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~ Elected and appointed Officials cuts of 15% remains in effect.

PHILIPSBURG: --- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced on Wednesday that the Council of Ministers has dispatched a letter to the State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen requesting that the imposed 12.5% cuts from the salaries of civil servants and workers of government-owned companies be removed Read more

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MARIGOT:---  The Honorable Prime Minister of St. Maarten Silveria E. Jacobs and members of the Council of Ministers consisting of Minister of VROMI Egbert Doran, Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion, Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson, and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport drs. Rodolphe Samuel attended their first official working meeting together with President Louis Mussington and the elected representatives of the Territorial Council of Saint-Martin at the Htel de la Collectivit on May 5 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On May 6, the St. Maarten Nurses Association (SMNA) held their opening ceremony at Taloula Mangos on the Boardwalk to commemorate Nurses Week from May 6 through May 12 under the theme Nurses: A Voice to Lead. Investing in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health. The ceremony began with a torch walk from Walter Plantz Square ending at Taloula Mangos signifying the location of the old St. Rose Hospital.

During the ceremony, Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs stated, As I look out, I see many generations of nurses and nurses of all our different healthcare organizations on the island Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs was elated after she heard that homegrown Cricketer Keacy Carty became the first player from Sint Maarten to be picked by the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel.

We are very proud of Keacy Cartys accomplishments to date. I would like to take this opportunity to congratute Carty on behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs along with a number of dignitaries from the south side of the island attended the home-going ceremony of the late Lino Hughes on Saturday, May 7 at the Gallis Bay Parking Lot before the procession proceeded to the Marigot cemetery for internment led by the Bottle Neck Band Read more

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Govt. Dignitaries Attend Funeral And Memorial Service For Lino Hughes

Dutch-side Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Culture Department head Clara Reyes walk with the funeral cortege to the cemetery following the speeches and tributes in the Galisbay car park on Saturday morning. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Government dignitaries from both sides of the island joined family members of the late musi Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs released her Mothers Day message on Sunday as the nation celebrates.

Today we honor mothers as the core of the family, naturally the first nurturers which carry us through our first 40 weeks of life, then nurse and nurture us, and are our first caregivers and teachers.

The saying the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world clearly indicates how important the role of the mother is in our communities, our island nation, and our world.

For those who are mothers whether biologically, or by choice -having chosen to be that nurturer for a child or children - may your day be a blessed and a happy one Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maartens Carnival Festival Village on Pond Island has been renamed, the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village, after the person who contributed significantly to the identity, development, and progression of Sint Maartens culture.

On Tuesday evening May 3rd, 2022, during a ceremonial launch, the unveiling of the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village sign took place at the entrance of the Festival Village.

The event which was hosted by the Honorable Minister of VROMI Mr. Egbert Jurendy Doran, also saw in attendance His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, Drs Read more

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Doing A Good Thing Wrong Is No Good

On Tuesday May 3, the world celebrated International Press Freedom Day, which inspired this article along with the recent press developments on our island. It is an honor to serve in this noble profession and I look forward to contributing towards the professions value, impact and legacy.

As a member of the St. Martin press and representative of my media house, I have noted with deep concern the need to ensure that freedom of the press, as enshrined in article 10 of the constitution, is never trampled upon Read more

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Sea Calls On Jacobs To Break Down Coho In LaymanS Terms

From left: SEA Vice Chairman Jude Houston; Chairman Virgilio Brooks; Treasurer Herman van der Camp and Acting Secretary Pieter Lucas (file photo).

PHILIPSBURG--The Soualiga Employers Association (SEA) is calling on Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to break down the details of the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development COHO in laym Read more

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Jacobs Receives Letter, Media To Be Invited To Discuss Concerns

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday that she has received the letter from representatives of a cross-section of media organisations in St. Maarten regarding governments Media Accreditation Policy, and indicated that the media will be invited to a meeting to discuss the points of concern.

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Pm Reports On Work Visit To Earthx 2022

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs at the forum.

PHILIPSBURG-- Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs attended EarthX 2022 Forum in Dallas, Texa Read more

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Gobierno Observar El Da De La Memoria Nacional El Mircoles

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) El mircoles 4 de mayo, el Gobierno de Sint Maarten reconocer el Da Nacional de la Conmemoracin (Dodenherdenkingsdag) similar a los otros pases dentro del Reino Holands.

Durante este Da Nacional de Conmemoracin, todas las vctimas neerlandesas (civiles y soldados) que han muerto o han sido asesinadas en el Reino de los Pases Bajos o en cualquier otro lugar del mundo en situaciones de guerra o durante operaciones de mantenimiento de la paz desde el estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial son conmemorado.

Entre 1940 y 1945 murieron ms de 260.000 vctimas en el Reino de los Pases Bajos, entre las cuales hasta 160 antillanos (se van descubriendo ms nombres nuevos) Read more

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Government To Observe National Remembrance Day On Wednesday

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On Wednesday, May 4, the Government of Sint Maarten will recognize National Remembrance Day, (Dodenherdenkingsdag) similar to the other countries within the Dutch Kingdom.

