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PFP
Source: SMN-News
19 Jul 2022 03:16 PM

What Is Behind The Motion Of No Confidence Against Minister Of Vromi?

~ Promised Water Rights to Algeria as the driving force to remove Doran. ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran in a radio program on Tuesday indicated that there is more in the mortar than in pestle with regards to the motion of no confidence that the Party for Progress tries to table against him last week when they sneaked an agenda point in the urgent meeting called to debate the constitution.
Doran said the PFP faction mainly former head of Domain Affairs and now Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson made promises made to Algeria, now Morgans Resort Read more


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Source: SMN-News
19 Jul 2022 09:20 AM

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, July 17th, 2022, the Justice Week celebrations culminated with a church service, followed by the Justice Parade, ending with a night of elegance at the First Annual Justice Ball to recognize workers of the Ministry of Justice.

Justice Week events began on Monday, July 11th, consisting of a three-day Justice Conference at the Simpson Bay Resort which saw department heads, management teams, and external partners discuss various topics of concern for the ministry while receiving critical feedback from a panel of experts in the field Read more


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Source: 721 News
18 Jul 2022 11:50 PM

Witu Disheartened By The Nonpayment Of The Vacation Allowance

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson minced no words by conveying, “I am profoundly saddened by the overall handling of the vacation allowance payment affecting subsidized school board employees.” He further expounded, “The precedence set by Government and the clear inequity it has caused is truly affecting the quality of education in our country,” Johnson said. On July 8, the WITU participated in a meeting with school boards and the Minister of Education, Drs Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
18 Jul 2022 11:09 PM

Irion Pushing To Lower Rental Costs As Part Of Cost Reduction

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion.


PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Ardwell Irion is pushing to lower the cost that is forked out on rent as part of efforts to lower costs Read more


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NA
Source: The Daily Herald
18 Jul 2022 06:51 PM

Former Minister Richard Gibson Dismayed By Bribery Insinuations

Former Minister of Finance Richard Gibson in 2017, with then Prime Minister and National Alliance leader Read more


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Source: SMN-News
18 Jul 2022 03:04 PM

PHILIPSBURG:---  President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson minced no words by conveying, "I am profoundly saddened by the overall handling of the vacation allowance payment affecting subsidized school board employees."

He further expounded, "The precedence set by Government and the clear inequity it has caused is truly affecting the quality of education in our country," Johnson said.

On July 8, the WITU participated in a meeting with school boards and the Minister of Education, Drs Read more


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Source: SMN-News
18 Jul 2022 03:01 PM

~United Nations updated on the progress of Sustainable Development Goals for 2030~


PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Jacobs recently flew to the United Nations (UN), as part of the delegation in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. She was part of the delegation taking part in the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). During the three-day visit, the Prime Minister attended and presented at various discussions aimed at familiarizing countries with the others issues, solutions, and future plans Read more


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USP
Source: 721 News
18 Jul 2022 12:09 PM

Wilson: Jacobs And Unions Should Stop Lying To Civil Servants

~ Clarity regarding vacation days must be provided ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten On June 27, 2022, Gromyko Wilson published a press release on the illegal acts committed by the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Finance Irion when they chose to pay out vacation allowance of civil servants and cut vacation days without a legal basis for such.

To date, more than a month after both Ministers illegally paid out vacation allowance, it is still unclear what agreements were made with the unions and what legal basis there is, to limit vacation days of civil servants to 15 days Read more


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Source: 721 News
18 Jul 2022 11:09 AM

Ambulance Nurses Successfully Completed Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course

CAYHILL, Sint Maarten Last week the ambulance nurses of the Ambulance Department of Ministry Public Health, Social Development & Labor successfully completed an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training course in collaboration with Curacao Heart Foundation (CHF).

The CHF is an International Training Center (ITC) of the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC).

Ambulance Department Head drs. Cylred Richardson says that this specific training is ongoing for his staff in an effort to keep the skills of our ambulance nurses sharp and up to par in the daily delivery of advance ambulance care Read more


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Source: SMN-News
18 Jul 2022 09:16 AM

CAY HILL:--- Last week the ambulance nurses of the Ambulance Department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor successfully completed an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training course in collaboration with Curacao Heart Foundation (CHF). The CHF is an International Training Center (ITC) of the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC).
Ambulance Department Head Drs. Cylred Richardson says that this specific training is ongoing for his staff in an effort to keep the skills of our ambulance nurses sharp and up to par in the daily delivery of advanced ambulance care Read more


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USP
Source: The Daily Herald
17 Jul 2022 10:15 PM

Mandatory Youth-Hiring Quota Premise Of Draft Law Gordon-Carty To Submit

US Party leader Pamela Gordon-Carty.

PHILIPSBURG--Establishing a mandatory annual quota for businesses to hire a first-time youngster between the ages of 18 to 26, in exchange for declaring 35 per cent of the employees salary as a tax refundable donation, is the premise of a draft law that United St. Maarten Party (US Party) leader Pamela Gordon-Carty intends to submit to Parliament Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
17 Jul 2022 10:10 PM

Coast Guard Team Victorious At Justice Week Amazing Race

Justice Minister Anna Richardson (third from the right) together with Team Coast Guard.


PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and staff participated in the first Justice Week Amazing Race throughout Philipsburg on Saturday Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
15 Jul 2022 01:03 PM

Liquidity Support Postponed By Kingdom Council

Picture: Minister plenipotantiary Rene Violenus after the Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting (photo by Otti Thomas).

