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Copa Airlines Returns To St. Maarten After Two-Year Interruption Of Flights

From left: Cultural performers, Captain Marcelo Gallino and Copa Airlines crew, Vice President Valerie Damaseau, Minister of VSA Omar Ottley, more Copa Airlines crew members, Management of Halley Aviation Services, Ariana and Priscilla Halley and St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Rep Gianira Arrindell.

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POINTE BLANCHE:--- Technicians from Hollandia in the Netherlands are scheduled to arrive at the end of the week with additional parts and equipment to carry out repairs to the Causeway Bridge.
Currently, the state-of-the-art turning center section of the Causeway Bridge remains closed to maritime traffic until further notice, the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC) said on Wednesday. The repair works are expected to take five days to complete.
The Causeway Bridge which was opened in late 2013 to vehicular and maritime traffic utilizes complex advanced technology when compared to the Simpson Bay Bridge Read more

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CAY HILL:--- On Thursday, May 26th, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) hosted a visit by State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization Alexandra van Huffelen and her delegation from the Netherlands. The purpose of the visit was to provide the State Secretary with a general overview of SMMCs expanded services, the status of the essential upgrades, and the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) construction project including the progress and challenges in construction due to international developments Read more

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~Government to transfer lease land to SZV, MOU signed.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten has signed an MOU with SZV to transfer 6400 M2 of lease land in Cayhill to Social & Health Insurances (SZV) to commence with phase 1 of the development of the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex (RISC) area. Phase one (1) includes constructing the SZV office building, parking solution, and a community wellness building.
The new office building will be future-ready. Were offering more digital services now, and well be ready for the global changes 10 20 years from now Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday that the discussions on the 8 new conditions that the Kingdom wants to impose on St. Maarten for the removal of the 12.5% cuts that were imposed in 2020.
Jacobs said that during the visit of the State Secretary Alexandria van Huffelen last week meetings were held with the State Secretary, the unions, and other stakeholders, and the Council of Ministers where the conditions were again discussed Read more

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El Ministro Samuel Se Despide De Blijden; Hemos Perdido Un Verdadero Tesoro De La Isla

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Tras el fallecimiento del historiador local y antiguo funcionario Alfonso Blijden, El Ministro de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deportes drs. Rodolphe Samuel ha expresado lo que describe como “gran tristeza y un profundo sentimiento de prdida” ante la noticia de la muerte de Blijden.

Blijden se uni al servicio civil local hace muchos aos despus de llegar a St Read more

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Reapertura De La Mesa De Ayuda De Gaston Bell

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Ministro Omar Ottley felicita a la Jefa del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario, Asuntos Humanitarios de la Familia, la Sra. Chantale George – Groeneveldt y al personal por su arduo trabajo y dedicacin en la reapertura del Servicio de Ayuda Comunitario Gaston Boasman para Ancianos y Discapacitados en Hope Estate.

La apertura marca la reapertura de Gaston Boasman Help Desk for the Elderly & Disable and Women’s Desk se llev a cabo el viernes 27 de mayo a las 2:30 pm en Hope Estate Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- It is with great sadness and immense outrage that the Government of St. Maarten learned of the sudden passing of Mrs. Lelia Manning on Sunday, May 29. Mrs. Leila Manning was well known in the community as a kind-hearted, warm-spirited, and nurturing person. Her impact has had a generational effect as Founder of the Jack & Jill Playschool which laid the foundation for many.

Her contribution to St. Maarten is valued as she fulfilled the role of mother, nurse, teacher, mentor, and friend to all who came into contact with her Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs, on behalf of the Council of Ministers (COM) of the Government and of Sint Maarten, expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Leonora Sneek-Gibbs as well as the people and Government of St. Eustatius, on the passing of the former Commissioner and State Secretary Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- After 12 long years of being accused of several crimes now suspended Member of Parliament Claudius Buncamper has had his day in court on May 30th, 2022 when the joint court of appeals fully acquits Buncamper of all charges since the prosecution could not prove its case.
The verdict that was handed down on Monday has been freely translated below.
While the Buncampers were able to clear their names after 12 years of judicial persecution, former Minister Maria Buncamper Molanus was forced to resign when the investigation started as there appeared to be a semblance of conflict of interest Read more

