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Source: 721 News
02 Dec 2021 11:55 AM

Sint Maarten Hosts Trust Fund Steering Committee

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) are hosting a visit of the Steering Committee of the Sint Maarten Recovery and Resilience Trust Fund, from Wednesday, December 1, to Friday, December 3, 2021.

Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria in 2017, the Netherlands allocated approximately 470 million Euros to help Sint Maarten rebuild and increase its resilience to future natural disasters Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
02 Dec 2021 12:35 AM

Sint Maarten Hosts Trust Fund Steering Committee

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) are hosting a visit of the Steering Committee of the Sint Maarten Recovery and Resilience Trust Fund, from Wednesday, December 1, to Friday, December 3, 2021.

Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria in 2017, the Netherlands allocated approximately 470 million Euros to help Sint Maarten rebuild and increase its resilience to future natural disasters Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
02 Dec 2021 12:08 AM

St. Maarten Hosts Trust Fund Steering Committee

From left: Steering Committee member Marcel Gumbs, Steering Committee member Frans Weekers, Steering Committee member and World Bank Country Director for Caribbean Countries Lilia Burunciuc, NRPB Director Claret Connor and NRPB Deputy Director Abel Knottnerus being given an overview of the repairs done to Simpson Bay Community Center by NRPB Project Manager Paul Sijssens.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) are hosting a visit of the St Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
01 Dec 2021 11:48 PM

Mp Akeem Arrindell Addresses Concerns With The Lack Of School Repairs To Minister Of Education.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On Wednesday, US Part faction leader, Member of Parliament (MP) , Akeem Arrindell sent a letter to the Minister of Education, Rudolphe Samuel, 

regarding the number of public schools that are still not repaired since the passing  of Hurricane Irma and Maria in September of 2021, in particular 

the Sister Marie Laurence School in Middle Region, whos teachers and student are currently sharing space at the St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
01 Dec 2021 05:25 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, US Part faction leader, Member of Parliament (MP), Akeem Arrindell sent a letter to the Minister of Education, Rudolphe Samuel,
regarding the number of public schools that are still not been repaired since the passing of Hurricane Irma and Maria in September of 2021, in particular
the Sister Marie Laurence School in Middle Region, whose teachers and students are currently sharing space at the St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
01 Dec 2021 02:28 PM

~ Parliamentary Inquiry underway~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Rolando Brison congratulated the Central Bank on its victory with the victory judgment that was handed down on Monday in Curacao in the case of Ennia verses Ansary.
The UP Faction leader and former Chair of Parliament said that the recent verdict came after an investigation that began some five years ago Read more


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Source: SMN-News
01 Dec 2021 02:14 PM

~ High budget deficit says Minister of Finance~

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Council of Ministers has approved the 2022 budget confirmed by Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion on Wednesday. The Minister said that the budget will be sent to the parliament of St. Maarten by the end of this week after changes are made with two ministries. This however will increase the deficit that now stands at NAF 128M Read more


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Source: SMN-News
01 Dec 2021 01:11 PM

Committee Of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, And Infrastructure Of Parliament To Meet With Representatives Of The Rental Tribunal (Rt).

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will meet in a session on December 2, 2021.

The Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 14:00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. Representatives of the Rental Tribunal (RT) will be present.

 The agenda point is:
Discussion on the Rental Tribunal and its proposals for legislative amendments (IS/931/2020-2021 dated August 17, 2021)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more


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Source: SMN-News
01 Dec 2021 11:50 AM

~ Says there are no demands at the State services from protestors.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday that she has been in constant contact with the State Services at the Prefecture of Saint Martin regarding the riot-like events on the French side on Tuesday. Jacobs said that based on the information she received from her counterparts are that the Collectif is not part of the ongoing protest that began early Tuesday morning and Tuesday night at various locations on the French side Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
30 Nov 2021 10:49 PM

