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Minister Jacobs Calls For More Compassion, Equity

PHILIPSBURG--In her New Year’s address released on Thursday evening, Minister of Education, Culture and Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs reflected on this past year and called on the population to show more respect, impulse control, compassion and fairness in their dealings with fellow citizens.

“This year 2016 was indeed a challenging time for many of us Read more

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Jacobs Supports Recognition Of Local ‘S’Maatin’ English

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports ECYS Silveria Jacobs on Wednesday expressed her support for the recognition of St. Maarten English – which she spelled as “S’maatin” English.

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Jacobs Outlines Ministry’S Plans For 2017 During Budget Meeting

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Silveria Jacobs on Monday outlined some of the ministry’s plans for 2017 at the start of the public plenary session on the draft 2017 budget.

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Minister Jacobs: Education Must Go Beyond Basic Needs And Learning

MARIGOT--Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture Silveria Jacobs was guest speaker at the official opening of International Rights of the Child Day hosted by the French side on Monday.

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Primary School Power-Washed To Safeguard Pupils From Gas

~ School remains closed today ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs made good on her promise by following up with the recommendations made by teachers of Leonald Conner School in Cay Bay by power-washing the school on Wednesday. School will remain closed on Thursday, according to Jacobs.

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Youth Urged To Participate In Unesco Online Survey

PHILIPSBURG--Education Minister Silveria Jacobs urges St. Maarten youth between the ages of 15 to 25 years to participate in a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) online public consultation survey currently running.

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Jacobs Lauds Early Childhood Development Educators At Event

DAWN BEACH--Education Minister Silveria Jacobs congratulated early childhood development educators and directors for the “great job” they are doing in moulding the “building blocks” of the country during a breakfast ceremony at the Westin Dawn Beach Resort and Spa on Friday.

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Flash Flood Advisory In Effect For St. Maarten ~ Schools Closed For Today ~

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SIMPSON BAY--A flash flood advisory for the country was issued by Meteorological Department St. Maarten (MDS) last night due to an approaching tropical wave that will bring scattered moderate to heavy showers across the region into tomorrow. This weather system is capable of producing one to three inches of rainfall as it passes over the local area.

Motorists and residents in areas prone to flooding are advised to be alert and exercise caution, as flash flooding is possible Read more

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Minister Of Education Jacobs Expresses Heartfelt Condolences To The Family Who Lost Their Son In A Tragic Accident

News Release

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs expresses deep and heartfelt condolences to the parents and family of the young boy whose life was tragically lost in an accident on Saturday morning at the Princess Juliana International Airport.

“This tragedy is one that will forever change the landscape of the lives of all involved, including the victim, his family, the driver of the van and his family as well as eyewitnesses and the community at large Read more

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Volunteers Beautify Two Public Schools

SOUTH REWARD--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Silveria Jacobs recently came up with an idea to get the staff of the ministry involved in the Education on the Move (EOM) campaign as volunteers.

Recognising that schools are in dire need of a facelift and while awaiting their “critical upgrade,” the Minister decided to tackle some minor repairs and maintenance in a phased manner via EOM.

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Minister Silveria Jacobs’ Back To School Message

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs wishes all students, teachers, management and staff of schools as well as parents and guardians of students a successful school year as they return to school today, Monday.

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Minister Jacobs To Students: Life’S Journey Is An Adventure

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs offered words of encouragement to students departing for study overseas on Sunday, July 31. Some 34 students travelled to the Netherlands from Princess Juliana International Airport SXM.

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124 Students Approved For Government Scholarships

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs says some 34 students will be travelling to The Netherlands on Sunday, July 31, to further their studies. The Ministry of Education received 182 requests for study financing this year, of which 124 were granted, 51 were denied and seven are pending.

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Minister Jacobs Awards Winners Of Heritage Essay Competition

PHILIPSBURG--The winners of the first Intangible Heritage Interscholastic Essay Competition, hosted by the Department of Culture, received their awards from Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs at the Government Administration Building on Friday, July 15.

  The purpose of this initiative was to stimulate the young minds, inspire intellectual and creative thought and acknowledge the impact of African heritage on St Read more

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Exit Exam Average Up From Last Year

PHILIPSBURG--The average pass rate for this year’s Foundation Based Education (FBE) Exit Exams has increased compared to last year. Education Minister Silveria Jacobs announced on Wednesday that the average percentage stood at 58, up from 55 last year.

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Jacobs Negotiates Accord With Keiser University

FORT LAUDERDALE--Thanks to the efforts of Education Minister Silveria Jacobs, selected St. Maarten students will be given scholarship grants ranging from US $10,000 to $12,500 for their tuition, housing and meal plan per year for a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Programme at Keiser University Flagship Campus in Florida.

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Jacobs Negotiates Extension Of Monroe College Mou

NEW YORK--Despite increasing college and university tuition cost in the United States, St. Maarten students attending Monroe College in New York will continue to benefit from discounted tuition, housing and meal plan rates.

Education Minister Silveria Jacobs has “successfully renegotiated” an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of St Read more

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Minister Jacobs Signs Mou With Flagler College

Minister Jacobs and Flagler College President Dr. William Abare 

On Friday May 20, 2016, Minister Silveria Jacobs signed a MOU with Dr. William Abare, the president of Flagler College. This agreement will enable students from St. Maarten to study at Flagler College and receive a discounted tuition rate.

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Marlin-Romeo Wants Plans For Ventilation Of Sports Facilities

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo has raised her concerns with Minister of Sports and Health Silveria Jacobs about the plan of approach on e Read more

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Culture Ministry Honours Carnival Village Pioneers

PHILIPSBURG--The persons responsible for starting the Carnival Village some 46 years ago were honoured by Government during a ceremony on Friday.

Minister of Culture Silveria Jacobs gave inspiring words to family members about eight persons who opened the first booths in the Carnival Village. The man who spearheaded a fact-finding mission to St Read more

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Jacobs Urges Nia Dance Team To Strive For Gold In France

SIMPSON BAY--Education Minister Silveria Jacobs has encouraged the National Institute of Arts (NIA) dance team to strive for gold in France.

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Up Criticizes Jacobs’ Education Campaign, But Minister Says Record ‘Speaks For Itself’

PHILIPSBURG--United People’s (UP) Party on Monday, levelled criticism against Government for its recently launched “Education on the Move (EOM)” campaign, an initiative focussed on literacy and geared towards raising awareness about education and its importance.
UP said t Read more

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Govt. Heading Back To Drawing Board On School Bus Regulation

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Silveria Jacobs announced the sudden suspension of the public tender “School Bus Transportation Service St. Maarten” until further notice.

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Govt. Suspends School Bus Transportation Bid

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Silveria Jacobs has suspended the public tender “School Bus Transportation Service St. Maarten” until further notice.

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