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Parents Of Lionel Connor School Peeved --- Principal Acting In Conflict Of Interest By Selling School Uniforms.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Parents of students attending the Lionel Connor School in Cole Bay are upset now that the school now that management is forcing them to purchase school uniforms from the Principal of the school. Some of the parents contacted SMN News and stated that the school changed their uniforms and instead of allowing them to purchase the new uniforms from stores at a cheaper price they are being forced to purchase their school uniforms from the Principal whose shirts ranges between $12 to $18 depending on the sizes Read more

Special attention should be placed on the amount of raw sewage that are being pumped in the lagoon.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The third quad-partite meeting that involves the State of France, The Netherlands, the government of St. Maarten and the Collectivity of St. Maarten is scheduled to take place on St. Maarten on Wednesday next week at the A. C Wathey Legislative Hall starting at 8am announced Prime Minister of St. Maarten William Marlin.
The Prime Minister told members of the media that the agreement among the countries states that these annual meetings will be held in a different country each year.
On the agenda for discussions are the following points:-

• Military Cooperation
• Border Control
• Implementation of the Police Cooperation
• Treaties that relates to the preparation and cross border between the two sides of the island which will include, education, health care, social welfare, whereby parties will try to establish a cooperation structure between the two sides of the island.
• The European Union Affairs will also be discussed, while they will follow up on the current discussions that relatives to the EU funding and projects that are co-financed by the EU.
The Prime Minister also gave some updates on the trips he attended in Aruba regarding the Aruba Day celebration and the P-3A meetings where more than 38 nations attended the conference.

On the ongoing discussions regarding the sewage plant that is to be built in the Simpson Bay Lagoon Marlin welcomed the involvement of the Parliament of St Read more

Coalition Mps Request Tour Of Planned Sewage Plant Site

PHILIPSBURG--Coalition Members of Parliament (MPs) Sarah Wescot-Williams, Christophe Emmanuel and Rodolphe Samuel have requested a meeting of the Permanent Committee for Pub Read more

Sarah Seeks Clarity On Application Of Law On Prosecution Of Politicians

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams has set out to get clarity on whether the law on the prosecution of politicians “needs more fleshing out.” She intends to write to Read more

Government Meets School Bus Owners

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Silveria Jacobs and Ministry ECYS representatives met with School Bus Owners Ass Read more

Minister Jacobs And Prime Minister Marlin Meet With School Bus Owners Association Regarding School Bussing Service

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (Ministry ECYS) Silveria Jacobs, Prime Minister William Marlin, as well as a delegation of the Ministry ECYS, met with board members of the School Bus Owners Association to clarify the announcement made in the papers in reference to the new school bussing service which is expected to go into effect August 2016.

The board members of the School Bus Owners Association representing 31 school bus owners had the opportunity to express their concerns about the new school bussing service and the perceived negative impact it could have on their livelihood.

The meeting was positively received and Minister Jacobs re-iterated that is not her intention to put anyone out of business.

She has the responsibility to execute government policy and regulations in compliance with the National Accountability and Compliance Ordinance and thus regulation of school bussing service is necessary.

The Terms of Reference (TOR) are available to be reviewed as of Wednesday March 30, after which an informative session is planned for April 13, 2016.

Members of the board were encouraged and have agreed that they will review the TOR to get a better idea of what will be expected in executing the new school bussing service.

Minister Jacobs has promised to remain open to dialogue with the association in the future.

PHOTO CUTLINE: School Bus Owners Association representatives on the left and Prime Minister William Marlin, Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs and representatives from the Ministry ECYS seated on the right Read more

GREAT BAYDCOMM):--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (Ministry ECYS) Silveria Jacobs, Prime Minister William Marlin, as well as a delegation of the Ministry ECY Read more

Plenary Session Of Parliament About Consumer Protection Reconvenes On Thursday

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a plenary public session on March 31. The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport will be present for the session.    

The plenary public meeting reconvenes on Thursday at 2.00pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.

