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Usp Launches Four News Candidates Friday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The USP Party of MP Frans Richardson launched four new candidates on Friday morning.

They are Raphael Brooks, Benjamin Kelly, Chanel Brownbill and Martin Wilson Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) MP Frans Richardson on Friday congratulated the 15 police officers who finally received their decrees (landsbesluiten) from Minister of Justice Edson Kirindongo who was appointed by the USP in the current governing coalition Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- The United Saint Maarten Peoples Party (USP) presented another four candidates on Thursday that will be contesting the September 26th 2016 elections. Those that were presented are Benjamin Kelly, Martin Wilson, Shenelle Brownville, and Raphael Brooks.
At the launching on Thursday President of the USP introduced the four candidates, two of which ran on the United Peoples Party slate in 2010, they are Kelly Benjamin and Shenelle Brownville.
Benjamin said he has a lot to offer and to help move St Read more

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Gibbs Awards Député’S Medal To Gunslingers’ Founder Benjamin

MARIGOT--Member of Parliament (MP) Daniel Gibbs conferred the Député’s Medal on Gunslingers Steel Band founder Victor Benjamin at the close of his speech during the Victor Schoelcher Fête official ceremonies on Thursday.

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Frans: Tax System, Bureaucracy Stifles Businesses, Investors And Innovation

PHILIPSBURG – “We’ve been talking about the simplification of the tax system for too long and bureaucracy is killing us,” said Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson, adding that it is time to stop talking and tackle the tax structure, which puts St Read more

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Gibson: Review Performance Of Gov’T-Owned Companies

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Finance Richard Gibson has called for a review of the performance of government-owned companies, especially as it relates to the salaries earned by directors of these companies.

He made the comments at the Council of Ministers press conference on Wednesday, July 20. He wants government-owned companies to present a policy on how its directors are paid, and to introduce a salary ceiling that should not be higher than what the Prime Minister earns.

“I don’t think that should be the case and I think government-owned companies will have to come with a policy for key positions in government-owned companies to determine what is being paid to directors, to top positions in government-owned companies and to make sure that the policy to come with that it has a ceiling, and the ceiling has to be that it cannot be higher than what the Prime Minister makes,” Minister Gibson said.

He called for a performance-based approach to the management of government-owned companies Read more

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Frans: Usp Posee “El Verdadero Liderazgo ‘Para Dirigir A St. Maarten

Traducido Máximo Castro

PHILIPSBURG. –– El líder del Partido Unido de San Martín (USP) Frans Richardson, hizo hincapié el miércoles en que aunque él es el líder político de su partido, cualquier buen líder debe aceptar el hecho de que el liderazgo compartido que en realidad es mejor que actuar de manera individual.

Richardson dijo que el liderazgo dentro del USP no solo trata de ser decisivo y claro en cuanto al motivo, sino que también tiene la capacidad de estructurar un equipo y el movimiento en el que todo el mundo puede verse a sí mismos.

Hablando con Lady Grace en 102.7FM el miércoles por la mañana, Richardson dijo que es muy alentador para él y la dirección del partido a saber de tantas personas que tienen confianza en la estructura del equipo del USP.

“Reflejamos el verdadero liderazgo que se comporta como una familia donde todos tienen voz Read more

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Ministerio Vsa Recibe 3 Ofertas Para La Construcción Del Nuevo Hospital De St. Maarten

Por Máximo Castro

Philipsburg – St. Maarten está a un paso más hacia la realización de la construcción del nuevo Hospital de St. Maarten. “A medida que seguimos trabajando dijo en el Ministerio VSA, avanzamos hacia la creación de un sistema médico de alta calidad que sea asequible y de fácil acceso para las personas”, dijo el ministro de VSA Emil Lee.

