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PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday said he still cannot understand how a government that professes to care about its people is so comfortable and still unable to realistically tackle the issues that would improve their standard of living, but prefer to look at new ways to inflict more tax burden directly and indirectly upon them.
In this context, the MP referred to the Minister of Finance Ardwell Irions tax reform presentation on Monday to Parliament as a presentation of nothing Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Last Saturday, August 28th, District Governor, District 60B, Lion Claudio Buncamper PMJF presided over his 1st Cabinet Meeting(virtual) of the Lionistic year 2021-2022 which began on July 1st. The Meeting was hosted by the Sint Maarten Lions Club at the Lions Civic Center, making history for the Club which celebrated its 50th anniversary of service last year.
In her welcome remarks to the virtual delegates, President of the Sint Maarten Lions Club, Lion Linette Gibs expressed that the Sint Maarten Lions Club, the home Club of the District Governor, was honored to have had the opportunity to host the 1st Cabinet Meeting and wished everyone a fruitful and successful meeting.
The meeting which took place via Zoom and the world wide web via YouTube covered various topics, including presentations of financial and administrative reports of the district and discussions on initiatives for membership growth as well as service projects planned for the Lions and Leo Clubs in the more than 20 English-speaking islands of the Caribbean that form District 60B Read more

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Exclusive: Attorney At Law Safira Ibrahim Resigns From Nv Gebe Board Of Directors.

~ SBOD is now a minority board with two members.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Attorney at Law Safira Ibrahim submitted her resignation from the board of directors of NV GEBE. Ibrahim was contemplating on whether or not to resign since last week, it was expected that she was going to submit her resignation prior to the court hearing on Friday, however, SMN News has been reliably informed that the resignation letter was submitted on Monday.
Currently, the SBOD of NV GEBE consists of two members namely the chairlady Nina Diaz and Conrad Richardson, the two members attended the court hearing on Friday where the plead notes of the plaintiff were not presented to the court but was leaked by WhatsApp over the weekend, including the resignation letter of former board member Kenneth Serrant.  The articles of incorporation of the Government-owned company clearing state that the SBOD must have at least 3 members or a maximum of 7 members.
The Shareholder heard the SBOD on Friday after the court procedures Read more

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Mixed Reaction To IrionS Tax Reform Presentation

PHILIPSBURG--There was mixed reaction from Members of Parliament (MPs) to the tax reform presentation delivered by Finance Minister Ardwell Irion on Monday.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, Monday, August 30, Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson hosted the Justice Sector Essay Contest Ceremony for 6 secondary school students at the Government Administration Building who all won a chance to spend a day at their chosen department and received certificates of appreciation. Present during the ceremony were Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, the students, their parents, and department heads within the justice sector Read more

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ImfS Fad Recommends Gaming, Real Estate Tax, Excise Duty On Diesel, Unhealthy Items

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion in Parliament on Monday.

PHILIPSBURG--A number of recommendations from the International Monetary Funds (IMFs) Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) for new tax areas that can be introduced in St. Maarten are currently under discussion.

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Minister Ottley Places Mhf Under Stricter Supervision

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Health, Social Affairs and Labor VSA Omar Ottley has banned Mental Health Foundation (MHF) in Cay Hill from taking in any more patients without his prior consent. The medical directorate of MHF again placed a patient in solitary confinement last week without the minister and the prosecutor having been informed in adv Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On August 27th, 2021 Minister of VSA, Omar Ottley, held his first community day. The Minister announced in his August 4th press briefing, that on the last Friday of each month, he will prioritize meetings with members of the community to share ideas on how he can better assist the community and discuss issues that may be affecting them.

While my position as Minister is based on appointment, I was an elected official Read more

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Minister Ottley: First Community Day Was A Success

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On August 27th 2021 Minister of VSA, Omar Ottley, held his firstcommunity day. The Minister announced in his August 4th press briefing, that on the last Friday of each month, he will prioritize meetings with members of the community to share ideas on how he can better assist the community and discuss issues that may be affecting them.

