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Motion Passed To Increase Subsidy For Turning Point

NA MP William Marlin

~ Richardson: Adjustments will be made ~

PHILIPSBURG--A motion by National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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Motion Passed For Motorists To Be Fined Instead Of Losing Plates

NA MP Angelique Romou.

~ Irion to look at creating vanity plates ~

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament on Monday evening approved a motion tabled by National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Angelique Romou for motorists who are late with paying their motor vehicle tax to be fined instead of losing their licence plates.

Pfp: Passing Of 2022 Budget Marks A Low Point In Modern Sint Maarten History

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Despite having independent legal advice demonstrating that the countrys draft 2022 budget is in contravention of Sint Maartens Constitution, a majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday night still passed the draft legislation.

Party for Progress (PFP) MPs Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson were among the four (4) MPs who voted against the draft legislation. 

The legal advice – which was discussed by MPs during Mondays public meeting of Parliament – was compiled and signed by former Secretary-General of Parliament Nancy Joubert, LL.M, on January 7, 2022 Read more

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MARIGOT: --- The protestors that are supporting the Webster and Beauperthuy families that are facing the possibility of losing their lands blocked the road on Monday as they continue to put pressure on the State of France and the Collectivity of St. Martin to intervene in the ongoing land saga.
On Monday morning the family along with several politicians gathered on the property that is located next to Gedimat and just below Leader Price. On the scene was President Daniel Gibbs who spoke at length to Rudy Webster and his sons and other members of the family Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In a follow with concerns posed to Minister Vromi concerning deplorable roads, MP Akeem Arrindell comes good on his word and in Fridays Budget meeting brought forward an Amendment for the first time since being in office in regards to allocating additional funds for repairs/resurfacing the roads of St. Maarten. Together with MP Rolando Brison, we looked for ideas for the re-allocation of funds to ensure monies could be made available.

We found ways to make this a reality, which the cost for restoration and beautification of the Marketplace in Philipsburg which was part of budget 2022 will now instead be released by investment from Port St Read more

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St. Maarten Babe Ruth Leagues Hosts Its First Open House Event At Motorworld Show Room

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The St. Maarten/ St. Martin Babe Ruth League (SXM Babe Ruth League)hosted its first Open House at Motor World in Cole Bay. The aim of the Open House was to introduce the Board Members, players, coaches, and volunteers of the SXM Babe Ruth League to the general public, dignitaries, media, and prospective sponsors. Information was provided regarding the aims, goals, and vision of the league which include the commencement of the SXM Babe League on February 5th, as well as, participation in the Babe Ruth League Caribbean tournament which is scheduled to be held in the Bahamas in July of this year.

The SXM Babe Ruth League would like to thank Motor World, Monster Factory, Babe Ruth Inc, Babe Ruth Caribbean, St.Martin Baseball/Softball Association Core Media and VID Media Solutions for contributing towards the SXM Babe Ruth League Open House.  We encourage parents, players, coaches, and volunteers to get involved with the SXM Babe Ruth League as we prepare to develop and enhance St Read more

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Grisha: Dossier Might Give Reason For Parliamentary Inquiry At Pjia

Parliament President Grisha Heyliger-Marten

~ Chris says dossier purposefully buried ~

PHILIPSBURG--The former secretary of former President of Parliament Rolando Brison< Read more

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Brison Tables Five Draft Motions In Parliament

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UP MP Rolando Brison

~ Wants CBCS to create banking protection law ~

PHILIPSBURG--Requesting Finance Minister Ardwell Irion, as shareholder representative of the Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more

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Ottley: Self-Isolation Period For Asymptomatic Persons Reduced

VSA Minister Omar Ottley

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley confirms a reduction in the self- isolation period for asymptomatic perso Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Profiles Trust Fund Financial Allocations

SINT MAARTEN, PHILIPSBURG The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs in the House of Parliament on Wednesday provided information to Members of Parliament (MPs) during the parliamentary session that is handling the draft 2022 national budget about the Trust Fund portfolio which comprises ten (10) projects that are currently in implementation as well as three (3) projects under preparation.

The prime minister stated that the Government of Sint Maarten has strategically prioritized these projects geared at recovery, reconstruction and building resilience of the countrys institutions.

In 2018, the Government of the Netherlands committed an amount of US$554 million to the Trust Fund program, which was aimed at: The recovery and reconstruction of Sint Maarten following the devastation caused by the September 2017 Atlantic hurricanes; and

Strengthening the countrys resilience to future natural disasters.

