del parlamento (MP) Akeem Arrindell en un comunicado de prensa.

Despus de una cuidadosa revisin del Presupuesto 2022, observ que no se hicieron reservas, por lo tanto, no se presupuest para reparaciones/revestimiento de calles de una fuerte superficie existentes en la isla y varios otros problemas importantes Read more

Usp: Ferrier Is The Kettle And Pot Having A Conversation

The United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Tuesday reacted to Michael Ferriers criticism of the party as the proverbial kettle having a conversation with the pot, with both knowing each other well. The party board asked the public to consider the source of the criticism and dismissed Ferrier as a condemned crook who for some reason is still seeking to be relevant on the political landscape of St Read more

Mp Arrindell Expresses Concerns Regarding The Deplorable Road Conditions On The Island.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In recent weeks there has been much publicity on social media, and throughout the communities regarding the deplorable road conditions on the island. After careful review of the Budget 2022, I observed that reservations were not made, thus not budgeted for repairs/resurfacing of existing hard surfaced roads on the island and several other major existing problems. Due to my concerns thereof, I have voiced my concern to the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure, the Honorable Egbert J Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United People's Party is looking towards increased cooperation between the Legislative and Executive branches of the Government as key to implementing hard lessons learned from COVID-19 and the Island's economic reality ahead of the handling of St. Maarten's 2022 Budget.

In a press release issued on the eve of the budget for 2022, the UP Party outlined how its elected and appointed representatives intend to deal with several policy matters in Parliament and the Council of Ministers.

In close consultation and cooperation with its coalition party, the National Alliance NA, the UP-Party faction in Parliament will bring motions, amendments to current laws which LBham can change, and initiatives for new laws to the floor of Parliament, starting during the budget debate Read more

Extended Pre-Trial Detention For Basseterre Drive Shooting Suspect

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (OM) The suspect in the Boxing Day shooting has had his pre-trial detention extended by sixty days on today, Monday, January 17, by the instructing judge.

E.C-C. is suspected of shooting his partner in Basseterre Drive, Middle Region, on the afternoon of December 26, 2021. He fled the scene of the shooting, but was apprehended by police in the vicinity of the Bells Lookout Point (commonly called Harold Jack) on Cole Bay Hill on the evening of December 27.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Court of First Instance for his pro forma hearing on February 23 Read more

Usp: Ferrier Is The Kettle And Pot Having A Conversation

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Tuesday reacted to Michael Ferriers criticism of the party as the proverbial kettle having a conversation with the pot, with both knowing each other well. The partyboard asked the public to consider the source of the criticism anddismissed Ferrier as a condemned crook who for some reason is still seeking to be relevanton the political landscape of St Read more

Up Outlines Initiatives For 2022

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The United People’s Party is looking towards increased cooperation between the Legislative and Executive branches of the Government as key to implementing hard lessons learned from COVID-19 and the Island’s economic reality ahead of the handling of St. Maarten’s 2022 Budget.

In a press release issued on the eve of the budget for 2022, the UP Party outlined how its elected and appointed representatives intend to deal with several policy matters in Parliament and the Council of Ministers.

In close consultation and cooperation with its coalition party, the National Alliance NA, the UP-Party faction in Parliament will bring motions, and amendments to current laws which LBham can change, and initiatives for new laws to the floor of Parliament, starting during the budget debate Read more

Brownbill Sworn In

Chanel Brownbill was sworn in as deputy Member of Parliament (MP) for United St. Maarten party (US Party) on Tuesday morning.

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Usp: Ferrier Is The Kettle And Pot Having A Conversation.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Tuesday reacted to Michael Ferriers criticism of the party as the proverbial kettle having a conversation with the pot, with both knowing each other well. The party board asked the public to consider the source of the criticism and dismissed Ferrier as a condemned crook who for some reason is still seeking to be relevant on the political landscape of St Read more

Irion: We Do Not Have Any Buffer

PHILIPSBURG--The countrys financial status as of December 2021 was not very bright. Finance Minister Ardwell Irion had told Members of Parliament (MPs) in response to questions posed during the Central Committee debate of the draft 2022 budget, that the country does not have any buffer.

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Favouritism Trial Of President Gibbs And Vice-Presidents Gets Under Way Monday

The Courthouse in Marigot.

MARIGOT--After several postponements, the favouritism trial involving President Daniel Gibbs, First Vice-President Valrie Damaseau, and former Third Vice-President Annick Ptrus (now Senator) began Monday in the annex of Palais de Justice in Marigot with lawyers of the defendants present.

