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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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~Two new MPs support the coalition~

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a joint statement issued by the leadership of the National Alliance (NA) and United Peoples (UP) Party it has been confirmed, that it was a success; a proactive measure to ensure stability within the governing coalition. This was mentioned many weeks ago when they began exploring options to broaden the coalition.
After many discussions regarding support for the sitting government, we hereby inform the public that the government, coalition, and by extension its governing accord in its present form, despite the announcements of independence by sitting coalition members, has the support of two extra members of Parliament, namely MPs A Read more

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El Programa De Radio Culture Time Celebra 35 Aos

GREAT BAY,Sint Maarten El popular programa de los domingos por la tarde en PJD-2 Radio, Culture Time, cumplir 35 aos al aire el 17 de septiembre a las 8:00p.m., con un programa de variedades de aniversario en el Centro Cultural de Backstreet, dijeron los organizadores.

Segn Fabin Badejo, fundador/productor/presentador de Culture Time, el programa de aniversario est lleno de sorpresas. Es una forma de agradecer a la gente de Sint Maarten, tanto del norte como del sur, que han estado escuchando el programa a lo largo de los aos y animndonos a seguir haciendo lo que estamos haciendo.

El espectculo contar con msica, poesa, palabra hablada, danza y comedia, todo a cargo de artistas de Sint Maarten, muchos de los cuales han aparecido en el programa a lo largo de los aos, dijo Badejo.

Los boletos para el espectculo estn disponibles a US$ 20 en SoIL, en la entrada de St Read more

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

PHILIPSBURG:--- The popular Sunday afternoon program on PJD-2 Radio, Culture Time, will mark its 35th year on the air on September 17, at 8 pm, with an anniversary variety show at the Cultural Center, Backstreet, said organizers.
According to Fabian Badejo, founder/producer/host of Culture Time, the anniversary show is full of surprises. It 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.
The show will feature music, poetry, spoken word, dance, and comedy all by St Read more

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Parte 2: Sin Embargo, 5 Aos, 60 Meses Despus, Las Personas Todava Estn Luchando Con Las Secuelas De Irma.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — La madrugada del 6 de septiembre de 2017 es una maana en la que los residentes de St. Maarten/St. Martin y Anguilla nunca olvidarn. Esa maana, el huracn ms fuerte jams registrado en la escala Saffir-Simpson azot nuestra isla. Miles de casas resultaron daadas. Muchas personas perdieron sus hogares por completo y nuestra economa se paraliz por completo. Nuestras vidas cambiaron para siempre.

El huracn de categora 5 se estrell contra nuestra pequea isla y caus estragos Read more

Mp Romou Promueve La Alfabetizacin Al Conmemorar El Da Internacional De La Alfabetizacin Lanzando Su Programa: La Lectura Est Iluminada Con Mp Romou

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La diputada Romou dijo: Como sabemos, el jueves 8 de septiembre de 2022 se celebra el Da Internacional de la Alfabetizacin y, en honor a este da espectacular, he lanzado el programa Leer es LIT! con el programa de lectura MP Romou. Esta iniciativa no es solo para todo el mes de septiembre, sino que contina durante todo el ao escolar 2022/2023.

MP Romou dedicar su tiempo libre, todos los lunes por la maana y cualquier otro da donde est permitido, a leerles a nuestros jvenes, en un esfuerzo por promover an ms la importancia de la alfabetizacin en nuestras escuelas primarias, hogares de acogida y programas extracurriculares Read more

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La Primera Ministra Jacobs Contina Violando Nuestras Leyes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Gromyko Wilson inst a la gente de Sint Maarten a continuar monitoreando las acciones ilegales de la Primera Ministra. Wilson mencion que meses despus de infringir la ley y pagar selectivamente las vacaciones a los servidores pblicos el pasado 15 de junio, sin pagar al personal docente y administrativo de las juntas escolares, la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs y su gobierno continan desconociendo nuestras leyes.

A la fecha, no existe ningn acuerdo entre la CCSU y el Ministro de Asuntos Generales en lo que se refiere al pago de vacaciones y la reduccin de das de vacaciones a todos los servidores pblicos a 15 das Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Continues To Break Our Laws

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Gromyko Wilson urged the people of Sint Maarten to continue monitoring the illegal actions of the Prime Minister. Wilson mentioned that months after breaking the law and selectively paying civil servants the vacation allowance on June 15, without paying the teaching and administrative personnel of the school boards, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and her government continues to ignore our laws.

To date, there is no agreement between the CCSU and the Minister of General Affairs as it relates to the payment of vacation allowance and the reduction of vacation days to all civil servants to 15 days Read more

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Exclusive: ProsecutorS Office Launches Investigation In 2021-2026 Garbage Collection Bidding.

PHILIPSBURG: --- SMN News learned from reliable sources that the prosecutor's Office has decided to launch an investigation into the bidding process for garbage collection from 2021 to 2026.

Sources say persons were approached to be questioned and the investigation kicked off after the Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran survived a motion of no confidence on September 2nd, 2022.

The Ombudsman of St Read more

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La Primera Ministra Jacobs Contina Violando Nuestras Leyes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Gromyko Wilson inst a la gente de Sint Maarten a continuar monitoreando las acciones ilegales de la Primera Ministra. Wilson mencion que meses despus de infringir la ley y pagar selectivamente las vacaciones a los servidores pblicos el pasado 15 de junio, sin pagar al personal docente y administrativo de las juntas escolares, la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs y su gobierno continan desconociendo nuestras leyes.

