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Update #: Statia Police Arrested The Man Who Was Injured On Sunday 1:00Am In Concordia

UPDATE POLICE # 2: Suspect Arrested

ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius – On Sunday June 25, in the afternoon hours, the police on Sint Eustatius (KPCN) arrested the man who was injured early Sunday morning and transported to the hospital.

The arrest was ordered by the Public Prosecutor BES. He is suspected of involvement in the death of the female victim found.

The investigation in this case continues.

UPDATE POLICE # 1: MURDER IN STATIA

KPCN starts extensive investigation into death on Statia

ORANJESTAD, St Read more

Address Of Pm William Marlin At The Governor’S Symposium On “Ict Governance – Shaping Our Future”

The topic of this Forum calls for a re-thinking and re-imagining of what a future St. Maarten should be like in terms of its use and integration of Information Technology in its everyday life. We could look at this from the perspective of government’s IT Department and what the policy is with regards to harvesting the fruits of technology for the benefit of the people. I am, however, sure that there are better qualified experts who will address this point of view.

Permit me, therefore, to take a broader view of the issue and share with you my vision of St Read more

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Corporate Governance Council Presents Year Report 2016 To Prime Minister Marlin

 

PHILIPSBURG – On June 20th, representatives of the Corporate Governance Council met with Prime Minister the Honorable William Marlin at his office to deliver the Year Report 2016.

Chairman of the CGC Mr. Perry Wilson handed over the report, which summarized the activities of Corporate Governance Council for the year 2016 Read more

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Stakeholders And Ave Board Met To Discuss Issues And Way Forward.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The stakeholders, represented on the board of The Advancement for Vocational Education (AVE) Foundation, namely SVOBE, FAVE, Windward Island Chamber of Labour Unions, St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ministry of VSA (absent) and Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport met with the board of directors of The AVE Foundation on June 16th 2017.

Stakeholders were given the opportunity to address published reports and therein outlined supposed issues at NIPA Read more

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“Pen On Paper” Presented To Prime Minister Marlin

PHILIPSBURG – Author Joseph Lake Jr. presented Prime Minister William Marlin with his recently launched book “Pen on Paper” – (St. Martin 1970-2001) along with “Six 4 Nine” and “Friendly Anger”, two other books which were also authored by Mr Joseph Lake Jr.

“Pen on Paper” highlights journalism on St. Maarten during the 20th Century Read more

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Ministry Of Vromi Launches New Free Mobile App   

Philipsburg –  The Ministry of VROMI has launched a new mobile app to keep the people of Sint Maarten more informed about the happenings within the Ministry.

The Ministry of VROMI app is the one place that you can be connected to all media platforms the Ministry is associated with, such as: The Ministry of VROMI Facebook page, the Government of Sint Maarten Facebook page as well as The official Government of Sint Maarten website.

The Ministry of VROMI app was made in such a way that it is user friendly to everyone with a smartphone or tablet.

The Ministry of VROMI app user will be able to keep up to date with all press releases and news feeds from the Ministry of VROMI Facebook page Read more

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Sint Maarten Delegation Participates In Tripartite And Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (Ipko) In The Netherlands

HOLLAND — From June 14-16, 2017 delegations from the Parliaments of the Netherlands, Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten met in The Hague, Netherlands for the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO).

Topics such as climate change and energy, youth, education, economic opportunities within the Kingdom, health care, discrimination and integrity were discussed and information was exchanged on these topics by the four parliamentary delegations. Furthermore the delegations informed one another about the state of affairs of the execution of the Paris Agreement and the latest developments surrounding the fast ferry connections between the islands Read more

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Department Of Culture Represented At Annual Csa Conference

Nassau, Bahamas — The 42nd Annual Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) Annual Conference themed “Culture and Knowledge Economies: The Future of Caribbean Development?” was held at the Meliã Nassau Beach Resort in Nassau, Bahamas on June 5-10, 2017. Department of Culture Policy Officer Sharine Allamby was amongst the 300 attendees and other St. Maarten representatives including Mrs. Okama Brook, Program Chair of the CSA’s Executive Council and academics Dr. Francio Guadeloupe and Dean Geneve Philips of the University of St Read more

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Middle Region, Defiance, Sucker Garden, Guana Bay.

