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WomenS Self-Defence Training Expanded To Include 20 Women

From left: Aartwichgt Bell, VSA Minister Omar Ottley and Mike Cornet.

PHILIPSBURG--The Womens Basic Self Defense Training has been expanded to include twenty women in the second cohort.

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Brug Says Reparations Can Be Very Instrumental In Eliminating Poverty On Sint Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG –In a press statement this weekend Richinel Brug made his position known on the debates surrounding Emancipation Day activities in the Kingdom, apologies by Dutch Government in 2022, reparations and poverty on Sint Maarten.

On July 1st, 2023, the Kingdom will be commemorating 150 years of abolishment of slavery in Suriname and the islands in the Caribbean side of the Kingdom Read more

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Aps Gets Clean Audit Report On 2022 Financial Statements

APS Chair Nathalie Tackling presented the 2022 APS audited Financial Statements to Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion.

PHILIPSBURG--Algemeen Pensioenfonds Sint Maarten (APS) has published its Financial Statements for the year 2022. The statements provide a comprehensive overview of APS financial performance. In a significant milestone, APS has received a clean audit report from independent auditor Grant Thornton Sint Maarten Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, June 19, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) June 20, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible. 

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east-southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 13 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A combination of moisture embedded within the wind flow and daytime heating could trigger brief showers across the local area. 

Slight to moderate seas, peaking up to 5 feet, are expected through the next few days. 

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet 

SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL WEATHER SYSTEMS: 
The board area of low pressure (Invest 92L) located in the central became better organized and is now tropical depression three Read more

One Sxm Pursues Closer Regional Collaboration

One SXM members with Dr. June Soomer following the meeting. From left: Aishira Cicilia, Bakari Arrindell, Gabriel LeBlanc, Theophilus Thompson, Soshina Stephen, Dr. Rhoda Arrindell, Dr. June Soomer, Cindy Peters and Anderson Percival at SoIL Caf (Photo courtesy RA).

~ Arrindell elected VP of Caribbean Studies Association ~

PHILIPSBURG--The One St Read more

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Sandbar To Buccaneer Run

The St. Maarten Road Runners is proud to present a new event this year the Sandbar to Buccaneer Run which will take place on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

This event is sponsored and made possible by the Buccaneer Beach Bar, Sandbar, Sunset Beach Bar and Motorworld.

In line with the mission and vision of the St. Maarten Road Runners to continuously promote a healthy lifestyle for all, this event caters to kids and as well as adults.

The Sandbar to Buccaneer Run is a little different than the usual events and consists of 2 different races which can be chosen from.

Race number 1 consists of an individual run of a distance of 5km which starts at Sand Bar SXM and finishes at Buccaneer Beach Bar Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The One St. Martin Association (One SXM) met at SoIL Caf on Thursday with Dr. June Soomer, Chair of the University of the West Indies Open Campus Council, said One SXM president Dr. Rhoda Arrindell.
One SXM received practical tips for regional collaboration from Dr. Soomer during the informal meeting, said Dr. Arrindell Read more

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Cbcs Leaves Pledging Rate Unchanged.

~Amid signals of easing of interest rate hikes on international financial markets~

Willemstad/Philipsburg:---The Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) decided to pause its monetary policy tightening by leaving the pledging rate1 unchanged. This step is consistent with the recent decision of the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve to leave the Federal funds rate unchanged. Even though gross official reserves and import coverage have increased in the first six months of this year, they are still expected to decline in 2023 - although less pronounced than in 2022 Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Mr. Beaujon joined the board shortly after the founding of the foundation in 1997. Following the sudden passing of Mr. Joe Vliegen in 2000, who was one of the founding fathers of the organization, Mr. Beaujon took on the post of Chairman.
With a long career within the banking world and private sector, the Nature Foundation has prospered from Jan Beaujons financial background and leadership in guiding the organization to carry out its commitment to conservation, management, and education regarding the natural resources and environment of Sint Maarten Read more

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

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) June 17, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley, led a high-level delegation to the 111th International Conference held in Geneva. The delegation included Secretary-General Joy Arnell, Department Head of Labor Linda Froston, Cabinet Members Alissa Rios and Johnnie Richardson, as well as representatives from the employers Ms Read more

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Bonaire Announces Reintroduction Of Winair Flights To St. Maarten

KRALENDIJK--Winair in partnership with Flamingo Airport and Tourism Corporation Bonaire announced that it will include Bonaire in its portfolio of destinations with the reintroduction of flights to Bonaire from St. Maarten with a stopover in Curaao, starting July 2023.

