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Mp Marlin-Romeo: No Political Games With Pensions

St. Maarten News — Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo said political games must not be played on issues such as the nation’s pension fund.

According the MP, after attending the recently held 5th Henderson Insurance Conference, one of the messages that was clear to her was a need for an urgent national dialog where all stakeholders including both government and parliament congregate to analyze, discuss and set a clear strategic plan for the sustainability of the pension system on Sint Maarten.

She pointed out that whether the decision is to follow the Aruba model of passing a law where it is mandatory to contribute to the pension system or to create a new solution, an urgent plan is needed and unpopular decisions need to be made in order for Sint Maarten to be able to sustain the current pension system, considering the aging population.

“If this is not done collectively then Sint Maarten will be facing the same dilemma as Curacao Read more

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Tzu Chi Volunteers Visit Seniors At St. Martin Home

A Tzu Chi volunteer interacting with a client.

St. Maarten News —St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation volunteers continued to spread cheer to St. Martin’s Home clients during their most recent visit on Sunday, June 26. The Foundation said in a press release that 12 volunteers, including four new ones, visited the home to pamper and give loving care to the seniors.

Tzu Chi held a meeting two days before the visit to introduce the new volunteers to the foundation and to have a brief training with them on the foundation’s approach during its monthly visits Read more

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Dp Leader Calls On St. Maarten'ers To Get The Emancipation Spirit

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On Friday, July 1st, Emancipation Day was celebrated for the 5th consecutive year on the island with a host of activities at the Emilio Wilson Park.

During the celebration and in observation, many of the speakers spoke of the importance of the day for St. Maarten and its people, and for leader of the Democratic Party, Chairlady of Parliament, the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams, this was no exception.

In echoing this sentiment, she spoke of the need for the entire community of St Read more

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Minister Lee Brings Clarity On Generic Drugs

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor Emil Lee stated that during a recent radio interview, an impression was created by the host that the use of Generic drugs are less effective, and he wanted to bring clarity on that topic.

During Wednesday’s Council of Ministers Press briefing, he stated that by creating the impression that Generic drugs are less effective, it is doing a disservice to our community Read more

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Four Suspects In Zandhaver Case Found Guilty.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court in First Instance in its Wednesday July 6 ruling in the Zandhaver investigation found four male suspects guilty of committing multiple armed robberies on the Dutch as well as the French side of St. Maarten. They were also sentenced for extortion and being accomplice to illegal firearms possession. In addition the Court of First Instance ruled that the four suspects had to pay back illegally obtained profits from the robberies committed. The Prosecutor’s Office had submitted during the criminal proceedings on June 15 an order to recover proceeds of crime for the amount of NAf Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor Emil Lee stated that during a recent radio interview, an impression was created by the host that the use of Generic drugs are less effective, and he wanted to bring clarity on that topic. During Wednesday’s Council of Ministers Press briefing, he stated that by creating the impression that Generic drugs are less effective, it is doing a disservice to our community Read more

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Alain Richardson: ‘Challenges, Battles, Threats And Fears Prevail In St. Martin’

MARIGOT--Former President of the Collectivité Alain Richardson has emphasised how important the next Territorial Elections in 2017 will be for the future of the territory and its citizens, and warned of “chameleon-like” candidates with the gift of the gab, who appear to be in line with French national party policies, but in reality are far from defending St Read more

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Mlk Jr. Primary Lifts Technology Ban

~Tablet usage to be encouraged~

DUTCH QUARTER – The school management of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School will be lifting the ban on technology usage for the new school year 2016/2017.

“I have no doubt this new school policy will yield the results I am expecting it to over time,” remarked School Manager of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School Stuart Johnson.

“It’s time we truly have an educational system, which reaches all students, especially in public education inclusive of tapping into their various learning styles Read more

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Exclusive: Gebe Workers Opposes The Return Of Hr Manager Sasso Clifford Due To Gross Incompetence.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Employees of GEBE along with their union are forcefully fighting the reinstatement of the Human Resource Manager Sasso Clifford who won his court case a few weeks ago against GEBE.
The workers and union stated in a letter to the Supervisory Board of Directors, the Council of Ministers and Members of Parliament that Clifford is highly incompetent and that the company was not fully represented by the Temporary manager Andrew Zaggers since the two are friends.
SMN News learnt that Zaggers and Clifford would go to lunch in Simpson Bay and while the temporary manager, former CFO and COO had vital information of in-competence against Clifford it was not used in the court to defend the interest of the Government owned company.
The letter that was dispatched by the union to the Supervisory Board of Directors outlined the concerns of the employees Read more

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Philip Van Delden Returns To Ppa’S Slate

St. Maarten News – The People’s Progressive Alliance has announced that former candidate Philip Van Delden has returned to the PPA slate ahead of the September 2016 elections. In a statement from the party, Van Delden said he is a down to earth person.

“Now the question is who Philip is? I am the son of this soil, another down to earth person who grew up with the people of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- –The SXM Achievers Toastmasters Club attended a district-sponsored club officer training on Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the American University of the Caribbean (A.U.C.) in Cupecoy. The 2016/2017 SXM Achievers executive board is: Club President Ashayna Nisbett, Vice President Education Ravina Claudius, Vice President Membership Ivanca Sterling-Woodley, Vice President Public Relations Sharine Allamby-Duncan, Secretary Elfrinus Maduro, Treasurer Daisiray Tracy Lake and Sergeant at Arms Oritha Christopher-Wilson Read more

Mp Marlin-Romeo: No Political Games With Pensions

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Political games cannot have any presence in issues such as our pension stated Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo.