The agenda point is a discussion with the Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs regarding the issue of consumer protection for residents and visitors.

This plenary session of the House was requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) Leona Marlin-Romeo, MP Franklin Meyers, and MP Theo Heyliger.

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations. 

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.

The parliamentary session will be carried live on St Read more

Plenary Session Of Parliament About Consumer Protection Reconvenes On Thursday.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a plenary public session on March 31. The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport will be present for the session.
The plenary public meeting reconvenes on Thursday at 2.00pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.
The agenda point is a discussion with the Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs regarding the issue of consumer protection for residents and visitors.
This plenary session of the House was requested by Members of Parliament (MPs) Leona Marlin-Romeo, MP Franklin Meyers, and MP Theo Heyliger.
Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.

The parliamentary session will be carried live on St Read more

Search For  Kathron “Cuchi” Fortune Continues

JOINT PRESS RELEASE

Public Prosecutor’s Office and KPSM

The Justice Department is informing the general public that the search for Kathron “Cuchi” Fortune is still ongoing, and the department is relying on the support, cooperation and most importantly, information from the community, to locate and recapture this armed and very dangerous escaped prisoner, and now a fugitive of the law.

All departments within the Justice Chain, since his escape, have been actively busy searching for “Cuchi,” which has become priority Read more

School Bus Association Not Happy With New Gov’T Rules

Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs. (File photo)

PHILIPSBURG--“Our livelihood is being threatened by the current sitting Government,” read a statement by St. Maarten School Bus Owner’s Association (SBOA) on Monday after it received word about the changes made by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports re-eva Read more

Swimmers Return Without Medals But With A Wealth Of Knowledge

Photo: Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs, second from left poses with some of the returning swimmers at L’Espérance Airport outside Grand Case yesterday afternoon. Photo Today / Milton Pieters

St. Maarten News – Somebody once said ‘competition is important, but winning isn’t as vital’ however failure to win a medal in any sport provides the impetus for an individual or a team to do better the next time they have to compete.

For the swimming delegation that represented both sides of the island during the Carifta Games in Martinique, it was a learning experience and despite the fact they were unable to secure medals, they were able to set personal best records while competing with some of the best swimmers in the region.

Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs was not there in her official capacity, but she was there to support her son and the rest of the team Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports has taken note of the recent meeting held by the teachers at the University of St. Martin. The minister would like to reassure the teachers, parents/guardians and the general public, that the challenges faced by teachers in the Public Schools as well as all other schools has the full attention , concern and priority of the minister and the Ministry ECYS. It is important to note that during my first tenure as Minister in 2012/2013 several education conferences were held with teachers, managers and school boards to identify challenges and solutions Read more

Parliament Meeting On National Ordinance Spatial Planning To Continue Next Week

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Minister of VROMI the Honorable Angel Meyers received many questions last week from members of Parliament including the Chair Lady Sarah Wescot-Williams on the infrastructural plans for the island.

Last week the draft National Ordinance related to changes to the National Ordinance Spatial Planning was presented by Minister Meyers.

After receiving questions the meeting was adjourned until next week Read more

Jacobs Says Challenges In Public Education Have Her Full Attention

PHILIPSBURG--Education Minister Silveria Jacobs said last night that the challenges in public education have her full “attention, concern and priority.”

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Karaoke With Your Carnival Queen

PHILIPSBURG – Posh Productions in collaboration with Cactus Diner in Sucker Garden, will be hosting a Karaoke evening on March 31.

Anna Rabbess-Richardson and Martha Thewet have partnered and hope to make this a memorable event for everyone who attends.

“The idea came out of brain storming with different partners in the private sector business, where we all thought it would be a great idea to provide these ladies with an event that will add some fun ambience. It goes without saying that pageantry comes with a level of stress as these courageous ladies prepare themselves to give it their best performance during the upcoming carnival season,” said the partners in a statement.

