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“Memory, Identity, And Immortality In The Caribbean”

By Michela A. Calderaro

St. Maarten News —Caribbean literature has been gaining stature and critical attention beyond its territorial boundaries, not only in countries where 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 Read more

Exclusive: Another Local Cop Facing Victimization At Landsrecherche.

Local police officers are being victimized, while Justice Ministry says it lacks human resources.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Another local police officer that is working at the Landsreacherche is allegedly being victimized by the head of the justice department that is currently under investigation.
SMN News learnt that Ademar Doran tried to send home major Henk Lake who is demanding that he be given a Lansbesluit for the position he is currently holding. According to information reaching SMN News major Lake has been working at the National Detectives department since 2011 and to date he has no Lansbesluit Read more

Usp Leader Laments Bureaucratic Tax System

St. Maarten News  – 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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Minister Lee Meets Delegation Of Ministry Of Kingdom Affairs

  From left: Programme Lead Regionale Samenwerking/Regional cooperation Mijke van Goozen, Programme Lead Veiligheid/Safety Eric Brakke, Dutch Representative Chris Johnson, Head of Public Health Dr. Fenna Arnell, VSA Minister Emil Lee, Ministry of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations Secretary-General Richard van Zwol, VSA Cabinet Executive Advisor Jim Rosen, Kingdom RelationsPolicy Officer Jorien Vlaanderen, and Kingdom Relations Senior Policy Officer Lenneke Parie-Joosen.

PHILIPSBURG--Cooperation between the Netherlands and St Read more

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National Alliance Says Thank You!

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Board of the National Alliance would like through this medium to express our thanks and deepest appreciation to the hundreds of persons who made our Congress 2016 a success.

We thank the members, supporters, and sponsors for the unwavering support which we received. Congress 2016 would not have been possible without you.

National Alliance Congress 2016, which was executed in the party’s fifteenth anniversary year, took on a different format as is customary to previous years Read more

Ppa Plans Real Estate Tax And Flat Income Tax Levy

PHILIPSBURG--A 2.5 per cent “real estate” tax and the levying of a flat ten per cent income tax are proposed by People’s Progressive Party (PPA), headed by former Member of Parliament (MP) Gracita Arrindell, in its manifesto themed “Strong, Safe and Secure St Read more

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Scdf Outsources Calypso Competition To Organization

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has decided to outsource the organization of the Senior Calypso Competition to a new entity, the Calypso Organizing Committee (COC), chaired by Fernando Clark. With the move, the SCDF continues to build upon one of its core principles – to involve as many stakeholders as possible in the organization and growth of St Read more

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Prosecutor’S Office To Be Regular Guest In Talk Show “View Point” Aired On 102.7 Fm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Members of the Prosecutor’s Office St. Maarten made their first appearance on the live talk show “View Point” hosted by Fernando Clark on Thursday, July 21. The talk show airs on the Voice of St. Maarten Radio Network 102.7 FM daily from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Members of the Prosecutor’s Office will appear on the show at the end of each month as part of efforts to better connect with the community Read more

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Ms. Rosemary A. Richardson Joins Sdm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Development Movement (SDM) proudly presents Ms. Rosemary A. Richardson as candidate on the St. Maarten Development Movement (SDM) slate.

Ms. Richardson, also known as ‘Rosey’, was born and raised in St. Maarten and studied Elementary education at the University of the Virgin Islands, where she obtained her Bachelors degree Read more

Dp And Upp Family, Friends Commemorate Birthday Of Late Dr. Claude Wathey

PHILIPSBURG – The annual wreath laying at the statue of the late Dr. A. Claude Wathey was held on Sunday, July 24, in commemoration of what would have been Wathey’s 90th birthday.

As is customary, representatives of the Democratic Party (DP) and the United People’s Party (UPP) laid wreaths along with Dr Read more

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Scell Celebrates The First Graduates Of Journalism Class    

PHILIPSBURG – The University of St. Martin (USM) School of Continuing Education and Life Long Learning (SCELL) celebrated the first graduating class of USM/SCELL’s Journalism course.

The course commenced in August 2015, and comprised of 16 weeks. Course instructor Wendie Brown facilitated the 6 scholarship recipients on the key principles and theories of Journalism, Media and Reporting.

The Journalism scholarship was established with a joint MOU inclusive of the USM under the leadership of USM President Francio Guadeloupe, Bureau of Telecommunications and Post St Read more

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Ministro Lee Se Reunió Con La Delegación Del Ministerio De Asuntos Del Reino

Por Máximo Castro

LOS PAÍSES BAJOS.- La cooperación entre los Países Bajos y San Martín en el área de la salud es una prioridad para el ministro de Salud Emil Lee.

