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Minister Meets With Progress Committee

HOLLAND — Minister of Justice Mr. Edson Kirindongo started his working visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday by meeting with the Progress Committee for Sint Maarten regarding the Plans of Approach for the Sint Maarten Police Force and the Pointe Blanche Prison.

The meeting was hosted by Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York at the Sint Maarten House in The Hague and severed as a follow-up meeting to the meeting which was held between the Justice Minister and the Progress Committee on Sint Maarten in February.

Minister Kirindongo used the opportunity to exchange thoughts with the committee, to inform them of his plans for the Prison and the Police Force and also to present measures taken towards strengthening the organizational capacity, increasing efficiency and further improving the operations of both entities.

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Government Warned About Granting Cip To Iraqi Nationals

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) is calling on the Antigua and Barbuda Government to re-think its decision to allow Iraqi nationals to participate in the country’s citizenship by investment programme (CIP).

UPP leader Harold Lovell is also calling on the government to re-think its move to establish diplomatic relations with the country.

“There can be no benefit to the people of Antigua and Barbuda Read more

Great Bay:--- The Sint Maarten Christian Party is inviting the general public to the presentation of its draft Manifesto on Tuesday, April 5th 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Belair Center in Cay Hill.
This presentation will give insight to the problems and issues that the Sint Maarten Christian Party will be addressing once in government. We also would like to hear your concerns for our country and your suggestions as to how to deal with them. This presentation promises to be a very informative session yet one where the audience will be given ample opportunity to have their say.
Party Leader, Wycliffe Smith said that “it is the first time in Sint Maarten that a political party's manifesto is being discussed with the general public prior to its official release” Read more

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Uts To Launch Lte In St. Eustatius.

UTS granted mobile concession

UTS has been granted a mobile concession in St. Eustatius, which will allow the company to further develop mobile operations and service offerings to the public on this island. UTS was already offering mobile services on the island as UTS/Radcomm under EUTELs mobile concession. UTS has been offering these services under the Chippie brand-name in partnership with EUTEL; providing GSM service with 2 ½ G mobile internet, better known as EDGE Read more

Fritz Pantophlet Improves Quality Of Life With New Custom Wheelchair

PHILIPSBURG – In line with SZV 3.0, the Health Department of SZV is one of the many departments within the organization that has been making structural changes towards improving the quality of service and customer satisfaction experience. With the introduction of a dedicated ABVZ team last summer, the department has been able to increase efficiency in processing requests from customers with special needs, and acquire exceptional long-term medical expenses.

Fritz Pantophlet, a well-known customer at SZV, was recently presented with a new custom-made wheelchair Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo Gives Back To St. Maarten Foundation For Psychologists & Orthopedagogen

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – “There are many organizations on the island that are actively trying to make a difference for the overall improvement of Sint Maarten.  Each has their own specialization, and objectives, many however go unrecognized and or get discouraged because of the lack of support,” Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo said on Monday.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  â€œThere are many organizations on the island that are actively trying to make a difference for the overall improvement of Sint Maarten. Each has their own specialization, and objectives, many however go unrecognized and or get discouraged because of the lack of support,” Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo said on Monday.

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Obama Meets Castro In Cuba

HAVANA, Cuba – “This is a new day between our two countries,” President Obama said after meeting with Cuban President Raúl Castro in Havana.

The two leaders agreed that there are still deep fissures between the two countries and that a healthy relationship between them will take work.

That uneasiness was apparent as soon as journalists began asking questions. Obama and Castro were not supposed to take questions, but a last minute change made that possible.

In Spanish, a journalist asked Castro why his country kept political prisoners.

Clearly miffed, Castro asked the reporter to hand over a list of political prisoners.

“If there are political prisoners, they will be released by nightfall,” Castro said.

Obama was diplomatic when he addressed Cuba’s human rights record Read more

*** Update ***: Man Shot With Pellet Gun

*** UPDATE *** POLICE REPORT

Man shot and assaulted

The Special Robbery Unit is presently investigating a possible armed robbery whereby the victim was shot and beaten. The incident happened on Monday March 21st 2016 just around 05.00 a.m.

This is when the Central Emergency Dispatch received the first called informing them that two unknown men had forced themselves into the residence of the victim which is located in Pointe Pirouette Read more

Over 40 Volunteer To Refurbish Ewp Playground Built In 2004

CUL-de-SAC – The initiative, a collaboration between the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise and the Participant Foundation, is to refurbish the existing playground at Emilio Wilson Park (EWP) to realize a vibrant children’s playground, and family recreational space at the park.

There are currently few public playgrounds, and limited facilities on the island that cater to outdoor activities, which the whole family, particularly children, could enjoy.

There is still so much more to be done, but funds are limited Read more

Mp Marlin-Romeo Seeks Immediate Input Of Minister Of Justice On Insurances For Police Officers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten -– The President of Parliament Sarah Wescott Williams received a letter from Independent Member of Parliament Leona Marlin-Romeo on Friday, March 18, 2016, to be immediately forwarded to the Minister of Justice.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The President of Parliament Sarah Wescott Williams received a letter from Independent Member of Parliament Leona Marlin-Romeo on Friday, March 18, 2016, to be immediately forwarded to the Minister of Justice.