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Accidente De Pasola En A.J.C. Brouwers Road

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - Alrededor de las 3:40 p.m., la polica recibi una llamada de un accidente de trnsito en la A.J.C Brouwers Road cerca de Harold Jack. La investigacin preliminar muestra que el conductor de una pasola T-max que vena en direccin a Cole-Bay, perdi el control, cay, resbal y se estrell contra un automvil que vena en direccin opuesta. El ciclista sufri heridas en el rostro Read more

Extienden La Detencin Preventiva Para El Sospecho Del Tiroteo En Basseterre Drive

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (17 de enero de 2022) Hoy, lunes 17 de enero, el juez instructor prorrog la detencin preventiva al sospechoso del tiroteo del Boxing Day por sesenta das. E. C-C. es sospechoso de dispararle a su ex-compaera en Basseterre Drive, Middle Regin, en la tarde del 26 de diciembre de 2021. Huyendo de la escena del tiroteo y siendo detenido por la polica en las cercanas de Bell's Lookout Point (comnmente llamado "Harold Jack" ) en Cole Bay Hill la noche del 27 de diciembre cuando se diriga a entregarse. Se espera que el sospechoso comparezca ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia para su audiencia pro formal el 23 de febrero Read more

Extended Pre-Trial Detention For Basseterre Drive Shooting Suspect

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (17 January 2022) The suspect in the Boxing Day shooting has had his pre-trial detention extended by sixty days on today, Monday, January 17, by the instructing judge.

E. C-C. is suspected of shooting his partner in Basseterre Drive, Middle Region, on the afternoon of December 26, 2021. He fled the scene of the shooting, but was apprehended by police in the vicinity of the Bells Lookout Point (commonly called Read more

Parliament To Examine BrownbillS Credentials

Chanel Brownbill

~ Admit him to Parliament Tues. ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Parliament of St. Maarten is expected to examine the credentials and admit United St. Maarten Party (US Party) candidate in the 2020 elections, former M Read more

Pfp Renews Call To Establish Poverty Line, Cola

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Following Saturdays industrial action by a majority of the countrys air traffic controllers, Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson have renewed their call for Government to establish an official poverty line, as well as the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

This weekends industrial action is symptomatic of what the entire country is currently going through Read more

Usp Questions The Security Of The Hospital Contractual Agreement Signed With Inso

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The board of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Sunday said it is astounded by governmentslackadaisicalapproach towards what is happening at the hospital project, and questioned the status and security of the contract signed for the hospital project with INSO, now FINSO. The many financial setbacks reported at the project should beraising alarms within government, President of the USP Cecil Nicholas said.

The now confirmed reports about contractors and sub-contractors not being paid as well as the report of the recent resignation (forced or otherwise) of a financial executive attached to the project, is very concerning to our party in particular after the people of St Read more

Minister Of Justice Richardson Visits Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School And Reviews Safety & Security

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Minister ofJustice Hon. Ana Richardson visited theAsha Stevens Hillside Christian SchoolsonFriday, January 14.

After receiving an email and invitation on Thursday, January 13th, from the Executive Assistant at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian Schools to witness an alarming practice that the school is seeking assistance with, I opted not to delay the visit and made it there this morning(Friday).

The remnants of Hurricane Irma are still visible throughout the island with what at times may appear as minute factors but carrying great significance for the safety and security of our daily lives. 

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Witu Urges School Boards To Honor December Pact

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson in an e-mail to all school boards over the weekend reminded the parties to honor last months pact brokered at the University of St. Martin (USM).

I sent an e-mail correspondence to all school boards requesting our agreement be upheld, Johnsons missive said about the joint December 13th, 2021 pact among the school boards and WITU. 

Johnson is concerned that the government has scheduled a meeting for early next week with the school boards while sidestepping two WITU correspondences seeking a meeting with the education ministry and finance ministry. 

I took note of the apparent scheduling of a meeting on January 18th, 2022 by the Honorable Minister of Education drs Read more

Our Budget, Our Reality

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – When 2022 was brought in with many fireworks and festive activities all around the island I wondered if this would be the year of recovery or if this would be another year of drama for the country.Will we allow our future to determine our presentdecisions and actions, or must our present time take precedenceat the expense ofour future?Based on our experience it would seem as though we as a country are incapable of creating a situation in which we do not suffer at present while actively enhancing the prospective future.

I believe some good news thus far for the Caribbean islands was the departure of State Secretary Raymond Knops whose own party told him there was no place for him in the new government moving forward Read more

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Minister of Justice Hon. Ana Richardson visited the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian Schools on Friday, January 14.
After receiving an email and invitation on Thursday, January 13th, from the Executive Assistant at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian Schools to witness an alarming practice that the school is seeking assistance with, I opted not to delay the visit and made it there this morning (Friday).
The remnants of Hurricane Irma are still visible throughout the island with what at times may appear as minute factors but carrying great significance for the safety and security of our daily lives Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Sunday said it is astounded by the governments lackadaisical approach towards what is happening at the hospital project, and questioned the status and security of the contract signed for the hospital project with INSO, now FINSO. The many financial setbacks reported at the project should be raising alarms within government, President of the USP Cecil Nicholas said.

The now confirmed reports about contractors and sub-contractors not being paid as well as the report of the recent resignation (forced or otherwise) of a financial executive attached to the project, is very concerning to our party in particular after the people of St Read more