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Celebration At Two Belvedere Towers: First Group Of Tenants Moves Back In

The completed Belvedere Towers buildings (in foreground) with the other four buildings in various stages of repair.

BELVEDERE--With repairs to the first two Belvedere Towers buildings completed, sixteen families are in the process of moving into newly renovated apartments. The renovation work was part of the St. Maarten Trust Funds Emergency Recovery Project (ERP-1).
Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Egbert Doran, Dutch Representative in St Read more

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El Gobierno De Sint Maarten Emite Una Advertencia De Tormenta Tropical, Fiona Pasar Al Sur De Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Primera Ministra y Ministra de Asuntos Generales, la Sra. Silveria Jacobs, en su calidad de Presidenta del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC, por sus siglas en ingls), confirma por la presente que debido al clima inminente esperado, se llev a cabo una reunin del EOC, con actualizaciones brindadas por todas las funciones de apoyo de emergencia (ESF), incluyendo el asesoramiento sobre los pasos a seguir para garantizar la seguridad del pblico de Sint Maarten.

Se inform esta maana a las 11:30a.m., en boletines meteorolgicos que el Departamento Meteorolgico de Sint Maarten (MDS) emiti una advertencia de tormenta tropical Read more

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~Tropical Storm Fiona is to pass South of Sint Maarten~

PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, in her capacity as Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) hereby confirms that due to expected impending weather, an EOC meeting was held, with updates given by all Emergency Support Functions (ESF), including advice on the steps to be taken to ensure the safety of the public of Sint Maarten.

It was stated this morning at 11:30 AM, in weather bulletins that a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued by the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prisoners at the Pointe Blanche Prison found maggots in their breakfast on Thursday morning.
Two videos sent to SMN News showed that maggots are inside their breakfast.
Some of the prisoners who contacted SMN News said the prison is in deplorable condition which creates a healthy and hygienic.
It is imperative that the Prison management looks into this matter as well as the Minister of Justice.

Point Blanche, Sint Maarten Management of the Point Blanche Prison and House of Detention (HVB) has taken note of two videos published by SMN News on Thursday, September 15, 2022, allegedly indicating that maggots were found in the cereal of inmates of the Point Blanche Prison Read more

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Tatiana Illis Galardonada Con El Premio Presidente Del Parlamento 2022

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Tatiana Illis recibi el premio Premio Presidente del Parlamento 2022. Un joven anualmente recibe el Premio Presidente del Parlamento por comportamiento ejemplar, habilidades de liderazgo y contribucin a
la comunidad.

La Srta. Illis ha actuado como muestra de los talentos atlticos locales y como embajadora de la isla cuando viaj a competir en el Campeonato Mundial de natacin.

En 2016, la Srta. Tatiana Illis comenz a competir internacionalmente nadando y continu compitiendo a nivel mundial desde entonces.
En ese mismo ao, fue nominada para el Brown Pelican’s Atleta femenina del ao.

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Govt. To Hold Persons Accountable For Any Damage To Public Property

Recently damaged government guardrails.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion says persons will soon be held accountable for any damage caused to public property as well as for the removal of car wrecks.
He made this announcement on Wednesday during the live Council of Ministers press briefing.

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Swimmer Tatiana Taffi Illis Awarded President Of Parliament Award 2022

On behalf of awardee Tatiana Illis, her proud parents receive the PoP Award from President of Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maartens first female World Championship swimmer Tatiana Taffi Illis has been awarded the President of Parliament Award 2022. Her parents accepted the award on her behalf.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- It is becoming clear that we need to address that the average resident of St. Maarten is still struggling to get by to feed themselves and their families. Such factors as rising food costs including inflation, fuel cost, transit costs, and much more. We need better cooperation by the government and the major stakeholders to combat these factors.
The average family does not make enough to eat healthily and put food on the table that has any nutritional value. Our children need good nutrition to ensure their brains are developing properly, allowing them to function academically and move forward to the career they dream of Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran confirmed on Wednesday that the Ministry has sought the assistance of SOAB to finalize the trench cleaning bidding process.
Asked if the bidding process was finalized the Minister confirmed in the affirmative, however, he said contracts were not awarded to any of the selected contractors.
He said SOAB was asked to review the bidding process because of internal concerns that were brought to his attention, even though the advice did not reach his desk for finalization.
Doran said the Ministry is making sure due diligence is done with regards to bidding since the Ministry has been the center of controversy when it comes to bidding Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Tatiana Ellis was awarded the President of Parliament Award 2022.