Durante la Conferencia Prensa del Consejo de Ministros de ayer miércoles 20, el Ministro Lee indicó que el Ministerio VSA, junto a SZV, y SMMC recibieron el lunes 18, tres ofertas completas para la construcción del nuevo Centro Médico de St Read more

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El Ministro De Vsa Anunció Implementación Provisional De Permisos De Trabajo Para  “Entretenedoras De Adultos”

Traducida por Máximo Castro

PHILIPSBURG.– El ministro de Salud Pública, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, Emil Lee, anunció el miércoles, durante la Conferencia de Prensa del Consejo de Ministro; sobre los ajustes aplicados a la vieja política de permiso de trabajo para los entretenedores de adultos, los cuales fueron hechos con el fin de evitar abusos, y para asegurar que el gobierno no sea visto como un facilitador en el tráfico de seres humanos”.

También mencionó que “la política servirá hasta que el Ministerio de Justicia y el Ministerio de Turismo, Economía, y Transporte, desarrollen una política de solución permanente para los entretenedores de adultos.”

Debido a una nota recibida por la Oficina del Fiscal a principios de este año, el Consejo de Ministros acordó que el Ministerio de Justicia y el Ministerio de Turismo, Economía, y Transporte, desarrollarían y presentarían una nueva política para las “profesionales del sexo”.

En el ínterin, el tribunal dictaminó que el Ministerio VSA necesitaría aceptar las peticiones de las entretenedoras de adultos, en el proceso de 2 a 3 semanas Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- “We’ve been talking about the simplification of the tax system for too long and bureaucracy is killing us,” says Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson, adding that it is time to stop talking and tackle the tax structure which puts St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Emil Lee announced on Wednesday that adjustments to the old work permit policy for adult entertainers were made to prevent any abuse and to ensure that Government does not facilitate human trafficking.

He also said the policy would serve until the Ministries of Justice, and of Tourism, Economic Affairs and Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) developed their permanent policy for the adult entertainers Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Not unlike elections before, there is no shortage of "plans" during this campaign leading up to the September 2016 election. Plans and ideas of individual (prospective) candidates are now surfacing at least one every day. And there is basically nothing wrong with this. Anyone is free to "share" his/her ideas.
However, it would be much more revealing if these ideas were part of the vision of the party that the candidate represents. Parties are required by law to publish a party program Read more

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Minister Lee Cautions The Public On Informal Sex Industry

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Emil Lee, would like to bring to the attention of the public, that there is a growing informal sex industry outside of the clubs, where women in nightclubs and bars are offering their services outside of the club environment.

“From a health perspective this is concerning, as it is an unregulated market Read more

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Mp Frankie Meyers Considers Legal Actions Against The Board Of The National Alliance

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On July 17th 2016 UPP Fraction leader and Member of Parliament Frankie Meyers appeared on radio show ‘Breakfast with de Robert’ where several topics were discussed.

One of the topics was Government using Government owned company GEBE to plug the holes of the country’s budget. As example was given the request by the current National Alliance-led Government to withdraw thirty million guilders from GEBE’s account to balance the country’s budget while it is clear that GEBE is facing its own challenges Read more

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Minister Lee Announces Interim Work Permit Policy For Adult Entertainers

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - During Wednesdays Press Briefing, Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Emil Lee stated that “Adjustments to the old work permit policy for adult entertainers, were made in order to prevent any abuse, and to ensure that Government doesn’t facilitate human trafficking”.

He also mentioned that “the policy will serve until the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, and Transportation develops their permanent policy/solution for the adult entertainers”.

Due to a memo received from the prosecutor’s office earlier this year, the Council of Ministers agreed that the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, and Transportation would develop and present a new policy for Commercial sex workers.

In the interim, the court ruled that Ministry VSA needed to accept requests for adult entertainers and process within 2-3 weeks Read more

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Lenny Priest: “Back And Forth Bickering Between Na And Up Over Gebe But No Solution In Sight”

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - It is the people of St. Maarten who are continuing to suffer while the heated debate over who is most responsible for the current Gebe woes continues between the National Alliance and the United People Party, notes leader of the One St. Maarten People Party Lenny Priest who opined that workable solutions are what the country needs and not “high school antics from elected officials.”

