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Top Research And Development In The Caribbean.

by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert

Which are the top ten leading territories for research and development in the Caribbean? No? Top five? How about three? Is it because the region doesnt need any research and development? That is strange. Because the most developed countries in the world also spend the most money on research and development. One would think that they are so freaking developed already that they really dont need more of it. Is it because they can spend more since they have more funding available for it? Or is it that they have more funding as they have invested more in research and development and are benefiting from it?

The development of an R&D Center (Research & Development) is a crucial element to contribute to the development and dissemination of new rigorous evidence and innovative products, methods or technologies that provide practical solutions to issues, confrontations and problems that must not be overlooked in the Caribbean Read more

Rollocks Jr, Donates School Supplies

Sucker Garden, Sint Maarten —Rollocks Jr. Candidate for the URSM Party has announced, that he is donating Back Packs and school supplies, and stands in solidarity with struggling single mothers and parents, who have difficulty in finding school fees and school supplies on a yearly basis.

Although parents generally purchase school supplies at the start of the school year, the need for some items, like backpacks, varies with use and daily wear and tear.

To this end, Rollocks Jr Read more

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Island Council Adopts Social Minimum, Salary Minimum Motions

SABA Two motions were presented to the Island Council by Island Council Members Elsa Peterson and Vito Charles, both of the WIPM party, one motion addressing the continued urgency to establish the social minimum and a second motion on the minimum salaries of the Public Entity Saba with a cost-of-living adjustment.

Peterson and Charles submitted their motions during a meeting of the Island Council to handle the 2022 Year Report and the first 2023 budget amendment. Petersons motion instructed the Executive Council to take a number of actions Read more

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Reality And Justice

It was brought to my attention a couple of days ago that an article was published entitled Negative for the image of St. Maarten. The author being Mr. Robby Ferron. I believe he was commenting on article I wrote on debt cancellation. Had I seen it earlier I would have remarked sooner. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion and that is a given. I do maintain that the best thing for the Netherlands to do is to cancel the entire debt, not only that of the liquidity support but also prior loans Read more

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SABA:--- Two motions were presented to the Island Council by Island Council Members Elsa Peterson and Vito Charles, both of the WIPM party, one motion addressing the continued urgency to establish the social minimum and a second motion on the minimum salaries of the Public Entity Saba with a cost-of-living adjustment.

Peterson and Charles submitted their motions during a meeting of the Island Council to handle the 2022 Year Report and the first 2023 budget amendment. Petersons motion instructed the Executive Council to take a number of actions Read more

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Sustainable Elderly Care Covered In Conference Held On Bonaire

Attendees at the Elderly Care Conference.

 BONAIRE--A mini-conference on sustainable elderly care took place in Bonaire on June 29 covering topics on quality of care, prevention and collaboration between partners in the care supply chain.

The event was organised by Fringe/Kennemerhart and Health and Youth Caribbean Netherlands ZJCN.

Almost all the organisations involved with elderly care were present and took part in various working groups Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 14, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 15, 2023

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief shower possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:45 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation Read more

First Winair Flight To Curaao And Aruba With New Atr-500

The ATR-500, adorned in WINAIRs livery, boasts a brand-new interior with 48 comfortable leather seats.

SIMPSON BAY--Today, July 14, WINAIR performs its inaugural flight to Curaao and Aruba utilizing the airlines new ATR-500 series aircraft. Management of WIRead more

Windwardside, Saba:---  The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) recently organized an Education Standards and Strategy Workshop, bringing together esteemed park and conservation authorities from the Dutch Caribbean region. The workshop focused on developing educational standards, devising effective educational strategies for park organizations, Aruba National Park Foundation, Saba Conservation Foundation, Nature Foundation St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 13, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 14, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:45 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A combination of drier air and Saharan dust moving across region is predicted to limit significant shower activity Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Ministry of Justice in Philipsburg has successfully concluded the final consultations for the legislative package required for the enactment of the Justice Function Book. Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson, held meetings with various unions representing Justice workers, including NAPB-ABVO-WICSU/PSU and the Committee of Civil Servants Union (CCSU), as well as management and employees of the Ministry of Justice.
During these consultations, the NABP-ABVO-WICSU/PSU collaborated closely with Minister Richardson and her team to conduct the final review of the Legal Position Police regulation Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 13, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through tonight:Cloudy, breezy, slightly hazy, and isolated showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. 

Thursday morning through midday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy with brief showers possible.  

Forecast High: 31C / 87F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M Read more

To Parents Of Students That Will Immigrate To Further Studies

On Sunday, July 9 th , 2023 during my livestream Sunday Chat I interviewed a young
man named Elisha Jones, who is currently a student in The Netherlands. He gave us
an idea of real life in The Netherlands, and shared his experiences from when he left
St. Maarten to when he arrived in The Netherlands.

From registration at the Gemeente to finding an apartment, he elaborated on the
expectations and the actual realities; the hard facts and how at times ones faith is
tested.

