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SIMPSON BAY:--- Clinical psychologist Dr. Umar Johnson arrived here at SXM Airport on Wednesday afternoon from the USA. Dr. Johnson, who is also a Pan Africanist activist is scheduled to speak with high school students at the LB Scot Sports Auditorium on Thursday, from 9 am to 11 am. He will also appear on various radio and television programs before delivering the keynote address at the 25th annual Black History Celebration Lecture at the University of St. Martin, on Saturday, February 20, at 8 pm Read more

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Meyers To Pursue Parking Garage On Kim Sha Beach In Spite Of Lien

SIMPSON BAY--Infrastructure Minister Angel Meyers said Wednesday he intends to proceed with the development of a parking garage on the former Kim Sha property on Simpson Bay Beach in spite of the existing lien levied by Tesi N.V., a part of the Port de Plaisance Group.

 Meyers said in the Council of Ministers Press Briefing that he will also look into holding former Infrastructure Minister Claret Connor "liable" for "any obstruction" to the parking garage project and for "reckless conduct" for signing an agreement with Tesi N.V Read more

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New St. Maarten Hospital Construction To Begin In Third Quarter

SZV receives bids from engineering companies

St. Maarten News – Social insurance agency SZV received bids from four engineering companies to develop terms of reference for the new hospital. SZV says that construction could begin in the third quarter of this year and that the new facility would be ready in 2019.

Lievense, Independent Consulting Engineers (ICE), Arcadis and Royal HaskoningDHV have submitted bids and SZV accepted them on Monday for consideration.

Interim SZV-director Glen Carty thanked Henk de Zeeuw, managing director of KPMG for his help with the process so far Read more

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Minister Jacobs Wants To Welcome Keacy Carty Back Home In Style

St. Maarten News – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs extends congratulations  on behalf of the government and the entire community to Keacy Carty and the West Indies U19 team on the West Indies win in the U19 World Cup Cricket finals Sunday morning in Bangladesh.

“The team surpassed expectations by reaching the finals, defeating the home team of Bangladesh on Thursday.  They faced favorite India in the finals but were able to secure the win with 52 runs not out batted in by our very own St Read more

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*** Breaking News *** First Confirmed Zika Case On Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Reports in at the Department of Collective Prevention Services (CPS) have indicated that the first case of Zika has been confirmed. At this point in time it cannot be confirmed that the virus was locally transmitted, as the person did travel outside St. Maarten shortly before being tested.

“The focus for the Ministry and community at this time should remain on working together to eradicate breeding sites and to take precautions against mosquito bites Read more

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Past Fbe Examination Papers Now Available

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - As students prepare for the FBE examinations, the past papers are now being made available to parents, noted Minister in charge of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, the Honorable Silveria Jacobs.

According to the Minister, after numerous requests by teachers and parents it is now made possible for the past exams to be purchased for practice purposes only Read more

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Heyliger Says Tortola’S New Pier Should Spur St. Maarten Revival

TORTOLA, BVI--St. Maarten has a leading role in the cruising world, but must keep a watchful eye on the developments of other destinations close to home, says United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger Read more

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New Steel Pans For Dow School From Island Gems Foundation

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Island Gems Charity Foundation continued its commitment to children and music with a recent donation to Dow Musical Foundation’s steel pan school. The school received several pans made in Trinidad, the birthplace of steel pan.

  Dow and several students from the school had shared their musical talents at Island Gems’ 2015 annual costume gala, themed “Creole Night,” in Captain Oliver’s restaurant. Their music welcomed attendees and helped to set the mood for the night.

  “Playing an instrument and learning to read and write music have a profound impact on young lives Read more

Nagico Insurances Congratulates Star Athlete

PHILIPSBURG – NAGICO Insurances congratulated local youth cricketer Keacy Carty, who made history Sunday, February 14, on the international stage by scoring a match-winning unbeaten half century, which helped secure the Under-19 Cricket World Cup for West Indies in Bangladesh.

