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Viking Star Makes Inaugural Call Opening Cruise Season 2016-2017

POINT BLANCHE – Port St. Maarten and the destination opened the 2016-2017 cruise season with the inaugural call of the Viking Star, one of Viking Ocean Cruises vessels.

On hand for the occasion was outgoing Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Ingrid Arrindell and incoming Minister Theo Heyliger as well as representatives from Port St Read more

Heyliger: Pray For Those In Haiti And Elsewhere In The Caribbean

PHILIPSBURG – The devastation of Haiti by Hurricane Matthew, with the death toll now at 108, has become a major cause for concern for the United People’s Party (UP).

In a press statement issued Thursday, October 6, UP Party leader Theo Heyliger said, “The Haitian community on St Read more

Theo: Be Safe And Adhere To Rule Of Law

PHILIPSBURG – Leader of the United People’s (UP) Party and Member of Parliament (MP) Theodore Heyliger said, “Today marks a new starting point for Country St. Maarten, and a chance to alleviate the burden of instability and economic disaster we face.”

He also encouraged voters of the community and supporters of the UP Party to go out and vote early Read more

Frans: Kirindongo Cuenta Con Su Apoyo, Y Lo Insto A Realizar Una Investigación Exhaustiva

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.- El parlamentario y líder del partido Unido de St. Maarten (US), Frans Richardson ha pedido al ministro de Justicia Edson Kirindongo, iniciar una investigación completa y exhaustiva en la prisión de Blanche Pointe, y al mismo tiempo le asegurado al ministro que cuenta con su plena confianza en la realización de su trabajo.

Richardson dijo que también espera que el Ministro, junto con los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en la aplicación de la ley, continúe con la tarea de llevar a los criminales ante la justicia Read more

Frans: Kirindongo Has His Full Support, Urges Thorough Investigation

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Member of Parliament (MP) and Leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party Frans Richardson has called on Minister of Justice Edson Kirindongo to initiate a complete and thorough investigation at the Pointe Blanche Prison. He assured the Minister that he has his full confidence in getting the job done.

Richardson said he also expects the Minister, along with the hard working men and women law enforcement, to carry on with the task of bringing criminals to justice Read more

Up Parliamentarians Hold Talks With Florida Adventist Hospital

SINT MAARTEN/FLORIDA – Preliminary talks were concluded recently with top brass of Florida Adventist Hospital by United People’s (UP) party Members of Parliament (MPs) Theo Heyliger (leader), Dr. Lloyd Richardson,  and Cornelius de Weever Read more

Dan A Heyliger Y A Meyers 72 Horas Para Retractarse Públicamente De Declaraciones Consideradas Falsas

Traducido por Máximo Castro

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.- El director de la compañía  Robelto & Sons NV, señor Flanders, dio anoche mediante un comunicado de prensa, un plazo de 72 horas al líder principal y al líder adjunto del Partido del Pueblo Unido (UP, por sus siglas en inglés), Theo  Heyliger y Franklyn Meyers, respectivamente, para que se retracten de la acusación publicada por estos en los medios locales en lA que afirmaron que la compañía Robelto & Sons BV, ha facturado al gobierno 19 veces la suma de 148,500.00 florines, equivalente a unos 2,82 millones de florines.

Flanders expresa en su comunicado de prensa que esta afirmación es una mentira descarada y que no va a aceptar este tipo de declaraciones de personas cuyo objetivo es engañar a la población de San Martín y desacreditar a una empresa local Read more

Heyliger And Meyers Has 72 Hours To Publicly Retract Their False Statements Or Consider Legal Action

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a press release issued late Wednesday (August 25) night by Robelto & Sons NV the director Mr. Flanders broke his silence by saying;

In the week of August 15 both the leader and the deputy leader  of the United People’s Party went in the media and boldly made the statement that Robelto & Sons BV has collected or at least has billed government for a total amount of 19 times 148,500.00 guilders or 2.82 Million Guilders.

This statement is a blatant lie and we will not accept these types of statements from persons whose goal it is to fool the people of St Read more

Upp Launch ‘Up Party Sxm’ App For Apple & Android Smartphones

PHILIPSBURG—The United People’s Party UPP made political history on St. Maarten today, Monday launching its “powerful interactive APP, named UP Party SXM.” It is by far one of the most aggressive marketing strategy for a political campaign to date for this or any election on St. Maarten or the Caribbean region.

UP Party app named “UP Party SXM” shows a photo of the party’s 23 candidates along with eight of the services you can access once you download the app.

Before the app was officially launched, buzz news about its imminent arrival on the election scene as an innovative use of technology had already started to boost voter interest in the UP Party, as many rushed to their App stores to download before the launch date.

The free app, now offers easy access to the party’s political platform rather than having to surf through dozens of websites before getting the correct information and updates Read more

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

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

Up Board And Heyliger Call For A Productive 2016-2017 School Year

PHILIPSBURG – The United People’s Party (UP) Board Leader of the UP Theodore Heyliger would like to wish all students, parents, teachers, support staff, and school boards a productive and happy New School Year 2016-2017 as thousands go back to school on Monday.

Education is a right and it prepares the nation’s youth for the future prosperity of country Sint Maarten.

“The new school year is not only about marks and grades, but also about preparing the nation’s youth with the skills and values that one is required for the challenges that country Sint Maarten would face tomorrow.

“Our schools are institutions of learning that presents opportunities to grow academically and become in the end productive citizens of our communities.  In order for our young people to excel, as a nation and as a community we need to adopt a long-term view of education.