THE HAGUE The Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) today postponed a decision about new liquidity support for St. Maarten. The Dutch government wants additional advice about the vacation payment for civil servants. Minister plenipotentiary Rene Violenus of St Read more


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USP
HOPE
Source: 721 News
14 Jul 2022 11:24 PM

Us Party Leader Gordon Carty Will Be Presenting Some New Laws To Parliament After Recess

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The US Party leader Mrs Pamela Gordon Carty in an interview on Wendell Moore last week made it clear that she will be proposing a law that will not only have a positive ripple effect on the social development of the country, but also on our first time young working class, graduated students seeking for first time jobs and the unemployment rate and to the business community.

As a business owner for 26 years as an Accountant and tax expert I do have understanding of doing business in such an environment as the one St Maarten is facing now Read more


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USP
HOPE
Source: 721 News
14 Jul 2022 11:24 PM

Us Party Leader Gordon-Carty Will Propose New Law To Parliament After Recess

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten —The US Party leader Mrs. Pamela Gordon Carty in an interview on Wendell Moore last week made it clear that she will be proposing a law that will have a positive ripple effect on the social development of the country. The proposed law will focus on recent college graduates and students seeking employment for the first time. The goal is to lower the unemployment rate among young people and give incentives to businesses that hire young adults.As a business owner for 26 years, and as an Accountant and tax expert I have a good understanding of the challenges faced by businesses on St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
14 Jul 2022 11:14 PM

Pm At Un

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is currently at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HPLF), being held at the UN Headquarters in New York this week. HLPF is an initiative held by the UN, which seeks to reflect on recovery policies that can reverse the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacobs is attending on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from Wednesday, July 13, to Friday, July 15 Read more


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UPP
PFP
Source: 721 News
14 Jul 2022 11:11 PM

Pfp: Walkouts Becoming The Norm To Keep Accountability In The Dark

PHILIPSBURG Members of Parliament (MPs) Rolando Brison of United Peoples Party (UP) and Hyacinth Richardson of National Alliance (NA) walked out of Wednesdays parliament meeting because Party for Progress (PFP) MP Raeyhon Peterson introduced an additional agenda point to discuss the parliaments confidence in Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Egbert J Read more


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Source: 721 News
14 Jul 2022 11:07 PM

Ser Pays Courtesy Visit To Minister Plenipotentiary.

THE HAGUE — A delegation of the Social Economic Council (SER) paid a courtesy visit to the cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, where they were welcomed by the Honorable Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus, Cabinet Director, Carol Voges, and Senior Economic Policy Advisor, Prakaash Rostam.

After introductions, the conversation focused on the work method and the recent published advices of the SER Read more


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HOPE
Source: 721 News
14 Jul 2022 10:59 PM

Fundraising Fair: A Satisfying Success

The Community Outreach Mentorship and Empowerment (COME) Center joyfully hosted a benefit fundraiser earlier this month on July 1st, 2022, on Long Wall Road. The Come Center is a non-profit organization with the main focus of community outreach in Philipsburg and the Fort William area. As one of the attendees described it, it was a pleasant surprise and very fun for sure.

The fundraiser was organized in collaboration with the Freegan Foundation and the John Larmonie Center and offered a diverse line-up of activities, attractions, and booths suitable for all ages Read more


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Source: SMN-News
14 Jul 2022 02:56 PM

~ Jimmy Gumbs recognized by State Services.~

MARIGOT:--- President Louis Mussington honored three persons on Thursday during the Bastille Day celebration for their exceptional services to their community and the people of Saint Martin.
Those honored are Francis Gibbs a Saint Martiner who has been working for the Collectivity for the past 25 years Read more


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Source: SMN-News
13 Jul 2022 06:44 PM

THE HAGUE:--- July 4th, 2022. A delegation of the Social Economic Council (SER) paid a courtesy visit to the cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, where they were welcomed by the Honorable Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus, Cabinet Director, Carol Voges, and Senior Economic Policy Advisor, Prakaash Rostam.

After introductions, the conversation focused on the work method and the recently published advice of the SER Read more


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Source: SMN-News
13 Jul 2022 03:38 PM

PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion told reporters on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers' press briefing that decisions taken by former commissioners regarding long lease land left the government with no cannon fees.
Ardwell said that since taking office he encountered letters and emails that were sent to people that are basic promises without proper paperwork.
He said in at least two cases a former commissioner indulged in land swapping but never issued to the persons that have been occupying government lease land with no long lease or deed in place Read more


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PFP
Source: The Daily Herald
13 Jul 2022 01:35 PM

Doran Escapes No Confidence Motion After Mps Walk Out Of Meeting

MPs Rolando Brison and Hyacinth Richardson walking out of the meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Egbert Doran on Wednesday escaped facing a motion of no confidence that was going to be tabled by Party for Progress (PFP), after two governing coalition Members of Parliament (MPs) walked out of the public meeting resulting in lack of quorum for the meeting to proceed Read more


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Source: SMN-News
13 Jul 2022 01:17 PM

~ Ministers were not appointed shareholder representatives by PM~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Ministers such as the Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran and the Minister of TEATT Roger Lawrence can be considered toothless sharks when dealing with government-owned companies. These two ministers were never appointed shareholder representatives of the government-owned companies, as such Lawrence for the Princess Juliana International Airport or the Harbor Group of Companies and Doran for NV GEBE.
Ministers that are not appointed shareholder representatives cannot execute decisions taken by the Council of Ministers Read more


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