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Jacobs Lauds Early Childhood Development Educators At Event

DAWN BEACH--Education Minister Silveria Jacobs congratulated early childhood development educators and directors for the “great job” they are doing in moulding the “building blocks” of the country during a breakfast ceremony at the Westin Dawn Beach Resort and Spa on Friday.

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Constitution Day 2016 Commemoration

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Honorable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, is hereby inviting the general public to come out and attend a Pre-Constitution Day Panel Discussion and Church Service.

Constitution day is our national holiday which is not only a holiday to commemorate the transition of St Read more

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Pm Expresses Condolences At Passing Of Samuel Allen Jr.

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin on Wednesday, October 5, expressed condolences to the family of veteran broadcast journalist Samuel Allen Jr., who passed away last week.

Prime Minister Marlin spoke of fond memories of Allen, known affectionately as “Venus.”

“I’ve known Venus, Samuel for many years Read more

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Marlin Hopes To Have Governing Program Finalized By Oct. 27

PHILIPSBURG – A governing program should be in place by October 27, before the swearing in of cabinet and the parliament by October 31, according to Prime Minister William Marlin.

The Prime Minister, speaking in Wednesday’s, October 5, Council of Ministers Press briefing also hopes that all documents would have been submitted for the screening of candidates to the Governor.

“There is also other documentation that every candidate Minister has to submit as part of the screening, which is a CV, bank accounts, they have to declare whatever assets they have in excess of 20,000 guilders so it takes a while to accumulate the information and to actually evaluate the information,” Marlin said.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister disclosed that the two political parties that have committed to form the government: the United People’s Party (UP) and the National Alliance (NA), have exchanged manifestos and hope to form a governing program by October 27.

“The process is being worked on to come to a governing program and just like it was with the formation of red, white and blue, we hope like in 2014 to have a fully worked out detailed program by the 27th so that too can be submitted along with the report of the formateur with the completion of my task as the formateur Read more

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Construction Work Continues On Government Building

PHILIPSBURG – Even though the Council of Ministers has moved into the new Government Administration Building, there are still some inconveniences to endure as all the documentation has still not completely moved into the new building.

“It is somewhat getting used to the location. It’s like you hit the ground running when functioning in the office, but with part of the support still being in the (old) building and other buildings, you feel somewhat at times disconnected because you can run downstairs and book a document, and run downstairs and get a document Read more

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Month Of Activities To Honor Teachers

PHILIPSBURG – Education Minister Silveria Jacobs has announced plans and initiatives to commemorate World Teachers Day all month long in October.

The theme this year is: “Valuing teachers, improving their status.” The Minister, speaking at the Council of Ministers weekly press briefing, acknowledged that Teachers Day falls during the mid-term break, but teachers will still get their due respect during the month.

“Even though World Teachers Appreciation Day will be celebrated during our school vacation, the rest of the month will be dedicated to making our teachers feel even special,” the Minister said.

Meanwhile, she announced a plan to honor the most outstanding teachers in St Read more

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Police Re-Arrest Venezuelan Woman, Charges Are Unknown

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — A. del Carmen has told 721news that on October 1, her friend Diaz- Fortich came to St. Maarten on vacation.

Del Carmen said she went to the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) to pick her friend who came in from Venezuela. However, she was stopped by Airport Immigration, when authorities at the airport questioned her seeing the fact that she had written a letter to invite her friend here on vacation.

Venezuelans do not need a visa to come into St Read more

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Silvio Matser’S Tax Appeal Now Set For December 13

PHILIPSBURG--United St. Maarten Party (US Party) Member of Parliament (MP) elect and local businessman Silvio Matser’s appeal against his tax-fraud conviction was postponed again on Thursday. A new date for the appeal hearing was t Read more

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Scotiabank Rotary–Rotaract Spelling Bee 2016 Biggest Ever.

PHILIPSBURG:--- This year’s Scotiabank Rotary-Rotoract Spelling Bee 2016 will be the biggest since its inception in 2011. Nineteen schools have entered, seventeen schools from St. Maarten and two schools from Anguilla. The St. Maarten schools are All Children Education Foundation School, Caribbean International Academy School, Dr. Martin Luther King School, Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School, Learning Unlimited Preparatory School, Leonard Conner School, Methodist Agogic Centre School (BM), Marie Genevieve de Weever School, Methodist Agogic Centre School (JAG), Oranje School, Ruby Labega School, Seventh Day Adventist School, Sister Borgia School, Sister Marie Laurence School, St Read more

Marlin Hoping To Complete Govt. Formation Process By Deadline

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin is hoping to complete the formation of the new Government by the October 27 deadline in the hopes that the new Council of Ministers will be sworn in on October 31, the same day as the new Parliament of the country.

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Lee To Make ‘Deliberate Effort’ For Smooth Transition Of Ministry

PHILIPSBURG--Outgoing Minister Emil Lee plans to have a public hand over of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Affairs VSA so that the new minister can “hit the ground running.”

