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Bearing Point Scandal: A Tale Of Blame Shifting And Evasion Of Accountability

In a shocking display of political maneuvering, MP Rolando Brison recently wrote an article in the Daily Herald, attempting to shift the blame for the Bearing Point scandal onto the shoulders of the previous DP/UD minister Read more

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Dp Leader Wescot-Williams: If You Tell A Lie Often Enough, You Start To Believe It Yourself.

I was forewarned, but the question still remains, Why DP and me?

When asked to explain her statement , MP Wescot mentioned the veiled threat she received of, Are you sure you want to do this? Its going to get nasty! A clear reference to the DPs announced return to the political field.

We see this threat manifesting itself from many angles. Some of it for money, some for sensation and yet others from an angle of plain and self-consuming hatred.

With respect to MP Brison latest disgraceful assault on one of St Read more

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Bearing Point Scandal: A Tale Of Blame Shifting And Evasion Of Accountability

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a shocking display of political maneuvering, MP Rolando Brison recently wrote an article in various media attempting to shift the blame for the Bearing Point scandal onto the shoulders of the previous DP/UD minister Read more

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Integrity Chamber Provides Integrity Sessions To Political Parties

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In light of the upcoming elections, the Integrity Chamber provided integrity sessions to political parties as part of its public awareness campaign. Invitations were sent to all active political parties that are known to be contesting the upcoming elections. The sessions took place in June and July of 2023 with candidates and board members of the Democratic Party (DP), Party for Progress (PFP), National Alliance (NA), and United St Maarten Party (USP) Read more

Management Of Milton Peters College (Mpc) Would Like To Inform All Parents/Guardians

Management of Milton Peters College (MPC) would like to inform all parents/guardians of its students the following:

MPC will have an introduction program from August 9, 2023 through August 11, 2023.

During the introduction week classes will start at 7:30 am and end at 1:25 pm.

See below the schedule of the introduction days.

The following students will have to report to school on the following dates:

August 9, 2023 Only the 1st formers HV 1

TKL 1

CCSLC 1

PKL/PBL 1 Thursday

August 10, 2023 Only the lower forms HV 1, 2 & Havo3 & Vwo3

TKL 1& 2

CCSLC 1,2 & 3

PKL/PBL 1& 2 Friday

August 11, 2023 Only forms 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 students

And all form 1 students for Sports day! H/V 2, Havo 3, 4 & 5

Vwo 3, 4, 5 & 6

TKL 2,3 & 4

PKL 2,3 & 4

CCSLC 2 & 3, CSEC 4 & 5

HV1, CCSLC1 & TKL/PKL/PBL1

Note:

Please note that during the introduction week books can only be picked up after 1:25pm.

Normal classes will resume for all students at Milton Peters College on Monday August 14, 2023 according to the schedule.

Please be informed that students are required to wear the school uniform, and during gym classes, the gym uniform Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs, announces the successful completion of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification program, aimed at bolstering Sint Maartens institutional capacity for post-disaster response and reconstruction. On Monday, July 24, the graduates were finally able to celebrate the achievements of this crucial initiative that will enhance our communitys safety and resilience.
The CERT certification program focused on key modules relevant to disaster response and preparation such as: 1 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs, announces the successful completion of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification program, aimed at bolstering Sint Maartens institutional capacity for post-disaster response and reconstruction. On Monday, July 24, the graduates were finally able to celebrate the achievements of this crucial initiative that will enhance our communitys safety and resilience.
The CERT certification program focused on key modules relevant to disaster response and preparation such as: 1 Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 27, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 28, 2023

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain easterly winds across the region Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- When asked to explain her statement, MP Wescot mentioned the veiled threat she received,   Are you sure you want to do this? Its going to get nasty! A clear reference to the DPs announced return to the political field.

We see this threat manifesting itself from many angles. Some of it for money, some for sensation, and yet others from an angle  of plain and self-consuming hatred.

With respect to MP Brison's latest  disgraceful assault on one of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's UP Party, the honorable Rolando Brison, has lashed out at Democratic Party leader MP Sarah Wescot and her party, holding them responsible for decades of mismanagement in St Read more

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Court Of First Instance Rules In Favor Of Sint Maarten In Patrick Vs. Country Sint Maarten Case.

