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2022 Prison Action Plan Aims To Improve Detention Facility

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and her support staff presented the 2022 Prison Action Plan to Parliaments Committee of Justice on Wednesday, February 3.

PHILIPSBURG--The prisons management and programme teams have recently established the 2022 Prison Action Plan with support from the Ministry of Justice. Minister of Ju Read more

Deviation Article 25 Rft Granted To St. Maarten

Philipsburg Today, February 4, St. Maarten was granted the approval to deviate from article 25 Rft to be able to ratify its justifiable deficit budget. This decision was approved during the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) meeting held in The Hague based on the positive advice as presented by BZK. The deviation to which the Committee of Financial Supervision (CFT) had advised positively since the end of November 2021, was the first point on the agenda for today. Government lived up to its legal obligation to submit the budget and to request deviation based on the national budgets deficit caused by the disasters the country has been facing from 2017 until present Read more

Usp: Auditar Todas Las Empresas Propiedad Del Gobierno Ser Necesario Despus De La Avalancha De Problemas Negativos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La lder del Partido Unido de St. Maarten (USP), Pamela Gordon-Carty, dijo el mircoles que Despus de haber analizado los numerosos incidentes que ha estado experimentando el pas Sint Maarten sera prudente hacer que todas las empresas estatales sean auditadas por un organismo de entidad externo confiable y/o imparcial.

Para tener una visin financiera veraz del pas de Sint Maarten, GEBE, TELEM, PJIA, SMMC, NRPB y SZV deben ser auditados Read more

St. Maarten Progresses With Eu B-Envelope Shelters Project

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On Thursday, February 3, 2022, a Steering Committee Meeting, chaired by St. Maarten {SG AZ, supported by BAK}, with representatives from the European Union (EU) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Ministry of VSA and the Ministry of VROMI, will take place. The focus of the steering committee meeting is to discuss the strategic focus for the coming year(s), share best practices, provide updates on all elements of the project and if necessary, suggest modifications based on lessons learned from the past year or other programs.

A large milestone has been achieved in March 2021, when the 11th European Development Fund B-Envelop Shelters project was launched for St Read more

Philipsburg Jubilee Library Celebrates 2022 Black History Month.

PHILIPSBURG:--- February is a month-long observance of Black History Month (BHM). Its a chance in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean to celebrate Black achievements. The celebration also provides a fresh reminder to take stock and understand Black Histories, going beyond stories of racism and slavery to spotlight Black achievement.

Most important for the Philipsburg Jubilee library here on Sint Maarten is that it allows persons, organizations, and schools to seize the moment to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black locals in various areas of endeavor throughout our history.

In line with the COVID-19 preventative measures, the Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) presents this year a program with mainly virtual elements Read more

St. Maarten Avanza Con El Proyecto De Refugios B-Envelope De La Ue

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – el jueves 3 de febrero de 2022, una reunin del Comit Directivo, presidida por St. Maarten {SG AZ, apoyado por BAK}, con representantes de la Unin Europea (UE) y la Organizacin Panamericana de la Salud (OPS), el Ministerio de VSA y el Ministerio de VROMI.

La reunin del comit directivo es discutir el enfoque estratgico para el prximo(s) ao(s), compartir las mejores prcticas, proporcionar actualizaciones sobre todos los elementos del proyecto y si es necesario, sugerir modificaciones basadas en las lecciones aprendidas del ao pasado o de otros programas.

Se logr un gran hito en marzo de 2021, cuando el 11 Read more

Ursm Lanza Programa Radial Semanal

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Movimiento Unificado Resiliente de St. Maarten (URSM) lanz un programa de radio semanal en MIX 94.7FM.

El primer programa de radio se estren el mircoles 2 de febrero de 2022, de 6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. y se transmitir todos los mircoles.

En el primer programa de radio estuvo el lder de la URSM, el doctor Luc Mercelina.

“URSM se complace en lanzar este programa de radio que ayudar a elevar el nivel en la discusin y el tratamiento de los problemas que afectan a nuestra gente”, coment la junta directiva de URSM.

El programa de radio de una hora de duracin tambin continuar con destacados en las redes sociales de la URSM.