A youth is awarded annually the President of Parliament Award for exemplary behavior, leadership skills as well as contribution to the community.
Ms. Illis has acted as a display of local athletic talents and an ambassador of the island when traveling to compete at World Swimming Championships.
In 2016, Ms. Tatiana Illis began competing internationally in swimming and continued to compete on a global level ever since Read more

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El Ministro Ottley Dona Aros De Baloncesto Al Melford Hazel Sport Center A Travs De Cdfha

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (VSA), Omar Ottley, fue abordado por jvenes miembros de la comunidad amantes del baloncesto que no pueden jugar baloncesto al aire libre en el Melford Hazel Sport Center debido a la falta de aros al aire libre.

Como resultado, el Ministro Ottley, un entusiasta de los deportes que reconoce la importancia de los deportes, particularmente en las comunidades, consider prudente donar dos llantas flexibles de baloncesto ProSlam Professional 180 Heavy Duty Breakaway al Departamento del Instituto Nacional de Deportes (NSI) a travs del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario, Familia y Asuntos Humanitarios (CDFHA).

Por medio de este proyecto, el Ministro Ottley contina estableciendo comunidades saludables y prsperas, brindando oportunidades nicas para socializar, establecer contactos y colaborar.

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Condolences On The Passing Of Queen

On Monday, September 12, St. Maartens Acting Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague Richard Panneflek signed the condolence register at the British embassy in The Hague. On behalf of the government and people of St. Maarten, I offer our deepest condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen will be remembered for her grace and dedication, dutifully serving the British people during her reign Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United Peoples Party MP Rolando Brison is following up on the motion of August 13th, 2019 in which the government was asked to ensure the millions of guilders owed by Shipyard N.V and its then director Michael Ferrier are paid, and that allegations of Fraud and Forgery by Mr Read more

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El Proyecto De Apoyo Empresarial Ahora Ha Ayudado A 150 Pequeas Empresas A Recuperarse En Estos Tiempos Econmicos Tan Difciles.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten En solo dos aos de implementacin, el Proyecto de Apoyo Empresarial (ESP) del Fondo Fiduciario ha aprobado ms de US $11 millones y desembolsado US $10,4 millones en paquetes de apoyo financiero a 150 empresas locales para ayudarlas a recuperarse de los efectos de las recientes recesiones de la economa de Sint Maarten.

Lanzado oficialmente en agosto de 2020, el ESP est brindando un impulso muy necesario a la economa al facilitar subvenciones y prstamos a bajo inters a micro, pequeas y medianas empresas (MIPYME) con la ayuda de las instituciones financieras asociadas Qredits, Banco di Caribe, Windward Islands Bank (WIB) y Ontwikkelingsbank van de Nederlandse Antillen (OBNA).

Al 6 de septiembre de 2022, exactamente 150 MIPYMES han sido aprobadas para recibir asistencia financiera a travs de ESP Read more

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La Asociacin Haitiana De St. Maarten (Hasma) Organiz Un Seminario De Naturalizacin Para Personas De La Comunidad Haitiana.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El propsito del seminario fue principalmente resaltar los diversos caminos hacia la ciudadana. Diseado para ayudar a los residentes permanentes legales y otras personas interesadas en la naturalizacin a aprender sobre el proceso de naturalizacin, los requisitos de elegibilidad, las pruebas, los derechos de ciudadana y las responsabilidades.

El seminario tambin sirvi como una seal para medir el inters en un programa piloto que brindar tutora del idioma holands al creole Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday evening, the Haitian Association of St. Maarten (HASMA) hosted a naturalization seminar for individuals of the Haitian community.

The purpose of the seminar was primarily to highlight the various pathways to citizenship. Designed to help lawful permanent residents and others interested in naturalization learn about the naturalization process, eligibility requirements, testing, citizenship rights, and responsibilities.

The seminar also served as a feeler to gauge interest in a pilot program that will tutor the Dutch language in Haitian creole Read more

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Minister Omar Ottley Spearheads St. Maarten Cannabis Cultivation

A bud on a marijuana plant 

 
 
PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Omar Ottley welcomes proposals for the exploration of a regulated and legalized cannabis industry. Both local and international firms are invited to present their vision to the minister.