 While my position as Minister is based on appointment, I was an elected official Read more

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Sarah Wants Discussion On Rent Tribunal Report

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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Heyliger-Marten Returns From Successful Ipko Meeting Says: Un Condemnation Of The Netherlands A Big Win

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – St. Maarten was well represented at the recently held Interparliamentair Koninkrijksoverleg IPKO by Faction Leader in Parliament for the United Peoples Party and Member of Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten who used the opportunity to solidify the islands position on decolonization, education, and liquidity support for the people of St Read more

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Com Receives Presentation On Disaster Management Structure, Roles And Responsibilities

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Thursday, August 26, the countrys disaster management officials made a presentation to members of the Council of Ministers (COM) concerning the structure of the disaster management system, the role of the Prime Minister and responsibilities of the ministers.

The presentation was given by Disaster Management Coordinator and Fire Chief Clive Richardson, Section Head Disaster Management Paul Martens, and Emergency Support Function (ESF) 9 Governmental Affairs representative Angelique Gumbs.

The COM presentation included the following: disaster definition; types of disasters; legislation; role of ministers; disaster management system; command structure; role of the prime minister; Emergency Support Function (ESF) groups and their tasks.

The ministers were informed about the three ordinances and legal instruments of legislation that govern the countrys disaster management system, namely, the national ordinance disaster management; the national decree containing general measures disaster management; and the national ordinance state of emergency.

The disaster management organization issubdivided into three levels: Operational (On Scene Command COPI); Tactical (ESF groups); Strategic (Emergency Operations Center EOC).

The Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC, Hon Read more

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Mp Buncamper Urges The Minister Of Justice And Minister Of Education Be Aware Of Brawls And Fights During And After School

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Member of Parliament (MP) and leader of the United St. Maarten (USP) faction in parliament, Claudius Buncamper is calling on

the minister of Justice, Anna Richardson and the minister of Education, Rodolphe Samuel to pay close attention to the number

of brawls and fights taking place before, during and after school.

Last Friday a video of what appears to be two or more school fights was circulating throughout the community.

The MPs concern is that one of the fights appears to had taken place on the school ground, while other students looked on,

and no teachers, school staff or security (guard) could been seen Read more

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Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Concerning Reform Of The Tax System On Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on August 30, 2021.

The Central Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday 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:
Reform of the tax system on Sint Maarten
(IS/652/2019-2020 dated March 5, 2020)

This meeting was requested by MP S.A. Wescot-Williams, MP C.A Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament (MP) and leader of the United St. Maarten (USP) faction in parliament, Claudius Buncamper is calling on the minister of Justice, Anna Richardson, and the minister of Education, Rodolphe Samuel to pay close attention to the number of brawls and fights taking place before, during and after school.

Last Friday a video of what appears to be two or more school fights was circulating throughout the community.
The MPs concern is that one of the fights appears to had taken place on the school ground, while other students looked on, and no teachers, school staff, or security (guard) could be seen Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On Thursday, August 26, the countrys disaster management officials made a presentation to members of the Council of Ministers (COM) concerning the structure of the disaster management system, the role of the Prime Minister, and the responsibilities of the ministers.

The presentation was given by Disaster Management Coordinator and Fire Chief Clive Richardson, Section Head Disaster Management Paul Martens, and Emergency Support Function (ESF) 9 Governmental Affairs representative Angelique Gumbs.

The COM presentation included the following: disaster definition; types of disasters; legislation; role of ministers; disaster management system; command structure; role of the prime minister; Emergency Support Function (ESF) groups and their tasks.

The ministers were informed about the three ordinances and legal instruments of legislation that govern the countrys disaster management system, namely, the national ordinance disaster management; the national decree containing general measures disaster management; and the national ordinance state of emergency.

The disaster management organization is subdivided into three levels: Operational (On Scene Command COPI); Tactical (ESF groups); Strategic (Emergency Operations Center EOC).

The Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC, Hon Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) has reported another death, Minister Omar Ottley extends his sympathy to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 49th COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Peace and strength to the family during this grief.

