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AIRPORT:--- Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) completed its bidding submission process to officially select a General Contractor for the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project Package 2. A bid opening committee convened at the Project Management Unit (PMU) airport site office to systematically open the electronically submitted bids at 3:00 pm on March 23, 2021.

There was widespread interest by international companies with submissions in the range between US $70m through US $99m Read more

~ Says govt an embarrassment onto itself ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday had only four words in response to reports that the Council of State has determined that the COHO is in contravention of the Kingdom Statuut: I told you so. And Ive been telling the government and the people of St. Maarten so since November 2020. This government is careless and an embarrassment unto itself.
MP Emmanuel is the only Member of Parliament who has vehemently stated his position against the COHO and the only MP to vote against the three laws cutting income and benefits of civil servants and workers at government-owned entities Read more

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Gibbs Hails Remarkable Achievement Of Two Lyces As Top Schools Of 2020

Robert Weinum Lyce is part of Cit Scolaire in La Savane.  (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--President Daniel Gibbs has congratulated Robert Weinum Lyce and Northern Islands Professional Lyce for being ranked the top high schools in 2020.

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Successful Second Edition Of The Coast Guard Recruitment Day

SIMPSON BAY, Sint Maarten – The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard would like to thank the community of St. Maarten for attending the second edition of the recruitment day held last Saturday.

For the day, the Coast Guard opened her doors to all St. Maarten youngsters interested in becoming a Coast Guard officer. Many youngsters with their parents and guardians braved the torrential downpours and gusting winds that day and received information and were able to speak with Coast Guard officers about their work Read more

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Mp Grisha Heyliger-Marten (Upp) Congratulates Mfk And People Of Curaao Election Result Should Come As No Surprise

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten –On behalf of the United Peoples Party,I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the MFK party in Curaao and their leaderMP Gilmar PikPisas for the convincing election victory on March 19th. The people of Curaao have spokenloud and clear,and are the ultimate winners ofthis andany election.

From what I have observed and been told, I think it is safe to conclude that the elections were basically a contest between the proponents of the CRE, and those who believe it is unconstitutional and violates the autonomy of the island among other objections. 

The time it took for the Council of State to provide an advice on the proposed CRE/COHO, raises the question if this highest advisory body in the Kingdom acknowledged the objections brought forward by the islands and pointed these out to the Dutch Government.

The election results clearly show that the large majority of the people of Curacao are against the conditions as imposed by Holland in return for financial aid Read more

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Dutch, French Talk Tax Cooperation, Possibility Of Tax Harmonisation

A scene during the meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--Dutch St. Maarten Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion and President of the Overseas Collectivit of French St. Martin Daniel Gibbs, together with their delegations, met on Friday, March 19, to discuss how the two sides of the island could achieve tax cooperation.

  With the support of the relative Departments of Foreign Affairs, both parties expressed the desire for research into areas of possible tax harmonisation, highlighted gaps in the systems, and presented possible solutions.

  During the meeting, there were discussions about a system whereby both governments can have access to certain data that would be beneficial to both parties and improve on leakage Read more

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Jacobs Says Coho Can Only Be Removed If Infringement Found

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs in Parliament on Friday.

PHILIPSBURG--The Caribbean Body for Reform and Development COHO can only be removed if infringement of St. Maartens rights is found, Prime Minister Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard would like to thank the community of St. Maarten for attending the second edition of the recruitment day held last Saturday. For the day, the Coast Guard opened her doors to all St. Maarten youngsters interested in becoming a Coast Guard officer. Many youngsters with their parents and guardians braved the torrential downpours and gusting winds that day and received information and were able to speak with Coast Guard officers about their work. Some youngsters even faced a challenge set up to measure their physical fitness.

The day started at 10 AM at lasted until 1 PM with different stands where both boys and girls could receive useful information about the Coast Guard training Read more

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~Possibility of tax harmonization between both sides.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion and President of the Overseas Collectivity of St. Martin, Daniel Gibbs, together with their delegation, met on Friday, March 19th to discuss how both sides of the island could achieve tax cooperation Read more

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PHILIPSBURG The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that PJIAE in cooperation with Healthcare Laboratory (HCLS), has opened a COVID-19 testing facility at Princess Juliana Airport. Passengers who are traveling to US territory, both tourists and residents can make use of this facility from 11 am until 4 pm daily Read more

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Port St. Maarten Kicks Off Vaccine Information Sessions. Saving Lives And Livelihoods

PORT ST. MAARTEN, Sint Maarten A number of management and staff at Port St. Maarten have received their COVID-19 vaccines after the government-owned company launched their internal vaccine information sessions for staff. The COVID-19 virus continues to wreak havoc around the world and threatening economic recovery, but with the rollout of the vaccine, lives and livelihoods will be saved. Minister of Tourism, Economic, Transport & Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) Ludmila de Weever commends Port St Read more

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Prime Minister Of St. Maarten, Silveria Jacobs On The Anniversary Of Covid-19 In St. Maarten

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten OnMarch17,2020, the first positive COVID-19 case was confirmed on St. Maarten; thus, we are justoverone year since the coronavirus cases came to our doorstep.Since then, weinstitutedone lockdown,followed by a phased reopening of essential services, businesses, medical services, schools, sports and arts facilities, as well asto the world.Today, we are welcoming visitors to our shoressafely,releasing more and more restrictions, and moving forward with our vaccination program,though we are stillinrecovery Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Recognizes World Down Syndrome Day

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten TheUnited Nations (UN)reports that over 3000 to 5000 children are born with Down Syndrome every year worldwideandgoes on to saythatdown syndrome has always been a part of the human condition and commonly results in variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics and health.St. Maarten therefore,recognizes that there are many persons living on St. Maarten who areclassified as being born with down syndrome and thereforehave special needs. We recognize, appreciate and validate you as key stakeholders in our society for which we must ensure your rights are met and you are included.

