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Licence Revoked For Helicopters Linked To Russian-Owned Yachts

The motor yacht Solaris linked to Russian oligarch and politician Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich, is seen in the waters of Porto Montenegro in Tivat, Montenegro, March 12, 2022. (REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic photo)

PHILIPSBURG--Aviation and Shipping Department head Louis Halley has revoked the licence for helicopter flights issued to Isle of Man firm Luviair Limited in October Read more

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Rsm Takes Narrow Lead Ahead Of Team Gibbs In 1St Round Of Territorial Elections.

~ Negotiations will begin as early as Monday for Unity List--- Mussington.

MARIGOT:--- Rassemblement Saint Martin (RSM) took a narrow lead in the first round of the territorial elections held on Sunday, March 20th, 2022. Of the 8,732 persons that voted some 2,128 (25.39%) persons voted for the RSM led by Louie Mussington.
Team Gibbs led by incumbent President Daniel Gibbs received 2,074 votes (24.74%), while Generation Hope received 1,465 votes (17.48%), Alternative received 934 votes (11.14%), Avenir Saint-Martin received 626 votes (7.47 %) and Saint Martin Avec Vous received 1,155 votes Read more

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La Parlamentaria Heyliger-Marten Califica El Despido De Michel Hyman De Poco Ceremonioso E Inaceptable

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten “Es poco ceremonioso e inaceptable que los 28 aos de servicio de Michel Hyman en el aeropuerto y el pas se hayan borrado en solo tres das sin una investigacin adecuada”, declar disgustada la miembro del Parlamento, la Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, en un comunicado de prensa emitido el domingo.

Ha enviado una carta a la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs y al Ministro de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT) Roger Lawrence solicitndoles que asistan a una Reunin Pblica del Parlamento el 28 de marzo a las 2:00 p Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- "It is unceremonious and unacceptable that Michel Hyman's 28-years of service to the Airport and Country was erased in only three days without proper investigation," stated an utterly displeased Member of Parliament, the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, in a press release issued Sunday.
She has dispatched a letter to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Roger Lawrence requesting them to attend a Public Meeting of Parliament on March 28 at 2:00 PM at which point she expects answers for the questions that the people of St Read more

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Brison Aplaude Los Esfuerzos En Blockchain Y Las Oportunidades Criptogrficas Para El Pas

El salario completo de Brison se pagar y se convertir en Bitcoin cash

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El lder del Partido del Pueblo Unido y parlamentario Rolando Brison cree que el pas debe continuar encontrando una forma responsable y efectiva de adentrarse en el creciente fenmeno de las criptomonedas, y ha solicitado actualizaciones del Ministro de Finanzas sobre sus planes para usar la tecnologa blockchain en el gobierno Read more

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Grisha Requests Lawrence, Pm To Give Answers On Airport In Public Meeting

MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

~ Calls Hymans dismissal unacceptable ~

PHILIPSBURG--It is unceremonious and unacceptable that Michel Hymans 28 years of service to the airport and country was erased in only three days without proper investigation, says an utterly displeased United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP Read more

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Concursantes De Soca Nombradas Para El Primer Concurso De Soca De Carnaval The Groove

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten – The Groove presenta la lista de 12 concursantes que lucharn por la corona de Soca de St. Maarten, en el evento destacado del carnaval “The Groove” el 28 de abril de 2022. Los 12 concursantes del nuevo enfrentamiento de Soca son: Majesty Baker Jr.; la emprees Zee; Niqo SMW; Claire Fontaine; Acha; MAGICX; Dakey; Big Daddy G; Ma’ at King; RudyNumba4; Fafa y Entry Pelican.

En lo que se anuncia como un evento estrella para anunciar el regreso al Festival Village luego de una pausa de dos aos, el promotor del espectculo Bertaux Fleming, tambin conocido como Mr Read more

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Mp Emmanuel: No Saba Es Una Respuesta Inaceptable De Lawrence

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El miembro independiente del parlamento, Christophe Emmanuel, dijo que el ministro de TEATT, Roger Lawrence, est mintiendo a la gente de St. Maarten o tiene en sus manos un tablero de control del aeropuerto. En cualquier caso, decirnos que no saba es inaceptable, eres responsable, dijo Emmanuel.