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Posted by Anna Rabess-Richardson on Monday, March 28, 2016

“We are happy to have partnered up with local companies like Medicosmetics, Manrique Capriles & Sons, T’s Closet, Eagle Tours, Purrfect Bath & Body Essentials, and of course the hosting venue: Cactus Bar & Restaurant Read more

The biggest gangster is the one with a degree in his hand! 

SIMPSON BAY:--- After two weeks of meaningful community building activities, the last Saturday of March concluded the Shoot Hoops, Not Guns project in Simpson Bay with a fun filled day of various activities highlighted by the 3-on-3 district basketball tournament. For the kids there were cotton candy, a bouncy castle, balloon artist, family games and the Easter egg hunt with the Easter bunny walking in the midst of the children Read more

School Teachers Want Public Education Director Removed

PHILIPSBURG--A majority of public school teachers seem to have an issue with Director of Public Education Glenderline Davis-Holiday, according to information gathered at an urgent gathering of educators in the sector on Thursday morning. Leading the charge is Member of Parliament (MP) Tamara Leonard, who was approached by some teachers.< Read more

Meyers: Gov’T Looking At Best Possible Solution To Construct Sewage Plant

PHILIPSBURG – The government is looking at the best possible solutions for the construction of a sewage plant for St. Maarten, said Minister of VROMI Angel Meyers.

The total project costs €6 million and €3 million is being funded by the European Union (EU). Minister Meyers at Wednesday’s Council of Ministers press briefing, echoed the sentiments of Prime Minister William Marlin Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---- The ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (Ministry VSA) is currently looking for ways to improve labor compliance. In respect to this, Minister of VSA, Emil Lee, along with members of his cabinet, made a visit to the prosecutor’s office on Friday, March 18th, 2016.
According to Minister Lee, “Compliance with the law should be realistic, practical and the path of least resistance” Read more

St. Maarten Represented At Brussels Commemoration

THE HAGUE--St. Maarten Justice Minister Edison Kirindongo and St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague Henrietta Doran-York attended the commemoration for the Brussels attacks at the Belgian embassy in The Hague on Wednesday.

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Vsa Ministry Intends To Increase Labour Compliance

PHILIPSBURG – The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA) is currently looking at ways to improve labor compliance. In relation to this, Minister of VSA Emil Lee, along with members of his cabinet, made a visit to the Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, March 18.

According to Minister Lee, “Compliance with the law should be realistic, practical and the path of least resistance.” The Ministry is planning a campaign to increase labour law compliance.

In preparation for this campaign to increase compliance, a number of activities are being looked into, including procedures related to issuing an official report or procès-verbal (PV) Read more

Spurned Child Molester Who Admitted To Killing Nephew Gets 26 Years Jail Sentence

GUYANA — A man who admitted to killing his nephew in 2012, was on Tuesday sentenced to 26 years in jail by Justice Franklyn Holder. Roy Lewis, 37, of Glasgow Housing Scheme, East Bank Berbice, admitted that he was jealous of his nephew, who had stated an intimate relationship with a young lady. The uncle and the 18-year-old deceased had ‘a relationship’ since the boy was 14.  In 2012, Lewis stabbed him to death. Reports are that on December 27, 2012, at Sisters Village, East Bank Berbice, Devon Lewis, also called ‘Devon DaSilva’ went to Berbice to spend the weekend when his uncle, Roy Lewis, broke into the deceased’s girlfriend’s house and stabbed him to death. Reported that the man inflicted multiple stab wounds on Devon while he was asleep next to his girlfriend at her parents’ home at 112 Sisters Village. After killing the youth, Lewis ingested a poisonous substance in an attempt to take his own life but was rushed to the New Amsterdam Hospital where he was treated and recovered. On Tuesday, Lewis appeared before Justice Franklyn Holder and pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten William Marlin invites the general public to attend the first law lecture in a series called, “The Law Matters to You,” a joint project between the Department of Communication and the University of St. Martin.

The first lecture is about the “Joint Court of Justice & the Legal System on Sint Maarten” by Judge Mauritsz de Kort Read more