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Mp Wescot-Williams: Sint Maarten No Necesita Ms Revisiones. Es Hora De Decisiones Firmes Sobre Prioridades, Plazos Y Sincronizacin Entre Ministerios.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Compartiendo sus pensamientos sobre el discurso anual del gobernador ante el parlamento, la diputada Wescot declar el lunes en el parlamento que con toda la pompa y el boato que acompaarn la presentacin del gobernador de St. Maarten, H.E. los Dres. E. B. Holiday, no debemos olvidar que esta presentacin se realiza en nombre del Consejo de Ministros de St. Maarten. Tambin es el COM el que rinde cuentas al parlamento por lo que se presenta en su nombre.

A juicio del diputado, la presentacin de este ao del Gobernador tiene algunas particularidades Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Sharing her thoughts on the annual Governors Speech to parliament, MP Wescot in parliament on Monday stated that with all the pomp and pageantry that will accompany the presentation by the Governor of St. Maarten, H.E Drs. E. B.Holiday, we must not forget that this presentation is done on behalf of the Council of Ministers of St. Maarten. It is also the COM that is accountable to the parliament for what is presented on its behalf.

In the view of the MP, This years presentation by the Governor has a few peculiarities Read more

Culture Time Clocks 35.

~Anniversary Show at Cultural Center, Backstreet full of surprises~

PHILIPSBURG:---  The popular Sunday afternoon radio program on PJD-2 Radio, Culture Time, will mark its 35th year on the air on September 17th, with an anniversary variety show at the Cultural Center, Backstreet, which organizers say will be full of surprises.
According to Fabian Badejo, Founder/Producer/Host of Culture Time, the anniversary show is a way of saying Thank You to the people of St. Martin, both North and South, who have been listening to the program throughout the years, and encouraging us to keep doing what were doing.
He said the show will feature music, poetry, spoken word, dance, and comedy all by local performers, many of whom have appeared on the program throughout the years.
Tickets for the show are available at US$20 at SoIL, at the entrance to St Read more

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Solicitud De Propuesta (Rfp) Lanzada Para El Estudio Sobre La Legalizacin Del Cannabis En St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Gobierno de St. Maarten busca recibir propuestas de organizaciones que deseen trabajar con el Gobierno para crear un camino completo hacia una poltica legal, responsable y factible para la entrada a la industria del cannabis. La solicitud de propuesta se centra en gran medida en la realizacin de varios estudios sobre los efectos de la legalizacin del cannabis antes de que se puedan tomar decisiones concretas sobre cmo se legalizar el cannabis.

El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (VSA), Omar Ottley, quisiera invitar y dar la bienvenida a propuestas para la exploracin de una industria de cannabis regulada y legalizada Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government of St. Maarten is seeking to receive proposals from organizations who wish to work with the Government to create a full path towards a legal, responsible and feasible entrance into the Cannabis industry. The request for proposal is strongly focused on conducting several studies into the effects of legalizing cannabis before any concrete decisions can be made on how cannabis will be legalized.

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley would like to invite and welcome proposals for the exploration of a regulated and legalized cannabis industry Read more

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President Mussington In Paris To Sign Fort-De-France Appeal

President Louis Mussington (left), Senator Annick Ptrus (centre, right) and Dput for St. Martin and St. Barths Frantz Gumbs (right) with President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron (centr Read more

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Gobierno Mantiene Apoyo Mayoritario En El Parlamento, Dos Nuevos Diputados Apoyan A La Coalicin

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – En un comunicado conjunto emitido por la direccin de la Alianza Nacional (NA) y el Partido del Pueblo Unido (UP) se ha confirmado que fue un xito; una medida proactiva para asegurar la estabilidad dentro de la coalicin gobernante. Esto se mencion hace muchas semanas cuando comenzaron a explorar opciones para ampliar la coalicin.

Despus de muchas discusiones sobre el apoyo al gobierno en ejercicio, por la presente informamos al pblico que el gobierno, la coalicin y, por extensin, su acuerdo de gobierno en su forma actual, a pesar de los anuncios de independencia de los miembros de la coalicin en ejercicio, cuenta con el apoyo de dos miembros adicionales Read more

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