As of August 28th, there were twenty-five (25) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, twenty-six (26) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to three hundred twelve (312) Read more

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Com Receives Presentation On Disaster Management Structure, Roles And Responsibilities

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Thursday, August 26, the countrys disaster management officials made a presentation to members of the Council of Ministers (COM) concerning the structure of the disaster management system, the role of the Prime Minister and responsibilities of the ministers.

The presentation was given by Disaster Management Coordinator and Fire Chief Clive Richardson, Section Head Disaster Management Paul Martens, and Emergency Support Function (ESF) 9 Governmental Affairs representative Angelique Gumbs.

The COM presentation included the following: disaster definition; types of disasters; legislation; role of ministers; disaster management system; command structure; role of the prime minister; Emergency Support Function (ESF) groups and their tasks.

The ministers were informed about the three ordinances and legal instruments of legislation that govern the countrys disaster management system, namely, the national ordinance disaster management; the national decree containing general measures disaster management; and the national ordinance state of emergency.

The disaster management organization is subdivided into three levels: Operational (On Scene Command COPI); Tactical (ESF groups); Strategic (Emergency Operations Center EOC).

The Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC, Hon Read more

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25 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) has reported another death,Minister Omar Ottleyextends his sympathy to the family and friends ofSint Maartens49thCOVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Peace and strength to the family during their this of grief.

As of August 28th, there were twenty five (25) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however twenty six (26) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to three hundred twelve (312). The total number of confirmed cases is now three thousand six hundred forty one (3641). 

CPS are monitoring two hundred ninety seven (297) people in home isolation Read more

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Driver License Examiner, Vks Gun Controller Not Suspended After Causing Fatal Accident.

~ No advice sent to Minister of TEATT informing him that the civil servant is under investigation. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- The civil servant and VKS gun controller and officer Charles Samuel who caused the fatal accident on L. B Scot Road on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 is still on active duty and not suspended even though the police has started an investigation into the deadly accident that left Simpson Bay resident Jason Peterson dead.
Based on research conducted by SMN News it turned out that the driver of the SUV that was involved in the accident is the brother of Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel.
Besides having a brother in the Council of Ministers, the driver is also a civil servant that works at the Ministry of TEATT at the Drivers License Department and is responsible for conducting the driver's licenses examination on St Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Meets With Ballast Nedam International Projects Ceo

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs held an introductory meeting with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V., Mr. Roy van Eijsden. Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V. (BNIP) was chosen as the General Contractor for the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project and officially signed the agreement with PJIAE N.V Read more

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Emmanuel: Coalition Not Holding Their Own Accountable, Meeting Requested

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — MP Christopher Emmanuel on Friday said a request has been submitted for an urgent Central Committee meeting with Minister of VSA Omar Ottley regarding COVID-19 protocols, their enforcement by the authorities and circumventing by members of the UP/NA coalition at their discretion for personal pleasure.

The MP said he has listened to Ottleys explanation of what transpired last weekend at Lotus Night Club, but as the Minister of VSA and Interim Minister of TEATT at the time, he did not address pertinent questions that specifically focused on breaching protocols.
The Minister used the opportunity to defend himself and take a target off of his back, but in doing so he either forgot or willfully did not answer important questions, MP Emmanuel said.

The question is, did the event, the same event the Minister said had just 100 people, carry on past 11pm and past 2am in the morning? If yes, who gave the permission to the club owners to continue their party later than the stipulated closing time of 11pm and have they been fined? Simple questions, yet all we get is dancing from the Minister who is obviously only concerned with protecting himself, the MP said.

He said the coalition also has yet to answer for the behavior of the Chairman of Parliament Rolando Brison, who used the medical situation of a fellow MP (MP Buncamper) as an excuse not to travel to Bonaire to attend IPKO, but instead spent a weekend partying Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs held an introductory meeting with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V., Mr. Roy van Eijsden. Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V. (BNIP) was chosen as the General Contractor for the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project and officially signed the agreement with PJIAE N.V Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley extends his sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 48th COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Minister Ottley wishes the family strength during this time.

As of August 27th, there were thirty-six (36) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, thirty-three (33) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to three hundred fourteen (314) Read more

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