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Debate On 2020 Budget Amendment Suspended

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of Parliament Rolando Brison on Wednesday suspended the meeting of the Central Committee of Parliament to debate the amendment to the 2020 budget pending the outcome of a decision from the Constitutional Court on the request of the Ombudsman to quash all or part of the three national ordinances on employment benef Read more

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Businesses Will Be Able To Open Until 2.00Am Within Short

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunications(Ministry of TEATT), Ludmila de Weever,said on Wednesday that the Ministry of TEATT andthe Ministry of Public Health, Social Development andLabour(Ministry of VSA),are working on a ministerial regulation that would allow the nightlife entertainment businesses to remain open until 2.00AM.

The publication of the regulation may come as soon as this weekend which would permit those businesses to remain open instead of having to close at 12.00 AM which was the initial stipulation that was introduced for a two-week period in relation to the nations COVID-19 public health and safety protocols. 

Businesses are reminded to follow their COVID-19 Safe Framework business re-opening workplace plans that were submitted in the summer of 2020 regarding operations Read more

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No Holiday On Monday May 3Rd, 2021

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor(VSA),Omar Ottleywould like to inform the Public that MondayMay 3rd, 2021will be a normal working day.

Based on article 23, paragraph 3 in theArbeidsregeling (labour regulation national ordinance), the Minister of VSA has theauthority to assign new dates for Carnival Day and Sint Maarten Day only.

As it pertains to Labour Day, it is stipulated that Labour Day shall be celebrated annually on May 1st Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, April 26th, 2021, the Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson, along with her support staff, met with the Director of the Foundation Judicial Institutes Sint Maarten (SJIB), Ms. Cynthia Filemon, and Managing Director of Projects, Consultancy & Management International (PCMI), Mr. Robert Budike to discuss the reintroduction of inmate development programmes at the Point Blanche Prison and House of Detention.

Minister Richardson has made clear her commitment to supporting the establishment of programmes and activities through which inmates, who are currently serving time at the prison, can further develop themselves and be provided the right tools that will help them build an honest life upon release Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent MP Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday said he is still awaiting answers from Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to questions he submitted since February 18, 2021, on issues surrounding the St. Maarten Festival Village. Issues, he said, that has since raised many rumors of possible fraudulent actions, underhanded deals, and other suspicious acts being committed at the facility by the board and other third parties.

He said it would behoove the PM to provide the answers to some 40 questions that he submitted to begin to shed light on the operations of a facility that has dissolved into a public eyesore Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley would like to inform the Public that Monday, May 3rd, 2021 will be a normal working day.

Based on article 23, paragraph 3 in the Arbeidsregeling (labour regulation national ordinance), the Minister of VSA has the authority to assign new dates for Carnival Day and Sint Maarten Day only.

As it pertains to Labour Day, it is stipulated that Labour Day shall be celebrated annually on May 1st Read more

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Minister Ottley Meets With Szv And Pas, Confirms No Interruption Of Services To Insured Cardholders

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten OnTuesday April272021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor(VSA),Omar Ottley accompanied by his Legal Advisor Lyndon Lewis and Chef de Cabinet Farrah Busby- Richardson, met withFranklinChangSing Pang,president of PAS pharmacy association of SintMaarten, Natasha Carty of the Druggist, Mr.GlenA.Carty,CEO SZV,EltonFelisieCFO SZV and Reginald Willemsberg, COO SZV Read more

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Pm & Com Express Their Gratitude And Show Appreciation To All Support Professionals With Worksho-Vational Session

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Friday, April 23,theSint Maarten Government administrative support professionals were invited to a virtual worksho-vational session with the theme, A Decisive Administrative ProfessionalinAn Ambitious Country.

This theme was derived from one of the National Development Vision 2030, which Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs launched on July 16, 2020. 

The session, which was a hybrid of a workshop and motivational episodes, was facilitated by Thulani Munerenyu, a Human Capital Development Consultant of LILUVU Training and Consulting, a South African based company. 

The worksho-vational session was a way for the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers(COM) to express their gratitude and show appreciation to all support professionals especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic, where remote working was prevalent, the support role of these professionals had to evolve virtually, displaying their highly adaptive skills.

Munerenyu unpacked the Principles of Decisiveness and Ambition which he placed in a global and national context and then cascaded to an individual level Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley accompanied by his Legal Advisor Lyndon Lewis and Chef de Cabinet Farrah Busby- Richardson, met with Frank Pang, president of PAS pharmacy association of Sint Maarten, Natasha Carty of the Druggist, Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On Friday, April 23, the Sint Maarten Government administrative support professionals were invited to a virtual worksho-vational session with the theme, A Decisive Administrative Professional in An Ambitious Country.
This theme was derived from one of the National Development Vision 2030, which Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs launched on July 16, 2020 Read more

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Minister Of Finance Receives First 2021 Fiscal Law Publication From Grant Thornton

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Grant Thornton St. Maarten presented its latest publication of the Fiscal Law book 2021
“FiscaleWetgeving2021” to the Minister of Finance of St. Maarten, Mr.Ardwell Irion.The publication was handed over by Paul van Vliet, Tax Partner and HerbertBeldman,Partner Assurance & AdvisoryGrant Thornton Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Grant Thornton St. Maarten presented its latest publication of the Fiscal Lawbook 2021
"Fiscale Wetgeving 2021" to the Minister of Finance of St. Maarten, Mr. Ardwell Irion. The publication was handed over by Paul van Vliet, Tax Partner, and Herbert Beldman, Partner Assurance & Advisory Grant Thornton. The firm has been publishing an overview of current and relevant tax laws of Aruba, the BES islands, Curaao and St Read more