“When we look at learning today, we need to embrace the ‘skillset’ of a future Sint Maarten taking into consideration a changing world with changing demands and skills and knowledge.  We are an open economy that provides services to visitors who will have a certain level of expectation.

“As a country, 21st century learning for Sint Maarten is about fostering a culture of lifelong learning amongst our people.  It’s about redefining and transitioning from examinations, grades to learning for mastery, learning throughout life, thereby creating innovators for prosperity.

“The new school year will also be demanding for parents and teachers as well as school boards in order to ensure quality education and to move the system to the next level to the benefit of all those who attend school.  Parents have to remain as partners in education.

“In order for our young learners to continue to excel, they will need the support of the entire community, and as the African saying goes: ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ therefore we need all hands on deck Read more

What Would Claude Have Said About Sint Maarten Today?

United People’s Party (UP) Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Theodore Heyliger on the occasion of the birthday of his grandfather Dr. A. C. “Claude” Wathey’s wreath laying ceremony asked the question what his grandfather would say about Sint Maarten today if he was around.

The ceremony took place at the statue of Dr Read more

Mp Frankie Meyers Considers Legal Action Against Na Board

PHILIPSBURG – On July 17, UPP Faction leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Frankie Meyers appeared on radio show “Breakfast with de Robert” where several topics were discussed.

One of the topics was Government using Government-owned company GEBE to plug the holes of the country’s budget. An example was given of the request by the current National Alliance (NA)-led Government to withdraw NAf Read more

Up Membership Elects New Board Members For 2016-2018. Upbeat And Ready

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The United People’s Party (UP) Congress elected a board for the party board period 2016-2018 on June 25 at the Belair Community Center.

The persons who have been appointed to the board positions are as follows: President Silvia Meyers-Olivacee; Vice President Tatiana Arrindell; Treasurer Read more

Up Membership And Sympathizers Invited To Party Congress For Re-Election Of Party Board On June 25

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The United People’s Party (UP) Board under the current leadership of President Sylvia Meyers, is hereby inviting UP party membership and sympathizers to its party’s Congress for the re-election of the party board.

The Congress will be held on Saturday, June 25 at the Belair Community Center.

Registration for new UP members and current members will begin at 4.30pm.

The highlight of the evening will be the election of the UP President and the UP Party Board.

Leader of the UP Party Member of Parliament Hon Read more

Tourism Professional May-Ling Chun To Contest Elections With Up

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten  — Long time tourism and hospitality professional May-Ling Chun will contest the September 26 Parliamentary Elections with the United People’s (UP) party. This will be Chun’s first bid for a seat in Parliament.

Chun said her decision to join UP is rooted in the party’s objectives, ideology, and always progressive vision of the country Read more

Heyliger: Government, Mot Must Be Clearer To Businesses About Measures

PHILIPSBURG – Government via the Financial Intelligence Unit MOT must be clearer to the business community and residents about MOT policies and why the rules on St. Maarten vastly differs from that of the United States and elsewhere, said United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger on Monday.

The role of the MOT as the vanguard of the country’s financial standing in the world is understood and is indeed vital, said Heyliger Read more

El Pleno Del Parlamento Trató Política Del Ministerio De Justicia Sobre La Compra De Votos

Traducido Por Máximo Castro

PHILIPSBURG – La mayoría de los miembros del Parlamento expresaron la necesidad de que el Fiscal comparezca ante este hemiciclo para explicar los parámetros y la definición del concepto con que se define la compra de votos.

Los parlamentarios tomaron la decisión el lunes en la tarde en una sesión plenaria con el ministro de Justicia Edson Kirindongo. Se espera que Kirindongo acoja la solicitud cuando la reunión sea reanudada en la segunda semana de junio.

La sesión parlamentaria fue solicitada por los miembros de la oposición, principalmente del Partido del Pueblo Unido (UP pos sus siglas en inglés) Read more

Mp Theo Heyliger Says Gebe Power Problems Another Blow For Flagging Economy

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The seemingly extensive mechanical and other problems faced by the power plant are taking a toll on the economy and putting additional stress on residents, says United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament (MP) Theo Heyliger.

“Residents and businesses have had to deal with frequent power outages for going on two weeks and there has been no clear indication from government about what is going on Read more

Representatives Of Mot Favor A Session Behind Closed Doors

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a press release the Chairperson of Parliament Mrs Sarah Wescot-Williams explain that she answered the questions asked by MP Tamara LeonardRead more

Heyliger: ‘La Pérdida  De Competitividad En El Mercado De Cruceros Es Consecuencia Directa De La Inestabilidad Gubernamental.

Traducido por Máximo Castro

PHILIPSBURG.- Ningún inversionista del área de turismo podría estar interesado en establecer relaciones con un destino afectado por un cambio constante de gobierno, y ningún país puede desarrollarse adecuadamente si las políticas y los planes son cambiadas constantemente dependiendo de hacia donde cambia el viento político, manifestó el martes el parlamentario Theo Heyliger, líder del Partido del Pueblo Unido, UP por sus siglas en inglés.

El líder del UP Party, dijo que el reporte de calificaciones del país, entregado al Parlamento por representantes de la Asociación de Cruceros de Florida y el Caribe (FCCA) el lunes, debe servir como una llamada a todos los sectores de San Martín que expresa la gravedad de la situación Read more

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

Plenary Session Of Parliament About Consumer Protection For Tuesday

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a plenary public session on March 22. The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport will be present for the session.    

The plenary public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 2.00pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.

The first agenda point is incoming documents.  The second agenda 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