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PFP
Source: 721 News
19 Jan 2023 06:13 PM

Mp Gumbs Pleased With Prime Minister Response To Electoral Resolution Request

Requests Meeting of Ad-hoc Committee for Electoral Reform

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Party for Progress Member of Parliament Melissa Gumbs expressed her satisfaction with the response received from Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs regarding the MPs request to consider amending the countrys Kiesbesluit (Electoral Resolution).

Gumbs had submitted a letter to the Prime Minister on 13 September 2022 to request that the Prime Minister, and by extension the Government, consider amending article 12 of the Kiesbesluit Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
19 Jan 2023 09:41 AM

Brison Dice Que La Eliminacin De Coho Es Una Gran Victoria Para St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El lder The United People’s Party UP y miembro del parlamento Rolando Brison dijo el lunes, la eliminacin del COHO es una gran victoria para St. Maarten y un paso en la direccin correcta para mejorar las relaciones entre los Pases Bajos y los territorios holandeses del Caribe.”

Dijo: Como he declarado en el parlamento durante el manejo de la ley COHO, tener los paquetes de pases como mtodo de reforma es mucho mejor que un COHO Read more


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Source: SMN-News
19 Jan 2023 07:59 AM

PHILIPSBURG:---  The board of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) met with its members on Thursday last week. Following the meeting, the board of the WITU wrote a letter to the Minister of Education drs. R. Samuel regarding some concerns that the Minister's cabinet has confirmed receipt of. 


"We have been extremely patient as we await further dialogue on a number of concerns," remarked Read more


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Source: SMN-News
18 Jan 2023 12:16 PM

~ Amendments sent to COM on Monday.~

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Ministry of VSA is presently seeking legal advice on the amendments made to the articles of incorporation of the National Institute of Professional Advancement (NIPA). Minister of VSA Omar Ottley confirmed on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers press briefing that his ministry did not receive the amendments and he was only made aware late last year that the VSA representative term was up Read more


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Source: 721 News
18 Jan 2023 09:12 AM

Moral Standards Of Reporting On Sxm

Opinion by Armand Meda

The Press and those who call themselves members of the media should be held to a moral standard when it comes to reporting. Research and accuracy in the story reported should be paramount, for if it is not, be it deliberate or by mistake, not just one’s character, name, business and family could be damaged, hurt and destroyed, but the public could be misled Read more


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PFP
Source: The Daily Herald
17 Jan 2023 11:49 PM

Revitalize The Lagoon, Do Not Place Further Environmental Stress On It, Says Pfp Faction

The Simpson Bay Bridge.

PHILIPSBURG--The newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT) Leo Lambriex priority of widening the Simpson Bay Bridge raised concerns with the Party for Progress (PFP) Read more


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PFP
Source: 721 News
17 Jan 2023 08:08 PM

Pfp: Bridge Widening Priority Of New Minteatt May Conflict With Environmental Goals

PHILIPSBURG Party for Progress members of Parliament Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson shared concerns about the 100 days in office plan that the recently sworn in Minister of TEATT, Mr Read more


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Source: 721 News
17 Jan 2023 07:56 PM

New Executive Board St. Maarten Chamber Coci

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — During the first general board meeting, held on 11 January 2023, a new executive board was elected for the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI).

Ms. Peggy Ann Brandon as the newly elected member to the board was elected President of the board. Long standing member, Mr. Louis Bute was elected Vice President and Ms. Mirurgia Brown retained the position as the elected Treasurer. This sitting executive board will oversee the strategic direction of COCI along with the other members of the board of directors for the calendar year 2023.

During said meeting, Ms Read more


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Source: 721 News
17 Jan 2023 06:13 PM

January 16-20, 2023 Meeting Week

Parliament of Sint Maarten Meeting week

JANUARY 16-20, 2023 MEETING WEEK Monday, January 16, 2023 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Wednesday, January 18, 2023 CVROMI 02 11.00 1. Presentation on the Spatial Development Strategy (2030) (IS/017/2022-2023 dated September 15, 2022)

2. Discussion on the policy and legislation on natural risk and sustainable construction development and the protection of public infrastructure

3. Discussion on the steps needed in order to safeguard both our sustainable construction development and the safety of our inhabitants and visitors (IS/1077/2021-2022 dated June 21, 2022)