Community Spaces Finalized In Cayhill And Suckergarden

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport(MECYS)through the Department of Sportand its executive arm, the National Sports Institute (NSI) collaborated with the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) and the Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC)in thedevelopmentof thecommunity spaces at the Raoul Illidge Sport Complex(RISC)and theMelfordHazel Sport complex(MHSC).TheDirector of the NSI on behalf of theMinister ofECYSsigned auser/careagreement withthecommunity councils ofCayhilland Upper Princess Quarterregarding the community spaceswhichwere developed by the SMDF and NLRC.On hand to commemorate theseevents weretheMinister of ECYSDrsRodolphe Samuel, the Director of the NSI, the Department Head of Sports and representatives of theCayhillCommunity council and the Upper Princess quarter community council.

The community spaces project first started in January of 2020 to create accessible, open areas where persons could socialize in welcoming environments Read more


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Source: SMN-News
30 Nov 2021 06:13 PM

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 St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) and the Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC) in the development of the community spaces at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex (RISC) and the Melford Hazel Sports complex (MHSC). The Director of the NSI on behalf of the Minister of ECYS signed a user/care agreement with the community councils of Cay Hill and Upper Princess Quarter regarding the community spaces which were developed by the SMDF and NLRC Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
30 Nov 2021 11:09 AM

Ronald Estephane (right) accepting his prizes from event organiser Sinclair Carty.

PHILIPSBURG--Under the watchful eye of Sinclair Carty, judges announced the winners of the Sinclair Cute Cake Competition. The event was held Saturday at John Larmonie Center in Philipsburg and attracted persons from both sides of the island.

A sample of the cakes on display.

Participating cakemakers also came from districts across the island to showcase their wares and creativity. Complementing beautiful cakes and other delicatessens were homemade juices and punches Read more


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USP
Source: SMN-News
30 Nov 2021 10:00 AM

PHILIPSBURG:--- Political and social activist Shujah Reiph has urged the United St. Maarten Party (USP) to approach independence for the territory with confidence.
Reiph was the guest speaker at the USP congress last Sunday at John Larmonie Center, where the party membership elected Pamela Gordon-Carty as the new political leader.
The theme of Reiphs speech was Independence The way forward Read more


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USP
Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2021 11:58 PM

Gordon-Carty Elected Elected Us Party Leader

Former Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Pamela Gordon-Carty was elected as the new political leader of the United St. Maarten Party (US Party) on Sunday, November 28. In photo: Gordon Carty (centre) with incoming and outgoing party board members and former leader Frans Richardson (second right). 

~ Nicholas new board President ~

PHILIPSBURG--Former Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Pamela Gordon-Carty was elected as the new political leader of the United St Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
29 Nov 2021 10:51 PM

Sinclair Carty Cute Cake Competition Dubbed A Tremendous Success; Young Cake Makers Hold Their Ground.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Under the watchful eye of Sinclair Carty,judges announced the winners of the Sinclair Cute Cake Competition.The event was held on Saturday at the John Larmonie Center in Philipsburg and attracted persons from both sides of the island.

Participating cake makers also came from districts across the island to showcase their ware and creativity. Complementing the beautiful cakes and other delicatessens, were also homemade juices and punches. 

Judging the event were Shujah Reiph; MP Wescot-Williams and Jalanie Fleming.

Two categories of cakes were judged, as well as the famous black cake.

The resulting winners were in category A, Elizabeth de Weever and young Joshua Carty, respectively first and second place.

In category B, The winners were Ronald Estephane and Khenya Metura, respectively first and second place.

In the much anticipated black cake competition, Ronald again emerged the winner with Deborah Timothy close on his heels. 

In the pictures, young Joshua shows his prizes; a sample of the cakes on display and Ronald accepting his prices from Sinclair Carty, the organizer of the event. 

Carty: It was lovely to see the young persons who participated so confidently competing in a warm and embracing atmosphere Read more


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USP
Source: SXMIslandTime
29 Nov 2021 10:11 PM

Pamela Gordon-Carty Elected New Political Leader Of Usp

~ Nicholas new board President ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Former Minister Pamela Gordon-Carty was elected as the new political leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party on Sunday, November 28, and immediately made it clear that the party, in or out of government, will not allow the people of St. Maarten to acceptcrumbs inexchange any longer.

