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Request For More Speaking Time Sparks Walkout In Budget Amendment Meeting

~ 2022 budget amendments passed ~

PHILIPSBURG--A request by United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams for the speaking time in Tuesday mornings 2022 budget amendment meeting to be extended to t Read more

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Us Party: No Quorum Highlights Improper Application Of Proportional Representation

US Party leader Pamela Gordon-Carty.

PHILIPSBURG--United St. Maarten (US Party) believes the absence of a quorum for a meeting of the Central Committee of Parliament last week on the Unity Flag highlights the improper application of proportional representation.

Week Of Events Planned For Global Entrepreneurs Week

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion speaking to students.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Finance is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) November 14-20. During this week, the ministry will be joining various other countries worldwide in coming together to host events geared towards creating solutions for worldwide economic growth Read more

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United St. Maarten Party; Destaca Un Atolladero Parlamentario, Sin Qurum Con Un Dficit De Aplicacin Indebida De Representacin Proporcional Como Manda La Constitucin.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – En la vspera de las celebraciones para conmemorar el Da de San Martn, el Parlamento de St. Maarten no pudo establecer un qurum para continuar la reunin del Comit Central sobre la consolidacin de United St. Maarten Party, mediante el reconocimiento de la bandera de la unidad.

Los 6 de los 15 miembros del parlamento resultantes se sientan como miembros independientes del parlamento, lo que es inconsistente con la eleccin de miembros del parlamento por representacin proporcional como se establece en la Constitucin, ha solidificado an ms la posicin del Partido Unido de St Maarten establecida en un artculo publicado en diciembre de 2021.

Hemos enviado rpidamente una carta de consulta a la Oficina Central de Votacin, la cual es la responsable de ejecutar nuestra eleccin de representacin proporcional y asegurar dicha composicin en el Parlamento como lo manda la Constitucin dentro de los lmites de la Ordenanza Electoral Read more

Ministro Ottley; Clnica Para El Cuidado Del Pie Diabtico Abrir Pronto En Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, el Honorable Omar Ottley, anunci el lunes 14 de noviembre que el ministerio de VSA est trabajando en un plan para establecer un instituto de atencin mdica para brindar atencin completa de los pies a los pacientes con diabetes.

La reunin de seguimiento entre el Ministro Ottley, la podloga Lian Stoeldraaijers y los mdicos generales, la Dra Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- United Bus Drivers Association is looking forward to the implementation of its increasing of their bus fares come January 2023. The association had taken note of the accountment by the Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley increasing the minimum wage and applauded this initiative Read more

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~ State and COM said no permits were issued to block public beaches.~

MARIGOT/PHILIPSBURG:--- A businessman at La Samana Hotel identified as Craig has illegally blocked off the access to a public beach claiming he has received authorization from the state and local government to block off the beach for his private use.
A net has been placed in the water preventing chartered boats and tourists from accessing the beach behind La Samana. Several boat captains that operate chartered tours told SMN News that Craig informed them that they are not allowed to enter behind La Samana beach because they were granted permission to privatize the beach for their own operations.
SMN News contacted the Prefecture of Saint Martin requesting information regarding the permission given to Craig, the American businessman, The communication department said that La Samana and the businessman were not given any permission to block off the beaches that are public beaches Read more

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The Guccad Sint Maarten Launch

Philipsburg The Global United Christian Congress of Africa and the Diaspora (GUCCAD) was officially launched on November 9, 2022 at the beautifully decorated Sky Vogue Restaurant in Philipsburg. President of GUCCAD Sint Maarten, Pastor Nigel Brooks, said that this organization offers the African diaspora in Sint Maarten a unique opportunity to unite with their brothers and sisters in Africa.

Quite a number of people, dressed in colorful African attire, from both sides of the island, attended the inauguration of the Sint Maarten branch of GUCCAD International which has branches in the US A and in Africa Read more

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~Week-long events planned for the Ministry~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Finance will be celebrating Global Entrepreneur Week, from November 14-20. During this week, the Ministry will be joining various other countries worldwide in coming together to host events geared towards creating solutions for worldwide economic growth. The focus of this week centers around the finals for the National Youth Pitch Competition, taking place on November 20.

Last Pitch Practice

The last pitch practice for the Youth Pitch Competition will take place on November 17, giving the students one last opportunity to practice their pitch Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, the Honorable Omar Ottley announced on Monday, November 14, that the ministry of VSA is working on a plan to establish a healthcare institute to deliver complete foot care to patients with diabetes.

The follow-up meeting between Minister Ottley, Podiatrist Lian Stoeldraaijers, and General Practitioners Dr Read more

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El Movimiento Popular Denuncia Ante El Defensor Del Pueblo Contra Dos Ministros

Maurice Connor (derecha) est siendo atacado por un hombre con un martillo despus de acudir en ayuda de una mujer que estaba siendo amenazada por su agresor (izquierda).

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten A raz de una queja del movimiento Nosotros, el Pueblo, el Defensor del Pueblo solicit tanto a la Ministra de Justicia Anna Richardson como al Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT) Omar Ottley que respondieran a una peticin de 1,010 firmas por justicia y contra el racismo a ms tardar el 10 de noviembre de 2022 Read more

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Ministerio De Hacienda Celebra La Semana Mundial Del Emprendedor

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Ministerio de Finanzas celebrar la Semana Global del Emprendedor, del 14 al 20 de noviembre. Durante esta semana, el Ministerio se unir a otros pases de todo el mundo para organizar eventos orientados a crear soluciones para el crecimiento econmico mundial. El enfoque de esta semana se centra en las finales del Concurso Nacional de Lanzamientos Juveniles, que tendr lugar el 20 de noviembre.