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Source: SMN-News
17 Jan 2023 06:59 AM

~Information session open for public this Saturday~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs for Sint Maarten, Ms. Silveria E. Jacobs will be hosting the first informative session on Slavery, Atonement, and Reparations on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
The session is open to the public; and will run from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Government Administration Building and will focus on providing clarity on the duty and/ or role of the Advisory Committee on Slavery, Atonement and Reparation (ACSAR) and the steps moving forward from, the Apology.
Mr Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
16 Jan 2023 11:34 PM

Telem Group, Xtratight Entertainment Collaborate Once Again For The Groove

TelEm Group CEO Kendall Dupersoy (second from right), congratulates The Groove first-ever and now reigning soca maestro King Magicx at the end of last years high energy Carnival event, hosted by TelEm Group and Xtratight Entertainment.

~ Registration open for interested artistes ~

POND ISLAND--TelEm Group and popular events promoter Xtratight Entertainment will be repeating last years hugely successful The Groove soca event as one of the highlights of Carnival 2023 in April.

  Soca music fans were informed of the event in an official joint announcement by St Read more


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UPP
Source: SMN-News
16 Jan 2023 11:46 AM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United People's Party UP Leader and Member of Parliament Rolando Brison said Monday, the removal of the COHO is a big win for St. Maarten and a step in the right direction for improved relations between the Netherlands and the Caribbean Dutch territories."
He said, As I have stated in parliament during the handling of the COHO law, Having the country packages as a method of reform is much better than a COHO Read more


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Source: 721 News
16 Jan 2023 05:49 AM

Minister Lambriex Announces His Plan For The First 100-Days In Office

PHILIPSBURG — Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honourable Arthur Leo Lambriex, says increasing the resilience of the Tourism Industry and repositioning St. Maarten as a competitive tourism destination will be his focus over the next 100-days.

“My goal is to ensure that St Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
16 Jan 2023 12:02 AM

Mp Wescot: Cmo Cuidamos A Los Nuestros, Dice Mucho Sobre Quines Somos.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Parlamentaria Wescot declar el domingo que era inquietante escuchar los elogios derramados sobre nuestra herona ancestral One-Tete Lokay el da de la disculpa de la Primera Ministra holands en diciembre, mientras que la rotonda en Cay Hill donde se encuentra su estatua estaba en el condicin descuidada.

Avanzando rpidamente hasta el sbado pasado y con las hbiles manos del Sr. Webster, logramos limpiar la rotonda y hacerla digna de la estatua que sostiene Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
15 Jan 2023 11:24 PM

El Ministro Lambriex Anuncia Su Plan Para Los Primeros 100 Das De Gobierno

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Ministro de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el honorable Arthur Leo Lambriex, dice que aumentar la resiliencia de la industria del turismo y reposicionar a St. Maarten como un destino turstico competitivo ser su enfoque durante los prximos 100 das del ao.

“Mi objetivo es asegurar que St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
15 Jan 2023 11:14 PM

Coho Off The Table

Representatives of the four countries of the Kingdom during the press conference on Friday (from left): Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Alexandra van Huffelen, St. Maarten Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Aruba Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes and Curaao Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas. (Suzanne Koelega photo)

~ Countries agree to move forward together ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Kingdom Law to establish the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development COHO is off the table, a fact that Prime Ministers Silveria Jacobs of St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
15 Jan 2023 11:10 PM

Cay Hill Roundabout Spruced Up By Mp Wescot And Team

The Cay Hill roundabout before (left photo), during clean-up (centre photo) and after.

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams rolled up her sleeves on Saturday to help clean up the roundabout in Cay Hill. With the able hands of Mr. Webster, we managed to clean the roundabout and make it worthy of the One-Tete Read more


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UPP
Source: SMN-News
15 Jan 2023 05:37 PM

Minister Lambriex Announces His Plan For The First 100-Days In Office

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honorable Arthur Leo Lambriex, says increasing the resilience of the Tourism Industry and repositioning St. Maarten as a competitive tourism destination will be his focus over the next 100-days.
"My goal is to ensure that St. Maarten remains at the centre of the travel industry and rises once more to the top," said Lambriex Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
14 Jan 2023 09:01 AM

La Consulta De Cuatro Pases Sobre La Regulacin Mutua Produce Acuerdo Sobre Temas Principales

