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The Checkered Past Of Ava Airways Chairman Arrindell

Hallucination airline or the next big thing?

St. Maarten News / By Hilbert Haar – Is Olivier Arrindell at it again? The controversy about his ghost airline AVA Airways is gaining momentum with the bitter exchange of opinions with businessman Michael Ferrier.

It all started with Arrindell’s claim that he had obtained a business economic permit from the government of St Read more

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Minister Lee Discussed Hospital With Minister Plasterk

St. Maarten News – Minister Emil Lee (Public Health) headed a delegation that included Kees Klarenbeek, Director of SMMC, Henk de Zeeuw, Managing Director of corporate finance KPMG St. Maarten, and Perry Geerlings, Director of the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary to meet with  Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations, Ronald Plasterk,  Erwin Arkenbout, Director of Kingdom Relations and Dr Read more

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Gibson: No Reason To Panic About Decline In Revenue

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Finance Richard Gibson suggested that the financial situation of St. Maarten, in terms of government revenue, is not as bad as reflected in the first execution report of the first quarter of 2016.

The Committee for Financial Supervision for Curaçao and St. Maarten (CFT) had stated, in a letter dated June 8, to the Minister of Finance that the budget balance of the first quarter of 2016 had deteriorated by some NAf Read more

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Minister Invites All To Celebrate Emancipation Day

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Culture Silveria Jacobs urged residents and citizens to celebrate the significance of Emancipation Day by inviting them to Emancipation Day celebrations.

The celebrations begin from June 30, with a re-enactment of the Freedom Run hosted by NIA Read more

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Minister Jacobs Commends Association For Hosting Tournament

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Sport Silveria Jacobs is pleased that St. Maarten will be hosting one of the pools of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under 20 qualifying tournament, with matches having begun on Wednesday night, June 15.

“St. Maarten is proud to be able to support this initiative that the Soccer Association has been awarded this esteemed pleasure, which hosts Cuba, Puerto Rico, Antigua and Barbuda as well as St Read more

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20 Confirmed Zika Cases On Dutch Side

PHILIPSBURG--Dutch St. Maarten has recorded a total of 20 confirmed Zika cases, Health Minister Emil Lee told reporters at the Council of Ministers press conference on Wednesday.

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Port, Mps Meet With Sir Branson To Discuss Investment Possibilities

POINTE BLANCHE--Port St. Maarten officials, along with two Members of Parliament (MPs) and government representatives met with Sir Richard Branson of the United Kingdom-based Virgin Group and Virgin Executives Tom McAlphin and Craig Milan on Wednesday. The meeting dealt with possible investment opportunities for Branson in St. Maarten.

Branson plans to launch Virgin Cruises in 2020 with the aim of delivering a unique and differentiated approach to cruise tourism for the millennial traveller Read more

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Mlk Students Visits Coast Guard

SIMPSON BAY – The Cycle 2 year 4 students of the Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Primary School visited the Coast Guard facilities in Simpson Bay on Wednesday morning, June 15.

“The exam students were able to see first-hand the facilities of the Coast Guard inclusive of a full presentation of the operations and a tour of the cutter Poema,” said MLK School Manager Stuart Johnson.

“The commitment and sacrifice of our Coast Guard personnel is nothing short of commendable especially since they provide a vital service to our country and the surrounding waters Read more

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Minister Lee Discusses New Hospital With Minister Plasterk

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (VSA) Emil Lee headed a delegation, which included Director of St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) Kees Klarenbeek; Managing Director of corporate finance KPMG St. Maarten Henk de Zeeuw, and Director of the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary Perry Geerlings, to meet with Minister of Interior and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk; Director of Kingdom Relations at the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations Erwin Arkenbout, and Project Manager of the Ministry of Public Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) and Healthcare BES Dr Read more

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Port St. Maarten And Sir Richard Branson-Virgin Group Discuss Investments

PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Management met with Sir Richard Branson on Wednesday.  Sir Branson is one of Great Britain’s highest profile billionaires with his Virgin Group holding more than 60 companies serving more than 60 million customers worldwide.  Branson was accompanied by Virgin Executives Tom Mc Alphin and Craig Milan as well as other staff members.

Sir Branson plans to launch his own cruise line called Virgin Cruises in 2020.  Virgin Cruises aims to deliver a unique and differentiated approach to cruise tourism for the millennial traveler.

The first three ships will set sail from Port of Miami in 2020 and offer a true Virgin experience with multiple entertainment spaces, advanced customer technology and Virgin-designed cabins.

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POINTE BLANCHE:---  Port St. Maarten Management met with Sir Richard Branson on Wednesday. Sir Branson is one of Great Britain’s highest profile billionaires with his Virgin Group holding more than 60 companies serving more than 60 million customers worldwide. Branson was accompanied by Virgin Executives Tom Mc Alphin and Craig Milan as well as other staff members.
Sir Branson plans to launch his own cruise line called Virgin Cruises in 2020. Virgin Cruises aims to deliver a unique and differentiated approach to cruise tourism for the millennial traveler.
The first three ships will set sail from Port of Miami in 2020 and offer a true Virgin experience with multiple entertainment spaces, advanced customer technology and Virgin-designed cabins.
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Bosman Gives Antillean-Immigration Legislation Another Shot

THE HAGUE – VVD-parliamentarian André Bosman is giving his initiative law aimed at keeping underprivileged citizens from St. Maarten. Curacao and Aruba out of the Netherlands. The Telegraaf reports that Bosman will submit his adjusted initiative law to the Second Chamber.