Prctica del ltimo lanzamiento
La ltima prctica de lanzamiento para la competencia de lanzamiento juvenil se llevar a cabo el 17 de noviembre, lo que brindar a los estudiantes una ltima oportunidad para practicar su lanzamiento Read more

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Seven Teams Pitch For Naf. 10,000 In Youth Pitch Competition Finals

 Ife Badejo and Finance Minister Ardwell Irion going over the finance assignment of a finalist team.

PHILIPSBURG--Seven teams will be pitching for a chance to win a NAf.10,000 cash prize in the National Youth Pitch Competition on November 20.

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Mou Inked To Lower Travel Cost In Dutch Caribbean

From left: Brian Mingo (PJIA); V. Oedjaghir (Airport EUX); M. Van der Scheer (Airport Bonaire); Edison Rijna (Lt. Governor of Bonaire); B. Gijsbers (Dutch Ministry Infrastructure and Water Management; J. Meijs (Airport AUA); M. Hassell (Airport Saba); D. Oduber (Minister of Tourism AUA); Minister Omar Ottley; U. Arends (Minister of Transport AUA); and J Read more

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Ottley Firma Un Memorando De Entendimiento Para Reducir El Costo De Viajar A Holanda Islas Del Caribe; Hacindola Ms Asequible, Eficiente Y Sostenible

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Honorable Ministro de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el Sr. Omar Ottley fue parte de quince (15) dignatarios de las seis (6) naciones insulares y los Pases Bajos que expresaron su compromiso con el Memorando de Entendimiento (MdE). Mientras tanto, el Director Ejecutivo de Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V Read more

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We The People Movement Files Complaint With Ombudsman Against Two Ministers

Maurice Connor (right) is being attacked by a man with a hammer after coming to the aid of a woman who was being threatened by his assailant (left).

  PHILIPSBURG--Following a complaint from We the People movement, the Ombudsman requested both Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley to respond to a 1,010-signature petition for justice and against racism no later than November 10, 2022 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Minimum wage earners will see an increase in their salaries comes January 1st, 2023.
Minister of Labor Omar Ottley in an interview with SMN News said that an LB was done for a one-time cumulative for the years 2016 and 2017. 2018, 2019, and 2021. This he said brought the minimum wage to Naf. 9.62 per hour compared to Naf Read more

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~Seven teams pitch to win ANG 10 000 at the Finals of the National Youth Pitch Competition on Nov. 20~

PHILIPSBURG:---  Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the largest entrepreneurship campaign in the world with national hosts in more than 180 countries and 20 000 local partner organizations. Powered by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and with the support of Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, GEW 2022 celebrates 15 years of promoting entrepreneurship around the world. This year, throughout November 14 - 20th, countries will host activities under the key themes: of ecosystems, inclusion, education, and policy.

As a part of the GEW Dutch Caribbean, St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), Mr. Omar Ottley was a part of fifteen (15) dignitaries of the six (6) island nations and the Netherlands that expressed their commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V Read more

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Resultados De Los Controles Realizado Por El Kpsm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Debido a las diversas actividades realizadas en relacin con el Da de San Martn, el Cuerpo de Polica ha estado ocupado monitoreando varios de estos eventos.

En general, estos eventos transcurrieron sin mayores incidentes. Sin embargo, a pesar de esto, el equipo especial de polica logr llevar a cabo varias operaciones en toda la isla. Los siguientes resultados se lograron durante estas acciones coordinadas.

Se realizaron varios controles de trfico en AJC Brouwers Road (Harold Jack), Souliga road y detrs de la estacin de polica en Nisbeth road Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Due to the various activities held in relation to St. Maarten's Day, the Police Force has been busy monitoring several of these events.
Overall, these events proceeded without any major incidents.
However, despite this, the police special team still managed to carry out several operations all across the island. The following results were achieved during these coordinated actions.
There were several traffic controls held at A.J.C Brouwers Road (Harold Jack,) Souliga road, and behind the police station on Nisbeth road Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Global United Christian Congress of Africa and the Diaspora (GUCCAD) was officially launched on November 9, 2022, at the beautifully decorated Sky Vogue Restaurant in Philipsburg. President of GUCCAD Sint Maarten, Pastor Nigel Brooks, said that this organization offers the African diaspora in Sint Maarten a unique opportunity to unite with their brothers and sisters in Africa.
Quite a number of people, dressed in colorful African attire, from both sides of the island, attended the inauguration of the Sint Maarten branch of GUCCAD International which has branches in the US A and in Africa Read more

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La Lider De Democratic Party (Dp) Informo Que La Reunin Esta Pospuesta Hasta Nuevo Aviso

La lder del DP explic que el aplazamiento es solo por un perodo corto, ya que permitimos que los muchos eventos programados para la misma fecha tengan prioridad y, a decir verdad, la respuesta ha sido tan abrumadora, estamos contentos por el tiempo extra para atar algunos cabos sueltos.

Incluso podramos tener que dividir las actividades que estaban programadas para el da 12 en varios das, pero eso se decidir la prxima semana.

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The Much Anticipated Dp Meeting Has Been Postponed Until Further Notice

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Democratic Party (DP) leader MP Sarah Wescot on Friday informed the general public that the much anticipated DP meeting this Saturday has been postponed until further notice.

However, the DP leader explained the postponement is only for a short period, as we allow the many events scheduled for the same date to take precedence and truth be told, t Read more

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