Within our community, on St Read more

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Second Batch Of The Pfizer Vaccine Arrived On Friday

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Thesecond batch ofthePfizer vaccine,arrivedin the country on Friday, March 19. TheMinisterof Public Health, Social Development (Ministry VSA)Richard Panneflek, was at the Princess Juliana International Airport on Friday when the shipment came in ona scheduledRoyal Dutch Airlines KLMflight.

The second batch consists of 7.020 doses of the Pfizer / BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Recognizes World Poetry Day

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Celebrated each year on March 21, 2021, is oneofour societys most beloved forms of art and cultural expression, Poetry. Poetry brings us together on various continents and isasuitable form of expression for every walk of life. Our very own local poets depict our pain, struggles, triumphs and joys and express the diversity of culture within our community through their poignant words.

This day is observed in respect and celebration of poetry by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Read more

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** Covid-19 Testing Facility Now Open At Princess Juliana Airport. **

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten  The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby informs the public that PJIAE in cooperation with HealthcareLaboratory (HCLS), has opened a COVID-19 testing facility at Princess Juliana Airport. Passengers who are traveling to US territory, both tourists and residents can make use of this facility from 11am until 4 pm daily Read more

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Usp: The People Deserve Better Than Current Confused Leadership

PHILISBURG, Sint Maarten – The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party on Sunday said the NA/UP coalition has successfully managed to confuse the entire population about its position regarding the UN petition as well as that regarding the Caribbean Reform Entity known as COHO.

The US board pointed out that the coalition has yet to clearly explain to the people what its long-term plan is after the results of this petition is announced, no matter which side of the fence it falls Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Celebrated each year on March 21, 2021, is one of our societys most beloved forms of art and cultural expression, Poetry. Poetry brings us together on various continents and is a suitable form of expression for every walk of life. Our very own local poets depict our pain, struggles, triumphs, and joys and express the diversity of culture within our community through their poignant words.

This day is observed in respect and celebration of poetry by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---The second batch of the Pfizer vaccine, arrived in the country on Friday, March 19. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development (Ministry VSA) Richard Panneflek, was at the Princess Juliana International Airport on Friday when the shipment came in on a scheduled Royal Dutch Airlines KLM flight.
The second batch consists of 7.020 doses of the Pfizer / BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunications, Ludmila de Weever, is cautiously optimistic about the economic rebound forecast for this year by the Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS).

The CBCS released its Quarterly Bulletin for the third quarter of 2020 this week and estimates the Sint Maarten economy to grow by 3.1 per cent in 2021 compared to the severe decline of 25.6 per cent for 2020 Read more

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Port St. Maarten Kicks Off Vaccine Information Sessions. Saving Lives And Livelihoods

POINTE BLANCHE:---   Several persons within the management and staff at Port St. Maarten have received their COVID-19 vaccines after the government-owned company launched their internal vaccine information sessions for staff.

The COVID-19 virus continues to wreak havoc around the world and threatening economic recovery, but with the rollout of the vaccine, lives and livelihoods will be saved.

Minister of Tourism, Economic, Transport & Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) Ludmila de Weever commends Port St Read more

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Usp: The People Deserve Better Than Current Confused Leadership.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party on Sunday said the NA/UP coalition has successfully managed to confuse the entire population about its position regarding the UN petition as well as that regarding the Caribbean Reform Entity known as COHO.

The US board pointed out that the coalition has yet to clearly explain to the people what its long-term plan is after the results of this petition is announced, no matter which side of the fence it falls. Worse yet, the US board said, there is obviously a very clear split about COHO between the Prime Minister and the coalition MPs.

The governing coalition is clearly sitting on opposite sides of the discussion and the people of St Read more

Usp Congratulates Garrick Richardson

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The board of theUnited St. Maarten Party (USP) on Friday congratulated Garrick Richardson for his appointment as the new Secretary General of Parliament. Richardson has been active in the position for quite some time as Acting Secretary General. Parliamentapproved his appointment on Friday, March 19.

The party described Richardson as a dedicated public servant and an example of what a young person can achieve in their country once given the opportunity.

We our young and brightest people leave home to go study abroad, most are all filled with anticipation of coming back home to serve and apply the knowledge they have acquired Read more

The United Kingdom Removed From The Travel Ban List And Joins Aruba, Curacao, And Bonaire As High Risk Countries

PHILIPSBURG The Minister of Public Health, Social
Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek hereby
informs the public that as of March 23rd, 2021 the countries
Bonaire and Curacao, as is the case for Aruba will be graded
High Risk.

Effective immediately, The United Kingdom
which was previously on the ban list was moved to High
Risk Read more

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