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Source: 721 News
19 Dec 2016 10:54 PM

Watch Care Ministry Receives Donation For The Less Fortunate

PHILIPSBURG – The Watch Care Ministry of the St. Peter’s Good News Baptist Church was the December’s donation recipient of the give back to the community program, an initiative of former Member of Parliament Leona Marlin-Romeo.

The ministry takes care of the needs of the less fortunate, those known by the commit Read more


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SMCP
Source: 721 News
05 Dec 2016 11:38 PM

Parliament And The Budget

Wycliffe Smith Leader of the St. Maarten Christian Party

Parliament’s website states that Parliament has two main tasks, namely to act as co-legislator and to exercise control over Government’s policies. The budget is an excellent example of co-legislation. It is drafted by the Government, but must be approved by Parliament in order for it to become a law.

On Monday, December 5, the Central Committee of Parliament, which consists of all fifteen members of Parliament, will meet to discuss the 2017 Budget of Country St Read more


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Source: 721 News
03 Nov 2016 03:27 AM

Hart Foundation Receives Assistance From Former Mp Marlin-Romeo

PHILIPSBURG – The R.F. Hart Tribute Foundation is in preparations for their 2016 Christmas event.

Throughout the year songs are shared, musical plays and concerts are performed. This year, however, the foundation will be having a live orchestra.

“’Arias’ has a beautiful repertoire preparing for Christmas, and with so many wonderful talents you cannot miss the upcoming concert,” stated Helen Hart.

Hart thanked Leona Marlin-Romeo and Ursel Biabiany for their kind contribution during an event of the former Member of Parliament (MP) earlier in September where she had her own fundraising at Port de Plaisance, allowing the R.F Read more


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Source: 721 News
26 Oct 2016 01:13 AM

Mp Marlin-Romeo Attends Parlatino Meeting

PHILIPSBURG – Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo attended her last meeting as an independent member of parliament to the Parlatino commission for political affairs, municipals and the integration of Latin America and the Caribbean.

The three day discussion comprised of the revision of the draft law of the migration Read more


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Source: 721 News
05 Oct 2016 12:28 AM

Ariella Bussue Receives Assistance From Mp Marlin-Romeo Give Back To The Community Program  

PHILIPSBURG – Ariella Bussue, a 19 year old student at the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) has been selected as the month of October’s recipient of the ‘Give Back to the Community Program.’

Ariella wishes to pursue her studies in the field of Paediatric Nursing because of her passion to help and take care of children.

Ariella Bussue intends to pursue her studies in the Netherlands

and wishes to pursue to courses that will strengthen her Read more


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NDP
Source: 721 News
22 Sep 2016 04:05 AM

Parlamentaria Leona Marlin Romeo Encabeza Llamado De Reunión Pública Urgente Del Parlamento

Traducido por Máximo Castro

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.- La miembro del Parlamento, Leona Marlin-Romeo declaró el lunes que una solicitud ha sido hecha a la Presidenta del Parlamento para que convoque de manera urgente a una reunión pública, en relación con el proyecto “La perla de China en Belair.

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Source: 721 News
20 Sep 2016 12:11 AM

Mp Marlin-Romeo: Request Made For Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament About Pearl Of China Project

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo on Monday stated that a request has been made to the Chair of Parliament to call an urgent public meeting regarding the Pearl of China project for Belair.

MP Marlin-Romeo said that there were too many questions out in the community that needed to be add Read more


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UPP
Source: 721 News
07 Sep 2016 12:21 AM

Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Provides Some Of The Issues That Has Her Attention

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Through this means it gives me great pleasure to address the people of Sint Maarten as the number 6 candidate on the United People’s Party list.  Over the past years I have grasped the understanding of the philosophy and ideology that are so much so geared towards the improvement of living standard and prosperity of you the sons and daughters of this beautiful island, called St. Maarten.

We are faced once again with a very critical juncture in the development process of our island Read more


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HOPE
Source: 721 News
29 Aug 2016 11:52 PM

Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Sends Letter To Minister Of Finance On State Of Affairs At Central Bank

PHILIPSBURG — On August 29th 2016, Member of Parliament Leona Marlin-Romeo sent an extensive letter to the Chair of Parliament for the Minister of Finance questioning the financial situation of the country and the state of affairs at the Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten.