NAGICO says their entire organization, which has been a major supporter of Carty since he started his career in St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- History was created last Sunday when Kaecey Carty; our local, home grown athlete was named Man of the Match in the Cricket World Cup Under 19 tournament. In light of his outstanding performance; NAGICO has collaborated with the Government of Sint Maarten to host a celebration in his honor.
See below the itinerary of the planned celebration.
Wednesday; 17 February 8pm - Official welcome at Princess Juliana Airport.
Expected Guests: Guest of Honor; Kaecey Carty, Governor Min Education Sports & Youth, Members of Parliament, NAGICO reps, Guest of Honor, Sports Federation, and DCOMM.
Small motorcade from PJIA to Carty home (Cole Bay)

Thursday; 18 February 2pm
- Press conference at A.C.W Legislative Hall
Expected Guests: Guest of Honor; Kaecey Carty, Governor Min Education Sports & Youth, Members of Parliament, NAGICO reps, Guest of Honor, Sports Federation, and DCOMM.
Sunday, 19 February
- Motorcade from Carty home (Cole Bay) to Cricket field Read more

Immigration Officers had to shackle female Employee at Maho due to her disorderly behavior.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Ministry of Justice is busy preparing a protocol on how joint controls should be conducted confirmed Minister of Justice Edison Kirindongo when asked about the investigation regarding the controls that were conducted at MAHO Hotel.
The Minister of Justice also confirmed that the immigration officers had to shackle an employee who had no form of identification on her when they visited the establishment Read more

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José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs Concludes First Caribbean Visit As Ilo Regional Director

PORT OF SPAIN - "Important discussions need to be had on how to diversify the economy and create new sources of growth and new engines of job creation," said the Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, during a two-day official visit to Trinidad and Tobago.

During his first visit to the Caribbean since becoming Director of the ILO Regional Office in June 2015, Mr Salazar met with government officials including, Senator the Honourable Jennifer Baptiste-Primus, Minister of Labour and Small Enterprise Development, Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development, Trinidad and Tobago; Ms Frances Seignoret, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago; Employers ' and Workers' representatives; and UN officials.

Mr Salazar-Xirinachs attended the first meeting of the Trinidad and Tobago bipartite forum with Ms Claudia Coenjaerts, Director of the ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, held on 16 February 2015 at the Kapok Hotel, St Clair, Trinidad. 

The meeting was organized by the Employers' Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECATT) and the National Trade Union Centre of Trinidad and Tobago (NATUC), and supported by the ILO Office for the Caribbean under an EU-funded project.

"I was very pleased to participate in this bipartite dialogue, initiated by the employers' and workers' organizations of Trinidad and Tobago Read more

Szv Receives Bids For Engineer Firm To Develop Terms Of Reference For New National Hospital.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – In keeping with the principles of openness and transparency, Social and Health Insurances SZV has received four bids for the first phase of the plans to construct a new and sustainable hospital for country St. Maarten.

SZV appointed KPMG to assist in the bidding process where four local and international engineering companies were requested to bid. On Monday, February 15, the bids of Lievense, ICE, Arcadis and Royal HaskoningDHV were accepted for consideration.

Interim Director of SZV Glen Carty thanked Managing Director of KPMG Henk de Zeeuw, for his efforts thus far in assisting with the bidding and development process of the new hospital Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- NAGICO Insurances would like to congratulate our local youth cricketer; Keacy Carty who made history last Sunday on the international stage by scoring a match-winning unbeaten half century, which helped secure the Under-19 Cricket World Cup for West Indies in Bangladesh.
NAGICO says their entire organization; which has been a major supporter of Carty since he started his career in St Read more

Girls Night Out Is Becoming Bigger And Bigger

The St. Maarten Girls Night Out, organized by Marketing Solutions, expects to draw an even bigger crowd than it did last year. The event will, take place on May 28, but there is no decision about the venue yet.

“This idea of St. Maarten Girls Night Out was an idea of my youngest in 2013 because she recognized that women in the communities hardly have the time to get out and have fun,” said organizer Bernadette Davis Read more

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Lucky Stables/Discovery Farm Partners With Powerful You Emotional Coaching

Children of the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School will attend emotional coaching classes at the Discovery Farm. Photo Today / Hilbert Haar

St. Maarten News – In their search to provide a wider range of experiences to children facing behavioral challenges, Lucky Stables/Discovery Farm’s Alexandra Halley-van Luijken and Powerful You Myriam Haar entered an innovative partnership in October of last year.

