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Ministry Of Justice: More Than 300 Books Donated By Community To Help Furnish Prison Library

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten –OnTuesday,May 18, 2021, theMinistry ofJustice launched abookdriveaimed atfurnishingthe prison libraryand providingadditionaleducational resources for the inmatesat the Point Blanche Prison and Detention Center.In an effort to expand the selection of programs and activities available to the inmates at theprison,the HonorableMinister of Justice, Ms. AnnaE. Richardson,met with various entitiesprior to the launch of the book driveto discussways in which these plans can be realized Read more

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Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Concerning The Financial Status Of Nv G.E.B.E. & Draft National Ordinance To Increase The Maximum Age Of The Members Of The High Councils Of State.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on Friday, June 11, 2021.

The Central Committee meeting is a continuation of the meeting which started on March 31, 2021, and was adjourned on April 26, 2021. The meeting will be reconvened at 14.00hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will be present.

Upon the request of the Chairman of Parliament, the agenda for this continuation meeting has been amended to add a second agenda point.

The agenda points are:

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~More than 20 global experts gave tools to islandpreneurs to build more resilient and global businesses.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- On June 3rd 4th, Islandpreneur Live 2021, the second annual signature virtual experience hosted by Produce Wealth Revolution (PWR) Agency took place. This two (2) day virtual summit focused on providing island-based entrepreneurs with actionable insights to build resilient and global businesses. Speakers covered topics like design thinking, securities exchange, financial resilience, digital transformation on islands and its impact, global branding, digital media and building a profitable business, innovation, export, strategy, building partnerships, and more.

Key experts included senior leaders of the Government of Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange (DCSX), Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten(CBCS), Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Microsoft, and Facebook Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley would hereby like to inform the public that the job portal, previously referred to as www.jobopportunities.sx is being revamped and relaunched. An agreement was signed on Tuesday, June 8th with Sites on the US, and the work to roll out the tasks has begun.

The job portal will serve as the primary tool for the National Employment Service Center (NESC) and will aid greatly in boosting the job matching process between employers and suitable job seekers Read more

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"Relationship With Saint Martin At An All-Time Low, Says The Ud Party

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a press release, the UD questions the seemingly nonexistent relationship between the Government of St.Maarten and the Collectivity of St.Martin.

"Have the respective Ministers met with their French-Side counterparts since taking office over a year ago?" the party questions.

The UD is on record for standing up for this relationship, as the party is convinced that the future of this island is one of togetherness, not separation Read more

Retreat Weekend For Dp Statia Members

DP faction leader Adelka Spanner explaining the workings of the Island Council during the weekend retreat.

ST. EUSTATIUS--A weekend retreat at Gwendoline van Putten School for leading members of the Democratic Party (DP) of St. Eustatius also provided an opportunity for the party to present the existing Code of Ethics for elected and appointed officials.

Minister Of Teat Ludmila De Weever At The Council Of Ministers Press Briefing

Minister of TEAT Ludmila de Weever at the Council of Ministers Press Briefing June 09, 2021

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Pm Says No Bag Of Money But Trip Not Wasted Effort

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs during Wednesdays live Council of Ministers press briefing.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs said while she did not return from Read more

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Irion Says Country Running On Month-To-Month Basis

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten is currently being run on a month-to-month basis with the absence of the much-needed liquidity support from the Netherlands, which has been put on hold based on issues at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA). 

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On June 13th, 2021, the people and the Government of Sint Maarten will be commemorating the 36th Anniversary of Flag Day. The annual commemoration of Sint Maarten Flag Day will take place during the early hours of June 13th at 6:00 am, in front of the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg.

This year will mark 36 years since the Sint Maarten flag was designed by Roselle Richardson, presented by Dr. Claude Wathey, approved, and established by the then sitting members of Island Council on June 13th, 1985 Read more

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Oranje School Closed For Two Weeks Two Teachers Tested Positive For Covid 19.

~ Spread of the virus among student population low~.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Education Youth and Culture Rodolphe Samuel announced on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that two teachers have tested positive for the coronavirus at the Oranje School.
Minister Samuel said that CPS had recommended that the school be closed for two days, namely Monday and Tuesday for contacting tracing, however, CPS later recommended that the school remains closed for the next two weeks Read more

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Civil Servants Will Not Get Vacation Allowances As Of Now.

~ Government focusing on paying salaries. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Civil Servants that are looking out for their vacation allowances as of June 15th will have to wait a bit longer as the government of St. Maarten is focusing on paying salaries as of now.
In response to a question posed by SMN News, the Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion said that St Read more

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Minister Ottley Meets Myles Turner Of Indiana Pacers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley met with Myles Christian Turner of the Indiana Pacers Basketball team and discussed ways of promoting and increasing safe tourism on the Island.