This was in-light of yet another postponement of the meeting and exactly when the meeting will be reconvened is unknown Read more


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UPP
Source: 721 News
26 Aug 2016 01:53 PM

Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Calls For Increased Levels Of Border Control

PHILIPSBURG—Honourable Independent Member of Parliament MP Leona Marlin-Romeo has expressed serious concerns over the level of security and effectiveness of present controls at borders for Country St. Maarten.

MP Marlin-Romeo said “As a small island we have to be cognizant of our capacity and who is in our Country.” This must be approached structurally and should include further education for law enforcement agents on border control Read more


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PPA
Source: 721 News
19 Aug 2016 09:03 PM

Up Show Unity At Team Building Event

PHILIPSBURG – As part of the United People’s (UP) Party’s groundwork to deliver a stable government to the people of St. Maarten, after more than five years of instability, 23 UP candidates contesting the September 26 Parliamentary elections held a team building session in Simpson Bay, Sunday, August 14.

The party issued a press release following the event, stating that the team building event was a huge success. It was a “common purpose” exercise geared towards improved productivity, motivation and establishing a closer bond, especially with the new members of the UP family.

Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo said after Sunday’s event “today was one of the best political team activity I ever had.” She encouraged her colleague candidates on the UP slate to continue this momentum Read more


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Source: 721 News
16 Aug 2016 03:42 AM

Parliamentary Meeting With Justice Minister Postponed

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The Parliamentary plenary public meeting that was scheduled to deliberate on the Ministry of Justice and its relationship within the Kingdom did not take place on Monday.

The meeting was to have been held at 2.00 pm and was at the request of Members of Parliament (MPs) MP Leona Marlin-Romeo, MP Read more


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Source: 721 News
16 Aug 2016 03:19 AM

Parlamentaria  Marlin-Romeo Envió Carta Al Ministro De Justicia Sobre Licencias De Conducir Extranjeras

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.- La Parlamentaria (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo recordó el lunes, el lunes a la presidenta del Parlamento de que no se ha recibido una respuesta de parte del Ministro de Justicia con respecto a la condición de signatario de San Martín de la Convención de Viena sobre carretera, tráfico y la creación o el fortalecimiento de las reglas de St Read more


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Source: 721 News
06 Aug 2016 12:34 PM

Mp Marlin-Romeo: Calls On Minister Of Justice To Ensure No Political Interference In Judicial Entities

PHILIPSBURG – Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo cautions the Minister of Justice on the ‘trias politica’, and reminds the honorable minister that he must ensure that the powers of one branch do not conflict with the other.

Over the past few weeks the Ministry of Justice has been justly and actively unveiling the plans of the ministry. Plans and projects that have been in the queue to be executed, th Read more


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Source: 721 News
04 Aug 2016 09:55 PM

El Autor Daniel Collins Recibe Donación De Marlin-Romeo Por Su Libro “Caminando Con Fe”

Traducido por Máximo Castro

PHILIPSBURG – El comité del Programa Comunitario Give Back, seleccionó a Daniel Collins como el beneficiario del mes de la donación correspondiente a agosto.

En la opinión del comité el libro escrito por este da información valiosa que hace que muchos se identifiquen con en este viaje llamado vida. Esta es una gran contribución a la comunidad declaró la parlamentaria, Leona Marlin-Romeo.

Daniel ha puesto la pluma al papel en forma de co-autor de un libro recién publicado llamado “Caminando con fe” Read more


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Source: 721 News
02 Aug 2016 07:09 PM

Daniel Collins Author Receives Assistance From Mp Marlin-Romeo For “Walking With Faith”

PHILIPSBURG – The committee of the Give Back to the Community Program selected Daniel Collins as the month of August’s donation recipient.

In the opinion of the committee this book gives valuable information that many can identify with in this journey called life. This is a great contribution to the community stated Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo.