“The purpose of their association is to complement the emotional aspect of Myriam’s coaching with Alexandra’s expertise in psychology,’ the partners said in a press statement Read more

Ambassador Videtic Reveals Plaque In Middle Region

St. Maarten News – The European Union and Sint Maarten have over the years enjoyed cooperation in a number of development areas. The Head of the delegation of the European Union to Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and the Dutch Overseas Countries and Territories, Ambassador Jernej Videtic, was on Sint Maarten earlier this week to get a firsthand update on the progress of the EU funded programs.

Ambassador Videtic discussed with Prime Minister William Marlin the EU’s development assistance programs in Sint Maarten and the Caribbean OCTs regional program Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday February 7ht, 2016, at 1:00PM until 5:00PM, Global missions Church held its Annual Award Ceremony and Lunch. Also included at the event this year was their book signing. “The Stars are back in town” authored by Pastor Esmond Flemming. The event was held at Pineapple Pete in Simpson bay. The event attracted a large crowd of about 115 people and was a success by God grace. Consequently, Global Missions Church, would like to say A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FRIENDS! It is because of your support, God gave us the grace to be successful! Thanks to Esmond Flemming Jr Read more

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Doran-York Fosters Ties With St. Maarten-Oriented Groups

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague Henrietta Doran-York recently held an introductory meeting with Qualichi Faces Foundation, Unified St. Maarten Connection (USC) and Guidance Counsellors for St. Maarten students in the Netherlands. Doran-York hopes this is the start of closer ties among the foundations and with her o Read more

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Minister Of Education, Culture, Youth And Sports Silveria Jacobs Extends Congratulations

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — on behalf of the government and entire community of St. Maarten to Keacy Carty and the West Indies U19 team on the West Indies win in the U19 World Cup Cricket finals Sunday morning in Bangladesh.

The team surpassed expectations by reaching the finals, defeating the home team of Bangladesh on Thursday.  They faced favorite India in the finals but were able to secure the win with 52 runs not out batted in by our very own St. Maarten star Keacy Carty.

Carty was named man of the match and in his interview credited his success in the finals to his deep belief in God and his will to make history in this opportunity at the U19 Cricket World Cup.
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Heyliger Congratulates Carty, West Indies Under-19 On Victory

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — “Keacy Carty has accomplished a tremendous victory; not only a personal and team victory, but one that highlights St. Maarten throughout the Caribbean and vast cricketing world,” says United People’s  (UP) party leader Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger of St Read more

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The Salt Reaper CD, poetry by Lasana M. Sekou, music by Angelo Rombley.

Poetry-music review

Rediscovering the collaboration of Lasana Sekou and Angelo Rombley By Tamara Groeneveldt

GRAND CASE, St. Martin (February 14, 2016)—The Salt Reaper – selected poems from the flats by Lasana M. Sekou is a poetry-music CD from which each spoken word track unfolds like a morsel for the listener. As the poet’s voice and the negotiating music by Angelo Rombley travel into each poem or enter the listener, the whole palette of the listener’s senses becomes tantalized.The Salt Reaper poems vary from stingingly salty and succulently sweet, to scorchingly sour and bitingly bitter Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs extends congratulations on behalf of the government and entire community of St. Maarten to Keacy Carty and the West Indies U19 team on the West Indies win in the U19 World Cup Cricket finals Sunday morning in Bangladesh.
The team surpassed expectations by reaching the finals, defeating the home team of Bangladesh on Thursday Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:----The tenants of the Belvedere and the emergency homes have been complaining about the harsh treatment they have been receiving from the St. Maarten Housing Development Foundation. Since 1995 those emergency homes were constructed for those citizens that were left homeless after the passing of Hurricane Luis. However, no one would have believed that after so many complaints by the tenants for over 21 years that these homes still have one door. This situation at these homes is dangerous and is waiting for some major fire to break out and lives are lost Read more