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Emmanuel Tells Ipko: Parliament Has No Info

~ Says PM continue with misleading word games ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday told his colleagues attendingthevirtual IPKO that he could not engage in any discussion with them on the COHO because the Parliament of St. Maarten has to date not received any information abouttheCOHO. The session in which Emmanuel was participating had specifically the COHO as the topic of discussion.

His statement prompted chairman of the session Jan Patenotte to ask “have you asked your government” to which Emmanuelresponded “over and over and over again.” He went on to reiterate his principle stance that he will not support the COHO, an entity that was forced on St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG The Government of Sint Maarten in collaboration with the St. Maarten Christian Council, St. Maarten United Ministerial Foundation, and the Seventh Day Adventist Church will host the annual National Day of Prayer. The annual event is held on the second Sunday in January, which falls on, January 10th, 2021.

This years event with the theme Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done will be a virtual video presentation due to the ongoing COVID-19 protocols that discourage large social gatherings Read more

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~ Says PM continue with misleading word games ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Thursday told his colleagues attending the virtual IPKO that he could not engage in any discussion with them on the COHO because the Parliament of St. Maarten has to date not received any information about the COHO. The session in which Emmanuel was participating had specifically the COHO as the topic of discussion.

His statement prompted the chairman of the session Jan Patenotte to ask "have you asked your government" to which Emmanuel responded, "over and over and over again." He went on to reiterate his principle stance that he will not support the COHO, an entity that was forced on St Read more

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Government Of Sint Maarten Express Condolences On Passing Of Gordon Butch Stewart.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of TEATT wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the Stewart family and the wider Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts family on the passing of Gordon Butch Stewart OJ CD, founder of Sandals Resorts International.

Butch Stewart was a pioneer and true innovator in the hotel industry and his passion for the Caribbean inspired many. When I lived in London it made me so proud each time I saw London black cabs draped in the Sandals logo, stated Minister of Read more

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MinisterS Last-Minute Visit To St. Martin Disrespectful, Says Louis Mussington

Louis Mussington

MARIGOT--Territorial Councillor and opposition leader Louis Mussington has criticised French Overseas Minister Sebastien Lecornus last-minute decision to visit St Read more

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Cda Mps Enquire About Winair Loan

THE HAGUE--Members of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament of the Christian Democratic Party CDA Charis van Dam and Mustafa Amhaouch want clarity on the US $3-million mortgage loan to Windward Islands Airways International Winair.

Jacobs Lays Rumours About Dutch Takeover To Rest

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

~ Knops arrives for working visit ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Wednesday dismissed talk that there will be a Dutch tak Read more

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Mp Emmanuel: Govt. And MpS PlayingDangerous Game With Dutch

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Members of Parliament are playing a dangerous and irresponsible game with the lives of the people of St. Maarten by hinting that they intend to accept funds from the Dutch, but not support the law that supports the COHO and the country packages with reforms. So says Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel who added that MP’s are now stating that they have little to no information and are confused about what the Prime Minister signed with State Secretary Knops.

“When you listen to MP’s supporting this government who have been in the media making comments and on the floor of Parliament, you can deduct in what direction they are heading Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs announced at the Council of Ministers press briefing that St. Maarten will be leading the discussions that are to take place with BZK and its visiting delegation that is expected to start this week, as the State Secretary will be arriving on St. Maarten today Wednesday, January 6th. Jacobs said that four persons will be arriving with the State Secretary and while he will leave the following day, two of the persons will remain on St Read more

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Chris: Govt. And MpS Playing Dangerous Game With Dutch

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Members of Parliament are playing a dangerousand irresponsiblegame with the lives of the people of St. Maarten by hinting that they intend to accept funds from the Dutch, but not support the law that supports the COHO and the country packages withreforms. So says Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel who added that MP’s are now stating that they have little to no information and are confused about what the Prime Minister signed with State Secretary Knops.