Daniel has put pen to paper in the form of co-authoring a newly published book called “Walking with Faith” Read more


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Source: 721 News
16 Jul 2016 12:52 AM

Mp Marlin-Romeo: Offers Condolences After Incident In Nice France On Bastille Day

PHILIPSBURG – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo expressed her sincere condolences to the families of those victims who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attack in Nice, France on Bastille Day.

“France will overcome this horrific experience.  It is during these struggles a nation through unity Read more


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Source: 721 News
20 May 2016 09:25 PM

Mp Marlin-Romeo To Attends Meetings About Civil Registry Developments

PHILIPSBURG – Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Romeo Marlin recently returned to the island after pursuing two critical initiatives that affect the future of Sint Maarten.

MP Leona Marlin-Romeo is eager to inform the public of Sint Maarten of the following, the attendance at the Dutch Civil Affairs congress in the Netherlands clearly identified the need for Sint Maarten to modernize its services as there is a growing technological gap between the Netherlands/BES islands (Bonaire, St Read more


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Source: 721 News
17 May 2016 10:41 PM

Mp Marlin-Romeo Queries Minister Of Sports On Plans Of Approach For Proper Ventilation At Sports Facilities

PHILIPSBURG – On Monday, May 15th Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo, queried the Minister of Sports and Health on the plan of approach on ensuring proper ventilation be in place at all sports auditoriums.

Concerns from residents of Sucker Garden who frequents the Melford Hazel Sports auditorium complained about the heat in the facility.

The Member of Parliament also questioned Read more


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Source: 721 News
09 May 2016 07:01 PM

Mp Marlin-Romeo To Attend Nvvb Annual Conference

PHILIPSBURG – Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo has been invited by Nederlands Vereniging voor Burgerzaken (NVVB) to its annual conference.

The association is the “contact point” for the themes of personal information management, identity management, elections & services and innovation.

The NVVB think and act towards the future, guarantees quality and is a popular and reliable partner for other (government) organizations.

The Member of Parliament will be lobbying about the concerns of the protection of source documents in the Caribbean based on years of experience of Civil Registry matters on Sint Maarten.

During the MPs tenure at the Civil Registry there were many challenges with documents from neighboring islands Read more


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HOPE
Source: 721 News
28 Apr 2016 09:20 PM

Mp Marlin-Romeo Wants To Know Why Tourism Trade Fair Smart Postponed

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – A letter was sent to the president of Parliament on Monday, April 26th, 2016 by the Member of Parliament Leona Marlin-Romeo querying the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (Ministry TEATT), as stakeholder and contributor on the postponement of the SMART annual trade show.

The trade show attracts major wholesalers whose jobs are to sell the destination Read more


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Source: 721 News
25 Apr 2016 08:30 PM

Central Committee Of Parliament About Status Of Insurance Coverage For Police Officers Reconvenes On Tuesday

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on April 26. The Minister of Justice will be present for the session.    

The Central Committee meeting reconvenes on Tuesday at 2.00 pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg.

The agenda points are 1. Status of insurance coverage for police officers and their families and other related and affected issues and 2. Approval composition delegation and provisions for IPKO in The Hague, May 31–June 3, 2016.

This Central Committee meeting was requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) MP T.E Read more


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Source: 721 News
29 Mar 2016 06:57 PM

Plenary Session Of Parliament About Consumer Protection Reconvenes On Thursday

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a plenary public session on March 31. The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport will be present for the session.    

The plenary public meeting reconvenes on Thursday at 2.00pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.

The agenda point is a discussion with the Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs regarding the issue of consumer protection for residents and visitors.

This plenary session of the House was requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) Leona Marlin-Romeo, MP Franklin Meyers, and MP Theo Heyliger.

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. 

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.

The parliamentary session will be carried live on St Read more


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HOPE
Source: 721 News
21 Mar 2016 11:13 PM

Mp Marlin-Romeo Gives Back To St. Maarten Foundation For Psychologists & Orthopedagogen

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – “There are many organizations on the island that are actively trying to make a difference for the overall improvement of Sint Maarten.  Each has their own specialization, and objectives, many however go unrecognized and or get discouraged because of the lack of support,” Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo said on Monday.

The St Read more


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