El parlamentario respondi a la declaracin del ministro el mircoles de que no saba sobre el despido del director de operaciones del aeropuerto, Michel Hyman, de su cargo Read more

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Lder Del Partido Unido De St. Maarten Preocupada Por Victimizacin Repetida

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Pas Sint Maarten, qu est pasando? La lder y la junta del Partido de US han tomado nota de la reciente decisin del holding del aeropuerto (PJIAH) de despedir al director de operaciones Michel Mikey Hyman. No permitiremos que esta decisin simplemente se desvanezca sin expresar nuestro desacuerdo con la forma en que nuestra gente est siendo cazada y destruida en todo el sistema.

La estrategia ha cambiado, ahora es nosotros contra nosotros mientras el titiritero permanece oculto, dijo Gordon Carty Read more

La Fundadora De U 2 Can Move, Mp Wescot-Williams, Expresa Su Apoyo Al Programa Let Get Fit De Vsa.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La fundacin U 2 Can Move felicita al Ministerio de VSA y sus departamentos de CDFHA y CPS con la organizacin del evento Lets Get Fit el pasado fin de semana.

Aplaudimos mucho la iniciativa del ministerio y los objetivos en trminos de alentar e inspirar a las personas a ser activas y concentrarse en la actividad fsica, as como poner a disposicin de la comunidad la oportunidad de participar en este evento.

De eso se trata exactamente U 2 Can Move, ahora en su dcimo ao de existencia, y la organizacin estuvo representada por varios de sus miembros en el evento del ministerio Read more

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~Brisons entire salary to be paid and converted to Bitcoin Cash~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United Peoples Party and Member of Parliament Rolando Brison believes the country should continue to find a responsible and effective manner to delve into the ever-growing cryptocurrency phenomenon and has requested updates from the Minister of Finance on his plans for using blockchain technology in government Read more

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Minister Ecys Drs Rodolphe Samuel Set To Open 3Rd Culture Creative Industry Forum

PHILIPSBURG On March 24th, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport drs. Rodolphe Samuel will deliver the opening address at the 3rd Culture Creative Industry Forum (CCIF) hosted by the Department of Culture. The CCIF brings together cultural practitioners, creatives and their stakeholders who are involved in the industry that reside on Sint Maarten to engage in meaningful discussions on the way forward for this developing industry.

“Im looking forward to attending the Cultural Creative Industry Forum as you may know, recently there has been much discussion in our community on the importance of culture and heritage Read more

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Minister Of Justice And Minister Of Vromi Discuss Inmate Work Program

Philipsburg On March 14th, 2022, the Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson and the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (hereafter VROMI), Mr. Egbert Doran held a meeting to discuss ways in which both ministries can collaborate and coordinate working opportunities for inmates at the Point Blanche prison and House of Detention. Also present during the meeting were the Act Secretary General and Head of New Projects, Mr. Kurt Ruan, Act Head of Infrastructure Management, Mr Read more

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World Social Work Day

PHILIPSBURG, World Social Work Day is observed annually on the third Tuesday in March, this years observation falls on March 15th under the theme: Co-Building a new Eco-social world: Leaving no one behind. According to the International Federation of Social Workers, the theme presents a vision and action plan to create new global values, policies and practices that develop trust, security and confidence for all people and the sustainability of the planet.

World Social Work Day provides an opportunity for social workers and others in the social service sector to celebrate their achievements as well as to raise awareness and support the important role that social workers play in the lives of children, families, and communities Read more

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Decision Imminent On Trust Fund Extension

The Trust Fund Steering Committee during a visit to St. Maarten in December 2021. On the left, St. Maarten Steering Group member Marcel Gumbs, with next to him, Steering Committee member for the Netherlands Frans Weekers. Third from left is World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean and Chair of the Steering Committee Lilia Burunciuc. (Photo by National Recovery Program Bureau NRPB)

~ Opening local World Bank office projected for June ~

THE HAGUE--A decision is expected shortly on the request of the St Read more

~Visitors Experience at Government Buildings Deserves Much Improvement~

Gracita Arrindell states: intolerable experience of hundreds of citizens who visited the Government building especially in Philipsburg the past weeks to pay for and or collect their vehicle number plates is no way to treat our citizens. In fact, it is plainly unacceptable under any such circumstances Read more

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Minister Ecys Drs Rodolphe Samuel Set To Open 3Rd Culture Creative Industry Forum.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On March 24th, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport drs. Rodolphe Samuel will deliver the opening address at the 3rd Culture Creative Industry Forum (CCIF) hosted by the Department of Culture. The CCIF brings together cultural practitioners, creatives, and their stakeholders who are involved in the industry that resides on Sint Maarten to engage in meaningful discussions on the way forward for this developing industry.

