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Source: 721 News
31 May 2016 10:30 AM

*** Noticia De Ultimo Minuto ***: Arrestan En Dominica A Dos Implicados En El Asesinato Del “Caso Zucchini”

~ Los dos principales sospechosos fueron detenidos en Dominica ~

Traducido por Máximo Castro

Deyanida Clarisa Faynete

SINT MAARTEN / DOMINICA.– Un hecho importante se ha producido en el “Caso Zucchini”, luego de que un sitio web de noticias publicara fotos y nombres de seis personas que fueron detenidos en Dominica, acusadas de perpetrar un robo a mano armada en Jewelry International, ubicada en Fort Young Hotel en Dominica.

De las seis personas detenidas por este hecho, tres son nativas de San Martín y de los tres, dos son buscados como principales sospechosos en el caso llamado por la Fiscalía como “Zucchini”.

El 18 de marzo de 2014, la joven Deyanida “Clarisa” Faynete (19) recibió un disparo en Dutch Quarter Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
31 May 2016 06:11 AM

Countries Agree On Common Dispute Regulation Proposal

~Successful tripartite of Dutch Caribbean Parliaments~

THE HAGUE--Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten will be presenting one common proposition for a Dispute Regulation (“geschillenregeling”) at this week’s Inter-Parliamentary Consultation for the Kingdom IPKO in The Hague.

The three Dutch Caribbean countries worked out the last technicalities during a tripartite on Monday, said Chairperson of the St. Maarten Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, who heads the St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
31 May 2016 06:03 AM

Heyliger: Govt., Mot Must Be Clearer About Measures, Policy

PHILIPSBURG--Government via the Financial Intelligence Unit MOT must be clearer to the business community and residents about MOT policies and why the rules in St. Maarten differ vastly from those of the United States and elsewhere, said United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament (MP) Read more


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PPA
HOPE
Source: 721 News
31 May 2016 01:01 AM

***Breaking News***: Major Break In “Zucchini” Murder Case

~Two prime suspects are detained in Dominica~

Deyanida Clarisa Faynete

SINT MAARTEN/DOMINICA – There was a major break in the “Zucchini case” after a news website published the pictures and names of six persons, who were arrested in Dominica, for armed robbery at Jewelry International, located at Fort Young Hotel in Dominica.

Out of the six persons arrested, three of them are from St. Maarten and out of the three, two are wanted as prime suspects in the case called by the Prosecutor’s Office as “Zucchini.”

On March 18, 2014, the young lady Deyanida “Clarisa” Faynete (19) was shot in Dutch Quarter Read more


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Source: 721 News
30 May 2016 10:06 PM

Heyliger: Government, Mot Must Be Clearer To Businesses About Measures

PHILIPSBURG – Government via the Financial Intelligence Unit MOT must be clearer to the business community and residents about MOT policies and why the rules on St. Maarten vastly differs from that of the United States and elsewhere, said United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger on Monday.

The role of the MOT as the vanguard of the country’s financial standing in the world is understood and is indeed vital, said Heyliger Read more


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Source: SMN-News
30 May 2016 06:14 PM

Pre-­-Book Fair Activities

Monday, May 30

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
POETRY IS AN ISLAND
A feature film premiere in St. Martin. The life and work of Nobel Prize
winner and poet Derek Walcott (St. Lucia). The film’s director/producer Ida Does (Suriname/ Netherlands) will be at the screening to discuss the film with the audience. Poetry is an Island begins promptly at 7 pm.
Free admission.
Place: Philipsburg Jubilee Library (next to Sundial School)
Charles Voges Street, Philipsburg

Tuesday, May 31

7 pm – 8:30 pm
PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORKSHOP
Presenter: Dr Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
30 May 2016 07:03 AM

Jacobs Negotiates Accord With Keiser University

FORT LAUDERDALE--Thanks to the efforts of Education Minister Silveria Jacobs, selected St. Maarten students will be given scholarship grants ranging from US $10,000 to $12,500 for their tuition, housing and meal plan per year for a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Programme at Keiser University Flagship Campus in Florida.

