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Sarah Queries The Holding Of Meetings

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has written to new Parliament Chairman Read more

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Government Formation Report Deadline Now On November 8

HARBOUR VIEW--Prime Minister William Marlin, in his role as formateur, has been given a new deadline by Governor Eugene Holiday for the submission of his final report on formation of the new Government (Council of Ministers). The deadline is Tuesday, November 8.

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Governor Holiday Receives Update On Formation From Marlin

HARBOUR VIEW – On Friday, November 4, the Governor of St. Maarten E.B. Holiday, met with and received an update from Formateur William Marlin on the Read more

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Sarah Wants Date Of Next Parliament Meeting

PHILIPSBURG – In a letter addressed to new Chairperson of Parliament Claret Connor, on November 4, Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescott-Williams, requested to be informed of the next meeting of Parliament.

“Kindly inform me when the next (public) meeting of this Parliament will be convened to appoint members to the committees of Parliament, so that subsequently these committees can meet and appoint their (vice)chairpersons,” she stated in her letter.

“I hope this is next week, as I believe that it is of utmost importance that the committee of General Affairs be formed, as this committee should invite the Minister of General Affairs to apprise the Parliament of the escalation of tension between the 2 sides of the island as far as the Oyster Pond boundaries are concerned,” the letter continued.

“Verbiage, used by the Prime Minister of St Read more

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Minister Jacobs Unveils Bust Of Late Teacher Marie Genevieve De Weever

SUCKER GARDEN – On Thursday, November 3, Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs attended the unveiling of the bust of the late Teacher Marie Genevieve de Weever, also affectionately known as “Teacher Jenny,” at the school bearing her name.

At the heartwarming and emotional ceremony, Jacobs congratulated all who had the vision to get the school (formerly known as Sucker Garden Primary School) going and worked or are working at it despite the challenges faced.

Many former teachers and staff were invited to the ceremony Read more

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Wescott-Williams Sends Letter To Jacobs About Leonard Conner

PHILIPSBURG – Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescott-Williams sent a letter to Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs, on Friday, November 4, in reference to the ongoing situation at the Leonard Conner Primary School.

In the letter, Wescott-Williams expressed her concerns about the measures taken to remedy the situation at the school Read more

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Harbour View:---- On Friday, November 4, 2016, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday met with and received an update from formateur Mr. William Marlin on the progress regarding the pending points of the formation. Considering that the background screening of candidate ministers is still ongoing the formateur, therefore requested a further extension of his commission to form a new government.
Governor Holiday as a result and having assessed the situation extended the commission for Mr Read more

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Former Chairlady Wants To Know When Is The Next Public Meeting Of Parliament.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The former Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot Williams has sent a letter to the chairman of parliament asking when will be next public meeting of parliament to appoint members of several committees. The letter sent to the chairman of parliament is below.

To The Chairperson of Parliament
The Honorable Claret Connor
Philipsburg, St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the Democratic Party and Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot Williams has dispatched a letter to the Minister of Education asking her to reconsider the temporary solution she is using for the Lionel Connor School since she saw some of the comments that are made by parents on social media and also since she was invited to visit the school Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Etienne Toochie Meyers and his employees Dulcia Florentina, Louella Rog And Ramphis Rondei would have to spend the next eight days behind bars as the detectives that raided Etienne Toochie Meyers home and two of his brothels El Captain and Le Petit Chateau C=continue with their investigation.
Attorney at Law, Jairo Bloem told SMN News that the four suspects that were arrested early Tuesday morning appeared before the Judge of Instruction on Friday morning Read more

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Historic Film Made In Barbados Will Have World Premiere In Toronto On November 12Th!

TORONTO, Ontario - ERROL BARROW:FREEDOM FIGHTER will screen for the first time on Saturday, November 12 at 8 p.m. at INNIS TOWN HALL CINEMA, University of Toronto, 2 Sussex Ave., Toronto.

This docudrama is a passionate story about the courage of one man who relentlessly preached a gospel of economic self reliance and self respect to the people of his native country Barbados and the Caribbean. He defied the status quo, confronted racism and classicism, fought colonial oppression and selflessly led his people to political and economic freedom Read more

Lions Christmas Bingo On Dec. 3 At Festival Village

PHILIPSBURG – The Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular will be held on Saturday, December 3, at the Festival Village at 8:00pm sharp.

This annual event, which is one of the club’s most loved and well attended signature projects, helps to generate funding to cover community projects throughout the Lionistic year including, but not limited to: The Nelson van de Linden Senior Citizens Party, Lion Rudy Hoeve Health & Wellness Fair, Christmas Feeding Program, Foster Homes Movie Day and Student Excellence Awards among many others.