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Jacobs Says Equal Opportunity For Position At Fire Department

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

~ Emmanuel say PM betrays St. Maarteners ~ 

PHILIPSBURG--A clarification from Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs on the recruitment Read more

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Uoc Dr. Moises Da Costa Gomez Sint Maarten Division Moves To Brooks Tower/Minister Of Ecys Drs. Samuel Shares Speaking Time With Initiator Of Law Program Gibson Sr

HARBOR VIEW, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – As they take steps to restart the law programme on Sint Maarten, the University of Curacao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez Sint Maarten Division in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport has taken steps to resume its law program on Sint Maarten.

As a result, the institution opened its new location at the Brooks Tower Building in Harbor View. This was done during an in person/virtual ceremony held on Friday, April 23rd Read more

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Cps Pop-Up Community Vaccination Clinic Surpasses All Expectations

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten TheMinister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottleyis ecstatic to relay thatCPS hosted a successfulPOP-UPvaccination clinic. A total of one hundred thirty two (132)persons were vaccinated; however due to the overwhelming support from the public, the vaccinationstock was used by noon. CPS in-turn registered persons who walked-up to be vaccinateduntil 2 PM.These persons were provided appointments based on their convenience.

This pilot demonstrated the demand for vaccinations outside of the week day hours and also reinforces the need to adapt the current approach for vaccination outreach and administration.VSAs vision is to continue with this approach into the communities; the planning is underway. 

Minister Ottley and CPS would like to express a heartfelt Thank you to the public for their interest and overwhelming response to the POP-UP vaccination clinic Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Clarifies Fire Department Recruitment Process

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Prime MinisterSilveriaJacobsprovides clarity onthe Fire Departmentrecruitment process.Similarly,toall other functions via government or for government owned companies, there is a recruitment processin which the requirementsfor the vacancyare placed online as per the function book. Suitable candidates are then called in for an interview in front of a selection committee and evaluated.

All persons were given an equal opportunity to apply for the position of Head of Repression at the Fire Department regardless of nationality, race, or gender, so long as they met the requirements Read more

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Rotary Sunset And Rotaract Sunrise Donates Maternity Gift Baskets To Lcf

Marigot:In recognition ofRotarysMaternal&Child Healthmonth, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset and the Rotaract Club of St. Maarten Sunrisedonated 50 maternity gift basketsto theMaternity Ward of theLouis Constant FlemingHospital. The gift baskets will then be presented tovulnerablemothers and babiesupon departure.

Maternal and child health month is recognized by Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide during the month of April Read more

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Pas Not Accepting Szv Cards At Any Pharmacy

~ To meet VSA Minister, SZV Tuesday ~

PHILIPSBURG--Pharmacy Association of St. Maarten (PAS) has announced to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley and management of Social and Health Insurances SZV that members of the association are no longer accepting SZV-issued cards as of Wednesday, April 28.

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MARIGOT:---  In recognition of Rotarys Maternal & Child Health month, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset and the Rotaract Club of St. Maarten Sunrise donated 50 maternity gift baskets to the Maternity Ward of the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital. The gift baskets will then be presented to vulnerable mothers and babies upon departure.

Maternal and child health month is recognized by Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide during the month of April Read more

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Mp Emmanuel: Pm Betrays St. Maarteners Once Again

~ Says Alliance clearly not for its voters ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Friday said it is unbelievable that the Prime Minister of St. Maarten, an educator by profession, would openly label government as an equal opportunity employer when discussing qualified St. Maarteners getting first preference over non-St. Maarteners with employment. This is the ultimate betrayal of our people and everyone who voted for the National Alliance and who anticipated being prioritized by that party, the MP said.

The MP was reacting to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs explanation about what is happening at the Fire Department with the hiring of a Dutchman as Head of Repression Read more

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PHILIPSBURG The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley is ecstatic to relay that CPS hosted a successful POP-UP vaccination clinic. A total of one hundred thirty-two (132) persons were vaccinated; however, due to the overwhelming support from the public, the vaccination stock was used by noon. CPS in turn registered persons who walked up to be vaccinated until 2 PM Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated on April 21st, National Administrative Professionals Day, formally known as Secretaries Day or better known as Admin Day, which is observed on the last full week in April of each year. It is a week to thank and recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals.

On behalf of the Council of Ministers, the Government of St. Maarten recognizes and celebrates all administrative professionals for their contribution in the workplace Read more

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~ Says Alliance clearly not for its voters ~

PHILIPSBURG;--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Friday said it is unbelievable that the Prime Minister of St. Maarten, an educator by profession, would openly label government as an equal opportunity employer when discussing qualified St. Maarteners getting first preference over non-St. Maarteners with employment. This is the ultimate betrayal of our people and everyone who voted for the National Alliance and who anticipated being prioritized by that party, the MP said.
The MP was reacting to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs explanation about what is happening at the Fire Department with the hiring of a Dutchman as Head of Repression Read more

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Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Concerning The Financial Status Of Nv G.E.B.E.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021.

The Central Committee meeting is a continuation of the meeting which was adjourned on March 31, 2021. Will be reconvened at 14.00hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure will be present.

The agenda point is:
The (financial) status of NV G.E.B.E Read more

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