Pond Island:--- TelEm Group’s mobile voice and data provider, TelCell, this week announced major upgrades of key cell sites in the areas of Middle Region, Defiance, Sucker Garden and parts of Guana Bay and Dawn Beach.
As of Friday, June 16, cell sites in the above areas were connected to the company’s fibre optic network and will no longer be connected via Microwave links.
The immediate result will be better mobile voice and data connections for TelCell mobile voice and data customers in these areas, especially during inclement weather.

According to TelEm Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of VROMI has launched a new mobile app to keep the people of Sint Maarten more informed about the happenings within the Ministry.
The Ministry of VROMI app is the one place that you can be connected to all media platforms the Ministry is associated with, such as: The Ministry of VROMI Facebook page, the Government of Sint Maarten Facebook page as well as The Official Government of Sint Maarten website.

The Ministry of VROMI app was made in such a way that it is user-friendly to everyone with a smartphone or tablet,

The Ministry of VROMI app user will be able to keep up to date with all press releases and news feeds from the Ministry of VROMI Facebook page Read more

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Nassau, Bahamas:--- The 42nd Annual Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) Annual Conference themed “Culture and Knowledge Economies: The Future of Caribbean Development?” was held at the Meliã Nassau Beach Resort in Nassau, Bahamas on June 5-10, 2017. Department of Culture Policy Officer Sharine Allamby was amongst the 300 attendees and other St. Maarten representatives including Mrs. Okama Brook, Program Chair of the CSA’s Executive Council and academics Dr. Francio Guadeloupe and Dean Geneve Philips of the University of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- From June 14-16, 2017 delegations from the Parliaments of the Netherlands, Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten met in The Hague, Netherlands for the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO).
Topics such as climate change and energy, youth, education, economic opportunities within the Kingdom, health care, discrimination, and integrity were discussed and information was exchanged on these topics by the four parliamentary delegations. Furthermore, the delegations informed one another about the state of affairs of the execution of the Paris Agreement and the latest developments surrounding the fast ferry connections between the islands Read more

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Former National Security Minister Gravely Ill

NASSAU, Bahamas – Former Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage is in a “very troubling and grave state” in the Intensive Care Unit at Doctors Hospital, according to Progressive Liberal Party chairman Bradley Roberts.

In the latest update provided by Roberts, he indicated that doctors were working hard to aid the veteran politician.

Roberts said he remained in contact with the family of Dr Nottage throughout the day Wednesday, but did not say what the 71-year-old was being treated for in hospital.

In a statement to the press earlier in the day, the family of Dr Nottage confirmed that he had been admitted to hospital and asked the public to respect their privacy.

The short statement read in full: “We wish to advise that Dr B J Nottage has been admitted to hospital Read more

Departing Cft Chairman Bakker: “New Curaçao Govt. May Combine Budgetary Balance With Economic Stimulus”

WILLEMSTAD, Cura̤ao РDuring its visit to Cura̤ao, the Board of financial supervision for Cura̤ao and St. Maarten (CFT) indicated that the new government is facing the challenge of having to combine budgetary balance with the need to promote economic growth.

For several years now, Curaçao has complied with the standard of a balanced budget, but up till now the 2017 budget execution is lagging behind compared to the forecast. The new government will need to take the necessary steps to prevent a budget deficit over 2017.

The challenges are the insufficient tax revenues, keeping the social funds balanced and the strengthening of the financial management Read more

Mlk Hosts Musical And Awards Day Celebration

 

PHILIPSBURG – The students of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School on Wednesday morning, June 21, participated in a musical and awards day celebration.

Students recapped the life values of Peace, Responsibility, Love, Cooperation, Dependability, Tolerance, Respect, Honesty and Unity, which they learned over this school year during the monthly assembly.

“We continue to strongly promote the development of our students socially, emotionally as well as their overall academic performance,” said School Manager Stuart Johnson.

The students also showcased and highlighted several local musical icons such as King Beau Beau, Calypso Barbara, The Mighty Dow and King Vers.