“When you listen to MP’s supporting this government who have been in the media making comments and on the floor of Parliament, you can deduct in what direction they are heading Read more

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Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (Ipko) January 2021 To Be Hosted Virtually.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On January 6th and 7th, 2021 a delegation from the Parliament of Sint Maarten will participate virtually in the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO), with Aruba as the host country.

Delegations from the Parliaments of Curaao, the Netherlands, and Aruba will also be participating.

The IPKO will kick off on Wednesday at 9.00 hrs. with opening remarks by the Chairperson followed by a presentation from each country within the Kingdom concerning the state of affairs in said country, in a plenary session Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Members of Parliament are playing a dangerous and irresponsible game with the lives of the people of St. Maarten by hinting that they intend to accept funds from the Dutch, but not support the law that supports the COHO and the country packages with reforms. So says Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel who added that MP's are now stating that they have little to no information and are confused about what the Prime Minister signed with State Secretary Knops.

"When you listen to MP's supporting this government who have been in the media making comments and on the floor of Parliament, you can deduct in what direction they are heading Read more

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Five Effy Employees Win Their Court Cases For Outstanding Wages And Commission Payment

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Five (5) workers from the EFFY group, which exists of different entities all dba as EFFY, decided to take their employer to Court in an effort to obtain their outstanding salaries including commissions. The employees have not been paid their full salaries since April 2020 as EFFY unilaterally decided to apply a Corona virus deduction on their salaries.

From July they received no salary whatsoever and the employees lodged a complaint against EFFY with the Department of Labor and Social Affairs.

The EFFY workers through the Department have been trying for months to reach a settlement, however nothing came out of these settlement attempts Read more

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Rozendal Joined Dp

Elsa Rozendal

WILLEMSTAD--Curaao politician Elsa Rozendal has switched to the Democratic Party (DP) formerly led by her late father Boy and uncle Frank Rozendal

   Last month, she broke with the MAN and resigned as its Member of Parliament (MP). Main reason for her switch is that she feels that the COVID-19 era requires a different policy than what her ex-party and c Read more

Gibbs: New Year An Opportunity To Refocus On Respect, Solidarity, Unity

President of the Collectivit Daniel Gibbs

MARIGOT--President Daniel Gibbs said in his New Year message that hardships experienced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic capped a particularly difficult and testing three years since Hurricane Irma, but also formed a resolve to move forward in the interests of St Read more

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Maximum Limit For Benefits Of Covid-19 Insurance Is $50,000

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Ludmila de Weever.

~ Except medical evacuation, which is also covered ~

PHILIPSBURG--The overall maximum limit for all benefits together, except medical evacuation, for the mandatory health coverage for visitors dubbed the SXM Protection Plan, is Read more

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Scooter Hits Railing Near Lookout Point

COLE BAY--A scooter driver was injured when he collided with the guardrail at the side of A.J.C. Brouwer Road near the old Harold Jack lookout point around 2:00am Sunday.

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No Pcr Or Antigen Tests From Travellers From Low-Risk Countries

VSA Minister Richard Panneflek.

PHILIPSBURG--No polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen tests are required for persons travelling to St. Maarten from low-risk countries.

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The Government Of Sint Maarten Cautions The General Public ToExerciseSafety During TheHolidays

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Government of Sint Maarten hereby cautions the general public to remain safe amidst the holiday festivities. It is important that the health protocols are followed when out in public areas and at home, that fireworks are used in a safe manner, and that persons making use of the public roads do so safely while looking out for others.

Ensure to move smart when out in public by avoiding large crowds, wearing your mask, washing your hands, andmaintaining a social distance of two meters from others.Exercise similar caution at home, especially when entertaining and allowing visitors in your home.

