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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunications (Minister of TEATT) Hon. Roger Lawrence met with Vice President of Tourism of Saint-Martin Hon. Valerie Damaseau to discuss the isolated events on the northern side. The two parties are very pleased that progress has been made on the Northern side of the island with respect to ensuring a steady product offering and reaching a level of normalcy as it pertains to business especially within the tourism sector.

 Communication is essential when there are concerns that need to be resolved Read more

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Ruby Investigation Is Politically Motivated

~ Buncampers plead not guilty ~

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Claudius Buncamper and former Head of the Infrastructure Management Department of the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI said the Ruby case in which he is suspected of taking bribes, abuse of his position as a c Read more

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Twelve Months, Three-Year Ban For Frans Richardson

Frans Richardson

PHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament (MP) Frans Richardson was sentenced in the Court of First Instance on Tuesday to twelve months and payment of criminal proceeds of NAf Read more

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PHILIPSBURG The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) through the Department of Sport and its executive arm, the National Sports Institute (NSI) collaborated with the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) in the refurbishment of the multipurpose court at the John Cooper Jose Lake Ball Park. The Minister of ECYS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SMMC in which renovations would be made to the court in exchange for the temporary usage of space at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex for the ongoing construction of the hospital and the placement of the Covid-19 pavilion Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, November 15th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley, and the Director of Seven Seas, Mr. Franklyn Richards signed the Agreement for the Desalination Resource Development Program (DRDP) to officially launch a fund to provide scholarships and internships for Sint Maarteners. This program was created for persons who demonstrate the knowledge and traits in the field of water production, distribution, and other relevant technical fields, which is an added value for the continuity of energy and water production.

This program will allow Sint Maarten to strengthen its local resources in order to one day own and operate its own water production facility Read more

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Committee For District Councils To Meet On Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee for District Councils of Parliament will meet on November 17, 2021.

The Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, at 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. Representatives of the Resources 4 Community Resilience (R4CR) will be present.
Member of Parliament, MP S.A. Wescot-Williams requested this meeting Read more

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Four Honoured In The Hague For Outstanding Contributions

From left: Denzel Richardson, Plenipotentiary Minister Rene Violenus, Lysanne Charles and Lisandro Suriel.

PHILIPSBURG--Four St. Maarteners were recognised for their outstanding contributions during a ceremony hosted by the cabinet of Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus in commemoration of St Read more

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Rassemblement St. Martinois Political Party Officially Launched

Territorial Councillor Louis Mussington speaking at the RSM launch.

MARIGOT--Rassemblement St. Martinois (RSM) officially launched its political party recently under the slogan strong minds sharing one vision to contest the Mar Read more

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Prosecutor Calls For Three Years For Buncamper In Ruby Case

On March 23, 2016, the Kingdom Detective Cooperation Team RST received information that the tendering process for the Sanitary Landfill had not been conducted with integrity. (File photo)

~ Maria Buncamper facing 12 months ~

PHILIPSBURG--The prosecutor called for a prison sentence of three years and a three-year ban on working as a civil servant against Member of Parliament and former high-ranking civil servant Read more

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Mp Emmanuel Urge Govt. Entities Not To Rush Into Cutting Income

~ Still no economic recovery plan ~

PHILPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent MP Christophe Emmanuel have urged government owned companies and related entities not to rush into enforcing cuts on its workers until it is determined how the government of St. Maarten plans on moving forward in implementing cuts to income and benefits. It is left to be seen if the National Alliance (NA) and the United People (UP) party will stay on this course of putting people in the poor house, the MP said.

The MP was reacting to a circulating brief apparently from TelEm CEO Kendall Dupersoy to the union representing TelEm workers SMCU, in which Dupersoy is informing the union that financial measures will have to be imposed in accordance to the three laws on reduction of income Read more

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Us Board Calls For Retraction Of Laws That Cut Workers Income And Benefits

It is forced suffering by a country upon its citizens

The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party has called for the complete retraction of the three laws that regulate cuts to income and benefits, stressing that government have failed in its basic obligations towards its people and are embarrassingly unable to motivate or defend the reason for the laws other than blaming the Netherlands.

The only thing we know for sure is that our people are suffering and times are getting harder Read more

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2021 is here. Womens desk in its role to empower women and by extension the family is embarking on Teen Dating Violence (TDV) awareness sessions under the theme: Behind the Mask targeting high school students. This initiative commenced with a kick-off session at the MAC- CSE with the 3rd and 4th form students.

As a result of stress arising by the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a global increase of relational violence Read more

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17 Immigration Officers Complete Training Course

Justice Minister Anna Richardson (centre) applauds the immigration officers on completing their courses.

