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PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United St. Maarten Party Party (USP) will seek further clarification into what it deems as a serious constitutional issue after both of its MPs, Claudius Buncamper and Akeem Arrindell, declared themselves as independent members of Parliament, leaving the party with no representation in Parliament.

The board recently met with Dr Read more

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2Nd Day Inter Expo Congress

THE NETHERLANDS — On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Ten Years after the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles Congress and Trade Mission, continued at the Nieuwspoort in The Hague.

On Thursday the Congress opened with a presentation by Ms. Gerlien Croes, Member of the Parliament of Aruba, who discussed the strengthening of our Kingdom relations based on European values and standards. She mentioned that we are small islands with big challenges and explained that change requires support and that the EU offers an alternative, known as the next EU generation.

During her presentation it was questioned why we do not make use of the possibilities that are already offered based on our OCT status and look at a new status which does not have to be a UPG status, but a yet to be determined OCT plus.MP Gerlien Croes made it clear that the way forward was not with reforms by means of liquidity support Read more

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Minister Ottley Emphasizes Importance Of Creating Sustainable Health Care Programs

~End of year virtual tripartite meeting of Government SMMC SZV~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten On Monday December 6, Minister of VSA Omar Ottley chaired the virtual Government SMMC SZV Tripartite meeting, closing off the 2021 scheduled sessions. The purpose of the Tripartite meetings is to exchange information between the parties and discuss, in an early stage, those topics that impact the sustainability of the healthcare cost for Sint Maarten Read more

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Collectivit And Rsma Renew Objective 100

President Daniel Gibbs and Chief of Staff for RSMA Guadeloupe Colonel Philippe Outtier renew the agreement for Objective 100 which allows, each year, up to 100 young people from St. Martin to access the training modules offered by RSMA. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--On Wednesday, President Daniel Gibbs and Colonel Philippe Outtier, Chief of Staff of the specialised adapted military regiment (Rgiment Specialis Militaire Adapt RSMA) of Guadeloupe, signed the new agreement for Objective 100, which allows, each year, up to 100 young people from St Read more

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Minister Vsa Says While He Understand Mp RomouS Queries; Her Comments Are Misleading And Lacks Facts

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of VSA Omar Ottley saysmembers of Parliament are apart of the legislative branch, who have the authority to amend laws that they may consider negatively affecting the countrys progress.Member of Parliament MP Angelique Romou should change the National Ordinance on Healthcare Institutions (landsverordening zorginstellingen) if she wants to help the two Mental Healthcare Psychiatrists who have taken Government to Court.The Ministersaid the main challenge is that the existing Ordinance does not permit establishing a Psychiatric practice without a collaboration agreement with the Mental Healthcare Foundation.

“It is disheartening when persons, especially those who have access to the facts, peddle half-truths to the public. Despite the challenges with the law, I have been trying to find ways and means of helping the Psychiatrists.”

The Minister referred to comments made in the local media by MP Romou regarding the revocation of a Ministerial Decree that previously granted two Psychiatrists Drs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the 31st Congress and Trade Mission regarding Ten Years after the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, continued at the Nieuwspoort in The Hague in which a delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten is currently participating. Today the Congress started with a presentation by Ms. Gerlien Croes, Member of the Parliament of Aruba, who discussed the strengthening of our Kingdom relations based on European values and standards. She mentioned that we are small islands with big challenges and brought forward that change requires support and that the EU offers an alternative Read more

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St. Maarten Bodybuilding & Fitness Association To Host General Membership Meeting To Elect A New Board For Term 2022-2024 .

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Board of the St. Maarten Bodybuilding & Fitness Association (SMBBFA) will be hosting its first general membership meeting on January 9, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the John Larmonie Center. During this meeting, an election will be held to elect a new board for the term 2022-2024.
Outgoing President of the SMBBFA, Martin Wilson, stated that Bodybuilding and
Fitness continue to evolve locally, regionally, and internationally Read more

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Pm: French Authorities Doing Best Considering Human Aspect

PHILIPSBURG--Authorities in French St. Martin are doing their utmost as it relates to the unrest in that part of the island given the human aspect, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday in response to a question about the matter.

  I do believe that the French authorities are doing their best at this time, especially taking into consideration the human aspect no excessive force unless there is a threat and I think for our youngsters who are protesting, that is a good thing Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VSA Omar Ottley says members of Parliament are a part of the legislative branch, who has the authority to amend laws that they may consider negatively affecting the countrys progress. Member of Parliament MP Angelique Romou should change the National Ordinance on Healthcare Institutions (landsverordening zorginstellingen) if she wants to help the two Mental Healthcare Psychiatrists who have taken Government to Court Read more

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Minister Ottley Reacts To Mp RomouS Misleading Comments That Lack Facts

PHILIPSBURG--It is disheartening when persons, especially those who have access to the facts, peddle half-truths to the public, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley stated in a press release that was sent out on Wednesday evening.

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Decade Post-Neths. Antilles Dissolution Put Under Microscope At 31St Congress

From left: MPs Rolando Brison (UP), Chairperson of Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten (UP) and Claudius Toontje Buncamper (US Party).