The Government of the Netherlands had previously transferred US$515.35 million to the World Bank and in December 2021, the Netherlands transferred the final tranche of US$139 million.

As a summary of the Trust Fund projects, the prime minister informed the MPs as follows:

For the overview of the Trust Fund program, the prime minister added:

The final remaining finances of the Trust Fund have been allotted by the Steering Committee in July 2021 Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Profiles Trust Fund Financial Allocations

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs in the House of Parliament on Wednesdayprovided information toMembers of Parliament (MPs)during theparliamentarysession thatis handling the draft 2022 national budgetaboutthe Trust Fund portfoliowhichcomprises ten (10) projects that are currently in implementation aswell as three (3) projects under preparation.

The prime minister stated that the Government of Sint Maarten has strategically prioritized these projects geared at recovery, reconstruction and building resilience of the countrys institutions.

In 2018, the Government of the Netherlands committed an amount of US$554 million to the Trust Fund program, which was aimed at: The recovery and reconstruction of Sint Maarten following the devastation caused by the September 2017 Atlantic hurricanes; and 

Strengthening the countrys resilience to future natural disasters.

The Government of the Netherlands had previously transferred US$515.35 million to the World Bank and in December 2021, the Netherlands transferred the final tranche of US$139 million.

As a summary of the Trust Fund projects, the prime minister informed the MPs as follows: 

US$515.36 million has been transferred to the Trust Fund, this amounts to the total to be transferred figures Read more

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Grisha Sets The Record Straight On Missing Dossier

~Hints at possible Parliamentary inquiry at PJIA~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten President of Parliament, the Honourable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, says the revelation of the existence of a “potentially damning” dossier on PJIA may well shed light on shortcomings at the top levels of the Government-owned Company,
The document will be formally booked into Parliament early this week, and Parliamentary officials indicate that this time around, the PJIA dossier will follow the proper channels for accepting official documents.

If the alleged contents are factual, uncovering these truths can result in swift action to remove any impediments to the long-awaited rebuilding of the Airport.
“The contents of the PJIA dossier might provide even more reasons for an urgent Parliamentary inquiry in the interest of transparency and good governance Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs in the House of Parliament on Wednesday provided information to Members of Parliament (MPs) during the parliamentary session that is handling the draft 2022 national budget about the Trust Fund portfolio which comprises ten (10) projects that are currently in implementation as well as three (3) projects under preparation.

The prime minister stated that the Government of Sint Maarten has strategically prioritized these projects geared at recovery, reconstruction, and building resilience of the countrys institutions.

In 2018, the Government of the Netherlands committed an amount of US$554 million to the Trust Fund program, which was aimed at The recovery and reconstruction of Sint Maarten following the devastation caused by the September 2017 Atlantic hurricanes; and

Strengthening the countrys resilience to future natural disasters.

The Government of the Netherlands had previously transferred US$515.35 million to the World Bank and in December 2021, the Netherlands transferred the final tranche of US$139 million.

As a summary of the Trust Fund projects, the prime minister informed the MPs as follows:  

For the overview of the Trust Fund program, the prime minister added: 

The final remaining finances of the Trust Fund have been allotted by the Steering Committee in July 2021 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- From the appearance of it, the draft budget 2022 for the country is set to be approved by Parliament this week, notwithstanding the blatant violations of the constitution. To add insult to injury, the constitutional obligation to allow the ombudsman time to assess the constitutionality of this ordinance is not specifically included in the enforcement article of the ordinance, MP Wescot stated over the weekend. And for her, the question remains why not.
The UP and NA factions act as if there is nothing wrong under the sun with approving a budget that is not ready for passing by parliament or do they care that this reflects negatively on parliament.
I get the distinct feeling that the rush is to get the budget over with and back to business as usual; we will cross the next bridge when we get there.
For unknown reasons, except maybe egocentric ones, the majority refused to even consider a postponement of the passing (voting) on the budget Read more

~Hints at possible Parliamentary inquiry at PJIA~

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Parliament, the Honourable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, says the revelation of the existence of a "potentially damning" dossier on PJIA may well shed light on shortcomings at the top levels of the Government-owned Company,
The document will be formally booked into Parliament early this week, and Parliamentary officials indicate that this time around, the PJIA dossier will follow the proper channels for accepting official documents.

If the alleged contents are factual, uncovering these truths can result in swift action to remove any impediments to the long-awaited rebuilding of the Airport.
"The contents of the PJIA dossier might provide even more reasons for an urgent Parliamentary inquiry in the interest of transparency and good governance Read more

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Government, Majority Of Mps Show Blatant Disregard For Sint Maarten Constitution, Says Pfp

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The eight Members of Parliament (MPs) who voted against a proposal to suspend voting on the countrys 2022 budget until after the next Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting have shown their blatant disregard for the Sint Maarten Constitution. This is what Party for Progress (PFP) MPs Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson had to say following Fridays public meeting of Parliament.