The Member of Parliament stated during the budget debate and in a letter to the President that further amendments will be sent to the Government for changes in the budget of 2016.

In preparation for such the Independent Member of Parliament requested an immediate response from the Minister of Justice regarding the following;

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Plenary Session Of Parliament About Consumer Protection For Tuesday

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The House of Parliament will sit in a plenary public session on March 22. The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport will be present for the session.    

The plenary public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 2.00pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.

The first agenda point is incoming documents.  The second agenda 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.

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Plenary Session Of Parliament About Consumer Protection For Tuesday .

PHILIPSBURG:---- The House of Parliament will sit in a plenary public session on March 22. The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport will be present for the session.
The plenary public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 2.00pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.
The first agenda point is incoming documents. The second agenda 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

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Justice Department on both the Dutch Side and French Side of Sint Maarten are presently continuing the intense search for the prisoner Kathron Fortune a.k.a. “CUCHI” (38 years of age) who escaped on Monday February 15th 2016 during a scheduled visit to the doctor’s office of Dr. Paul de Windt located on Welgelegen road in Cay Hill.
“CUCHI” is presently serving a 21 year prison sentence for murder he committed on the Dutch side of the island. During his escape shots were fired and it is still being investigated whether the prisoner got access to a firearm Read more

Scdf Honours Three For Carnival Contributions

PHILIPSBURG--It was a festive sphere on Friday evening when President of St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) honoured former President of SCDF Erno Labega, reveller Cleo Carti and long-time corporate partner Scotiabank as Carnival 2016 honourees. The event took place at Sheer Restaurant in Philipsburg keeping with a tradition Read more

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CFT advices all political parties to follow the same framework when preparing budgets.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the CFT felt that St. Maarten has made the right turn around, by accepting the advices and recommendations when they prepared the draft 2016 budget that reflects the real income of the country. Chairman of the CFT Age Bakker said St. Maarten attained its country status the budgets were not balanced and instead St. Maarten incurred huge debts with APS, and USZV. Bakker said because of that they advised the Kingdom Council last September to give St Read more

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Matser: Seat Not Bought, But Given ‘From Heart Of People’

PHILIPSBURG--Not bought, but given “from the heart of the people” is how independent Member of Parliament (MP) Silvio Matser described in Parliament Thursday, how he claimed a seat in the 2014 Parliamentary Elections.

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National Institute Of Arts Gymnastic Competition

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Saturday March 19th, the National Institute of Arts in collaboration with Club de Gym St.Martin will present part 2 of the 2nd Annual Gymnastic Competition at the Asha Stevens Christian Hillside School Campus in Cay Hill. 50 students born during the years 1998 to 2008 will compete in a parcours that covers gymnastic apparatus of floor, uneven bars, horse and balance beam.

The 2nd Annual Gymnastic Completion is the qualifier to compete at the Regional Competition that will take place in Guadeloupe.

Part 1 of the Gymnastic Competition was held on Saturday March 12 and 70 children born in 2005 to 2009 competed in a parcours that consisted of floor, bars and horse in basics skills and gymnastic alignment Read more

Marlin Dismisses Opposition To Construction Of Sewage Plant Close To Lagoon

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin dismissed opposition to the proposed construction of a sewage plant in the vicinity of the Cole Bay causeway for fears it could impact the Simpson Bay lagoon.

“Raw sewage is running from Cay Bay, from Cole Bay, from Billy Folly area – from all areas from the pond – raw sewage is running into the pond,” the Prime Minister noted Read more

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Safe Cargo; ‘Airport Moving The Goal Post’

A scene outside the airport cargo facility shows the congested area.

~ Huge investments in jeopardy due to lack of decision-making ~

AIRPORT--Safe Cargo Services has broken its silence about Princess Juliana International Airport SXM’s new cargo facility. In a statement to The Daily Herald on Wednesday, the company said the management of the airport has been “moving the goal post” with regard to negotiations to arrive at a mutually acceptable rental fee at the new cargo facility currently under construction at the airport.

  According to Safe Cargo, the airport management also has been “dragging its feet” in terms of decision-making, putting potential large investments in jeopardy Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Journey for Education Foundation is spearheading a grand event in recognition of one of the most beloved teachers on St. Maarten. A reunion of Teacher Carlyle Cadogan and his past students will take place on July 16th 2016 at the Tent at Port De Plaisance. In order to execute this fundraising project, JFE has commissioned a Committee comprising of past students of the beloved teacher Cadogan.
Mr Carlyle Cadogan or Teacher Cadogan as he is affectionately called had been an elementary school teacher for over 40 years Read more

Electoral Reform Report Received By Government

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin has received the Electoral Reform Committee’s report on the way forward to make the governmental system stronger and halt “ship-jumping” – the practice of Members of Parliament (MPs) leaving their party to form coalitions with others.

Marlin did not give any details about what the report contains when he spoke to the press on Wednesday Read more

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Summary Of Buncamper Case

Claudius-Buncamper

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The suspects are accused primarily of committing forgery. The core issue revolves around a piece of land that the couple B. had held since 2005. First by renting it from the island territory of St. Maarten, then by acquiring a lease. To obtain the land, however, conditions were attached. For example, the land could not be sub-leased or made available to a third party. The price paid by the couple B. was about NAf Read more