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Mp Emmanuel Questions How Ballast Nedam Won Airport Bid

MP Emmanuel refers to the Letter of Acceptance of the World Banks Anti-Corruption Guidelines.

PHILIPSBURG--In response to the news that Ballast Nedam has been awarded the contract for the airport reconstruction project, independent Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel questioned how Dutch firms with a criminal history continue to secure contracts on St Read more

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~ Says measuring stick is different for Dutch firms ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- In response to the news that Ballast Nedam has been awarded the contract for the airport reconstruction project, Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel has again questioned how Dutch firms with a criminal history continue to secure contracts on St. Maarten.

It is not the first time the MP has raised these concerns. Earlier this year he pointed out that Windward Roads, despite its guilty verdict in the Larimar investigation and defrauding the country, is still somehow managing to secure contracts from the government of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Bureau for Intellectual Property Sint Maarten (the Bureau or BIP SXM) met with the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunication (Minister of TEATT), Ms. Ludmila de Weever last Friday, July 16th, 2021, to present the audited Financial Statement 2020 and to discuss other pending items.
The Bureau is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Minister of TEATT for its seventh Financial Statement (2020), as well as its seventh multi-annual budget and policy plan (2021-2025) submitted late last year Read more

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Emmanuel Expresses Concern For St. Maarteners In Europe

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Sunday expressed concern for St. Maarteners, St. Maarten students in particular and the Dutch people in general in the aftermath of torrential rain that started last Wednesday over Northern Europe.

With the death toll throughout Europe rising daily, I can only sympathize with our people on the continent and in Holland in particular, the MP said Read more

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Simpson Bay:--- Following a thorough selection process launched by the Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE N.V.), Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V. was selected as the general contractor for the St. Maarten Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project. This international contracting company has vast experience building large-scale and complex projects worldwide, including ports, hospitals, and waterworks.
This is a major milestone for PJIAE N.V. and the country St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, (VSA) Omar Ottley signed scope of service agreement (SOS) with Indigo Shores Developments B. V. The SOS brings the vision of this luxurious hotel one step closer to reality.

The scope of service agreement ensures not only economical benefits for Sint Maarten but also the employment of our local labor force.

According to the SOS, Indigo Shores Developments B.V Read more

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Indigo Bay Development One Step Closer

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, (VSA) Omar Ottley signed a scope of service agreement (SOS) with Indigo Shores Developments B. V. The SOS brings the vision of this luxurious hotel one step closer to
reality.

The scope of service agreement ensures not only economical benefits for Sint Maarten but also the employment of our local labor force Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On June 30th, 2021, the Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson together with the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley signed off on an official policy that was commissioned by both Ministries to strengthen governments response to combat Domestic Violence (DV), Child Abuse (CA) and Gender-based Violence (GBV) through legislation and procedures that prevents their occurrence.
The objective of the policy is to regulate the legal and social procedural actions to prevent, treat and punish the violence observed in this policy and is essential to earmark the various forms of violence and highlight the Government of Sint Maartens commitment to ensure that they are eradicated from our society.
To ensure such, the policy entails a categorization of violence by degrees Read more

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Soab: Szv Has Made Various Improvements In Financial Management

~ SZV receives near highest rating of an Auditors Opinion ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten For the first time, since the establishment of SZV ten (10) years ago, the organization has received the second highest rating of an Auditors Opinion on the financial statement. SZV received a Qualified Opinion for the 2020 financial statement, which was audited by the government audit bureau, Stichting Overheids Accountants Bureau (SOAB). The auditors report emphasized compliments to SZV, for the increasing improvements over the years in the financial management of the social & health insurance funds Read more

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DcommS Emancipation Day Special : No More Auction Block!

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On July 1st, the Government of St. Maarten commemorated the end of Slavery with their annual Emancipation Day ceremony and activities. This is the 158th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Abolishment of Slavery on Sint Maarten. The theme this year is No More Auction Block!

The Department of Communication has put together a Special of this days event, and it premiered on the St. Maarten Government YouTube/SXMGOV channel as well as Facebook at SXM Gov.

To commemorate this remembrance, the end of slavery, an Ecumenical Service was held at St Read more

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Emmanuel Asks About DoncherS Reported Resignation, New Board

Independent MP Christophe Emmanuel.

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel on Sunday publicly called on Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs to clarify reports that airport holding company Managing Director Dexter Doncher has resigned and whether she has appointed two new members to the airport holdin Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Sunday expressed concern for St. Maarteners, St. Maarten students in particular, and the Dutch people in general in the aftermath of torrential rain that started last Wednesday over Northern Europe.

With the death toll throughout Europe rising daily, I can only sympathize with our people on the continent and in Holland in particular, the MP said. We know natural catastrophe all too well on St. Maarten and we know the toll it takes Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Sunday publicly called on Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to clarify reports that the Managing Director of the airport holding company Dexter Doncher has resigned and if she has appointed two new members to the airport holding board.
For transparency's sake, the MP said, it behooves the PM to clarify the status of Doncher and if he received the opportunity to be heard after she suspended him Read more

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DcommS Emancipation Day Special

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten On July 1st, the Government of St. Maarten commemorated the end of Slavery with their annualEmancipation Dayceremony and activities. This is the158th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Abolishment of Slavery on Sint Maarten.The theme this year isNo More Auction Block!