Priest was reacting to recent media statements on the situation at Gebe from the board of the NA who alleged ‘it seems every time that government or government owned companies needs to make a significant purchase some family or friend is involved in some way or the other’ and to statements by the UP alleging that it was the NA who stopped the purchase of the engine needed by Gebe.

“This constant back and forth between the largest political parties over what has happened at Gebe under their tenure with accusations of nepotism and the like levied against each other is in no way a solution to the problem Read more

Frans Touts Second Chances For Those Who Have Lots To Contribute

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Member of Parliament Frans Richardson dismissed jabs against his party as a party for “ship jumpers” by focusing on the fact that the individuals targeted still have lots to contribute to the country Read more

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Former Vdsm Head Detained In Tarpon Investigation

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The former head of the St. Maarten National Security Service VDSM J.A.J.R. (41) has been arrested on Tuesday, July 19 by members of the National Detective Agency assisted by officers of the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM.

His house in Ebenezer, Cul de Sac was also searched in connection with the ongoing investigation concerning embezzlement and money laundering called Tarpon, led by the National Detective Agency.

A search was also done in a hotel room and at a moving company Read more

Smcp Opens Headquarters And Presents Its Manifesto

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) opened its headquarters on lower Back Street and launched its manifesto on Wednesday, becoming the first party to do so ahead of the September 26 Parliamentary elections.

Interim Work Permits For Adult Entertainers

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Emil Lee announced on Wednesday that adjustments to the old work permit policy for adult entertainers were made to prevent any abuse and to ensure that Government does not facilitate human trafficking.

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Missing In Action Is A Total And Broadly Carried Vision For St. Maarten

Not unlike elections before, there is no shortage of “plans” during this campaign leading up to the September 2016 election. Plans and ideas of individual (prospective) candidates are now surfacing at least one every day. And there is basically nothing wrong with this. Anyone is free to “share” his/her ideas.

However, it would be much more revealing if these ideas were part of the vision of the party that the candidate represents Read more

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Book Of The Dead By St. Martin’S Lasana Sekou: “Memory, Identity, And Immortality In The Caribbean”

By Michela A. Calderaro

Caribbean literature has been gaining stature and critical attention beyond its territorial boundaries, not only in countries whose people speak the Caribbean languages, but also in such countries as my Italy.

In Italy the study of Caribbean literature, culture and history is part of university curricula, and more and more high school teachers are introducing their students to this rich and colorful world. This is happening, in part, because today the Caribbean is the most dynamic literary environment, where a lot is happening, where literary festivals are organized one after another and, mainly, where a new use of language is taking form, or, better, where language happens.

And when one talks about language, Lasana Sekou’s name comes to mind at once with shimmering colors.

Reading Book of the Dead felt like embarking on a journey on high seas Read more

Frans: Usp Is About ‘True Leadership’ For St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG – Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson, on Wednesday, July 20, stressed that while he is the political leader of the party, any good leader must embrace the fact that leadership is more about moving forward together than thinking and acting individually.

Richardson said that leadership within the USP is about being decisive and clear in motive, but also having the ability to structure a team and movement in which everyone can see themselves in.

Speaking with Lady Grace on 102.7FM on Wednesday morning, Richardson said it is very encouraging to him and the party board to hear from so many people who have confidence in USP’s team structure.

“We reflect true leadership and behave as a family where everyone has a voice Read more

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Money Is Not Everything

That is something I was taught growing up in a Christian home. Today I can look back and applaud my parents for teaching me this, because I can now apply it to the methods our Government use to run their business when it comes to the collection of taxes.

We need to understand that small businesses are vital to our economy, a matter of fact, to any economy around the world. Small businesses are more versed and play a big part in creating some of the revenue that Government needs.

In this day and age, we see our Cruise Industry shrinking by leaps and bounds Read more