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Sol 'Fuel Up And Fly Out' Promotion Extended

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Great news for Sol customers looking for a chance to win a trip for four to Disney! Sol has announced that the company is extending the deadline of the Fuel Up and Fly out promotion.

The 2015 promotion, which offers one lucky customer the chance to fly to Disney for an all-inclusive vacation, was initially scheduled to close on March 30, 2015.

As excitement for the promotion continues to build, Sol's management team decided it was best to extend the promotion deadline in order to give as many of their customers a chance to win "this fantastic prize" being offered by Sol Read more

Sxm Girl's Night Out (Sxmgno) Donates Proceeds From "Shop For A Cause" To Le Manteau

PHILIPSBURG /MARIGOT, St Maarten/ St. Martin - SXM GIRLS Night out will present the proceeds of their action "SHOP for A CAUSE" to Le Manteau in honor of the opening of their center for Abused women.

SXMGNO is proud to associate themselves to such a worthy cause. According to Bernadette Davis, one of the organizers of the event, " growing up in SXM , we lived thru that and for an older generation many of us thought it was a part of life.

What is amazing is domestic violence has not abated and is rampant in our community and now we see our young women are also affected.

It can no longer be this little dirty secret Read more

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Taking Eco-Tourism To The Next Level

ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius - "Leave nothing but foot-prints" and "Take nothing but pictures" are phrases often heard in eco-tourism.

A group of Dutch eco-tourists, who visited the Windward Islands last week, do take these rules very serious, but have added as an objective that they want to leave the place they visit in a better state than how they found it. This is taking eco-tourism to the next level!

On St. Maarten the group of eco-tourists could be seen hiking along with heavy garbage bags... Read more

No Quorum For Integrity Meeting In Parliament Monday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Central Committee meeting of Parliament, which was scheduled to be held on Monday to discuss among other issues, the draft National Ordinance for the establishment of an Integrity Chamber, did not go ahead due to the lack of a quorum.

Seven members supporting the coalition government signed in for the meeting.

There were three MP's who were also off island namely MP's Meyers, Maurice Lake and Leona Marlin Read more

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Regional Countries Attend Tos Workshop

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - As part of the initiative "Interconnectivity Improvement to Trade Facilitation and Short-Distance Maritime Transport in the Greater Caribbean," which seeks to promote trade development in relation to short-distance maritime transport among countries of the Greater Caribbean, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), with the funding support of the Mexican Government and Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), hosted two workshops on March 24th and 25th, geared towards capacity building and knowledge exchange within the Port and Maritime Sector: (Workshop on the Exchange of Information to Improve Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) of Ports) and (Workshop on the Facilitation of Maritime Traffic and Loading and Unloading Movements at Ports, based on FAL Convention 65).

The Workshops gathered participants from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Saint Lucia, St Read more

Civil Servants Take The Oath

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Honorable Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs has stated that as part of the integrity process for the government structure of the country, one aspect would be that all civil servants should have taken the oath when they were employed.

Civil servants who were not sworn in after October 10, 2010, have now done so during the past two weeks Read more

Prime Minister Gumbs Inspects Fire Fighters

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – On Friday, March 27, Prime Minister Hon. Marcel Gumbs and Fire Chief Clive Richardson reviewed the uniform troops of firefighters who stood outside Government Headquarters in Philipsburg.

The review of the uniformed officers was part of Firemen's Week that concluded on Saturday evening with the annual Firemen's Ball.

The fire services fall under the prerogative of the Ministry of General Affairs which is headed by Prime Minister Hon Read more

Some Carnival Booth Holders Contracts Not Renewed Confirms Scdf

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Member of Parliament of the National Alliance, the Honorable George Pantophlet recently accused the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation of victimization.

According to him, the SCDF has opted not to renew the contract of certain booth holders, who has been established in the Village for several years.

Meanwhile, whilst speaking on the Lady Grace Morning show on Friday, President of the St Read more

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Prime Minister Gumbs Signs For Middle Region Sewage Connections

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Interim Minister of VROMI, Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs on Thursday signed the agreement with Mr. Eric van Putten of Designer's Choice N.V. for the sewage connections to the homes and properties directly along the main road in Middle Region.