During this National Commemoration Day, all Dutch victims civilians and soldiers who have been killed or murdered in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world in war situations or during peace-keeping operations since the outbreak of the Second World War are commemorated Read more

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Gumbs, Peterson: La Presidente Del Parlamento No Habla Por La Pfp

~ La carta al primer ministro es una clase magistral de falta de tacto ~

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Los miembros del parlamento (MP) del Partido para el Progreso (PFP) Melissa Gumbs y Raeyhon Peterson se distanciaron a s mismos y a su faccin de las declaraciones hechas por la presidenta del parlamento Grisha Heyliger-Marten en una carta reciente a la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs.

Gumbs expres su frustracin por el uso indebido continuo del cargo de la presidenta del parlamento y agreg que las cartas enviadas por la presidenta del parlamento dan la impresin de que las palabras y los sentimientos son en nombre de todo el parlamento de Sint Maarten.

La presidenta del parlamento est tratando de protegerse actuando como si solo estuviera enviando la carta en su calidad de parlamentaria solitaria, coment Gumbs, sin embargo, al igual que cuando el expresidente del parlamento Brison cometi un error en su carta al Central Bank, este es nuevamente un ejemplo de no reconocer que, cuando usted es presidente del Parlamento, sus palabras reflejan y, a menudo, dan la impresin de ser representantes de todo el Parlamento.

Adems, en partes de la carta de Heyliger-Marten, la propia redaccin da la impresin de un Parlamento unificado detrs de su presidente Read more

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Gumbs, Peterson: President Of Parliament Does Not Speak For Pfp

~ Letter to Prime Minister is a masterclass in being tactless ~

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson on Wednesday, April 28, 2022, distanced themselves and their faction from the statements made by President of Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten in a recent letter to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

Gumbs expressed her frustration with the continued misuse of the position of the President of Parliament, adding that letters sent by the President of Parliament give the impression that the words and sentiments are on behalf of the entire Sint Maarten Parliament.
The President of Parliament is trying to shield herself by acting as if she is only sending the letter in her capacity as a lone MP, Gumbs commented, However, much like when former President of Parliament Brison blundered in his letter to the Central Bank, this is again an instance of not recognizing that, when you are the President of Parliament, your words reflect and often give the impression of being representative of the entire Parliament.

Moreover, in parts of Heyliger-Martens letter, the wording itself gives the impression of a unified Parliament standing behind its President Read more

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Media Submit Joint Letter Objecting To Policy, Request Meeting With Govt.

Reporter Darlene Hodge booked the joint statement at the Government Building on Tuesday. Copies will also be submitted  to the Parliament of St. Maarten, Council of Ministers, Ombudsman and Association of Caribbean Media Workers, amongst others.

~ Decline to sign consent form in interim ~

PHILIPSBURG--Representatives of a cross section of media organisations in St. Maarten submitted a joint letter to Prime Minister < Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs delivered the keynote address at the Global Youth Summit on April 20, among others at the EarthX 2022 Conference held in Dallas, Texas.

The prime minister's keynote address focused on the importance of the next generation leadership and island leaders aligning efforts to achieve transformative global change Read more

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Pm Pledges Continued Support For Youth In Shaping Sustainable Future

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs in this group photo with a number of young people and mentors with whom she participated in the reciprocity circle after making her address at the Global Youth Summit.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Read more

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Grisha Convinced Parliament Cannot, Should Not Support Draft Coho Law

Chairperson of Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten is convinced the draft Consensus Kingdom Law on the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development COHO cannot and should not be supported by the Parliament of St Read more

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Jacobs Issues Challenge: Play Your Part To Invest In Planet

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs at EarthX 2022 Conferences.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has issued a challenge for persons to make a conscious effort to play th Read more

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Mensaje Del Da De La Tierra De La Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Compaeros habitantes de Sint Maartener, me dirijo a ustedes cordialmente con motivo del Da de la Tierra, un evento anual que se celebra el 22 de abril para demostrar el apoyo a la proteccin, conservacin y sostenibilidad del medio ambiente.

Permtanme compartir brevemente con ustedes la siguiente cita: Cada decisin que tomas tiene un impacto en el medio ambiente. Desde lo que eliges comer para la cena, lo que vistes, hasta cmo te desplazas al trabajo.

Como Pequeos Estados Insulares en Desarrollo (SIDS) y en particular como Sint Maarteners, somos muy conscientes del impacto negativo que los humanos pueden tener en el medio ambiente y, a su vez, el efecto que esto tiene en el cambio del clima Read more

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Witu Starts Petition For Payment Of Vacation Allowance 2022

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson said, today is the day we put the rights of teaching and non-teaching staff back as a priority in St. Maarten.

The WITU President outlined the contents of the petition that has nine points of motivation and all WITU members are being called to sign it in solidarity.

The nine points of motivation in the petition are:

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Witu Inicia Peticin Para Pago De Asignacin Vacacional 2022

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — El presidente del Sindicato de Maestros de las Islas de Barlovento (WITU), Stuart Johnson, dijo: “hoy es el da en que volvemos a poner los derechos del personal docente y no docente como una prioridad en St. Maarten”.

El presidente de WITU describi el contenido de la peticin que tiene nueve puntos de motivacin y todos los miembros de WITU estn llamados a firmarla en solidaridad.

Los nueve puntos de motivacin de la peticin son:

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