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Stay-Over Visitors Figures Show Recovery Is Underway

SINT MAARTEN, PHILIPSBURG The Sint Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) says that the number of stay-over visitors to the destination is on the increase and this is a sign that recovery of the tourism sector is underway.

In the months of November, December, and January the destination welcomed 32,669 stay over arrivals Read more

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Peterson: St. Maarten Constitution Being Trampled On By Parliament Chairpersons

PHILIPSBURG--A complete disregard for the St. Maarten Constitution is being displayed by the Chairpersons of Parliament, said Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Raeyhon Peterson on Tuesday.

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Pilot Study Shows Szv-Issued Glucose Meters Are Not Faulty

The Perfect3 glucose meter that is provided to SZV-insured patients by Medicosmetics. Photo by C. Emmanuel.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek says that, according to a laboratory-conducted pilot study, glucose meters issued by Social and Health Insurances SZV are not faulty Read more

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Ecys Minister Opens Third Cssi Pre-Ministerial Forum

Rodolphe Samuel

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel opened the third Virtual Caribbean Safe School Initiative Pre-Ministerial F Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On January 20, 2021, the Philipsburg Jubilee Library opened the doors of its first satellite for public use at in Cay Hill and surrounding neighborhoods. A Satellite Library is a decentralized location of the main library, to improve accessibility and visibility in the community and to promote, stimulate, and encourage reading.
The PJL Cay Hill Satellite is located at the premises of the Hillside Christian School Asha Stevens Campus and is open for the general public from Monday to Friday 2.30 p.m Read more

St. Maarten House Hosts Debate By Second Chamber Candidates

A screenshot of the virtual debate in progress.

THE HAGUE--The Cabinet of St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus hosted a virtual debate by Dutch Caribbean and South American-affiliated candidates of six Dutch political parties on Friday, March 12.

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Cabinet Of The Minister Plenipotentiary Of Sint Maarten Hosts Virtual Election Debate

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On Friday March 12th, 2021, the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary in the Hague hosted anElectiondebate with Candidates ofsixpolitical parties. The parties which were represented in this debate were BIJ1, represented by Ms.Lysanne Charles, UBUNTU(UCF), represented by Mr. Carlos Lopes, DENK, represented by Ms.Isaura Carillho, D66, represented byDrs.Jorien Wuite, Christen Unie, represented by Mr.Don Ceder and CDA, represented by Mr Read more

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Stay-Over Visitors Figures Show Recovery Is Underway

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Sint Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) says that the number of stay-over visitors to the destination is on the increase and this is a sign that recovery of the tourism sector is underway.

In the months of November, December, and January the destination welcomed 32,669 stay over arrivals. December being the month that recorded the highest number of stay-over arrivals, welcoming 13,488 visitors in total. 

The breakdown of the arrivals of November, December, and January showcases that 55% of all arrivals were from the US, and 23% from France.

March 2021 marks one-year since the country closed its borders due to the COVID-19 outbreak which later became a global pandemic Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, March 12th, 2021, the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary in the Hague hosted an Election debate with Candidates of six political parties. The parties which were represented in this debate were BIJ1, represented by Ms. Lysanne Charles, UBUNTU (UCF), represented by Mr. Carlos Lopes, DENK, represented by Ms. Isaura Carillho, D66, represented by Drs. Jorien Wuite, Christen Unie, represented by Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) says that the number of stay-over visitors to the destination is on the increase and this is a sign that recovery of the tourism sector is underway.

In the months of November, December, and January the destination welcomed 32,669 stay-over arrivals. December is the month that recorded the highest number of stay-over arrivals, welcoming 13,488 visitors in total.

The breakdown of the arrivals of November, December, and January showcases that 55% of all arrivals were from the US, and 23% from France.

March 2021 marks one year since the country closed its borders due to the COVID-19 outbreak which later became a global pandemic Read more

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Mp Ottley: Petition To The Un Is Not A Call For Independence

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Member of Parliament for the United People’s Party MP Omar Ottley says the 2021 Parliament has exposed the untruth of the so-called 10-10-10 and St. Maarten’s autonomy, causing the main actors in that deal to “falsely claim that the March 9, 2021, Petition to the United Nations is a call for Independence.”

In a press release issued on Sunday, Ottley asked, “If since 10 10 10 the past Parliament and Governments of St Maarten have been telling the people that we are Autonomous and achieved self-governance, why did it take the parliament of 2021 to discover that this is not true?”

He said those scribes of the 10 10 10 agreement should have told the people of St Read more

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Mp Ottley: Petition To The Un Is Not A Call For Independence

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Member of Parliament for the United People’s Party MP Omar Ottley says the 2021 Parliament has exposed the untruth of the so-called 10-10-10 and St. Maarten’s autonomy, causing the main actors in that deal to “falsely claim that the March 9, 2021, Petition to the United Nations is a call for Independence.”

In a press release issued on Sunday, Ottley asked, “If since 10 10 10 the past Parliament and Governments of St Maarten have been telling the people that we are Autonomous and achieved self-governance, why did it take the parliament of 2021 to discover that this is not true?”