PHILIPSBURG--The Department of Immigration Border and Protection Services (IBPS) attained a milestone, whereby seventeen officers successfully completed their training courses. On Friday, a certificate ceremony was held.< Read more

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Progress Made In Meeting Between Collectivit, CollectiveS Delegation

The collectives delegation during the meeting with elected officials in Htel de la Collectivit on Friday. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--President Daniel Gibbs and the elected representatives of the majority received the collective of collectives negotiating delegation in Htel de la Collectivit on Friday to follow up on exchanges held in the Prfecture Wednesday morning Read more

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Us Board Calls For Retraction Of Laws That Cut Workers Income And Benefits.

It is forced suffering by a country upon its citizens

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party has called for the complete retraction of the three laws that regulate cuts to income and benefits, stressing that the government have failed in its basic obligations towards its people and are embarrassingly unable to motivate or defend the reason for the laws other than blaming the Netherlands Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2021 is here. Womens desk in its role to empower women and by extension the family is embarking on Teen Dating Violence (TDV) awareness sessions under the theme: Behind the Mask targeting high school students. This initiative commenced with a kick-off session at the MAC- CSE with the 3rd and 4th form students.
As a result of stress arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a global increase in relational violence. This campaign aims to prevent relational violence among teens by bringing awareness on the prevalence of TDV, warning signs, healthy ways to cope and respond.
Even as the world has become more virtual, digital abuse has also increased dramatically Read more

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Cbcs Conference: Building Value With Emerging Technologies.

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:--- On the 2nd of December, 2021, the Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS), will be hosting the Building Value with Emerging Technologies Conference at the Simpson Bay Resort in Sint Maarten. During this event, several renowned speakers, such as Mr. Olivier Rikken (Partner and founder of Emerging Horizons), Mr. Rik Willard (Founder and Managing Director of Agentic), and Mr. Errol Cova (Head of the Expert Supervision Department and Chair of the Innovation Platform of the CBCS) will provide an insight into blockchain and other emerging technologies Read more

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Usp To Host Congress On November 28Th.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United St. Maarten (US) will host its party congress on Sunday, November 28 at the John Larmonie Center from 5 pm to 8 pm.

The party board is inviting all part members and supporters to the Congress.
New member registration will also be held starting at 5:00 pm

Agenda points for the congress of the United St. Maarten Party

1. Election of USP leader
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Officials from both sides of the island stand at the Cole Bay border monument on Thursday.

PHILIPSBURG--Leaders from Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin conveyed a message of resilience during their respective addresses on the 62nd annual St. Maarten/St. Martin Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021.

  President of the Territorial Council of St. Martin Daniel Gibbs said the theme chosen for this years celebration, We stand triumphant in the face of adversity, has a significant meaning for those who have faced the COVID-19 global pandemic not long after having gone through the worst natural disaster in the islands geographical area.

  We overcame adversity after Hurricane Irma, despite the obstacles, the blockages, and sometimes the sarcasm Read more

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Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – In recognition of International Mens Day the Department of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs is hosting a virtual keynote lecture on Date: Friday November 19, 2021, Time: 7pm-8pm

Title: Reflections on the importance of male leadership in the family and society by Mr. Benjamin Ortega, Facility Manager, entrepreneur, Board member at Chamber of Commerce & Industry and former substitute member of the Social Economic Council of St Read more

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Employer & Employee Survey

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley is committed to creating a balance between flexibility, job security and curbing the misuse of short-term contracts. In order to do so, it is imperative that data be gathered to support possible amendments to legislation to prevent the issues arising from the use of successive fixed-term employment contracts and investigate the possibilities for more flexibility within the dismissal law. 

Below are two links to a survey for Employers and Employees Read more

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Sarah Insists On Answers From Minister Doran Regarding Mullet Bay

AlsoInquiresRegarding the Mullet Bay Inquiry to Give Mullet Bay Back to the People.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, 10 November 2021 With the Mullet Bay beach very much in the news lately, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams is attempting to get answers to her questions which were evaded by the Minister of VROMI in the public meetings dealing with Governments policies on the granting of long lease land.

In her letter to the Minister, the MP reminded the Minister of her attempts to get some clarity with respect to what is taking place at Mullet Bay beach Read more

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Vice-President Sofia Carti: Stateless Citizens Contributing To Social Unrest

The meeting in progress in the Prfecture on Wednesday between the collectives, Prfet Serge Gouteyron, Senator Annick Ptrus, President Gibbs and Vice-Presidents.  (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOTThird Vice-President of the Collectivit responsible for social affairs, Sofia Carti-Codrington, said Wednesday that possibly hundreds of stateless citizens from all districts including French Quarter, and some from the Dutch side, exist in the shadows Read more

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Employer & Employee Survey

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley is committed to creating a balance between flexibility, job security and curbing the misuse of short-term contracts. In order to do so, it is imperative that data be gathered to support possible amendments to legislation to prevent the issues arising from the use of successive fixed-term employment contracts and investigate the possibilities for more flexibility within the dismissal law.

Below are two links to a survey for Employers and Employees Read more

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