After attending the 5th Henderson Insurance Conference, one of the messages that was made clear was that there is a need for an urgent national dialog where all stakeholders including both government and parliament congregate to analyse, discuss and set a clear strategic plan for the sustainability of the pension system on Sint Maarten Read more

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Ralph Contave Author Receives Assistance From Mp Marlin-Romeo For Book On Culture, Politics And Youth Empowerment

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Sint Maarten's UNESCO's Youth Representative and recipient of the 2015 President of Parliament Award Ralph Contave, is the month of July recipient for the Give Back to the Community donation.

The selection committee nominated Mr. Contave and is in support of his endeavor to contribute to literacy on Sint Maarten.  Mr. Contave is writing his first book on St. Maarten's culture, political atmosphere and youth empowerment.

The donation is a contribution to the publication of the book and Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin Romeo is encouraging the general public to support this initiative by purchasing the book once launched.

“It is important for the community to support embrace all positive contributions that will help build Sint Maarten,” stated the Member of Parliament Read more

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Ospp Launches Maurits Joslyn Richardson As Electoral Candidate

Leader of the One St. Maarten Peoples Party with new candidate Joslyn Richardson, at Richardson’s South Reward organic farm. A labourer waters the plants in the background.

St. Maarten News —Maurits Joslyn Richardson is being put forward as an electoral candidate to contest the September 26th election on the One St. Maarten People’s Party ticket Read more

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Up Elects New Board Members For 2016-2018

St. Maarten News —The United People’s Party (UP) Congress elected a new board for the party board period 2016-2018 on June 25 at the Belair Community Center.

The persons who have been appointed to the board positions are: President Silvia Meyers-Olivacee; Vice President Tatiana Arrindell; Treasurer Earl Wyatt; Assistance Treasurer Armand Meda; Secretary General Kenneth Serrant; Secretary Gina Illidge; and Assistant Secretary Solange Apon.

“We had a very good turnout at the party congress and everybody in attendance was upbeat and ready for the September 2016 parliamentary polls.  I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Leader of the UP Party Member of Parliament Theodore Heyliger to thank all members and new members who came out to this very important congress,” UP President Silvia Meyers-Olivacee said on Sunday.

“The UP Party Board has a lot of planning and preparations to carry out in the coming weeks with parliamentary elections a little over three months away.  Thanks once again for everybody’s support,” The UP Party in a press release said it will continue to be the visionary party, placing special emphasis on the social and economic development of the country.

“The objective is to ensure that all people in our society feel a part of our community where there are ample opportunities to sustain our families and live comfortably and happily Read more

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Dp Condemns ‘Racial Antics’ In Parliament

St. Maarten News – Leader of the Democratic Party (DP) Sarah Wescot-Williams has condoned racial comments in parliament and is calling for leaders of political parties to speak out. “Call it whatever you want, but I cringe every time I hear Members of Parliament (MPs), who think it’s the popular thing to do, in parliament express the kind of exclusionary language we are hearing from these MPs more and more,” Wescot-Williams said in a press statement issued Sunday Read more

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Agriculturists Calling For Government Support

St. Maarten News —Although there is a huge threat by the invasive monkeys, the green iguanas and African snails which have been destroying crops on the island, there is still an initiative to have proper facilities such as an agricultural station on the island. This became clear when representatives of the sector gathered at the WIFOL building last Thursday evening.

Although the attendance of the meeting was very low, there were lively discussions on how to cope with the interference of the monkeys and green iguanas on how the deal with what is being considered as “pests” who invade the local farming grounds of the island Read more

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Ppa Convention On July 9

St. Maarten News – The Peoples Progressive Alliance (PPA) will hold its first party Convention on Saturday July 9 at the Lions Community Center in Sucker garden from 3 to 7 p.m.

“we are extending a warm welcome to all candidates, their families, friends, supporters, well wishers and citizens who desire to see and help bring about much needed positive change to St. Maarten,” party leader Gracita Arrindell said in a press statement Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Fifty two young persons were honored at the GIFTED Royalty Awards Ceremony held at the University of St. Martin last Thursday evening, June 30. Nominations for the awards were received from seven high schools for the students they wished to recognize for their outstanding performance in each of five categories. The participating high schools were: St. Maarten Vocational Training School, Milton Peters College, St. Maarten Academy – Academic Section, MAC Comprehensive Secondary, St Read more

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Tablet usage to be encouraged--

Dutch Quarter:---  The school management of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School will be lifting the ban on technology usage for the new school year 2016/2017. “I have no doubt this new school policy will yield the results I am expecting it to over time,” remarked Stuart Johnson School Manager of the Dr Read more

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Mlk Jr. Primary School Lifts Technology Ban

DUTCH QUARTER, St. Maarten – The school management of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School will be lifting the ban on technology usage for the new school year 2016/2017. “I have no doubt this new school policy will yield the results I am expecting it to over time,” remarked Stuart Johnson School Manager of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Read more

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Five Young Kings And Five Young Queens For 2016 Gifted Royalty Awards

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Fifty two young persons were honored at the GIFTED Royalty Awards Ceremony held at the University of St. Martin last Thursday evening, June 30.

Nominations for the awards were received from seven high schools for the students they wished to recognize for their outstanding performance in each of five categories.

The participating high schools were: St. Maarten Vocational Training School, Milton Peters College, St. Maarten Academy – Academic Section, MAC Comprehensive Secondary, St Read more

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Map To Be Replaced By A New Movement

Marigot --The Movement for Advancement of the People (MAP) will be replaced by a new political movement, MAP President Louis Mussington disclosed at a recent general assembly with party members Read more

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Dp Condemns ‘Racial Antics’ In Parliament

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Sarah Wescot-Williams has condemned what she referred to as “racial antics” in the country’s highest legislative body – Parliament.

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