Bosman wants Antilleans to have work, enough assets or an education before they are permitted to establish themselves in the Netherlands. Two years ago, there was not enough support for the legislation, but Bosman wants to give it one more try.

If there is no majority for the law, Bosman’s party demands that the government presents a similar initiative as soon as possible Read more

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Simpson Bay:--- The Cycle 2 year 4 students of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School visited the Coast Guard facilities in Simpson Bay on Wednesday morning.

"The exam students were able to see first hand the facilities of the Coast Guard inclusive of a full presentation of the operations and a tour of the cutter Poema," said Stuart Johnson School Manager of the Dr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VSA, Emil Lee, headed a delegation, including Mr. Kees Klarenbeek, Director of SMMC, Mr. Henk de Zeeuw, Managing Director of corporate finance KPMG St Maarten, and Mr. Perry Geerlings, Director of the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary to meet with Minister of Interior and Kingdom Relations, Ronald Plasterk, Erwin Arkenbout, Director of Kingdom Relations at the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations and Dr Read more

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PHIIPSBURG:---- Fifteen-year-old Learning Unlimited student Ki-Mani Olivacce is calling on his community to contribute to a worthy cause as he kicks off a school supplies drive for students in need on St. Maarten. Assisted by Jodecia Lamonte and Kendecia David, Ki-Mani says he is simply trying to apply what his parents have always taught him; to share and help whenever he can.

The back to school drive seeks to inspire the private sector and individual citizens to donate the most necessary and useful school items Read more

Mp Questions Dismissal, Transfer Of Maho Staff

~ Spadaro: Staff to retain all benefits ~  

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel on Tuesday questioned the collective dismissal of employees of the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino and the rehiring of the employees under a different company.

Mp Emmanuel Questions Vsa Minister Lee On Collective Dismissal At Maho

PHILIPSBURG – On June 12, Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher Emmanuel was contacted by a group of fifteen concerned employees of the Maho group.

During a meeting with them, he was informed by the employees that on June 9, they received a combined termination and new contract document.

In addition to the afore Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Christopher Emmanuel questions Minister Emile Lee (VSA) regarding collective dismissal at the Maho Group of companies.

“On June 12th, I was contacted by a group of fifteen concerned employees of the Maho group. During a meeting with them, I was informed by the employees that on June 9th, 2016, they received a combined termination & new contract document Read more

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Roy Says Govt. Has Right To Claim Dividend From Gebe

PHILIPSBURG--Newly appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Utilities Company GEBE Roy Marlin says government, as the sole shareholder of GEBE, has a right to claim dividend from its company, or payment from the water reserves, as long as this is structured correctly.

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Hurex 2016 Exercise Commences June 16. Prime Minister Marlin Says Training Will Enhance National Preparations

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Hurricane Exercise 2016 (HUREX 2016) will commence on June 16 and conclude on June 29 with an evaluation meeting.

HUREX takes place on an annual basis and includes the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) from the country’s Disaster Management Organization along with the Dutch military detachment based on the island.

The exercise takes place under the banner of the Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management.

The exercise allows al Read more

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GREAT BAY(DCOMM):--- Hurricane Exercise 2016 (HUREX 2016) will commence on June 16 and conclude on June 29 with an evaluation meeting.

HUREX takes place on an annual basis and includes the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) from the country’s Disaster Management Organization along with the Dutch military detachment based on the island.

The exercise takes place under the banner of the Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management.

The exercise allows all relevant government agencies along with the military to familiarize themselves with operational protocols in the event of a disaster and in this case a hurricane.

Various emergency services and military vehicles as well as personnel from various governmental and non-governmental entities, will be working together during the exercise, and the public will see a noticeable increase in activity in some districts and on the road network of the services which is part of HUREX 2016.

“The training is very important between the Dutch military and our national emergency response units Read more

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Reliable Supply Of Electricity, Water Should Be Gebe's Main Concern – Says Gebe’S Supervisory Board.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The supervisory board of directors of GEBE N.V. held its first meeting on Saturday, June 11, since its appointment on June 1, 2016. Also present at the meeting were the Interim Manager of GEBE Mr. Andrew Zagers and the company’s attorney.

Supervisory Board Chairman Roy Marlin said that a number of household matters were discussed, including frequency of meetings etc Read more

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Minister Lee Impressed With St. Maarten House

From left: Parveen Boertje, Kelly Busby, Minister Emil Lee, Perry Geerlings, Margie van Gijn and Carol Voges. Photo contributed

THE HAGUE – Minister Emil Lee (Public Health, social Development and Labor) paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet of Minister Plenipotentiary where he met with the staff of the St Maarten House.

In the absence of Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, Minister Lee was received by the director of the cabinet, Perry Geerlings.

Minister Lee was given a tour and orientation, where he was introduced to the staff, and enlightened about their function and specific fields of expertise Read more

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School Bus Operators Defrauded Government

St. Maarten News – School bus operators defrauded the government between 2003 and 2006 for more than one million guilders, by invoicing for trips they did not make, Minister Silveria Jacobs told the parliament on Thursday.

There are currently 36 entities with 66 school buses that serve 26 different routes.

Last year, the Read more

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