Los representantes del Ministerio de Salud Pública, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (VSA) dirigido por el Ministro Lee, se reunió recientemente con una delegación del Ministerio de Asuntos del Reino encabezado por su Secretario General Richard van Zwol.

“La reunión fue muy productiva, muy franca y constructiva Read more

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Minister Lee Met With Delegation From Ministry Of Kingdom Affairs

THE NETHERLANDS – Cooperation between the Netherlands and St. Maarten in the area of healthcare is a top priority for Minister of Health Emil Lee.

Representatives of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) led by Minister Lee recently met with a delegation from the Ministry of Kingdom Affairs led by its Secretary General Richard van Zwol.

“The meeting was extremely productive, it was very candid and constructive Read more

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Local Agriculturist: “Incorporate Agriculture And Culture In Tourism”

PHILIPSBURG – With news that St. Maarten’s record of tourist arrivals for this year is anticipated to be significantly less than last year, a suggestion has been put forward that St. Maarten diversify its tourism product to incorporate more cultural and natural attractions like organized hikes and a botanical garden, and to “piggy back” locally made art off the backs of other products to make them more attractive to visitors as souvenirs.

This suggestion was made by One St Read more

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Scell Celebrates The First Journalism Class Graduates

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The University of St. Martin School of Continuing Education and Life Long Learning, (SCELL) celebrated the first graduating class of the USM/SCELL’s Journalism course.

The course commenced in August of 2015 and comprised of 16 weeks. The course instructor, Wendie Brown facilitated the (6) scholarship recipients on the key principles and theories of Journalism, Media & Reporting.

The Journalism scholarship was established with a joint MOU inclusive of, The University of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The University of St. Martin School of Continuing Education and Life Long Learning, (SCELL) celebrated the first graduating class of the USM/SCELL’s Journalism course. The course commenced in August of 2016 and comprised of 16 weeks. The course instructor, Wendie Brown facilitated the (6) scholarship recipients on the key principles and theories of Journalism, Media & Reporting.
The Journalism scholarship was established with a joint MOU inclusive of, The University of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- A message of hope permeated the air as DP and UPP family and friends commemorated the birthday of the late Dr. A. Claude Wathey, co-founder of the DP.

The annual wreath laying at the statue of the late Dr Read more

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The Hague, The Netherlands:--- Incumbent Kingdom Ambassador the Hon. Mr. Jeroen Roodenburg, who was previously stationed in Baghdad, Iraq will be taking up his new post in Colombia within short, visited the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary accompanied by Mrs. Jacinda Hofland from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs..
He was received by the Cabinet’s Director, Perry Geerlings and acting Director of the Cabinet, Margie van Gijn.
Mr Read more

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Usp Extends Condolences To Family Of Chantal Schaminee-Ringeling

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson on Monday extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the board and members of the USP, to the family and friends of Educator and civil servant Chantal Schaminee-Ringeling who passed away on Monday after a battle with cancer Read more

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National Alliance Pleased With Party Convention Sunday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The National Alliance Party held their party convention on Sunday. According to President of the Party Cedric James, the convention lived up to all expectations pointing to the huge turnout of members to the event on Sunday afternoon.

As a result of the convention there were no changes in the leadership structure of the party.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson on Monday extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the board and members of the USP, to the family and friends of Educator and civil servant Chantal Schaminee-Ringeling who passed away on Monday after a battle with cancer.

"Chantal was a dedicated educator and administrator in her functions within government at the Inspectorate of Education Read more

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Ppa Releases Manifesto Monday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Peoples Progressive Alliance {PPA} Monday gave an outline of their parties manifesto for governing.

This was presented by the leader of the PPA Drs. Gracita Arrindell who stated that the party believes that the purchasing power must be returned to the people including the pensioners Read more

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Minister Lee Met With Delegation From Ministry Of Kingdom Affairs

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Cooperation between the Netherlands and St Maarten in the area of healthcare is a top priority for Minister of Health, Emil Lee.

Representatives of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (VSA) led by Minister Emil Lee recently met with a delegation from the Ministry of Kingdom Affairs led by its Secretary General Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Cooperation between the Netherlands and St Maarten in the area of healthcare is a top priority for Minister of Health, Emil Lee. Representatives of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (VSA) led by Minister Emil Lee recently met with a delegation from the Ministry of Kingdom Affairs led by its Secretary General Mr Read more

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