He said those scribes of the 10 10 10 agreement should have told the people of St Read more

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ParliamentS Petition Aims To End 75 Years Of Dutch Abuse And Violation Of IntL Laws

PHILIPSBURG A petition sent to the United Nations requesting two of its bodies to investigate “systemic discrimination, and racism perpetrated against the people of St. Maarten” has been met with loud rhetoric and threats from three opposition members of Parliament and Dutch Parliamentarians, respectively. On Sunday, Faction Leader for the United People’s Party (UPP) in Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten said: “The sudden outbursts of threats and rhetoric by some politicians suggest that we should just shut up and accept anything, including abuse, for money Read more

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ParliamentS Petition Aims To End 75 Years Of Dutch Abuse And Violation Of IntL Laws

PHILIPSBURG A petition sent to the United Nations requesting two of its bodies to investigate “systemic discrimination, and racism perpetrated against the people of St. Maarten” has been met with loud rhetoric and threats from three opposition members of Parliament and Dutch Parliamentarians, respectively. On Sunday, Faction Leader for the United People’s Party (UPP) in Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten said: “The sudden outbursts of threats and rhetoric by some politicians suggest that we should just shut up and accept anything, including abuse, for money Read more

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Grisha: ParliamentS Petition Aims To End 75 Years Of Dutch Abuse, Violation Of Intl. Laws

MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten

PHILIPSBURG--A petition sent by St. Maartens Parliament to the United Nations (UN) requesting that it investigate systemic discrimination and racism perpetrated against the people of St. Maarten has been met with strong resistance from three opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) and from Dutch parl Read more

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Mp Ottley: Petition To The Un Is Not A Call For Independence

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Member of Parliament for the United People’s Party MP Omar Ottley saysthe 2021 Parliament has exposed the untruth of the so-called 10-10-10 and St. Maarten’s autonomy, causing the main actors in that deal to “falsely claim that the March 9, 2021, Petition to the United Nations is a call for Independence.”

In a press release issued on Sunday, Ottley asked, “If since 10 10 10 the past Parliament and Governments of St Maarten have been telling the people that we are Autonomous and achieved self-governance, why did it take the parliament of 2021 to discover that this is not true?” 

He said those scribes of the 10 10 10 agreement should have told the people of St Read more

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ParliamentS Petition Aims To End 75 Years Of Dutch Abuse And Violation Of IntL Laws

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten A petition sent to the United Nations requestingtwo of its bodiesto investigate “systemic discrimination, and racismperpetratedagainst the people of St. Maarten” has been met with loud rhetoric and threats from three opposition members of Parliament and DutchParliamentarians, respectively. On Sunday, Faction Leader for the United People’s Party(UPP)in Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten said:“The sudden outbursts of threats and rhetoric by some politicians suggest that we shouldjust shut up andaccept anything,including abuse,for money Read more

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: Member of Parliament for the United People's Party MP Omar Ottley says the 2021 Parliament has exposed the untruth of the so-called 10-10-10 and St. Maarten's autonomy, causing the main actors in that deal to "falsely claim that the March 9, 2021, Petition to the United Nations is a call for Independence."

In a press release issued on Sunday, Ottley asked, "If since 10 10 10 the past Parliament and Governments of St Maarten have been telling the people that we are Autonomous and achieved self-governance, why did it take the parliament of 2021 to discover that this is not true?"

He said those scribes of the 10 10 10 agreement should have told the people of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- A petition sent to the United Nations requesting two of its bodies to investigate "systemic discrimination, and racism perpetrated against the people of St. Maarten" has been met with loud rhetoric and threats from three opposition members of Parliament and Dutch Parliamentarians, respectively. On Sunday, Faction Leader for the United People's Party (UPP) in Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten said: "The sudden outbursts of threats and rhetoric by some politicians suggest that we should just shut up and accept anything, including abuse, for money Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- March 8, 2021, marked International Women's Day 2021. This day was celebrated around the world in recognition of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and also brought awareness to areas that need improvement for gender equity and inclusion. This year, International Womens Day was themed Choose To Challenge.

As part of the global celebration, the University of St.Martin (USM), TelEm N.V and the Produce Wealth Revolution (PWR) Agency came together in a collaborative effort to produce Oualichi Politics - a virtual panel discussion highlighting seven (7) of the islands most influential women in the political arena Read more

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Documentary Casa Manita Its Legacy Launched

Casa Manita, the boarding home for girls up to 15 years old, located in the American Camp, in Curaao, was founded by Aura Winkel Winkel more than 50 years ago. Nowadays boys up to 8 years old also live there. The vision and dream of the founder inspired Loekie Morales, a former pupil of Casa Manita, to develop a 40-minutes documentary of Casa Manita for its 50th anniversary, to make the boarding home life visible, in and outside our kingdom.

“A few years ago I wondered what happened to the girls who grew up with me in Casa Manita, and whom I lost sight of Read more

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CAY HILL:--- in an effort to increase the safety of staff, visitors, and all pedestrians, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) has facilitated the installation of two pedestrian crossings on the Welgelegen Road.
Due to the construction of the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) and several essential upgrades to the existing hospital such as the construction of an MRI Suite, an Operating Room Complex and five (5) new double patient rooms, parking facilities on-premise are not sufficient.
As such, patients are allowed to make use of the parking facilities (first three rows of the unpaved section) at the Belair Community Center Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- A donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies was recently presented to the St. Maarten Public Education School Board towards bolstering the ongoing COVID-19 safety measures for the teachers and students of the nation.
The equipment which included 1,500 Disposable childrens masks and 26 Touch-free soap dispensers with Soap refills, was presented by the Caribbean Lottery during a private handover at the Caribbean Lotterys headquarters.
Ms. Marcellia Henry, Interim Head of Public Education, and Mr Read more

Parliament Follows Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs Decolonization Initiative While Adopting Dutch Jurists Claims Of Racism In The Caribbean

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In September of 2015, former Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs became one of the first St. Maarteners to question the Netherlands regarding the United Nations’ doubts as to whether the Kingdom Charter had decolonized the islands of the former Netherlands Antilles.

He went on to profess that the United Nations had serious doubts regarding the sincerity of The Netherlands to decolonize the former Netherlands Antilles Read more