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, June 15, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) June 16, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few passing showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M.            Read more

Spice Returns To Headline Inknowvation Conference Series.

~Huge response to the fourth edition with more than 4,500 registrationsand counting!`~

KINGSTON, Jamaica:--- More than 4,500 regional start-ups and entrepreneurs have registered with Flow Business for the fourth installment in its free InKnowvation virtual conference series to be live-streamed from Jamaica on June 16 starting at 9 am local time.
The theme of the event is Small Business, Big Impact, and Flow Business is again offering entrepreneurs the chance to win US$20,000 in cash and prizes as part of a live business pitch challenge.
We are always happy to shine the spotlight on Caribbean entrepreneurs and we look forward to providing the essential digital know-how, inspiration, and tools to help them thrive in the digital age Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) June 15, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 17 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Available moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may cause isolated showers across the region Read more

BONAIRE:--- A Bonaire delegation participated in the Caribbean Studies Association 2023 Conference from 5th 9th June in St Croix, Virgin Islands United States. This was an historical event as for the first time the island of Bonaire was represented. Our team, Bonaire Human Rights Organization, Davika Bissessar Shaw and James Finies from Nos Kier Boneiru Bek, made a presentation and spoke on behalf of the People of Bonaire and the organizations BHRO, NKBB, and Movement pa Kambio Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport Hon. Rodolphe Samuel would hereby like to inform the general public about the introduction of a Secondary School for Special Education at the Sint Maarten Vocational Training School (SMVTS).
This groundbreaking initiative aims to meet the unique needs of students with diverse learning abilities and create an inclusive and supportive environment for their educational journey Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) June 14, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with a few isolated showers. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M.  & Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  With its 192 member countries, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. As Sint Maarten, Curacao, and Aruba jointly share the same seat in the UPU, representatives from the sister countries convened in Sint Maarten early this month in a preparatory meeting to discuss the proposals that will be presented during UPUs upcoming Extraordinary Congress.

The meeting, held at Holland House Beach Hotel, was attended by high-ranking officials in the postal sector and provided a platform for extensive discussions on the proposed agenda items, with the goal to establish a unified stance and collective approach between Sint Maarten, Curacao and Aruba, to ensure cohesive decision-making during the congress.

On day two of the proceedings, a roundtable discussion took place between the Prime Minister of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The recognition of HNP authors here on June 2, by the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) has much to do with media value and a nations voice, said Jacqueline Sample, president of House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP).
Joseph H. Lake, Jr., and Lasana M. Sekou were recognized for realizing The First Local Business Registrant at COCI in the Newspaper and Book Publishing categories, respectively, said the St. Maarten Chamber.
The recognition of Junior Lake and Lasana Sekou by the Chamber of Commerce adds value to the power of the press and publishing, and to the need for a people to have a voice Read more

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

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (06:00 LST) June 13, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:48 P.M.     Read more

Countries Take Decisions To Improve Healthcare

From left: Minister Dangui Oduber of Aruba, Dutch State Secretary Maarten van Ooijen, Minister Javier Silvania of Curaao and Omar Ottley of St. Maarten. (Aruba government photo)

ORANJESTAD/WILLEMSTAD--The Public Health ministers of Aruba, Curaao and St. Maarten and state secretary of Public Health of the Netherlands came together in Curaao last week for the fifth edition of the Four-Country Public Health Consultation Read more

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 ~James Ferris turns the reigns over to new President Jeffrey "Dr. Soc" Sochrin, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams installed as Secretary~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten kicked off its new Rotary year on Saturday, June 10th with an evening of fun at Topper's Restaurant in Cole Bay with attendees from St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- "I honestly find the level of complaints from employees at the Princess Juliana International Airport disheartening," says the Leader of the United People's UP Party and Member of Parliament, the Honourable Rolando Brison.
After hearing again from employees, Brison remarked that they feel victimized and that their jobs are always at risk if they do not "bow to the powers that be", as some employees said.
"According to various employees, it's become a situation where it is more about pleasing your bosses or being a part of 'cliques', as opposed to the level of work the employee produces."
In a Sunday press release, Brison recalled when he visited the Airport and heard the employees' grievance Read more

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