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Source: SMN-News
29 May 2016 08:50 PM

FORT LAUDERDALE FL:---. Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sports, Silveria Jacobs on the final leg of her working visit to the United States to promote studying in the region through partnerships with educational institutions, visited Keiser University Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach Florida.
At Keiser University the Minister Jacobs and her Delegation form the Department of Study Financing held discussions with the Campus President Tom L Read more


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Source: 721 News
29 May 2016 12:00 PM

*** Update ***: Shooting At Westin Dawn Beach Hotel

Karim Lake is one of the shooting victim at Westin Hotel Parking Lot. The other one is Levy Webster and the one who broke his leg is “Mickey”.

UPDATE: Police Report… Shooting at Westin Hotel

DAWN BEACH, Sint Maarten — On Sunday May 29th at approximately 10.15 a.m. the Emergency Dispatch received the first call of a shooting which had taken place on the second floor parking lot of Westin Hotel.

The callers also stated that at least two persons were injured as a result of the shooting.

According to witnesses the suspects may have fled the scene in two small white vehicles after the incident.

Immediately several police patrol and paramedics were sent to the location to investigate what had taken place Read more


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Source: 721 News
27 May 2016 07:47 PM

Demand 25 Years Against Armed Gas Station Robbery

~ 23-year old killed attendant in cold blood ~

By Today Newspaper

GREAT BAY – Runald Orlando R. is facing 25 years of imprisonment for the armed robbery on November 20 of last year at the Tackling gas station in Cole Bay where he brutally rook the life of attendant Sauveur Gerard. His partner in crime, Brendon Alberto D. is facing 15 years.

The two suspects sat handcuffed through the trial that lasted from yesterday morning 9 a.m. until 1.30 p.m. Members of the arrest team were in court to guard the two 23-year olds.

The court showed video footage of the robbery that shows how Runald R Read more


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Source: SMN-News
27 May 2016 01:20 PM

Selection Of Ceo For Telem Could Not Take Place --- No Advice From Corporate Governance Council Submitted To Government.

PHILIPSBURG: --- The meeting held on Friday morning with the Supervisory Board of Directors of TELEM Group of Companies namely Constance Steven, Kendall Dupersoy and Paul Marshal and the Shareholder (Council of Ministers) for the shareholder to announce which of the two candidates they selected for the vacant CEO position.
While the meeting was held SMN News learnt that the Shareholder wanted to select one of the Supervisory Board members Kendal Dupersoy for the CEO position Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 May 2016 06:01 AM

Marlin, Koto Have Amicable Meeting On Facebook Threats

~ Marlin clears air on election assumptions ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) William Marlin and Rene “Koto” Wilson met on Thursday to discuss Wilson’s post on Facebook threatening to kill Marlin, his family and friends over assumptions that elections would be postponed.

Marlin said in a press release last night that he had called Wilson on Thursday afternoon and invited Wilson to meet with him at his office at 6:00pm to clear the air on statements made and Facebook postings Read more


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RSM
Source: The Daily Herald
27 May 2016 05:42 AM

St. Martiners Receive Medals In Rsma Military Flag Ceremony

MARIGOT--Hotel de la Collectivité was the scene of a military flag ceremony on Thursday morning as Guadeloupe-based Régiment du Service Militaire Adapté (RSMA) presented its recruits to the flag of the regiment, the first time the formal monthly ceremony has been held in St. Martin.

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Source: SMN-News
26 May 2016 05:11 PM

BASSETERRE:--- Fifteen months after taking office, the Team Unity Government continues its political victimisation and denying scores of persons the right to work in the country of their birth.

But for the President of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Dr. Kelvin Daley it must be a traumatic experience, having been sacked by the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) of Premier Vance Amory when it took office three years ago in Nevis. Daley was hired by the Federal Government of then Prime Minister the Right Hon Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
26 May 2016 05:52 AM

Marlin Says Work Progressing On New Government Building

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin said on Wednesday that work is progressing on the new Government Administration Building on Pond Island.

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Source: The Daily Herald
26 May 2016 05:42 AM

Pm Marlin Met With Detectives On Threats

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin met on Wednesday with detectives looking into the threats made again him last weekend by social activist Rene “Coto” Wilson, who threatened to murder him along with coalition members, friends and family members.