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Alternative List Members Create Political Party At Gen. Assembly

The board of the new political party Alternative poses with President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington and Vice-President Frantz Gumbs. (Alternative photo)

MARIGOT--Following a successful campaign in the recent Territorial Council election, the Alternative list headed by Valrie Damaseau has now become a political party following a general assembly of members on May 25 Read more

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Chris Sees Maintaining 25% Cuts On Politicians As Discriminatory

MP Christophe Emmanuel

 ~ Calls on Jacobs to disclose new conditions ~

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel said on Monday that Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, by continuing to hide crucial information from the public on the eight new conditions from the Dutch to remove the 12.5 per cent Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria E. Jacobs and the Womens Desk of the Department of Community Development, Family and Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) are hosting a panel discussion surrounding International Family Day 2022. This panel discussion themed Family, the Core of Society will mainly include dialogue between family affairs experts and the public on the topic of family. The event will serve as a way to gather the information that can determine if there is a need for family-centered policy development and highlight possible policy directives.

Prime Minister Jacobs stated, Families are the core, foundation, pillar, and bedrock of any given society, as the continuity of human civilization is dependent on the family Read more

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El Aeropuerto Internacional Princess Juliana Celebra Una Exitosa Transaccin De Refinanciamiento De Deuda

Saln Mimosa Sky, St. Maarten – El Aeropuerto Internacional Princess Juliana (PJIAE) celebr la finalizacin exitosa de la refinanciacin de su prstamo del 2012, con un prstamo nuevo y ms favorable por un monto de USD 90 millones. Es un hito importante para el aeropuerto y est en lnea con la estrategia de PJIAE de reconstruir el aeropuerto para el futuro de St. Maarten. Se llev a cabo una recepcin de celebracin en el saln Mimosa Sky en Rhine Road, a la que asistieron muchas partes interesadas del aeropuerto.

Ben van der Klift, director financiero de PJIAE N.V.: Este es un importante paso adelante y otro voto de confianza en PJIAE N.V Read more

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National Disaster Coordinators Meet In Preparation For Hurricane Season

Emergency Support Functions members and support staff in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (seated at head of table).

PHILIPSBURG--Ten Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) that make up the countrys national disaster coordination system met on Wednesday to prepare for the hurricane season. The meeting was led b Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sister Borgia Elementary School Management Team recently held a Fundraising Social Night in its efforts to raise additional resources to cover the costs of purchasing digital boards for the next academic year. The schools manager Ms. Edmaira Jacobs, Ms. Edwina David, and the rest of the schools organizing committee, known as Team Awesome, sought the support of Fish Da Mega Boss, who in turn contacted Its Time SXM Foundation for the possibilities of their participation and contribution towards the community fundraiser.

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Minister Samuel Says Farewell To Blijden.

"We have lost a true treasure of the island"

PHILIPSBURG:--- On the heels of the passing of local historian and long-time civil servant Alfonso Blijden, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports drs. Rodolphe Samuel has expressed what he describes as "great sadness and a profound sense of loss" at the news of Blijden's death.
Blijden joined the local civil service many years ago after coming to St Read more

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Gebe Reopens June 6, Three Bills To Be Issued, No Disconnections, No Late Fees

From left: GEBE IT Department representative Leandro Amarello, board representative Dimar Labega, IT Department representative Cintje Milangelo, Commercial Manager Iris Arrindell, Acting Temporary Manager Sharine Daniel, Aurora InfoTech official Roy Richardson and GEBE Public Relations Officer Paula Gordon.

PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company GEBE will be reopening its doors to physically accept payments as of Monday, June 6, and while consumers will be issued three bills at the same time, payment arrangements can be made and there will be no disconnections until further notice and no late fees will be applied Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister Omar Ottley congratulates the Department Head of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs, Mrs. Chantale George - Groeneveldt, and the staff for their hard work and dedication in reopening the Gaston Boasman Community Helpdesk for the Elderly & Disabled in the Hope Estate.
A soft-opening to mark the reopening of Gaston Boasman Help Desk for the Elderly & Disabled and Womens Desk took place on Friday, May 27th at 2:30 pm at Hope Estate Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister Omar Ottley congratulates the Department Head of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs, Mrs. Chantale George - Groeneveldt, and the staff for their hard work and dedication in reopening the Gaston Boasman Community Helpdesk for the Elderly & Disabled in the Hope Estate.
A soft-opening to mark the reopening of Gaston Boasman Help Desk for the Elderly & Disabled and Womens Desk took place on Friday, May 27th at 2:30 pm at Hope Estate Read more

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La Lder Del Partido Unido De St. Maarten: La Agricultura Debe Ser Propiedad De Nosotros Y Debe Ser Administrada Por Nosotros.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La lder del Partido de USP lament el domingo que no deberamos estar regalando nuestro patrimonio. La exministro de VSA hizo referencia a un artculo publicado en el Daily Herald el 24 de mayo del 2022, proponiendo una granja flotante en el gran estanque de sal y un acuario en Simpson Bay Lagoon; Me sorprendi ver la magnitud de los proyectos y la sugerencia de que ser financiado por el gobierno holands o APS.

Un plan de agricultura como fuente alternativa de ingresos con detalles sobre su ejecucin se describi en un libro llamado Plan de recuperacin escrito por la Sra Read more

La Primera Reunin De Preparacin Celebrada Para La Temporada De Huracanes

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) El mircoles por la tarde, La Primera Ministra Hon. Silveria Jacobs presidi su primera reunin de preparacin que involucr a 10 Funciones de Apoyo de Emergencia (ESF) que conforman el sistema nacional de coordinacin de desastres del pas.

El Jefe de Departamento del Departamento Meteorolgico de Sint Maarten (MDS) inform a la Primera Ministra y a los coordinadores de ESF con respecto al pronstico para la temporada de huracanes en el Atlntico del 2022.

A partir de entonces, cada coordinador de ESF present una descripcin general de su estado de preparacin nacional para la temporada.

Los 10 ESF son: ESF-1 NV GEBE Produccin de electricidad/agua; ESF-2 Oficina de Telecomunicaciones y Correos (BTP); ESF-3 Ministerio de Vivienda Pblica, Planificacin Territorial, Medio Ambiente e Infraestructura (Ministerio de VROMI); Departamento de Bomberos ESF-4; Departamento de Polica ESF-5; ESF-6 Ministerio de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (Ministerio VSA) Asistencia Mdica; ESF-7 Ministerio VSA Evacuacin, Refugios, Socorro y Vctimas Masivas; ESF-8 Departamento de Comunicacin (DCOMM); ESF-9 Ministerio de Asuntos Generales; y ESF-10 Ministerio de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transportes y Telecomunicaciones (Ministerio TEATT).

La temporada de huracanes comienza oficialmente el 1 de junio y finaliza el 30 de noviembre.

El martes, la Administracin Nacional Ocenica y Atmosfrica de EE Read more

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El Ministro Ottley Se Rene Con El Cps Para Discutir El Brote Del Virus Monkeypox

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El lunes 23 de mayo, el Ministro de Salud Pblica, Social Desarrollo y Trabajo, Omar Ottley se reuni con el Servicio Colectivo de Prevencin (CPS) para discutir el brote del virus de la viruela del mono.

Monkeypox, es un virus que generalmente se encuentra en roedores, marsupiales y monos, se ha detectado en humanos en varios pases de todo el mundo Read more

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Obra De Arte De Magueda Jackson En Exhibicin En La Casa Del Parlamento

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Desde el lunes 16 de mayo del 2022, El Parlamento ha estado exhibiendo obras de arte de la Sra. Maqueda Jackson.

Nacida y criada en la isla de Sint Maarten con vnculos con Anguilla y St. Kitts, la Sra. Jackson comparti que su viaje artstico comenz cuando sus padres le permitieron ser expresiva a travs del arte. Sus devotos padres le dieron la oportunidad a una edad temprana de mostrar su obra de arte en las paredes de su casa, lo que permiti que floreciera la creatividad de la Sra Read more

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