The agreement is valued at Naf Read more

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National Alliance Leader William Marlin Looking Forward To Supporting Party In Different Capacity

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Who will be leading the National Alliance in the next election? Will it be the party's current leader William Marlin or is it going to be the deputy leader Silveria Jacobs?

The answer became evident when the question was put to Mr Read more

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Protocol For The Improvement Of The Hospital Signed

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - After an intense tripartite meeting between the minister of Public Health, Mrs. Rita Bourne-Gumbs, Director of SMMC Mr. Kees Klarenbeek and ad interim Director of SZV Mr. Glen Carty last week Thursday March 19th at the Westin regarding the hospital care in St. Maarten, a protocol between the three parties was signed to bond their cooperation intentions.

Prime Minister Gumbs opened the official meeting to sign the protocol on Thursday, March 26, and thanked everybody for their presence.

With the signing of the protocol minister of VSA said she was looking forward to their future working relationship and their plan to work out a business plan for the improvement of the SMMC.

Mr Read more

Tzu Chi Gives 60 Foot Massages, Served 250 At Lion's Fair

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A total of 250 persons were served by Tzu Chi Foundation and some 60 received free Thai reflexology foot massages as well as back massages from the foundation at the Lion Rudy Hoeve Health and Wellness Fair last Saturday.

The massages were popular amongst attendees with people lining up to wait for a massage even before the fair officially began. For some, it was the first time they received a massage.

Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs was amongst those who enjoyed the massage Read more

Ser Bids Farewell To William Reed

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – On Saturday, March 21, the Social Economic Council (SER) bid farewell to union stalwart William Reed. Mr. Reed was a member of the SER from its inception in May 2011.

As the SER ordinance stipulates a maximum age of 70, Reed had to step down as a member of the SER upon reaching that age.

In the presence of his family and colleagues William Reed was praised by Chairwoman Oldine Bryson-Pantophlet and former Chairman Arthur Bute for his contribution during the establishment phase of the SER.

The SER was one of the new institutions established after October 10, 2010 as a result of Sint Maarten attaining country status within the Kingdom Read more

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Digikidz Schools' Teachers Having Exciting Ict Training

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Last week approximately 80 staff members of Seventh Day Adventist, Asha Stevens and Helmich Snijders Christian Schools spent two afternoons on training themselves in the use of ICT and Technology in the classroom. T

he level of excitement was very high and overall teachers were very happy with the practical approach of the workshops.

A total of 21 workshops were conducted Read more

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Dp Faction In Parliament Questions Govt Intentions For Institutions

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Several announcements during the past week have bolstered the confidence of the DP faction in some of our vital organizations to bring about the collaboration that is so necessary to move our country forward.

The agreement between the SHTA and USM and the partnership created, bodes well for the future of our country.

This is the only way lasting progress will be achieved where the empowerment of our people is concerned.

If we want to penetrate the labor market with local and homegrown professionals, we need to give them the tools to do and become exactly that.

Businesses that invest in the development and growth of their workers will thrive and when businesses thrive, our economy offers more opportunities for more people.

This is in stark contrast to the heavy-handedness propagated in some circles of our government today.

Every opportunity that provides the potential for increase of our human capital and contributes to our human development should be wholeheartedly embraced.

What is however regretful is that our government itself remains mum on its stance regarding these vital institutions.

We know e.g that a tertiary education draft law is on its way to Parliament.
How does this draft law jive with the ( new) ambitions of the USM?
Does this law offer the flexibility to USM to pursue its objectives?

Similar comments can be made regarding the St Read more

Up Mp Lake Says Social Media Rumours Untrue And Baseless. Lake Remains Loyal To Coalition

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – United People's (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Maurice Lake says the social media rumours and the story in a daily newspaper over the weekend where it mentions that he is involved in a plot to throw down government and send home the Cabinet of Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs as untrue and baseless.