I have been preaching to all parents to put your faith in God, and keep praying for
your children Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Ministry of Justice is delighted to announce the commencement of Justice Week 2023, a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the tireless efforts of justice workers and promoting safety and security within the community. From July 10th to July 17th, a series of activities and events will be held, culminating in Justice Day on the 17th.
The Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, inaugurated Justice Week with a remarkable Justice Prayer Link, which brought together administrative and frontline justice workers Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 10, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 11, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A tight surface pressaure gradient will account for brisk winds across the region Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- I have taken note of the public statements made by Prime Minister Rutte, including his regret that they remained at an impasse within the coalition of four parties. The political decision to tender the resignation of the entire cabinet now means new elections will be called, allowing the people of the Netherlands to resolve the issue.
While instability in coalition governments is nothing new in the Dutch Kingdom, we trust that this latest disagreement, at a political level based on immigration policies in the Netherlands, will not negatively impact the improving relations within the Kingdom, including our ongoing discussions on the loans, availability of funding for sustainable development projects, climate change & actions following the apology for the Dutch governments role in slavery past on its former colonies Read more

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Szv Met With Bgnaa

SZV CFO Elton Felisie, BGNAA Chair Peter van den Esschert, BGNNA Secretary Inge Den Heijer- Bodeutsch and SZV Manager Pension and Cessentia Benefits, Renatto Rodriguez.

 PHILIPSBURG--Members of the Association of Pensioners of the former Netherlands Antilles and Aruba BGNAA visited the SZV Social and Health Insurances on May 26.

  BGNAA met with SZV representatives, Chief Financial Officer Elton Felisie and Manager of Pension and Cessantia Renatto Rodriguez.

  BGNAA was briefed on current affairs regarding access to SZV pension benefits and service provisions for SZV pensioners residing in the Netherlands as part of SZVs commitment to strengthen stakeholder relations and information exchange.

  Topics of discussion included data exchange between local and Dutch entities to reduce the administrative tasks of pensioners, the general AOV indexation process, verification that the AOV pension amounts are taxable in St Read more

PHILIPSBURG--- On May 26, members of the Association of Pensioners of the former Netherlands Antilles and Aruba (BGNAA) visited St. Maarten from the Netherlands. They met with SZV Social & Health Insurances representatives, Mr. Elton Felisie - Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Renatto Rodriguez - Manager of Pension & Cessantia. As part of SZVs commitment to strengthen stakeholder relations and information exchange, BGNAA was briefed on current affairs regarding access to SZV pension benefits and service provisions for SZV pensioners residing in the Netherlands Read more

~Calls issued to rename Waterfront in the name of longest serving Mayor of Saint Martin. ~

MARIGOT: ---Persons from all walks of life throughout the community of Saint Martin and dignitaries from Sint Martin, Anguilla, St. Barths, and Guadeloupe gathered at the waterfront in Marigot on Friday to pay their last respects to Mayor Albert Fleming who passed away on June 28th, 2023, at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital.
The late Mayor Fleming was described as a patriot, a man for his people, simple and humble, and a man who cared for his family and that of his community Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 07, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 08, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy. 

Tonight through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M Read more

Bgnaa Meets With Szv

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten On May 26, members of the Association of Pensioners of the former Netherlands Antilles and Aruba (BGNAA) visited St. Maarten from the Netherlands. They met with SZV Social & Health Insurances representatives, Mr. Elton Felisie – Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Renatto Rodriguez – Manager of Pension & Cessantia.

As part of SZVs commitment to strengthen stakeholder relations and information exchange, BGNAA was briefed on current affairs regarding access to SZV pension benefits and service provisions for SZV pensioners residing in the Netherlands Read more

Mp Grisha: CadasterS Funds Being Depleted By Creating Top-Heavy Management Board

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — While waiting for the Managing Director of the Foundation Cadastre & Land Registry to be invited to Parliament to elucidate on the foundations financial situation, MP. Grisha Heyliger-Marten will send a letter to the Minister of Finance, Hon. Ardwell Irion urgently requesting him to asks the Supervisory Board of the foundation to put the recruitment of a full-time CFO and COO on hold.

During a question hour regarding developments at the Foundation Cadastre & Land Registry held earlier this year, the Minister informed Parliament that it could make use of article 14, sub 2 of the Articles of Incorporation of the Foundation to get access to the Foundations administration and receive all requested information regarding its financial policies/management, according to Heyliger-Marten in a press statement released on Thursday afternoon.

The MP stated that she made use of said articles by means of a letter to the President of Parliament dated April 3rd, 2023 Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 06, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 07, 2023 

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, and a few brief showers. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

The presence of Saharan dust will continue to limit significant precipitation, in addition to affect air quality and visibility Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  TelEm Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Randell Hato as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
With a wealth of experience in the telecommunications sector and a strong private and public sector background, Mr. Hato brings profound knowledge and a strategic mindset to his new role. He is determined to ensure a secure future for TelEm Group and the telecommunications industry of St. Maarten itself.
Having served in strategic positions within the telecommunications sector, both regionally and internationally, Mr Read more