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~With its theme; Passing on our legacy~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Philipsburg Jubilee Library commemorates Black History Observance by its Power of Knowledge Series. On February 17, 2021, from 7 pm - 8 pm, it will be presented for the first time as a virtual forum titled 'Passing On Our Legacy. The purpose of the event is to highlight St. Maarten's cultural history and its local contributors across generations. The Jubilee Library hopes to inform and inspire the public with its content.

This year it will be about oral history and testimony, featuring: Mr Read more

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Philipsburg Jubilee Library Power Of Knowledge Series With Its Theme; Passing On Our Legacy

Philipsburg, February 12, 2021. The Philipsburg Jubilee Library commemorates Black History Observance by its Power of Knowledge Series. On February 17, 2021, from 7 pm – 8 pm, it will be presented for the first time as a virtual forum titled ‘Passing On Our Legacy. The purpose of the event is to highlight St. Maarten’s cultural history and its local contributors across generations. The Jubilee Library hopes to inform and inspire the public with its content.

This year it will be about oral history and testimony, featuring: Mr Read more

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Exclusive: Government In Shambles With Its Government Owned Companies.

~Insider trading, conflict of interest is only some of the order of the day at these companies. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Silveria Jacobs 2 cabinet is taking some beating these last weeks and it is not clear how much longer they will be able to hold on to power as developments within their government-owned companies are overflowing with matters of concern.

It has been months now that the Holding Company of Princess Juliana International Airport began the process of sending home its Chief Executive Officer Read more

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Government Hiding Behind Corporate Governance AndShunning Its Role As Sole Shareholder.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement.

I have publicly questioned the motives of the Government and the Holding Board of the Airport on this matter and I cautioned that this could have an adverse effect, especially given the manner in which this affair played out in public Read more

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Public Prosecutor Is Out For Mp Buncamper Again

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a Press release send to our newsroom MP Claudius Buncamper stated that; Today I was informed by the Court of Appeal that the Prosecutor Generals office has been granted permission to start the prosecution of my person on crimes I allegedly committed while being a civil servant.

The methods and agendas are known to many Read more

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Emmanuel Questions Absence OfSmmc Director, Generic Medication

~ Also queries new hospital alliance ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Wednesday sent a letter with several questions to Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek regarding management at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and seeking details about the new formed Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- USP faction leader and Member of Parliament Claudius Buncamper said in a press release that on Friday, February 12th he was officially informed by the Court of Appeal that the Prosecutor Generals Office has been granted permission to prosecute him for matters of crimes relating to him while working as a Civil Servant for Government.

Buncamper in his press release said that the methods and agendas are known to many, so from day one he informed everyone that he would be prosecuted by the Dutch as this investigation is conducted from Curacao by the RST/TBO where many people on the island have been threatened to say things about the RST/TBO target, or be prosecuted themselves Read more

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Active Covid-19 Cases Drop To 89

CPS is located in the Vineyard Building

 ~ 41 recoveries ~

PHILIPSBURG--Thirteen persons have tested positive for COVID-19, but 41 persons reportedly have recovered, bringing the total number of active cases to 89 as of Thursday, February 11.

  The countrys total number of confirmed cases is now 1,985.

  Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is monitoring 89 persons in home isolation. There are currently no patients hospitalised at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) Read more

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ASA founder and director Merlyn Schaminee-Miguel.

~ Founder Merlyn speaks about experience through the years ~

SUCKER GARDEN--With music, dance, and an abundance of cake and popcorn, After School Activities (ASA)/No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary in a festive atmosphere at its home at the Lions Den in Sucker Garden on Thursday.

  One of the pioneers in after-school care in St. Maarten, ASA got its start in the turbulent days post-Hurricane Luis Read more

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Mp Buncamper Questions Minister Of Vsa On Vaccines And Collaboration Agreement

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Member of Parliament (MP) Claudius Toontje Buncamper, leader of the USP faction in parliament, fired off a letter to Minister of VSA, the honorable RichardPanneflek, congratulating the minister and his ministry for the progressbeingmade in combatting the COVID-19 and the planned role out for the vaccine. The MP outlined his concerns withthenumber of people who are uncertain about taking the vaccine after reading in the media that 15 elderly persons died after taking the vaccine in the Netherlands Read more

Government Hiding Behind Corporate Governance And Shunning Its Role As Sole Shareholder.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement.

I have publicly questioned the motives of the Government and the Holding Board of the Airport on this matter and I cautioned that this could have an adverse effect, especially given the manner in which this affair played out in  public Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As the saga continues with NV GEBE Supervisory Board of Directors and Interim Manager Sharine Daniel has forced the latter to tender her resignation on Thursday afternoon.
The resignation letter which was sent to the SBOD states that Daniel has terminated the service agreement dated October 28th, 2020 which will become effective as of February 19th, 2021.

