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Usp: Ferrier Is The Kettle And Pot Having A Conversation.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Tuesday reacted to Michael Ferriers criticism of the party as the proverbial kettle having a conversation with the pot, with both knowing each other well. The party board asked the public to consider the source of the criticism and dismissed Ferrier as a condemned crook who for some reason is still seeking to be relevant on the political landscape of St Read more

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Irion: We Do Not Have Any Buffer

PHILIPSBURG--The countrys financial status as of December 2021 was not very bright. Finance Minister Ardwell Irion had told Members of Parliament (MPs) in response to questions posed during the Central Committee debate of the draft 2022 budget, that the country does not have any buffer.

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Favouritism Trial Of President Gibbs And Vice-Presidents Gets Under Way Monday

The Courthouse in Marigot.

MARIGOT--After several postponements, the favouritism trial involving President Daniel Gibbs, First Vice-President Valrie Damaseau, and former Third Vice-President Annick Ptrus (now Senator) began Monday in the annex of Palais de Justice in Marigot with lawyers of the defendants present.

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Accidente De Pasola En A.J.C. Brouwers Road

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - Alrededor de las 3:40 p.m., la polica recibi una llamada de un accidente de trnsito en la A.J.C Brouwers Road cerca de Harold Jack. La investigacin preliminar muestra que el conductor de una pasola T-max que vena en direccin a Cole-Bay, perdi el control, cay, resbal y se estrell contra un automvil que vena en direccin opuesta. El ciclista sufri heridas en el rostro Read more

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Extienden La Detencin Preventiva Para El Sospecho Del Tiroteo En Basseterre Drive

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (17 de enero de 2022) Hoy, lunes 17 de enero, el juez instructor prorrog la detencin preventiva al sospechoso del tiroteo del Boxing Day por sesenta das. E. C-C. es sospechoso de dispararle a su ex-compaera en Basseterre Drive, Middle Regin, en la tarde del 26 de diciembre de 2021. Huyendo de la escena del tiroteo y siendo detenido por la polica en las cercanas de Bell's Lookout Point (comnmente llamado "Harold Jack" ) en Cole Bay Hill la noche del 27 de diciembre cuando se diriga a entregarse. Se espera que el sospechoso comparezca ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia para su audiencia pro formal el 23 de febrero Read more

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Extended Pre-Trial Detention For Basseterre Drive Shooting Suspect

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (17 January 2022) The suspect in the Boxing Day shooting has had his pre-trial detention extended by sixty days on today, Monday, January 17, by the instructing judge.

E. C-C. is suspected of shooting his partner in Basseterre Drive, Middle Region, on the afternoon of December 26, 2021. He fled the scene of the shooting, but was apprehended by police in the vicinity of the Bells Lookout Point (commonly called Read more

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Parliament To Examine BrownbillS Credentials

Chanel Brownbill

~ Admit him to Parliament Tues. ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Parliament of St. Maarten is expected to examine the credentials and admit United St. Maarten Party (US Party) candidate in the 2020 elections, former M Read more

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Pfp Renews Call To Establish Poverty Line, Cola

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Following Saturdays industrial action by a majority of the countrys air traffic controllers, Party for Progress (PFP) Members of Parliament (MPs) Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson have renewed their call for Government to establish an official poverty line, as well as the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

This weekends industrial action is symptomatic of what the entire country is currently going through Read more

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Usp Questions The Security Of The Hospital Contractual Agreement Signed With Inso

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The board of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Sunday said it is astounded by governmentslackadaisicalapproach towards what is happening at the hospital project, and questioned the status and security of the contract signed for the hospital project with INSO, now FINSO. The many financial setbacks reported at the project should beraising alarms within government, President of the USP Cecil Nicholas said.

The now confirmed reports about contractors and sub-contractors not being paid as well as the report of the recent resignation (forced or otherwise) of a financial executive attached to the project, is very concerning to our party in particular after the people of St Read more

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Minister Of Justice Richardson Visits Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School And Reviews Safety & Security

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Minister ofJustice Hon. Ana Richardson visited theAsha Stevens Hillside Christian SchoolsonFriday, January 14.

After receiving an email and invitation on Thursday, January 13th, from the Executive Assistant at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian Schools to witness an alarming practice that the school is seeking assistance with, I opted not to delay the visit and made it there this morning(Friday).

The remnants of Hurricane Irma are still visible throughout the island with what at times may appear as minute factors but carrying great significance for the safety and security of our daily lives. 

I am referring to traffic signs Read more

Witu Urges School Boards To Honor December Pact

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson in an e-mail to all school boards over the weekend reminded the parties to honor last months pact brokered at the University of St. Martin (USM).

I sent an e-mail correspondence to all school boards requesting our agreement be upheld, Johnsons missive said about the joint December 13th, 2021 pact among the school boards and WITU. 

Johnson is concerned that the government has scheduled a meeting for early next week with the school boards while sidestepping two WITU correspondences seeking a meeting with the education ministry and finance ministry. 

I took note of the apparent scheduling of a meeting on January 18th, 2022 by the Honorable Minister of Education drs Read more

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Our Budget, Our Reality

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – When 2022 was brought in with many fireworks and festive activities all around the island I wondered if this would be the year of recovery or if this would be another year of drama for the country.Will we allow our future to determine our presentdecisions and actions, or must our present time take precedenceat the expense ofour future?Based on our experience it would seem as though we as a country are incapable of creating a situation in which we do not suffer at present while actively enhancing the prospective future.