"Im looking forward to attending the Cultural Creative Industry Forum, as you may know, recently there has been much discussion in our community on the importance of culture and heritage Read more

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Pond Island:---The Groove presents the list of 12 contestants who will be battling for St. Maartens Soca crown, in the carnivals highlight event The Groove on April 28th, 2022. The 12 contestants for the new Soca showdown are Majesty Baker Jr.; Empress Zee; Niqo SMW; Claire Fontaine; Acha; MAGICX; Dakey; Big Daddy G; Ma'at King; RudyNumba4; Fafa and Entry Pelican.

 In what is being billed as a showpiece event to herald the return to the Festival Village following a two-year hiatus, show promoter Bertaux Fleming a.k.a Mr Read more

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Leader Of The United St. Maarten Party Concerned About Repeat Victimization

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Country Sint Maarten what is going on? The US Party leader and board have taken note of the recent decision of the holding company of the airport (PJIAH) to dismiss COO Michel Mikey Hyman. We will not allow this decision to simply fade away without voicing our disagreement with how our people are being hunted and destroyed throughout the system.

The strategy has changed, now its us against us while the puppet master remains unseen said Gordon Carty Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On March 14th, 2022, the Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson, and the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (hereafter VROMI), Mr. Egbert Doran held a meeting to discuss ways in which both ministries can collaborate and coordinate working opportunities for inmates at the Pointe Blanche prison and House of Detention. Also present during the meeting were the Act Secretary-General and Head of New Projects, Mr. Kurt Ruan, Act Head of Infrastructure Management, Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The U 2 Can Move foundation commends the Ministry of VSA and its CDFHA and CPS departments with the organization of the Let's Get Fit event last weekend.
We very much applaud the ministrys initiative and the objectives in terms of encouraging and inspiring persons to be active and focus on physical activity, as well as making available the opportunity for the community to participate in this event. This is exactly what U 2 Can Move, now in its 10th year of existence is about and the organization was represented by several of its members at the ministrys event Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (Ministry of MECYS) Hon. Rodolphe Samuel last week attended the Four Country Education Consultation in The Hague, the Netherlands, along with his colleague ministers from Curacao, Aruba, and the Netherlands.

Minister Samuel described the meeting as constructive and informative Read more

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Witu Reacciona Al Mp Emmanuel

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – El presidente del Sindicato de Maestros de las Islas de Barlovento (WITU), Stuart Johnson, reaccion ante el Honorable Miembro del Parlamento (MP) Christophe Emmanuel a travs de un comunicado de prensa el lunes por la maana.

Johnson no se anduvo con rodeos al decir: “El parlamentario Emmanuel necesita saber en qu direccin debe tomar sus preocupaciones y no hacerlo a expensas de los sindicatos”.

Hay mucha preocupacin sobre el pago selectivo por parte del Gobierno, pero WITU no ha pasado desapercibido.

“Como sindicato responsable, estamos abordando todos los asuntos de manera profesional asegurndonos de que se lleve a cabo toda la diligencia debida Read more

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Mp Emmanuel Llama A Los Sindicatos Del Gobierno A Otorgar Pagos De Vacaciones Ilegalmente

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El miembro independiente del parlamento, Christophe Emmanuel, dijo el domingo que, si bien esperaba el silencio del Ministro de Finanzas sobre el pago ilegal de vacaciones por parte del gobierno a algunos funcionarios pblicos, esperaba mucho ms de los sindicatos del pas.
representando a los trabajadores.

Calificndolo nuevamente de discriminatorio, injusto y claramente ilegal, el MP explic que el pago de vacaciones fue recibido por personas que abandonaron el servicio pblico en contravencin directa de la ley (ordenanza nacional) para recortar los beneficios laborales y los ingresos de los servidores pblicos, trabajadores del sector (semi) pblico Read more

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