The Department of Communication has put together a Special of this days event, and it premiered on the St. Maarten Government YouTube/SXMGOV channel as well as Facebook at SXM Gov.

To commemorate this remembrance, the end of slavery, an Ecumenical Service was held at St Read more

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DcommS Emancipation Day Special.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On July 1st, the Government of St. Maarten commemorated the end of Slavery with their annual Emancipation Day ceremony and activities. This is the 158th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Abolishment of Slavery on Sint Maarten. The theme this year is No More Auction Block!

The Department of Communication has put together a Special of this days event, and it premiered on the St. Maarten Government YouTube/SXMGOV channel as well as Facebook at SXM Gov.

To commemorate this remembrance, the end of slavery, an Ecumenical Service was held at St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On Monday, July 12, 2021, through Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the Honorable Minister Anna E. Richardson hosted a Conference commemorating Justice Week 2021 at the Simpson Bay Resort. The conference served as an opportunity for each department and external partners of the Ministry to discuss topics related to their operations which included their legal basis, year plans, the budget, challenges, plan of actions aimed at improving the functionality and effectiveness of the same Read more

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World Bank Country Director Burunciuc Pledges Commitment To St. Maarten

Philipsburg Today, Thursday, July 15th, new World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries Lilia Burunciuc and World Bank Program Manager for the Sint Maarten Trust Fund Michelle Keane paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs. During the discussion, Burunciuc pledged her commitment to the progress and finalization of the projects under execution via the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB).

Prime Minister Jacobs stated, This is Burunciucs first official visit to St Read more

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Minister Of Justice Anna E. Richardson Pleased With The Results Of Justice Conference

Philipsburg On Monday, July 12, 2021 through Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the Honorable Minister Anna E. Richardson hosted a Conference commemorating Justice Week 2021 at the Simpson Bay Resort. The conference served as an opportunity for each department and external partners of the Ministry to discuss topics related to their operations which included their legal basis, year plans, the budget, challenges, plan of actions aimed at improving the functionality and effectiveness of same. Present at the conference was the Coast Guard, Court of Guardianship, the Police Force of Sint Maarten, National Detectives, Customs, the Admissions and Expulsions section of the Immigration Department, Financial Intelligence Unit Sint Maarten and the Foundation Judicial Institutes Sint Maarten (SJIB).

During the three-day conference, each department delivered presentations to a selected panel tasked with providing critical and structured feedback based on the agenda points Read more

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World BankS Burunciuc Pledges Commitment To St. Maarten

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs standing together with World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries Lilia Burunciuc (left) and World Bank Program Manager for the Sint Maarten Trust Fund Michelle Keane (right).

PHILIPSBURG--New World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries Lilia Burunciuc and World Bank Programme Manager Read more

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World Bank Country Director Burunciuc Pledges Commitment To St. Maarten

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten  Today, Thursday, July 15th, new World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries Lilia Burunciuc and WorldBank Program Manager for the Sint Maarten Trust Fund Michelle Keane paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs. During the discussion, Burunciuc pledged her commitment to the progress and finalization of the projects under execution via the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB). 

Prime Minister Jacobs stated, This is Burunciucs first official visit to St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, Thursday, July 15th, new World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries Lilia Burunciuc and World Bank Program Manager for the Sint Maarten Trust Fund Michelle Keane paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs. During the discussion, Burunciuc pledged her commitment to the progress and finalization of the projects under execution via the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB).

Prime Minister Jacobs stated, This is Burunciucs first official visit to St Read more

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~ A man that has dedicated his life to the service of his people.~

MARIGOT:--- Well-known local doctor Dr. Michel Petit who is also a well-established businessman has joined the ranks of politics for the love of his country and island. The announcement was made on Thursday in a press release where a number of hardcore politicians came together and join forces in order the save St. Martin from its current trend.
Two former presidents of the Collectivity of St. Martin are also on the new list, that was made known today Thursday, July 16th, 2021.
The new list R.S.M Read more

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World Bank Country Director Lilia Burunciuc Visits Sint Maarten In Her First Official Mission.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The new World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc, has concluded a four-day visit to Sint Maarten. This was her first visit to the region since her appointment on July 1, 2021, Ms. Burunciuc met Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Sint Maartens Council of Ministers, the National Recovery Program Bureau, and other partners Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Steering Committee (SC) of the Sint Maarten Trust Fund for Reconstruction, Recovery, and Resilience met in Philipsburg today to discuss the allocation of remaining funds to activities prioritized by the Government of Sint Maarten. To date, the trust fund has committed US$311M to 10 existing projects and US$30M for projects under preparation. The SC discussed the allocation of additional financing to existing projects and of remaining trust fund resources available (around US$55M) Read more