SIMPSON BAY:---  Last week, the Court of First Instance delivered a verdict in the case of Elvis Miguel Patrick v. the country of Sint Maarten, rejecting Patrick's and his business partner, Julian Rollocks Jr.s, claims and ruling in favor of the government.
Elvis Miguel Patrick, a business operator in Simpson Bay, and his partner Julian Rollocks Jr Read more

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Integrity Chamber Provides Integrity Sessions To Political Parties.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In light of the upcoming elections, the Integrity Chamber provided integrity sessions to political parties as part of its public awareness campaign. Invitations were sent to all active political parties that are known to be contesting the upcoming elections. The sessions took place in June and July of 2023 with candidates and board members of the Democratic Party (DP), Party for Progress (PFP), National Alliance (NA), and United St Maarten Party (USP) Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Management of Milton Peters College (MPC) would like to inform all parents/guardians of its students the following:

MPC will have an introduction program from August 9, 2023, through August 11, 2023.
During the introduction week classes will start at 7:30 am and end at 1:25 pm.

See below the schedule of the introduction days.

The following students will have to report to school on the following dates:

 Note:
Please note that during the introduction week books can only be picked up after 1:25 pm.

Normal classes will resume for all students at Milton Peters College on Monday, August 14, 2023, according to the schedule.

Please be informed that students are required to wear the school uniform, and during gym classes, the gym uniform Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 27, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate gentle to moderate winds Read more

Sarah Wants To Know Status Of CountryS Bid For Caricom Assoc. Membership

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

~ Given that Curaao, Martinique approved ~

 PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams wants to know the status of St Read more

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Coci Discusses Trade Relations St. LuciaS Minister Of Commerce And Business Development

Philipsburg The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI), is proud to announce the successful meeting held with a visiting delegation of St. Lucia, comprising of the Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs- Honourable Emma Hippolyte and the CEO of Export Saint Lucia. This meeting was held last Saturday 15 July at the COCI Office, in which meaningful discussion on collaboration opportunities in trade, interisland connectivity and food security, among others were discussed Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has finalized the appointment of Ronald Halman, former Chairman of the General Audit Chamber, as the Sint Maarten Governments representative on the Steering Committee of the Trust Fund. Halman replaces former representative Marcel Gumbs, who recently retired after five years of dedicated service as a member of the Steering Committee Read more

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Ronald Halman Appointed St MaartenS Rep. On Trust Fund Steering Committee

PHILIPSBURG--Former Country Manager of Orco Bank in St. Maarten Ronald Halman has been appointed as St. Maarten's representative on the Trust Fund Steering Committee.His appointment became effective as of July 1, 2023. 

Halman replaces former Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs, who resigned as the St. Maarten Representative on the Trust Fund Steering Committee effective June 1, 2023 Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) July 26, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and possible thunderstorms.  

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 25, 2023 

WEATHER: 

This afternoon: Partly cloudy and breezy. 

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M Read more

Youth Entrepreneurs Visit Atlanta With Islandpreneur

St. Maarten youth entrepreneurs and videographer Julia Grigg at Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University with director and award-winning film-maker Jeasy Segal.

PHILIPSBURG--The winners of the National Youth Pitch Competition Upcycl and young entrepreneur Giomara Olivacce embarked on an enriching journey to Atlanta, Georgia, participating in the inaugural Islandpreneur Summer Entrepreneurial Exchange (ISEE) programme.

Representing Milton Peters College, Isaiah Peterson, Jael Jong a Lock and Kymora Reed, and winner of the International Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (2021) spent a week in Atlanta learning about its entrepreneurial ecosystem, meeting with founders and investors, and exploring the uniqueness of Atlanta through a variety of curated attractions.

Atlanta boasts more than 40 innovation hubs and houses global giants like Delta, Coca-Cola and BitPay Read more

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~Ministry of Finance & U.S. Consulate joined the delegation to build strategic relationships~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The winners of the National Youth Pitch Competition, Upcycl, and young entrepreneur Giomara Olivacce, embarked on an enriching journey to Atlanta, participating in the inaugural Islandpreneur Summer Entrepreneurial Exchange (ISEE) program. Representing Milton Peters College, Isaiah Peterson, Jael Jong a Lock, and Kymora Reed and winner of the International Youth Entrepreneurship Program (2021) spent a week in Atlanta learning about its entrepreneurial ecosystem, meeting with founders and investors, and exploring the uniqueness of Atlanta through a variety of curated attractions Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson, and the Director of the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), Dr. Felix Holiday, convened a meeting to discuss potential collaboration between the Ministry of Justice and SMMC to improve and to strengthen the medical structure and services provided at various detention facilities. The meeting was attended by Mr. Harlec Doran, SMMC HR Manager, Mr Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 21, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 22, 2023

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a brief shower possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East northeasterly to east southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain light to gentle winds across the region Read more