MP Lake who is currently off island says that he was informed about the rumours that started on Facebook and later moved to the blogs.

"There are individuals who sit in front of a computer everyday with nothing to do and try to create news by telling fibs that are untrue.

It is sad that many people go based on hearsay and social media chatter which are fabricated for amusement, but at the same time it creates uneasiness amongst the populace Read more

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Fete To Fitness Jump-Up A Success

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The yearly "Fete to fitness Jump around Town up" which was organized by the Sint Maarten Carnival Development Foundation which was held on Saturday March 21st was well attended by revelers and onlookers was a great success.

The jump up started on time at 08.00 p.m. on the Sucker garden in the vicinity of Monchi's Bar and headed towards the Philipsburg area via the Free Read more

Chuchubi Foundation Events Termed A Success

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Chuchubi Foundation events for Aruba Day (March 18th 2015) was termed a big success.

The two- day event, started on March 17th 2015 with the launching of the book "Calypso and resistance in Aruba" by Mr. Gregory Richardson and the documentary film on "Mighty Lords, Kings and Queens - Calypso and the politics of recognition in Aruba" by Ms Read more

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Elections Concluded On Bes Islands

BES Islands - The PLP Party of Clyde van Putten is in a celebratory mood, as the won two seats during the Island Council elections on Wednesday.

Also celebrating is the Democratic Party of Adelka Spanner.

They too won 2 seats, while the UPC was able to recapture its one seat in the island council of St Read more

Road Closure And Traffic Diversions

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - In connection with upcoming "Fete to Fitness Jump-up" which is scheduled for March 21st 2015 the Police Department is taking the following traffic measures on the date mentioned.

The jump-up will start at 08.00 p.m. on the Sucker garden road in the vicinity of Monchi's Bar and will be taking the following route: Sucker garden road - Freedom Fighter round-about – Salt Picker's round-about – W.J.A Read more

Mostly New Comers Take Annual Culture Time (Act) Awards 2014

GREAT BAY, St. Martin – The awards season is not over yet, and St. Martin's longest, uninterrupted cultural awards – the Annual Culture Time (ACT) Awards – announced its winners for 2014 Sunday, March 15, 2015 during the radio magazine program, Culture Time.

According to hosts, Fabian Badejo and Rhoda Arrindell, "this year's winners are practically all new faces."

The dance award went to a young St Read more

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Chuchubi Foundation Presents Book And Film Launch At Usm Tuesday March 17

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Chuchubi Foundation in collaboration with the University of St. Martin presents the launching of a Book and Film on "Calypso in Aruba".

Mr. Gregory Richardson will be presenting his latest book titled "Calypso and Resistance in Aruba". Mr. Richardson explore the various perspectives in the field of Calypso in the Dutch Caribbean specifically Aruba.

Calypso is often associated with various themes such as "double entendre/double meaning; multi-lingualism; melee/gossip; humor; social/political commentary and self reflection Read more

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Independent Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Calls For Establishment Of Consumer Protection Agency

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo says statistics continue to show that Sint Maarten is still considered and favoured as the duty free shopping hub of the Caribbean.

"The time has come for the establishment of a Consumer Protection Agency. Consumer protection laws are in existence; however, there are no bodies to execute the said laws.

"Millions are spent in purchases on this island and yet both local consumers and transitional consumers purchasing goods are still not privy to the support of a consumer protection agency.

"In addition, many locals are subjected to questionable acts of financial institutions but are left hopeless because of the lack of support from such an agency Read more

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Minister Teatt Connor Stresses Importance Of Tourism To Mac 3Rd Graders

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On March 11, 2015, Honorable Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) Claret Connor visited the Methodist Agogic Center (MAC), St. John's Campus and spoke to the 3rd grade students of campus 1 & 2 about Tourism and how it affects their lives.

The visit is in keeping with the Ministry's vision, which is to create greater awareness and understanding about the industry and the importance to the economy and by extension, the citizens of this country.

Minister Connor was very impressed with the knowledge the students have about Tourism, and how it contributes to the island Read more

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