I believe some good news thus far for the Caribbean islands was the departure of State Secretary Raymond Knops whose own party told him there was no place for him in the new government moving forward Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Minister of Justice Hon. Ana Richardson visited the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian Schools on Friday, January 14.
After receiving an email and invitation on Thursday, January 13th, from the Executive Assistant at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian Schools to witness an alarming practice that the school is seeking assistance with, I opted not to delay the visit and made it there this morning (Friday).
The remnants of Hurricane Irma are still visible throughout the island with what at times may appear as minute factors but carrying great significance for the safety and security of our daily lives Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) on Sunday said it is astounded by the governments lackadaisical approach towards what is happening at the hospital project, and questioned the status and security of the contract signed for the hospital project with INSO, now FINSO. The many financial setbacks reported at the project should be raising alarms within government, President of the USP Cecil Nicholas said.

The now confirmed reports about contractors and sub-contractors not being paid as well as the report of the recent resignation (forced or otherwise) of a financial executive attached to the project, is very concerning to our party in particular after the people of St Read more

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Our Budget, Our Reality.

PHILIPSBURG:--- When 2022 was brought in with many fireworks and festive activities all around the island I wondered if this would be the year of recovery or if this would be another year of drama for the country. Will we allow our future to determine our present decisions and actions, or must our present time take precedence at the expense of our future? Based on our experience it would seem as though we as a country are incapable of creating a situation in which we do not suffer at present while actively enhancing the prospective future.

I believe some good news thus far for the Caribbean islands was the departure of State Secretary Raymond Knops whose own party told him there was no place for him in the new government moving forward Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson in an e-mail to all school boards over the weekend reminded the parties to honor last months pact brokered at the University of St. Martin (USM).

I sent an e-mail correspondence to all school boards requesting our agreement be upheld, Johnsons missive said about the joint December 13th, 2021 pact among the school boards and WITU.

Johnson is concerned that the government has scheduled a meeting for early next week with the school boards while sidestepping two WITU correspondences seeking a meeting with the education ministry and finance ministry.

I took note of the apparent scheduling of a meeting on January 18th, 2022 by the Honorable Minister of Education drs Read more

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~ Emergency Crew manning ATC~

AIRPORT:--- The Princess Juliana Airport Air Traffic Controllers are currently on strike as they protest various grievances, one being the 12.5% cuts in their salaries.
SMN News learned that the air traffic controllers are being supported by their unions the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU) as they continue to protest the way their Collective Labor Agreement goes.

In a letter to the CEO Brian Mingo, the Union WICSU/ PSU informs Mingo that their members from the Air Traffic Control Department requested an urgent meeting with them on Saturday, January 15th which will begin from 7 am to 5 pm to discuss the frustration being experienced due to the indecisive communication that has been going back and forth between management and the union regarding the way forward.
"The union is hoping management and the board of PJIAE understand the serious effects their decisions are having on their members.
This should not be taken lightly as our members carry the title of Air Traffic Controllers and if they are frustrated they will not be able to perform their duties optimally Read more

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Brison Initiates Draft Law For Tourism Health Levy

UP Leader MP Rolando Brison.

~ Draft at Advisory Council ~

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party leader Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison has initiated a draft na Read more

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Brison Initiates National Tourism Health Levy

Law still at council of advice, hopefully with parliament soon for approval
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Leader of the United Peoples Party, MP Rolando Brison has initiated a National Ordinance introducing a Health Levy on all tourists. The law, which he drafted himself, codifies the existing mandatory insurance for arriving tourists but adds a basic accident insurance Read more

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~Law still at council of advice, hopefully with parliament soon for approval.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United Peoples Party, MP Rolando Brison has initiated a National Ordinance introducing a Health Levy on all tourists. The law, which he drafted himself, codifies the existing mandatory insurance for arriving tourists but adds basic accident insurance Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Hon. Rodolphe Samuel, presented a plaque of recognition to 2021 Most Valuable Player of Dutch Baseballs Hoofdklasse Denzel Richardson.

Minister Samuel in his presentation of recognition stated: Now that you are here visiting for a few days, we have been reading about your success Read more

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A Realistic Decision

Member of Parliament George Pantophlet disagrees with MP Sarah Wescot-Williams’ remarks in her article Stop the cat and mouse game Read more

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Nightlife Business Hours To Scale Back To 11 Pm.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maaretn — The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley informs the public, that in accordance with his COVID-19 phased approach for the night life; business hours will be scaled back to 11 pm.

The phased approach is based on the hospital’s occupancy rate and capacity, to avoid a possible collapse of our health care system, while maintaining a balance in our economic activity on the island.

For clarity, the Ministerial Regulation goes into effect on Wednesday January 12th, with the understanding that all nightlife establishments must be closed by 11 pm.

Phase 1:

4 – 7 hospitalizations (20%), scale back to 1 am Read more

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Witu Deeply Concerned About State Of St. MaartenS Education

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), Stuart Johnson has expressed deep concern about the current state of St. Maartens educational system and the quality of learning for students.

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