Thisresponsiblebehaviorwillallow us to continue diminishing our COVID-19 active cases on the island.In doing so,we can all contribute to ensuring thatSint Maartens medical capacityisnot threatened, and our economy can continue to make a much-needed come-back.A lack of adherence to the health protocols could lead to fines and even closure of businesses, and possibly more restrictions in movement for our residents and visitors alike Read more

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Mp Buncamper: Do Not Lose Hope In Your Country.

As the year 2020 comes to an end and we move into 2021 most of us have mixed feelings about what we have been through and what we are about to go into. 2020 has undoubtedly been a very challenging year for all of us here and around the world. The Corona Virus, or COVID 19 as it is commonly referred to, has had its effects on our lives, our way of life and our customs.

To those of you who have lost family, friends, colleagues due to the pandemic, I extend my deepest sympathy and I pray that God will grant you the strength as you go through these challenging times.
The feeling of hopelessness is more common than we can imagine, many are even on the verge of giving up because of the uncertainties the pandemic has brought with it for our health, the health of our nation and our ability to recover economically from the devastating consequence of the pandemic.

But these challenges that our country is now facing, albeit the greatest economic challenges in recent times, will pass Read more

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The Government Of Sint Maarten Cautions The General Public To Exercise Safety During The Holidays

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten – The Government of Sint Maarten herebycautionsthe general publicto remain safeamidst the holiday festivities.It is important that the health protocols are followed when out in public areasand at home,thatfireworks are used in a safe manner, and that personsmaking use of the public roads do so safely while looking out for others.

Ensure to move smart when out in public by avoiding large crowds, wearing your mask, washing your hands, and maintaining a social distance of two meters from others. Exercise similar caution at home, especially when entertaining and allowing visitors in your home. 

This responsible behavior will allow us to continue diminishing our COVID-19 active cases on the island. In doing so, we can all contribute to ensuring that Sint Maartens medical capacity is not threatened, and our economy can continue to make a much-needed come-back. A lack of adherence to the health protocols could lead to fines and even closure of businesses, and possibly more restrictions in movement for our residents and visitors alike Read more

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New YearS Message From Mp Claudius Buncamper.

Do not lose hope in your country.

As the year 2020 comes to an end and we move into 2021 most of us have mixed feelings about what we have been through and what we are about to go into. 2020 has undoubtedly been a very challenging year for all of us here and around the world. The Corona Virus, or COVID 19 as it is commonly referred to, has had its effects on our lives, our way of life and our customs.

To those of you who have lost family, friends, colleagues due to the pandemic, I extend my deepest sympathy and I pray that God will grant you the strength as you go through these challenging times.
The feeling of hopelessness is more common than we can imagine, many are even on the verge of giving up because of the uncertainties the pandemic has brought with it for our health, the health of our nation and our ability to recover economically from the devastating consequence of the pandemic.

But these challenges that our country is now facing, albeit the greatest economic challenges in recent times, will pass Read more

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~Do not lose hope in your country.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- As the year 2020 comes to an end and we move into 2021 most of us have mixed feelings about what we have been through and what we are about to go into. 2020 has undoubtedly been a very challenging year for all of us here and around the world. The Corona Virus, or COVID 19 as it is commonly referred to, has had its effects on our lives, our way of life, and our customs.

To those of you who have lost family, friends, colleagues due to the pandemic, I extend my deepest sympathy and I pray that God will grant you the strength as you go through these challenging times.
The feeling of hopelessness is more common than we can imagine, many are even on the verge of giving up because of the uncertainties the pandemic has brought with it for our health, the health of our nation and our ability to recover economically from the devastating consequence of the pandemic.

But these challenges that our country is now facing, albeit the greatest economic challenges in recent times, will pass Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of Sint Maarten hereby cautions the general public to remain safe amidst the holiday festivities. It is important that the health protocols are followed when out in public areas and at home, that fireworks are used in a safe manner, and that persons making use of the public roads do so safely while looking out for others.

Ensure to move smart when out in public by avoiding large crowds, wearing your mask, washing your hands, and maintaining a social distance of two meters from others Read more

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