A la fecha, no existe ningn acuerdo entre la CCSU y el Ministro de Asuntos Generales en lo que se refiere al pago de vacaciones y la reduccin de das de vacaciones a todos los servidores pblicos a 15 das Read more

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~ UPP Founder holding  MP Sidhardt Cookie Bijlani hostage to maintain his wife as chair of parliament.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The coalition of 8 has selected the faction staff and policy advisor to Member of Parliament Akeem Arrindell to take up the position as Minister of TEATT that has been vacated by former Minister Roger Lawrence.
Lambriex is the son of Leo Chance former Manager of SEL Maduro and Sons who worked for several years at SEL Maduro and Sons and at Port of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Romou said As we know, Thursday, September 8th, 2022 is International Literacy Day and in honor of this spectacular day, I have launched the Reading is LIT! with MP Romou reading program. This initiative is not only for the entire month of September, but it continues well throughout the 2022/2023 school year.

MP Romou will be dedicating her free time, every Monday morning, and any other day where permissible to reading to our youth, in an effort to further promote the importance of literacy in our primary schools, foster homes, and after-school programs Read more

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Ministro Irion: St. Maarten Es El Pas Que Ms Cumple Con La Ejecucin Del Ssrp

~Otorga un reconocimiento especial a SZV, ATS y SMDF~

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten El Ministro de Finanzas, Sr. Ardwell Irion, present recientemente los equipos de Social & Health Insurances (SZV) y Audit Team St. Maarten (ATS) con un reconocimiento especial por su colaboracin en la ejecucin del programa Business Payroll Support (SSRP) de 2020 – 2021 Read more

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First Sargassum Steering Committee Installed As Members Met Wednesday

At the Sargassum press conference on Wednesday were (from left) head of the Collectivits Environment Department Laurent Guillaume, Vice-President of the Collectivit Bernadette Davis, Secretary-General of the Prfecture Fabien Ss, and Florian Mioni, responsible for the biodiversity mission with DEAL. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--As foreseen in the national plan 2022-2025, the first Sargassum Steering Committee for St Read more

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Exclusive: ---Gebe Statutory Director And Former Temporary Manager Sent On Inactive Duties.

~ SBOD Members requested both managers go on inactive duty as the independent investigation takes place. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Reliable information reaching SMN News states that the shareholder representative of NV GEBE has signed off on resolutions instructing the two board members of NV GEBE to send the recently appointed statutory director Merrill Temmer and former Temporary Manager Sharine Daniel on inactive duty pending the independent investigation that has been ordered by the shareholder.
The sources say that both Temmer and Daniel replied to the letter of the SBOD and shareholders with lawyers letter fighting to remain on duty Read more

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~Gives special recognition to SZV, ATS, and SMDF~

 PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Finance, Mr. Ardwell Irion, recently presented the teams of Social & Health Insurances (SZV) and Audit Team St. Maarten (ATS) with special recognition for their collaboration in the execution of the Business Payroll Support (SSRP) program of 2020 - 2021 Read more

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Pm Insta A Pblico A Realizar Planes De Pago, Pero Gebe No Ofrece Ninguno

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs inst el mircoles al pblico a hacer acuerdos de pago en la empresa de servicios pblicos GEBE, sin embargo, la empresa no le ofrece estos planes a los clientes.

Jacobs hizo el llamado durante la conferencia de prensa en vivo del Consejo de Ministros el mircoles, mientras abordaba la situacin en GEBE.
Tambin me gustara tomarme el tiempo para instar al pblico en general que an no ha realizado ningn pago a que entre y haga algunos arreglos, dijo Jacobs Read more

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St. Maarten Busca Arrendar Tierras En El Extranjero Para La Agricultura Sostenible

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten St. Maarten actualmente est en conversaciones para arrendar parcelas de tierra en otros pases para desarrollar una agricultura sostenible e importar los productos cultivados a St. Maarten.

El ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), Omar Ottley, aludi al plan al responder a una pregunta durante la conferencia de prensa en vivo del Consejo de Ministros el mircoles Read more

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Pm Urges Public To Make Payment Plans, But Gebe Not Offering Any

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Wednesday urged the public to make payment arrangements at utilities company GEBE, however the company is not offering payment plans to clients.

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El Plan Estratgico De Alto Nivel De Psg Para El 2031 Fue Aprobado Por Com Y Dar Forma Al Futuro

PORT SINT MAARTEN La gerencia de Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) anunci el mircoles que el Plan de Alto Nivel 2031 del puerto fue aprobado recientemente por el Consejo de Ministros (COM).

Hay iniciativas clave en el Plan de Alto Nivel 2031 que ayudarn con el desarrollo estratgico de PSG en los prximos aos hasta 2031.

Al final de una reciente reunin anual de accionistas, se encontr que el informe financiero de PSG 2021 auditado por una de las diez principales firmas de asesora, impuestos y seguros del mundo, Baker Tilly, estaba en orden.

El Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transportes y Telecomunicaciones (Ministerio TEATT) Excmo Read more

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7Th Hurex At Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School, Saba, Statia

Cay Hill, Sint Maarten — For the 7th time, the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School in Cay Hill is honored to assist the Netherlands Marine Corps by providing them with a command center for yet another annual hurricane exercise HUREX.

Between September 14 28, approximately 80 Marines from Sint Maarten, Aruba, and
Curacao will practice and simulate different hurricane scenarios at multiple locations on Dutch Sint Maarten Read more

Psgs Strategic High-Level Plan 2031 Approved By Com Will Shape The Future

PORT ST. MAARTEN Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) management announced on Wednesday that the ports High-Level Plan 2031 was recently approved by the Council of Ministers (COM).

There are key initiatives in the High-Level Plan 2031 that will assist with PSGs strategic development in the coming years up to 2031.

At the end of a recent annual shareholders meeting, PSGs 2021 financial report audited by one of the worlds top ten advisory, tax and assurance firms Baker Tilly, was found to be in order.

Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) Hon Read more

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