“It was surely a moment of true pride to see our students being recognized for their hard work and commitment over this school year,” Johnson said.

Students received awards in Language Arts, Mathematics, Dutch Language, Music, Sports, Most Helpful, Most Improved and the Principal’s Award.

“I encourage all of you students to continue to reach your maximum God-given potential and a special thank you to all my staff who made this event possible,” concluded Johnson.

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What Will Parliament Do With All The Reports?

Last week, yet another annual report was added to the long list of reports that Parliament has in its possession.

The General Audit Chamber, one of the High Councils of State, submitted for the seventh time, its annual report in both the Dutch and English languages. Hence, Members of Parliament, who are not versed in the Dutch language have no excuse about not being able to read or understand the Chamber’s annual report.

I would like to commend the Chamber for producing a very good report Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Last week, yet another annual report was added to the long list of reports that Parliament has in its possession. The General Audit Chamber, one of the High Councils of State, submitted for the seventh time, its annual report in both the Dutch and English languages. Hence, Members of Parliament, who are not versed in the Dutch language have no excuse about not being able to read or understand the Chamber’s annual report. I would like to commend the Chamber for producing a very good report Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs confirmed that the Inspectorate met with all stakeholders at NIPA including the AVE board, unions, students and staff of the institution. The Minister said she has since received a report from the Inspectorate with recommendations which is already on the action plan.
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Registration of Specialists is cumbersome and frustrating.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Health Emil Lee who had an independent study conducted at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) the Inspectorate and the Department of Public Health said the report from that study which was conducted by a Dutch consultant Everard van Kemenade is intended to get the real status of the of health care on St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs announced on Wednesday at the Council of Minister’s Press Briefing that government is closer to streamlining the school busses policy. She said the department of legal affairs gave a number of advice as they look to tighten the policy. The Minister said that in the very near future school bus owners, parents and the schools will be informed of the changes that will be made with regards to school bus transportation.
Minister Jacobs said her Ministry has been working closely with the Ministry of TEATT to put a proper policy in place which would also allow government (Ministry of Education) to better spend their funds which are already limited.
In her statements, the Minister said that this procedure started since 2016 and they have assessed the situation Read more

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Smmc Teams Up With Sscf On World Sickle Cell Day

CAY HILL – On World Sickle Cell Day, June 19, the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) held a conference in collaboration with the St. Maarten Sickle Cell Foundation (SSCF) in an effort to create a platform where medical professionals and patients could take part in a discussion about the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The theme of the meeting was “Voices of the Community,” which represents the different voices who expressed themselves through the forum.

Present at the event were members of SSCF, Dr Read more

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St. Maarten Continues To Soar …

BARBADOS – St. Maarten Toastmasters continue to soar as they maintain a strong presence in the leadership of District 81.  Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development.  District 81, which encompasses all Caribbean islands, hosted its May 2017 conference on the island of Barbados, during which the international speech contest and elections for district leaders took place.

The prominence of territory St. Maarten did not go unnoticed as its Toastmasters were elected and/or nominated in key leadership positions in the District Read more

Management & Leadership Development A Priority For N.V. Gebe 

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, On Monday June 19 & Tuesday June 20, N.V. GEBE’s Executive Management Team, (EMT) completed a (2) day accredited Management & Leadership training facilitated by Training Professionals International Firm, (TPI).

Over the last months the GEBE Managing Board (MB) has been committed to enhancing the performance levels of the EMT. The Management & Leadership training was customized for GEBE and focused on: Understanding the difference between effective Management & Leadership, stressed the importance of effective communication among all GEBE managers and highlighted the value of hosting regular meetings to build strong working relationships that will take GEBE to the next level.

Managers were given techniques to apply their new knowledge to support their successful daily functions and job responsibilities Read more

New Consul Of Guyana Pays Courtesy Visit To Prime Minister Marlin

 

PHILIPSBURG –  Recently the newly appointed Honorary Consul of Guyana to Sint Maarten Mr. Cleveland Beresford, paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister the Honorable  William Marlin.

Mr. Beresford is the first Honorary Consul of that country in this regard, he will be the point person for all consular issues and cooperation between Sint Maarten and Guyana.

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