Re-emphasizing that the US has always been and remain on the path to realizing independence for St. Maarten, the new leader said the people must come together and decide that they will no longer tolerate their children to suffer in a St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
29 Nov 2021 07:06 PM

Disaster Coordinator Thankful Active 2021 Hurricane Season Comes To An End On Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- According to weather forecasters, the closure of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season on Tuesday, November 30 also marks the six consecutive year of an active season.

There were 21-named storms, seven became hurricanes, and four of those became major hurricanes (Category 3+).

Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson, and on behalf of Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is thankful that the nation has been spared the full onslaught of a major hurricane for the season Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
29 Nov 2021 06:58 PM

Disaster Coordinator Thankful Active 2021Hurricane Season Comes To An End On Tuesday

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) According to weather forecasters, the closure of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasonon Tuesday,November 30alsomarksthe six consecutive yearof anactiveseason.

There were 21-named storms, seven became hurricanes, and four of those became major hurricanes (Category 3+).

Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson, and on behalf of Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is thankful that the nation has been spared the full onslaught of a major hurricane for the season. 

An average season has 14 named storms; seven hurricanes; and three major hurricanes.

We can share a sense of relief and have a lot to be thankful for as a community after making it through another very active hurricane season.  

Our nations Disaster Management Organization of 10 Emergency Support Functions mobilized prior to the start of the season to make the necessary preparations as part of our annual disaster readiness assessment.

The countrys disaster management system sprang into action on two occasions in August and September and issued the necessary advice to the community on remaining vigilant and prepared to take action Read more


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Source: SMN-News
29 Nov 2021 04:52 PM

Committee Of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, And Infrastructure Of Parliament To Meet With Representatives From Canadian Global Investments Ltd On Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Committee of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will meet in a session on November 30, 2021.

The Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 10:00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. Mr. Roy Lynch and representatives from Canadian Global Investments Ltd Read more


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USP
Source: SMN-News
29 Nov 2021 12:28 PM

~ Nicholas new board President ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Former Minister Pamela Gordon-Carty was elected as the new political leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party on Sunday, November 28, and immediately made it clear that the party, in or out of government, will not allow the people of St. Maarten to accept crumbs in exchange any longer.
Re-emphasizing that the US has always been and remains on the path to realizing independence for St. Maarten, the new leader said the people must come together and decide that they will no longer tolerate their children to suffer in a St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
29 Nov 2021 10:39 AM

PHILIPSBURG:--- On 25th November, the Rotary Club of St Maarten treated the clients of the WYCCF to a fantastic Thanksgiving Lunch.
The Rotary club has been doing something special for our clients for the last 30 years. In previous years, the clients were treated to a lagoon cruise on the Explorer boat, which Past President Michael Ferrier initiated Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2021 12:15 AM

Cabinet To Decide On Zoning Plans To Expedite Processes, Doran Says

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Egbert Doran (National Alliance) intends to reserve the decision-making on zoning plans in St. Maarten to the Council of Ministers in 2022. In doing so, he assigns the decision-making power to himself, without the possibility of participation and advice from Parliament, members of the oppositio Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2021 12:11 AM

Travel Restrictions In Effect For South Africa

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley says travel restrictions from South Africa will go into effect as of today, Monday, November 29, and new entry requirements for the Netherlands will follow.

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Source: SXMIslandTime
27 Nov 2021 09:37 PM

Travel Restrictions In Effect For South Africa And New Entry Requirements For The Netherlands

PHILIPSBURG,Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA),Omar Ottleyhereby informs the public that effective Monday November 29th, travel restrictions from South Africawill go into effectand new entry requirements for the Netherlands to follow.

Minister Ottley announced that he sent a request to restrict flights and passengers arriving or traveling from South Africa within a 14 day period Read more


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