The proposal in question was brought forward by MP Gumbs on Friday afternoon during Parliaments handling of the countrys draft 2022 budget Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Congratulates Prime Minister Mia Mottley On Victory At The Polls

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On behalf of the Government and the People of St. Maarten, the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs extended congratulations to newly sworn-in Prime Minister of the Republic of Barbados, the Honorable Mia Mottley following the overwhelming results of the recently held elections.

In a letter sent to Prime Minister Mottley today, January 20, Prime Minister Jacobs stated, As a fellow female leader in the region, your exemplary form of leadership has become a beacon for many of us to follow Read more

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MikeS Message Of Mockery!

But where we are on the opposite side of the fence, wall oops issues is:

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Se Le Asignan Naf. 490,000 Para La Administracin Del Centro Miss Lalie

CAY BAY, Sint Maarten – Se asignan Naf. 490,000 para el Centro de Atencin y Rehabilitacin Juvenil Miss Lalie MLC, dijo la Ministra de Justicia Anna Richardson en sus respuestas durante la reunin del presupuesto pblico 2022 el jueves 20 de enero. Estos fondos se utilizarn para programas de rehabilitacin y un entorno de aprendizaje progresivo para los jvenes Read more

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El Ministro Ottley Confirma La Reduccin Del Perodo De Auto-Aislamiento Para Personas Asintomticas, En Una Decisin Que Podra Ayudar A Abordar Los Problemas Actuales.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Despus de consultar con el CPS y considerando las nuevas pautas de CDC, el Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, Omar Ottley, afirm que despus de recopilar la informacin necesaria, decidi reducir el tiempo de aislamiento de COVID-19 a 7 das. El Ministro Ottley enfatiz que es fundamental que las personas continen usando mascarillas, que se ajusten bien y tomen precauciones adicionales despus de salir del aislamiento o la cuarentena.

Tenga en cuenta que las nuevas reglas de aislamiento de COVID-19 no se aplican al personal de atencin mdica, las personas inmunocomprometidas o las personas con enfermedades graves o crticas Read more

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Minister Ottley Confirms Reduction In Self- Isolation Period For Asymptomatic Persons, In A Decision That Could Help Address Current Staffing Issues.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – After consultation with CPS and considering CDCs new guidelines, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley stated that after garnering the necessary information, he has decided to reduce the COVID-19 isolationtime to 7 days. Minister Ottley emphasized that it is critical that persons continue to wear well-fitting masks and take additional precautions after leaving isolation or quarantine.

Please note that the new COVID-19isolation rules do not apply to health care personnel, persons who are immunocompromised or for those with severe to critical illness Read more

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Government, Majority Of Mps Show Blatant Disregard For Sint Maarten Constitution, Says Pfp

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The eight Members of Parliament (MPs) who voted against a proposal to suspend voting on the countrys 2022 budget until after the next Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting have shown their blatant disregard for the Sint Maarten Constitution. This is what Party for Progress (PFP) MPs Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson had to say following Fridays public meeting of Parliament.

The proposal in question was brought forward by MP Gumbs on Friday afternoon during Parliaments handling of the countrys draft 2022 budget Read more

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Emmanuel: Gang Of Liars Continue To Damage Integrity Of Parliament

~ Hymans dossier purposely buried ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Just when you think it could not get any lower in Parliament, thegang of liars running this countrysomehow managed to set a new low,said Independent MP Christophe Emmanuel on Friday, adding that blatant, cold-hearted lies is the order of the day for the UP/National Alliance coalition, from the Chairperson of Parliament right down.

Emmanuel was reacting to the excuses and back-peddling that was on full-display in Parliament after the Chairlady of Parliament Grisha Marten-Heyliger, admitted that indeed a dossier filled with allegations and complaints from airport COO Michel Hyman about issues at the airport, was delivered to Parliament in June 2020 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- After consultation with CPS and considering CDCs new guidelines, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley stated that after garnering the necessary information, he has decided to reduce the COVID-19 isolation time to 7 days. Minister Ottley emphasized that it is critical that persons continue to wear well-fitting masks and take additional precautions after leaving isolation or quarantine.

Please note that the new COVID-19 isolation rules do not apply to health care personnel, persons who are immunocompromised, or those with severe to critical illness Read more

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