PHILIPSBURG--A four-person delegation from the Parliament of St Read more

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Minister Ottley Emphasizes Importance Of Creating Sustainable Health Care Programs

~End of year virtual tripartite meeting of Government  SMMC  SZV~ 

PHILIPSBURG, SintMaarten On Monday December 6,Minister of VSA Omar Ottleychairedthe virtualGovernment SMMC SZV Tripartitemeeting, closing off the 2021 scheduled sessions. The purpose of theTripartitemeetings is to exchange information between the parties and discuss,in an early stage,those topics that impact the sustainability of the healthcare cost for Sint Maarten Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- A delegation of the Parliament of Sint Maarten is currently in The Netherlands participating in the 31st Congress and Trade Mission regarding Ten Years after the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles. The delegation comprises the President of Parliament, Mrs. Grisha S. Heyliger-Marten, Members of Parliament Mr. Rolando Brison, Mr Read more

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~ Ministry working on ensuring funds are available for salary adjustments. ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The function book for justice work will be finalized and signing is expected to take place before the year ends. So said Minister of Justice Anna Richardson. The Minister said that the function book is now being reviewed by the final phase before the signing takes place Read more

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~ One rule was used for all Caribbean Countries.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said the cuts imposed on civil servants and workers at government-owned companies remained unfair. The Prime Minister was responding to questions regarding the stance taken by the St. Maarten Telecommunication Union (SMUC) and TELEM Group of Companies.
Jacobs said that a meeting with the Windward Islands Chamber of Labor Unions has been scheduled to discuss the way forward Read more

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No Information Forthcoming On Lance Thomas's Death.

~ Minister of Justice and VSA have no information on questionable death of Mental Health Patient.~

 PHILIPSBURG:---- The investigation surrounding the death of Mental Health patient Lance Thomas has become a public secret even though the Landsrecherche conducted an investigation. Minister of Justice Anna Richardson said in response to questions on Wednesday that as the Minister of Justice she does not interfere or meddle in the investigations, she said the Prosecutor told her that they would inform the bereaved family of Lance Thomas on the outcome of the investigation Read more

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Mp Akeem Arrindell Has Lowest Attendance Record For Meetings

MP Akeem Arrindell

~ Buncamper ranks highest ~

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell, who recently declared himself Independent, has registered the lowest attendance record for Parliaments public and Central Committee (CC) meetings for the 2020-2021 parliamentary year, while Independent MP Claudius Toontje Buncamper scored highest with a perfect attendance record for both public and CC meetings and an almost perfect record for meetings of the various Parliamentary committees Read more

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Witu Supports Members With Christmas Shopping Voucher

Madame Estate — The newly elected board of Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) embarked on supporting it’s members during these ongoing challenging months of the pandemic during the holiday season.

“On Tuesday an estimated 150 members consisting of teaching and non teaching staff, turned up at the WITU office to receive their Christmas Shopping Voucher,” said Stuart Johnson President of the WITU.

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Madame Estate:--- The newly elected board of Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) embarked on supporting its members during these ongoing challenging months of the pandemic during the holiday season.

"On Tuesday an estimated 150 members consisting of teaching and nonteaching staff, turned up at the WITU office to receive their Christmas Shopping Voucher," said Stuart Johnson President of the WITU.

"The naf Read more

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Volunteer.Sx Website Launched On Monday

The Volunteer.sx team with partners, Members of Parliament and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs shortly after the website went live on Monday.

~ Everyone urged to sign up ~

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maartens national volunteer platform/website Volunteer.sx went live on Monday night with an official launch at Port St Maarten in the prese Read more

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Tangle Book Party, Features All New Generation Artists At Dutch Quarter Community Center

GREAT BAY,St. Martin ThebookpartyforTangleby Rochelle Wardhas a star-studdedsetof artists belonging to the authorsgeneration, saidJacqueline SampleofHouse ofNehesiPublishers (HNP).

The book launch for Tangle is a free admission happening at Dutch Quarter Community Center, on Friday, December 10, at 8 PM.  

The evenings highlight is the recital by Ward from her debut poetry book. The excitement continues with thedance performance by Jonathan van Arneman of Atlantis Rebirth. 

Then theres the exhibition of photo art by Cameron Hyman, an essential part of welcoming guests into the community center, which will be transformed by dcor artist Lucinda Larich Audain of Funtopia, said Ward.

Bestselling author Tamara Groeneveldt will make an appearance too, not as a poet but as the MC for the programwhich features as guest speaker Dr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Companies should make qualifications, skills, and experience the basis for their job recruitment, placement, training, and advancement of their staff at all levels and not discriminate via race. So says the leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party Pamela Gordon-Carty in reaction to a vacancy ad that circulated on social media on Monday seeking a waitress who must be white.

 The US leader, who is also a former Minister of VSA who established the Pamela Policy, called on the current Minister of VSA to look into this matter Read more

Gordon-Carty: Being Black Is Not An Impediment For Employment

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Companies should make qualifications, skills and experience the basis for their job recruitment, placement, training and advancement of their staff at all levels and not discriminate via race. So says leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party Pamela Gordon-Carty in reaction to a vacancy ad that circulated on social media on Monday seeking a waitress who must be white.

The US leader, who is also a former Minister of VSA who established the Pamela Policy, called on the current Minister of VSA to look into this matter.

The Pamela Policy was introduced mainly to try to eradicate this type of behavior on the labor market which is hidden yet existing on country St Read more

Postal Services St. Maarten Nv (Pss Nv) To Become Hub For Postnl

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Following successful negotiations over the last few months with PostNL, Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. (PSS NV) will now function as a hub for mail transportation from the Netherlands (and vice versa) to the Caribbean Netherlands (BES Islands), specifically to the municipalities of Saba and St Read more

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