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PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) submitted a proposal for an adjustment to the Salary Scales of employees in Education.

The fight continues to ensure Education is truly prioritized in our Country as teachers should be respected and not be neglected, remarked Stuart Johnson President of the WITU.
Johnson submitted the proposal addressed to the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Friday, 24th February 2023 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday, February 25th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley in collaboration with the Community Development Family Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) held another successful family fun day in the Cape Bay community.

Community day is a wonderful way to bring people together, provide support and resources to those in need, and strengthen bonds Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- I have taken a hiatus to observe if there were any changes happening or if the intent of the change was put in the plan. Many movements were made by the Ministry of Justice, which I appreciate although we still have a lot of work to do.
I attended the court hearing in Philipsburg on the 17th of February 2023 at 3 pm, Prison Association vs Land Sint Maarten. (Kortgeding= summary Judgement)
The prison association was present and accompanied by their legal representative, Miss Rosenburg Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  on Friday, February 24, Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Ms. Silveria Jacobs attended and spoke a few words of introduction at the commencement of the three-day NPOwer Conference.
Following a moving message from His Excellency Governor Ajamu Baly, keynote speaker, Dr. Bonnie Benesh, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of the Think To DO Institute, gave an inspiring speech on the importance of NGOs and the roles of connectivity and inspiration Read more

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SIMPSON BAY:--- Four (4) parliamentarians graciously accepted an invitation to tour the construction site of the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) on Friday, February 17, 2023.

The tour served as an integral component of the Public Outreach Campaign by the PJIA Corporate Communication and Project Management Unit (PMU), to offer the necessary stakeholder engagement by way of information disclosure.

Readily available to take the invited tour were the President of Parliament, MP Cookie Bijlani, MP Angelique Roumou, MP George Pantophlet, MP Ludmilla Duncan, and support staff.

The revised timeline, the phased-planned approach, and the cost overview of the construction project were among the many factors presented by the Airport Chief, Mr Read more

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Tripartite And Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (Ipko) To Be Hosted In Willemstad, Curaao.

PHILIPSBURG:---  From February 28 to March 3, 2023, a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten will participate in the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO). Delegations from the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaao, the Netherlands, and Sint Maarten will be meeting on Curaao for the IPKO.
The four parliamentary delegations will be discussing several topics that include discussions and presentations on:
Recent developments per country; Better and lasting relationships within the Kingdom: democratic deficit, mutual agreements, and cooperation; a proposal for the Dispute Regulation law; reforms and the Country packages; and the history of slavery and colonialism.
The program will also include a working visit to sites associated with slavery and colonization.
The Interparliamentary Consultations will conclude on Friday, March 3, 2023, with the signing of the agreement list and a joint press conference of the four delegations Read more

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Sucker Garden:--- On Sunday, February 19th local businessman and aspiring politician Julian Rollocks jr officially opened his Computer Center, during that time he also made use of the opportunity and officially announced his candidacy with the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement (URSM) party, led by Surgeon and political leader Dr. Luc Mercelina Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Minister of VROMI, Mr. Egbert Doran, and Director of SZV, Mr. Glen A. Carty signed the notarial deed for the transfer of long-lease land to SZV for the construction of the new office building and community wellness unit in Cay Hill. Present at the signing with Notary Boekhoudt were Minister of Finance, Mr. Ardwell Irion, and SZVs Chief Transition Officer, Mrs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation has been busy over the past months donating "Love Rice" and hampers containing grocery essentials to a number of organizations and institutions around the island as it continues its efforts to ease the burden on households in the community. 

The donations were ramped up late last year and continued into this year with some eight St. Maarten and St. Martin-based organizations receiving relief items. Additionally, the foundations volunteers also went home to home and directly delivered packages to a number of seniors, who were grateful to Tzu Chi for their monthly visits and for the special packages that they received before the holidays Read more

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Continuation Committee Of Finance Of Parliament To Meet With The Minister Of Finance Regarding Tax Reform.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee of Finance of Parliament is scheduled to meet on February 23, 2023.
The Committee meeting, which was adjourned on February 8, 2023, will be reconvened on Thursday at 10.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Finance will be present.

The agenda point is:
The tax reform measures and Government's vision for Tax Reform (IS/928/2021-2022 dated May 23, 2022)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more

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60-Year Long Lease Agreement Signed Off With Szv.

PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran announced on Wednesday that he sat with the Director of SZV, Mr. Glen Carty where he signed off the notarial deed for the transfer of long-lease land to SZV for the construction of the new office building and community wellness unit in Cay Hill.
Also Present at the signing with Notary Boekhoudt were my colleague, Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion, and SZVs Chief Transition Officer, Mrs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- At the Council of Ministers press briefing the Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran said that two days ago the Ministry was notified of an oil spill on the ring road. Upon investigating, it was found that persons had loaded a container with used motor oil. The method used to hold this oil was a very large plastic-lined canvas-type bag Read more

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~Limited Aoumnt Available ~

MIDDLE REGION:---  A limited number of tickets for this year's TelCell's 'Night of the Hit Makers' 10-Year Anniversary are at ticket outlets now and will be available until March 6th, or while supplies last. During this period, patrons can pay just $30 for tickets instead of $40,- in advance and $50,- the week of the show. Tickets are available at Van Dorp Madame Estate, Domino's on Bush Road, Adolphus Richardson Office Supplies, and Levis Boutique in Marigot announced Xtratight Entertainment producer Bertaux 'Mr Read more

Pond Island:--- TelEm Group CEO, Mr. Kendall Dupersoy has been elected to the board of CANTO (Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organization). The appointment was made during the 39th annual general meeting of CANTO in Suriname earlier this month. According to Mr. Dupersoy, the nomination was prompted by board member Mrs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labor, Honorable Omar Ottley visited the Women's Basic Self-Defense training, a pilot project presented by Women's Desk, a division of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs. The training began on Thursday, November 3, with the concept that one's own defense is the best defense.

The Women's Basic Self-Defense training is a two-part pilot initiative and one of the Department's activities commemorating the United Nations' 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Read more

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~Tune into Livestream on Tuesday~

PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister and Minister of General Affairs Ms. Silveria Jacobs will be spearheading the launch of the single-use plastic project, St. Maarten Plastic Free, on February 21, 2023. This project is funded by the RESEMBID program in the amount of 247,872 Euros. The official launch signals the implementation phase of the project will be live-streamed via the SXMGOV Facebook Page at 2:45 pm, to facilitate an all-inclusive launch Read more

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Police, Vromi And Other Agencies Investigating Oil Spill On Ring Road.

~ Businessman and Politician summoned by VROMI. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Businessman and National Alliance Roberto Ira Arrindell was summoned to the Ring Road on Monday by the Department of VROMI where a container was found holding old oil that eventually spilled over causing a huge oil spill Read more

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Nrpb Case Against Armand Meda On Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The case brought against Armand Raphael Meda by NRPB will be heard in the Court of First Instance tomorrow Tuesday, February 21st, 2023.
Meda a known politician that is seeking public office took monies from Qcredits and NRPB for investment but did not use the money as it was intended.
Based on the court dockets Meda had intentions of investing in a car rental business Blythes Car Rental but instead Meda invested the money otherwise.
Two other politicians who also took monies from NRPB already had their day in court Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- A BETTA PLACE Foundation collaborates with Angelique Romou to host the first-ever Women in Leadership Gala dinner. Angelique Romou elaborated Women in Leadership in St. Maarten has evolved over the past decade at an impressive rate with women holding many top leadership positions in the community. From female Prime Ministers to the first Female Minister of Justice, female Presidents of Parliament, and CEOs women in our community are breaking molds. Hence, the idea of incorporating more women empowerment initiatives, which aim to shed light on the movers and shakers in our community and abroad, to inspire and empower other women to be the best version of themselves and to create more rooms where women celebrate and uplift each other.

Important to note that the event is not only for women in leadership positions but women who are leading by breaking barriers in their respective areas, going against the conventional way of thinking and paving the way for others to follow, women taking up their role in their households and communities to lead by example Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's UP Party MP Rolando Brison says he echoes the sentiment of so many who are tired of the continuous grandstanding by MP Sarah Wescot-Williams, who has been in government for so long and was part of creating so many of the problems we have today; Questioning things Parliament's motion regarding Mullet Bay, which she ran away from voting on, the progress of the new General Hospital, electoral reforms and many other issues her failures in leadership helped create today Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Health Omar Ottley swung into action on Thursday evening after a number of patients complained about the service they are receiving from the St. Maarten Medical Center SMMC emergency room.
For weeks, the waiting time at the hospital emergency room. has been hours before receiving care.

The minister called management on the spot trying to find out the reason behind the long waiting periods Read more

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Ministry Of Justice Still In Discussion With Prison Inmate Association.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson in response to questions posed by SMN News regarding the prison and the prolonged strike by prisoners. The Minister said that the prisoners have a number of questions that they have asked and despite the Ministry providing information the prisoners and their representatives are not satisfied Read more

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~30M Euros made available by Dutch Government.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson confirmed on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers press briefing that UNOPS will be returning to St. Maarten sometime this month to continue its discussion on the Pointe Blanche Prison expansion.
Asked by SMN News how much the project will cost and how much will St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- A core group of community leaders came together on Sunday, February 12, to form a powerful 'Committee to Elect Cloyd Ohndhae Marlin to the Parliament of St. Maarten.'

The atmosphere was filled with excitement as cheers were heard from a distance.
Ohndhae Marlin opened the meeting with a word of welcome, followed by Benjamin Bell former St Read more

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