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Marigot:--- The Our Land Matters initiative held its first rally on October 2, 2016 in the Boo Boo Jam area. The rally was a mixture of speakers calling citizens of Saint Martin to unite and stand for their rights. Echoing at what was once an area for locals to congregate and enjoy Saint Martin was the need to re-open Boo Boo Jam Saint Martin style. The rally drew a large crowd that listened keenly to the words of local activists, grass root Saint Martiners and long-standing Boo Boo Jam patrons who are concerned about what is taking place on their beloved island Read more

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Uzv Staff Getting Special Treatment With Medical Referrals, At Least One Patient Staying At Renaissance Resort In Curacao.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Management of USZV was caught with their pants down by SMN News when several patients alerted SMN News that a particular staff of USZV who went to Curacao for medical check-ups and at the same time spend the mid-term vacation with her minor child in Curacao was staying at the Renaissance Resort in Curacao where the daily rates are over $200.00 per day. Not only that the USZV staff is staying in a high-class hotel while on medical referral the woman also has her minor daughter staying with her.
SMN News contacted the Director of USZV Glen Carty who confirmed that the staff of USZV was indeed staying at the resort and the person went there for annual check-ups Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The recounting of the ballots the last two days which ran up to early Tuesday morning has made a small change as to who will be elected to Parliament. When the preliminary count was disclosed last Tuesday it showed that Jules James would have returned to parliament, however, with the recount MP Tamara Leonard outrun James by 6 votes causing her to be the 5th MP from the UPP slate to be elected.
However, while there was that change some of the candidates lost a few votes while some gained Read more

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Ariella Bussue Receives Assistance From Mp Marlin-Romeo Give Back To The Community Program  

PHILIPSBURG – Ariella Bussue, a 19 year old student at the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) has been selected as the month of October’s recipient of the ‘Give Back to the Community Program.’

Ariella wishes to pursue her studies in the field of Paediatric Nursing because of her passion to help and take care of children.

Ariella Bussue intends to pursue her studies in the Netherlands

and wishes to pursue to courses that will strengthen her Read more

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Sharine Daniel bled the company over the years she worked at GEBE

PHILIPSBURG:--- The former Supervisory Board of Directors of the GEBE chaired by Rene Richardson conducted an internal audit on the Head of the Audit Department Sharine Daniel in June 2015 which was done by Price Water House Coopers (PWC).
The detailed report which was submitted on June 15th, 2015 outlined the selection process which was conducted to hire someone to occupy the position as head of the audit department Read more

St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla Meet At Youth Consultation 2016

SINT MAARTEN/ANGUILLA – A cross-section of teenagers from three of the smallest parts (St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla) and some of the biggest parts of the European Union (EU) (the Netherlands, France and United Kingdom) will meet Wednesday, October 5, for the annual St. Maarten AIDS Foundation Youth Consultation 2016 in Anguilla’s Teachers Resource Centre.

This year’s consultation, in collaboration with Anguilla Community Action Network (ACAN) and French side’s Cite Scolaire Robert Weinum, will focus on four topics teenagers have indicated as major sexual reproductive issues, which create societal challenges: Teenage pregnancies and the consequences; Taboos associated with teens being sexually active including how to talk to parents about sexual reproductive health issues; Gender identity and hearing from someone living with HIV.

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Uts Donates To Seniors Tour

PHILIPSBURG – UTS made a monetary donation to the tune of NAf. 3,000 on the occasion of International Senior Citizens Day.

The donation was made to the Helping Hands Foundation. The company’s contribution will cover all expenses related to the upcoming seniors island tour and luncheon that the foundation has planned. The donation was made to mark the occasion of International Senior Citizens Day, which is October 1.

“It is our distinct pleasure to support an initiative that shows our appreciation to the seniors that have worked hard and contributed to our island,” said UTS Marketing & Communication Officer Ivy Lambert.

“We appreciate their contribution over the years and recognize the wealth of knowledge and experience that our senior citizens have to offer Read more

Governor Holiday Requests William Marlin To Form Government

HARBOUR VIEW – On October 3, the Governor Eugene B. Holiday, requested William Marlin, to form a new government as formateur.

The Governor, considering the results of the September 26, elections, held consultations between September 27 and 30, with the leaders of the political parties that obtained seats in Parliament, (the United Peoples Party UP, the National Alliance NA, the United St Read more

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Harbour ViewP:--- On October 3, 2016, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday, requested Mr. William Marlin, to form a new government as formateur.
The Governor, considering the results of the September 26, 2016 elections, held consultations between September 27 and 30, 2016 with the leaders of the political parties that obtained seats in Parliament, (the United Peoples Party, the National Alliance, the United St Read more

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Robert Budike, Number 18 On The National Alliance To Extend His Gratitude

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Robert Budike, Number 18 on the National Alliance Slate would like to extend his gratitude for the 39 persons who casted their votes on him in the last elections and also for the moral support he received from everyone.

It was his first time running on a political slate and it was a humbling, but very exciting experience for him and he got to learn the society better.

He definitely supports this coalition government and he foresees great things happening for the people of this beautiful island as both parties agreed to do away with their differences and to work very hard for everyone Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Several persons on Friday, September 30th, submitted a request to the Chairperson of the Central Voting Bureau for a recount of ballots in all districts on St. Maarten.
According to the law, every voter on St. Maarten has the right to do so.
The letter signed by Mr. Wycliff Smith, Frans Richardson, Read more

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How Important/Valid Is Your Vote?

PHILIPSBURG:--- I know before hand that this topic will be somewhat controversial but allow me to express what I saw on election night when the time came to start counting thE ballots.

Throughout the campaign season, many candidates were faced with hearing from most persons just how disgruntled they became and were actually considering not going out to vote. It was difficult, but all parties tried our best in explaining just how important voting is and why every vote matters.

While at the Dutch Quarter Community Center I saw something that I honestly couldn't believe Read more

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Cda, Dp Statia Eye Cooperation

THE HAGUE--The St. Eustatius Democratic Party (DP Statia) and the Dutch Christian Democratic Party CDA are exploring the options for cooperation.