PHILIPSBURG, Sint MaartenEl siguiente es un comunicado de prensa conjunto proporcionado por los cuatro socios del Reino, la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs de Sint Maarten; la Primera Ministra Evelyn Wever-Croes, de Aruba; el Primer Ministro Gilmar Pisas en representacin de Curazao; y la Secretaria de Estado de Relaciones del Reino y Digitalizacin, Alexandra van Huffelen, en representacin de los Pases Bajos: En los ltimos dos das, hemos tenido discusiones constructivas sobre la manera en que deseamos cooperar entre todos en el Reino Read more


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Source: SMN-News
13 Jan 2023 11:11 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  Sint MaartenThe following is a joint press statement provided by the four Kingdom partners, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs of Sint Maarten; Prime Minister Evelyn Wever - Croes, of Aruba; Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas representing Curacao; and State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization, Alexandra van Huffelen, representing the Netherlands:

Over the past two days, we have had constructive discussions on the manner in which we wish to cooperate with each together in the Kingdom Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
13 Jan 2023 01:29 PM

Heyliger-Marten Cuestiona La Suspensin Del Director De Kadaster

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La miembro independiente del parlamento (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten ha solicitado una hora de preguntas urgentes sobre los acontecimientos recientes en Kadaster. En una carta dirigida al presidente del Parlamento, Sidharth Bijlani, el mircoles, Heyliger-Marten solicit una hora de preguntas con los Ministros pertinentes.

Durante una hora de preguntas, que es una reunin pblica del Parlamento que suele celebrarse los lunes, el Ministro o Ministros invitados dan respuestas verbales directas a las preguntas planteadas por los parlamentarios.

En su carta al presidente del Parlamento, Heyliger-Marten dijo que le haban llamado la atencin que el director gerente de Kadaster fue suspendido recientemente por el Consejo de Supervisin de Kadaster.

Teniendo en cuenta el hecho de que el Consejo de Supervisin es designado por el gobierno, que Kadaster es responsable de ejecutar la legislacin nacional, le ped al presidente del Parlamento que presente urgentemente 12 preguntas relacionadas con la suspensin del director al Ministro(s) pertinente, dijo Heyliger-Marten.

Cuando escuch por primera vez los rumores sobre la suspensin, mi pensamiento inicial fue que espero que, de ser cierto, este no sea otro caso de un profesional local siendo victimizado por razones polticas o de otro tipo, simplemente por hacer su trabajo Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
13 Jan 2023 12:15 AM

Heyliger-Marten Questions Suspension Of Kadaster Director, Actions Of The Board

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has requested an urgent question hour on recent developments at Kadaster. In a letter addressed to President of Parliament Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
12 Jan 2023 09:47 PM

Programa De La Visita Al Caribe De La Familia Real Del Reino

Caribisch Nederland – Su Majestad el Rey Willem-Alexander, Su Majestad la Reina Mxima y Su Alteza Real Catharina-Amalia, Princesa de Orange, realizarn una visita a la parte caribea del Reino de los Pases Bajos del viernes 27 de enero al jueves 9 de febrero de 2023. Visitarn Bonaire, Aruba y Curaao antes de continuar a St Maarten, St Eustatius y Saba. La visita tiene como objetivo presentar a la Princesa de Orange a la parte caribea del Reino.

Las islas han elaborado un programa que abarca temas como la cultura, la naturaleza, la historia colonial, los deportes y las operaciones de defensa, e incluye reuniones con los residentes de la isla Read more


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Source: SMN-News
12 Jan 2023 06:45 PM

Good Corporate Governance Conference Planned. Register To Participate.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On January 20 and 21, a unique conference on corporate governance will take place at the initiative of the Government of Sint Maarten. This two-day conference is organized by NR Governance and VANEPS; the conference venue is Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel.

 The conference is intended for everyone in Sint Maarten who holds or aspires to a management or supervisory position and aims to further professionalize their knowledge and skills.

 Representatives from all sectors are invited: organizations ranging from the (semi-)public sector to financial institutions and organizations in tourism, welfare, and health.

Questions that will be discussed at the conference are, for example: how should you, as a supervisor or supervisory director, properly fulfill your employer's role vis--vis the board? What is the best way to navigate when the organization is in dire straits? What skill requirements can you place on directors and supervisory directors and how should you evaluate supervisors and directors effectively? How can we on St Read more


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