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Source: SMN-News
25 May 2016 09:33 PM

It’s time for everyone to play a role in this community to reduce garbage and dump fires.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin issued a call on the people of St. Maarten to start filtering (separating) their household garbage before they dispose of it so that they could assist in the recycling process that will soon start.
Marlin said that even though he travelled to the USA and visited some waste to management plants and government is currently working with one of those plants to get an agreement for them to build a waste management plant on St Read more


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UPP
Source: Today SXM
25 May 2016 07:15 PM

Theo Heyliger Criticizes Government For Repeated Power Outages

Some Gebe generators are in a bad condition. Photo Today / Hilbert Haar

St. Maarten News – The seemingly extensive mechanical and other problems faced by the Gebe power plant are taking a toll on the economy and putting additional stress on residents, United People’s party leader MP Theo Heyliger said in a press statement.

“Residents and businesses have had to deal with frequent power outages for going on two weeks and there has been no clear indication from government about what is going on Read more


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UPP
Source: Today SXM
25 May 2016 07:10 PM

Mp Frans Richardson Sounds The Alarm: Social Media Messages: Kill The Prime Minister

St. Maarten News – Messages on social media suggest killing the prime minister, members of parliament and their corrupted friends, MP Frans Richardson said during a meeting of parliament about vote buying. While Richardson considered there threats far more important than the issue of vote buying, no other MP even reacted to his statement.

“I am going to protect myself and my family,” Richardson said Read more


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Source: Today SXM
25 May 2016 07:06 PM

Dispute Over Illegal Building At Bobby’S Marina Continues

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The illegal filling in of Great Bay by Bobby’s Marina. Photo contributed

Vromi-ministry’s term to answer

Dock Maarten expires next week

St. Maarten News / By Hilbert Haar – The dispute between Dock Maarten and Bobby’s Marina over illegal building activities is far from over. The attorney for Dock Maarten, Roeland Zwanikken has filed a request for information to Vromi-Minister Angel Meyers based on the law on public administration Read more


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Source: SMN-News
25 May 2016 07:00 PM

Coci Concerned About The Decisions Taken Not To Issue Hurricane Passes To Businesses.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Board of directors of the St Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) has taken keen notice of Government’s decision to discontinue the issuance of the Hurricane passes to the St Maarten Business Community..
COCI, has pooled its membership, there in a number of hotels and guest house properties owners and managers, in an effort to obtain their sentiments on the decision of the government, ( published via the local media on May 3rd 2016, In its press release stating: “hurricane pass application process starts May 3rd, no passes for business owners and hotel staff”) to suddenly cease the issuance of Hurricane Passes for the 2016.
In recent years the Government issued photo ID “hurricane” passes to business owners and key hotel personnel, upon approved request, but decided to drastically change this policy, without any prior consultation on the matter.
COCI Board, through its Executive Director Mr Read more


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Source: Today SXM
25 May 2016 06:49 PM

Pm Marlin At 175Th Anniversary Celebration: “The Catholic Church Has Shown Tremendous Faith In St. Maarten”

Governor Drs. Eugène Holiday with Bishop Secco, Prime Minister William Marlin and a second church dignitary. Photo contributed

St. Maarten News – Prime Minister William Marlin addressed the congregation of the Catholic Church yesterday on the occasion of its 175th anniversary celebration Read more


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Source: SMN-News
25 May 2016 05:24 PM

Exclusive: Telem Shareholders Meeting Postponed To Friday --- No Candidate Selected As Yet.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The shareholders meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday as announced by Prime Minister William Marlin during the weekly press briefing has been postponed to Friday even though the Prime Minister met with the representatives of TELEM on Wednesday as scheduled.
SMN News has been reliably informed that the meeting was Read more


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HOPE
Source: SMN-News
25 May 2016 05:16 PM

GEBE  Supervisory Board of Directors lost court case.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Shareholder representatives of GEBE will be holding their shareholders meeting on Thursday morning May 26th 2016 as ordered by the Court of First Instance and they will dismiss the three remaining members of the supervisory board of directors namely, Rene Richardson, Ed Gumbs, and Zylena Barry. The shareholder will then appoint the seven new members of the board namely:-

1. Oral Gibbes
2. Tazio Bervoets
3 Read more


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