“Se alienta a la gente de St Read more

139 Embarcaciones Retiradas Con xito De La Laguna De Simpson Bay Como Actividad De Salvamento

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La actividad concluy con el rescate de las embarcaciones y la mayora de los trabajos completados con un gran xito del Fondo de emergencia de escombros de la Gestin de Proyectos de Sint Maarten Trust Fund (EDMP).

Las actividades terminaron exactamente con 139 embarcaciones daadas y/o sumergidas que fueron retiradas de Mullet Pond y Simpson Bay Lagoon y fuera de servicio de manera segura. Hubo una cifra de 19 buques ms que el objetivo original de 120. Utilizando equipos locales entusiastas, el componente tambin limpi 10,5 kilmetros de la costa de Simpson Bay Lagoon de escombros de la tormenta y otras formas de basura.

En total se eliminaron aproximadamente 3.200 toneladas mtricas de chatarra ferrosa (a base de hierro) Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, February 3, 2022, a Steering Committee Meeting, chaired by St. Maarten {SG AZ, supported by BAK}, with representatives from the European Union (EU) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Ministry of VSA and the Ministry of VROMI, will take place. The focus of the steering committee meeting is to discuss the strategic focus for the coming year(s), share best practices, provide updates on all elements of the project and if necessary, suggest modifications based on lessons learned from the past year or other programs.

A large milestone has been achieved in March 2021, when the 11th European Development Fund B-Envelop Shelters project was launched for St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---- Workers urged to file complaints if their salaries are--- by employers.
Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion said on Wednesday that the business support (SSRP) has concluded since September 30th, 2021 consequently if there are any cuts to salaries from October 2021 to the present are not based on the cuts that were mandated for the business payroll support Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of VSA Omar Ottley in response to questions from SMN News regarding Carnival 2022 on St. Maarten said there is no need to cancel the carnival for 2022. Ottley said while St. Maarten is preparing to return to normalcy by May 2022, carnival can still take place with the set guidelines that are in place.
Currently, St Read more

~ Projected time frame to return to normalcy May 2022.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of VSA Omar Ottley announced on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that he is busy working on his vision to normalcy and strategic plans. Ottley said that a number of things will happen gradually as St. Maarten returns to normalcy as everyone has to learn to live with the COVID-19 virus.
The government will stop the testing by the Collective Preventive Services (CPS) and have all diagnostic testing done through laboratories based on a referral from General Practitioners (GP) During this time CPS will continue to issue quarantine, isolation, and recovery letters to those that need them Read more

Ursm Launches Weekly Radio Show

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The Unified Resilient St.Maarten Movement (URSM) will be launching a weekly radio show on MIX 94.7FM. The first radio show launches on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:00pm. Featured on the first radio show will be Leader of URSM Doctor Luc Mercelina. “URSM is excited to launch this radio show which Read more

PHILIPSBURG;--- The Unified Resilient St.Maarten Movement (URSM) will be launching a weekly radio show on MIX 94.7FM.

The first radio show launches on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 1:00 pm.

Featured on the first radio show will be Leader of URSM Doctor Luc Mercelina.

"URSM is excited to launch this radio show which will Read more

Prime Minister Jacobs Meets With State Secretary Van Huffelen Over Note Of Amendment

THE NETHERLANDS / SINT MAARTEN — On January 31, the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs participated in a four-country level consultation held by State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen together with the Prime Minister of Curacao, Hon. Gilmar Pisas and the Prime Minister of Aruba, Hon. Evelyn Wever-Croes. Prime Minister Jacobs was able to address several concerns St Read more

La Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs Se Rene Con La Secretaria De Estado Van Huffelen Sobre La Nota De Enmienda

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Honorable Primera Ministra Silveria E. Jacobs particip en una consulta a nivel de cuatro pases realizada por la Secretaria de Estado Alexandra van Huffelen junto con la Primera Ministra de Curazao, Hon. Gilmar Pisas y la Primera Ministra de Aruba, Hon. Evelyn Wever-Croes.

La Primera Ministra Jacobs pudo abordar varias inquietudes que St. Maarten tena con respecto a la nota de enmienda. Estas preocupaciones incluyen los poderes adicionales otorgados a la CFT en la Nota de Enmienda Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, January 31, the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs participated in a four-country level consultation held by State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen together with the Prime Minister of Curacao, Hon. Gilmar Pisas and the Prime Minister of Aruba, Hon. Evelyn Wever-Croes. Prime Minister Jacobs was able to address several concerns St Read more

Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Regarding The Financial Status Of Winair

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on January 31, 2022.