Daniel stated in her letter that she has informed the SBOD on multiple occasions that they have been interfering with the daily affairs of N.V GEBE which is in breach of the articles of incorporation and the Corporate Governance Code.
The letter further reads that she regrets resigning from the position but her aim is to distance herself from the unlawful actions taken by the SBOD of NV GEBE and to also safeguard her application to serve GEBE in the position of permanent director in the coming years Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---Member of Parliament (MP) Claudius Toontje Buncamper, leader of the USP faction in parliament, fired off a letter to Minister of VSA, the honorable Richard Panneflek, congratulating the minister and his ministry for the progress being made in combatting the COVID-19 and the planned rollout for the vaccine Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The letter by the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Region of the World Bank, regarding PJIA Holding Boards alleged intention to dismiss PJIAs Managing Director, Brian Mingo does not come as a surprise. In fact, had nothing been said by those involved in the reconstruction and financing of the Princess Juliana International Airport when the Holdings intention was made public, that would have been worrisome, said MP Sarah Wescot-Williams in a recent statement Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Responds Concerning Leaked Letter From World Bank

Philipsburg In response to the article published in The Daily Herald on February 9th, regarding a leaked letter from the World Bank Country Director for St. Maarten Tahseen Sayed concerning the state of affairs of the SXM Airport, Prime Minister Jacobs expressed disappointment in the lack of integrity of those who chose to leak an internal document. Prime Minister Jacobs further expressed that government, as the sole shareholder of the Princess Juliana International Airport Holding Company (PJIAH), which holds corporate governance in the highest regard, will ensure this matter is addressed in the Extra ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers prior to sending a response to the author of the letter which was leaked to the press regarding their concerns Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministers of Curacao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten and the Dutch Ministry of Education Culture and Science (OCW) to strengthen the teacher training in the Caribbean part of the kingdom.

On February 8 and 9 2020, a delegation consisting of representatives from the Teachers Training Institute in Aruba IPA and OCW on Bonaire had meetings with the various stakeholders in Education on St. Maarten.
This visit was to appraise the Educational stakeholders on St. Maarten of the existence and the developments of Kibrahacha as well as to establish if there are any needs concerning teacher training and or further team development Read more

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The Ministers Of Curacao, Aruba And Sint Maarten And The Dutch Ministry Of Education Culture And Science (Ocw) To Strengthen The Teacher Training In The Caribbean Part Of The Kingdom

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On February 8 and 9 2020, a delegation consisting of representatives from the Teachers Training Institute in Aruba IPA and OCW on Bonaire had meetings with the various stakeholders in Education on St. Maarten.

This visit was to appraise the Educational stakeholders on St. Maarten of the existence and the developments of Kibrahacha as well as to establish if there are any needs concerning teacher training and or further team development. It was also to indicate if there are any specific needs for St Maarten to be part of this partnership.

Kibrahacha, which was established out of a partnership protocol, signed in February 2019 by the Ministers of Curacao, Aruba and Sint Maarten and the Dutch Ministry of Education Culture and Science (OCW) to strengthen the teacher training in the Caribbean part of the kingdom Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In response to the article published in The Daily Herald on February 9th, regarding a leaked letter from the World Bank Country Director for St. Maarten Tahseen Sayed concerning the state of affairs of the SXM Airport, Prime Minister Jacobs expressed disappointment in the lack of integrity of those who chose to leak an internal document Read more

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Up Seeks Change To Jail Car Thieves 5 Yrs.

Rolando Brison

~ And fine them NAf. 50,000 ~

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison says the faction will be taking steps to initiate an amendment of the Penal Code to increase the penalty for persons convicted of motor vehicle theft to a minimum of five years imprisonment and fine of NAf Read more

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Ask The Experts About The Covid-19 Vaccine In A Facebook Livestream On Thursday Evening

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine will be brought to you by several public health experts during a panel discussion on Thursday evening at 7.00 PM.

The session will be available via a Facebook Livestream organized by the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labour (Ministry VSA), Collective Prevention Services (CPS).

The Facebook Livestream panel discussion will be opened by Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek Read more

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Mp Brison Want Penal Code AmendedTo Jail Car Thieves For 5-Years + Naf.50K

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Leader of the United People’s Party and President of Parliament in St. Maarten, the honorable Rolando Brison says UP fraction will initiate a Penal Code amendment to raise the penalty to five (5) years in Prison and Naf.50k fine for persons convicted of car theft.

According to MP Brison, this is one way to curb the spate of vehicle thefts occurring on the island in recent months.

In a press release issued Wednesday, MP Brison said the Government of St Read more

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Mp Emmanuel Asks Richardson For Details On New Border Protocol

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Other than the Dutch wanting to know what is happening on St. Maarten, what is the purpose or necessity of a new protocol on border control with the Netherlands? MP Christophe Emmanuel on Wednesday dispatched a letter to Minister of Justice Anna Richardson asking for details of a reported new border control protocol she signed with Dutch Kingdom partners.

According to media reports the Netherlands has drawn up a joint protocol for strengthening border control together with Aruba, Curaao and St Read more

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Reminder: Ask The Experts About The Covid-19 Vaccine In A Facebook Livestream On Thursday Evening.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine will be brought to you by several public health experts during a panel discussion on Thursday evening at 7.00 PM.
The session will be available via a Facebook Livestream organized by the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labour (Ministry VSA), Collective Prevention Services (CPS).
The Facebook Livestream panel discussion will be opened by Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek Read more

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~ Also queries new hospital alliance ~

Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Wednesday sent a letter with several questions to Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek regarding management at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and seeking details about the newly formed Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance. Emmanuel also questioned the Minister about SZV allegedly instructing pharmacies to issue generic medication rather than name-brand medication to patients.

Emmanuel said he has unconfirmed reports that the Director of the SMMC has been out for more than a year and a half, collecting full salary and benefits Read more

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