“The club is taking all the necessary steps to ensure that this year’s Lions Christmas Bingo is as spectacular as the previous years have been and more Read more

Leading Shark Protection In The Caribbean

 

MIAMI, Florida – An important first step was taken towards the regional protection of sharks throughout the Caribbean. At the request of the Netherlands, regional governments today recommended eight species of sharks and rays for protection under the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Protocol.

Delegates from 14 Caribbean countries including Caribbean Netherlands (Saba, St Read more

Prime Minister Gives Clarification On Screening Process

PHILIPSBURG – On Wednesday, November 2, Prime Minister William Marlin gave clarifications on the screenings for the candidate of ministers, and reasons for the current delay.

The Prime Minister made clear that at no point did he make mention that there was a “green light” for the swearing-in of the Council of Ministers Read more

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Nov. 7 Tentative Date For Swearing In New Ministers

PHILIPSBURG--Monday, November 7, is the tentative date for the new candidate Ministers to be sworn in, Prime Minister William Marlin said on Wednesday.
If the screening is not completed by this time, then another tentative date will have to be set. The process is not yet finalised as the screening of all candidates is not yet comple Read more

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Primary School Power-Washed To Safeguard Pupils From Gas

~ School remains closed today ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs made good on her promise by following up with the recommendations made by teachers of Leonald Conner School in Cay Bay by power-washing the school on Wednesday. School will remain closed on Thursday, according to Jacobs.

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Hart Foundation Receives Assistance From Former Mp Marlin-Romeo

PHILIPSBURG – The R.F. Hart Tribute Foundation is in preparations for their 2016 Christmas event.

Throughout the year songs are shared, musical plays and concerts are performed. This year, however, the foundation will be having a live orchestra.

“’Arias’ has a beautiful repertoire preparing for Christmas, and with so many wonderful talents you cannot miss the upcoming concert,” stated Helen Hart.

Hart thanked Leona Marlin-Romeo and Ursel Biabiany for their kind contribution during an event of the former Member of Parliament (MP) earlier in September where she had her own fundraising at Port de Plaisance, allowing the R.F Read more

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Minister Lee And Stakeholders Attend Conference On National Health Financing Initiatives

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor Emil Lee, and representatives from the Ministry recently attended the 11th annual Caribbean conference on National Health Financing Initiatives, which took place in Bonaire.

In addition to representatives of the Ministry of VSA, representatives from SZV and the SMMC were also present.

As St Read more

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No warrants were produced to search the businesses, severe damage at both establishments while detectives help themselves to free beverages during the search which lasted over 12 hours.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Relatives of the Meyers family and the exotic dancers that are operating at El Captain and Le Petit Chateau raised several questions about the searches that were conducted on Tuesday. Speaking to SMN News were some family members who said that about 15 detectives went to the Meyers residence about 5am on Tuesday morning Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---- Emil Lee, Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor and representatives from the Ministry recently attended the 11th Annual Caribbean conference on National Health Financing Initiatives which took place in Bonaire. In addition to representatives of the Ministry of VSA, representatives from SZV and the SMMC were also present.

As Sint Maarten embarks on plans for National Health Insurance, the Ministry attended the conference as an important part of the research process Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs announced that the teachers and students at the Lionel Connor School are being affected since October 19th and that testing has been conducted daily at different hours to determine the level of toxic air in the area. Minister Jacobs also added that the Fire department only have equipment to test for 9 types of polluted air and what the level found in the area is not alarming, however, students and teachers have been affected and as such she along with the inspectorate of education took the decision to close the school on Tuesday and Wednesday in order to properly dust the school Read more

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Prime Minister Marlin Insists That The French Are Committing Illegal Acts, And Has Been Using The Marina At Captain Oliver’S To Fulfill Their Agenda.

PHILIPSBURG:---Prime Minister William Marlin insisted on Wednesday during the weekly council of ministers press briefing that the French authorities made an illegal arrest on the Dutch side when they arrested the owner of Captain Olivers on the marina he claimed she was busy repairing. Marlin said the “owner” of the marina was arrested on the Dutch side where the marina is located and she was taken to the French Gendarmes, according to Marlin is that the woman who has since been released was arrested because she was conducting repairs on the marina and not meeting the French environmental laws Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin announced at the Council of Minister's press briefing that at no point he has ever released any information or gave a date as to when the Ministers of the incoming coalition will be sworn in. Marlin further explained that at the moment the screening of the candidate Ministers are ongoing and as such he still cannot give a direct date as to when the Ministers will be sworn in Read more

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Prime Minister Marlin Requests From Prefet Deleguee Laubies The Removal Of Barricades From Dutch Controlled Territory

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Prime Minister William Marlin sent a letter to the Prefete Deleguee of St. Barths and Saint Martin Mme. Anne Laubies, making a clear call

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