On behalf of Myles foundation, W.A.R.M, he is donating 10k worth of masks for children and young adults on the island.

He also mentioned an interest in contributing to the community of Sint Maarten through his foundation and will keep in touch for this purpose Read more

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Emmanuel Calls On Irion To Inform Civil Servants About Vacation Pay

~ Says Naf 39 million only when Knops gets what he wants ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday called on Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion to let civil servants know if they will get the 50% vacation pay owed to them from 2020 and the full 100% due for 2021 since there is no legal basis for a reduction or to not pay it Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley met with Myles Christian Turner of the Indiana Pacers Basketball team and discussed ways of promoting and increasing safe tourism on the Island. On behalf of Myles foundation, W.A.R.M, he is donating 10k worth of masks for children and young adults on the island Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley extends his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 30th COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. He wishes the family strength during their time of grief.

As of June 8th, there were eleven (11) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, twelve (12) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to seventy-five (75) Read more

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Curfew Extended Until Friday June 11Th Inclusive.

MARIGOT:--- The Prefecture of St. Martin announced on Tuesday that based on the latest figures of positive COVID-19 cases, the curfew has been extended until Friday, June 11th.
The latest health bulletin from Public Health France reports 105 new cases for the period from May 24 to 30. Since May 20, 7 people have died (including 4 last week) and 11 medical evacuations to the CH in Guadeloupe have been carried out. Today, 10 people are hospitalized at Louis Constant Fleming Hospital.
Because of these elements, the Prefet of Saint-Barthlemy and Saint-Martin has decided to extend the curfew until Friday, June 11 inclusive Read more

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~ Says Naf 39 million only when Knops gets what he wants ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday called on Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion to let civil servants know if they will get the 50% vacation pay owed to them from 2020 and the full 100% due for 2021 since there is no legal basis for a reduction or to not pay it Read more

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Committee Of General Affairs (Caz) To Meet On Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee of General Affairs of Parliament will meet on June 09, 2021.

The Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 11.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs will be present.

The agenda point is:

Disaster Preparedness (IS/649/2020-2021 dated May 10, 2021)

This meeting was requested by MP S.A. Wescot-Williams.

Due to measures taken to mitigate the coronavirus (COVID-19), the House of Parliament is only allowing persons with an appointment to enter the Parliament building.

The parliamentary session will be carried live on St Read more

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Attorney-General To Hold Introductory Meetings In Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Attorney-General of Curaao and St. Maarten, and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Mr. Ton Maan, will hold introductory meetings on Sint Maarten as of Monday, June 7, 2021.

The Attorney-General arrived on Sint Maarten Sunday afternoon.

The Attorney-General took up his post as of April 1, but has been unable to conduct in-person meetings on Sint Maarten earlier due to the COVID-19-related lockdown in Curaao and the resulting border closure between Sint Maarten and Curaao.

The Attorney-General is scheduled to hold in-person introductory meetings with Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Justice Minister Anna Richardson, and other partners in the justice chain Read more

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Thank You To Immigration And CustomsOfficers From Ministers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On behalf of the Hon. Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson; the Hon. Minister of TEATT, Ms. Ludmila de Weever; the Hon. Minister of VSA, Mr. Omar Ottley, and theSint Maarten Tourist Bureau, we would like to express our appreciation to the hardworking Immigration and Customs Officers at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA)and at the Harbor for ensuring a smooth operation of their services on Saturday, June 5th 2021.

On Saturday,Sint Maarten welcomed our first call for homeporting of 2021, as well asanew flight servicecoming to the island Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On behalf of the Hon. Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson; the Hon. Minister of TEATT, Ms. Ludmila de Weever; the Hon. Minister of VSA, Mr. Omar Ottley, and the Sint Maarten Tourist Bureau, we would like to express our appreciation to the hardworking Immigration and Customs Officers at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA)and at the Harbor for ensuring a smooth operation of their services on Saturday, June 5th, 2021.

On Saturday, Sint Maarten welcomed our first call for homeporting of 2021, as well as a new flight service coming to the island Read more

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Exclusive: Government Appoints 3 Members To Telem Supervisory Board.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of St. Maarten has selected three persons who they have appointed to the Supervisory Board of TELEM.
SMN News has learned that the three new members of the board are Robert Budike, Damien Smith, and Jenelle Presentacion, these three members will now join Earl Wyatt and Dagmar Daal giving the SBOD 5 members Read more

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Teen Times Submits Request To Include St. Maarten History In School Curriculum

Teen Times editor Lavisha Dadlani (third left) submitting its request to MP Melissa Gumbs (fourth left) on Saturday. Other Teen Times members are also in the photo.

~ Asks PFP to facilitate ~

PHILIPSBURG--Members of youth publication Teen Times have requested that the Party for Progress (PFP) faction in Parliament take whatever steps it deems necessary to facilitate the inclusion of St Read more

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