This Central Committee meeting, which was adjourned on October 20, 2021, will be reconvened on Monday at 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs will be present. The agenda point is: The (financial) status of Windward Islands Airways (IS/1135/2019-2020 dated August 18, 2020 and IS/ 169/2020-2021 dated November 16, 2020) This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more

Was The Meeting Held To Debate The Budget Illegal?

Member of Parliament George Pantophlet is asking the question as to why it is being said that passing the Budget without the approval of the Kingdom Council of Ministers is illegal. Pantophlet is not negating the fact that every Member of Parliament has to vote his/her conscience. “We all took an oath to do so. The meeting in which the Budget was discussed happened in accordance with article 34.2 of the rules of order which states: “As soon as the attendance list is signed by at least half plus one, the President opens the meeting Read more

Up Party Goes Digital To Get Community Feedback

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The United Peoples UP Party has launched three online polls to gauge the pulse of the public. UP is building various digital platforms and stepping up its use of technology to aid in its promise to deliver a new, cleaner, more transparent politics that engages all citizens and gets them involved in St. Maartens redevelopment.

When it comes to innovation and creativity, the UP Party continues to lead the way.

The first three polls launched are SXM Business Owners Survey: HTTPS:www.bit.ly/UPP2022BusinessSurvey, UPP Anonymous National Anthem Poll:www.bit.ly/UPP2022-NationalAnthemand UPP Feedback form:www.bit.ly/uppfeedback.

Each poll provides citizens with a unique opportunity to speak directly to the elected officials in both Government and Parliament on a wide range of subjects Read more

Continuation Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Regarding The Financial Status Of Winair.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on January 31, 2022.
This Central Committee meeting, which was adjourned on October 20, 2021, will be reconvened on Monday at 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs will be present.
The agenda point is:
The (financial) status of Windward Islands Airways (IS/1135/2019-2020 dated August 18, 2020, and IS/ 169/2020-2021 dated November 16, 2020)

This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The first General Shareholders meeting with N.V. GEBE of the year 2022 was held on Thursday, January 27. The main agenda points were the appointments of two new members to the Supervisory Board of Directors; the formalization of the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO); and the approval of the draft service agreements of each member of the Managing Board, namely the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
The current members of the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBoD), which consists of the following members, Anastacio Baker, Chairman; Dimar Labega, Vice Chairman; Emanuel Brooks and Lela Simmonds, were appointed per October 19, 2021 Read more

Up Party Goes Digital To Get Community Feedback.

PHILIPSBURGThe United Peoples UP Party has launched three online polls to gauge the pulse of the public. UP is building various digital platforms and stepping up its use of technology to aid in its promise to deliver a new, cleaner, more transparent politics that engages all citizens and gets them involved in St. Maartens redevelopment.

When it comes to innovation and creativity, the UP Party continues to lead the way. The first three polls launched are SXM Business Owners Survey: HTTPS: www.bit.ly/UPP2022BusinessSurvey, UPP Anonymous National Anthem Poll: www.bit.ly/UPP2022-NationalAnthem and UPP Feedback form: www.bit.ly/uppfeedback Read more

La Junta Directiva Del Consejo De Administracin Y Supervisin De Nv Gebe Designa Nombramientos Con Una Estabilidad Anticipada

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) La primera junta de accionistas General se realiz con N.V. GEBE el jueves 27 de enero de 2022. Los puntos principales de la agenda fueron los nombramientos de dos nuevos miembros del Consejo de Vigilancia de directores; la formalizacin del nombramiento del Jefe Director Ejecutivo (CEO); y la aprobacin del proyecto de servicio de acuerdos con cada miembro de la Junta Directiva, a saber, el CEO, el Director Financiero (CFO) y el Director de Operaciones Oficial (COO).

Los miembros actuales del Consejo de Administracin de Vigilancia (SBoD), est integrado por los siguientes miembros, Anastacio Baker, presidente; Dimar Labega, Vicepresidente; Emanuel Brooks y Lela Simmonds, fueron designados el 19 de octubre de 2021.

La tarea principal de este SBoD era asegurar la continuidad y estabilidad (financiera) en N.V Read more