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Matser: Seat Not Bought, But Given ‘From Heart Of People’

PHILIPSBURG--Not bought, but given “from the heart of the people” is how independent Member of Parliament (MP) Silvio Matser described in Parliament Thursday, how he claimed a seat in the 2014 Parliamentary Elections.

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National Institute Of Arts Gymnastic Competition

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Saturday March 19th, the National Institute of Arts in collaboration with Club de Gym St.Martin will present part 2 of the 2nd Annual Gymnastic Competition at the Asha Stevens Christian Hillside School Campus in Cay Hill. 50 students born during the years 1998 to 2008 will compete in a parcours that covers gymnastic apparatus of floor, uneven bars, horse and balance beam.

The 2nd Annual Gymnastic Completion is the qualifier to compete at the Regional Competition that will take place in Guadeloupe.

Part 1 of the Gymnastic Competition was held on Saturday March 12 and 70 children born in 2005 to 2009 competed in a parcours that consisted of floor, bars and horse in basics skills and gymnastic alignment Read more

Marlin Dismisses Opposition To Construction Of Sewage Plant Close To Lagoon

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin dismissed opposition to the proposed construction of a sewage plant in the vicinity of the Cole Bay causeway for fears it could impact the Simpson Bay lagoon.

“Raw sewage is running from Cay Bay, from Cole Bay, from Billy Folly area – from all areas from the pond – raw sewage is running into the pond,” the Prime Minister noted Read more

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Safe Cargo; ‘Airport Moving The Goal Post’

A scene outside the airport cargo facility shows the congested area.

~ Huge investments in jeopardy due to lack of decision-making ~

AIRPORT--Safe Cargo Services has broken its silence about Princess Juliana International Airport SXM’s new cargo facility. In a statement to The Daily Herald on Wednesday, the company said the management of the airport has been “moving the goal post” with regard to negotiations to arrive at a mutually acceptable rental fee at the new cargo facility currently under construction at the airport.

  According to Safe Cargo, the airport management also has been “dragging its feet” in terms of decision-making, putting potential large investments in jeopardy Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Journey for Education Foundation is spearheading a grand event in recognition of one of the most beloved teachers on St. Maarten. A reunion of Teacher Carlyle Cadogan and his past students will take place on July 16th 2016 at the Tent at Port De Plaisance. In order to execute this fundraising project, JFE has commissioned a Committee comprising of past students of the beloved teacher Cadogan.
Mr Carlyle Cadogan or Teacher Cadogan as he is affectionately called had been an elementary school teacher for over 40 years Read more

Electoral Reform Report Received By Government

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin has received the Electoral Reform Committee’s report on the way forward to make the governmental system stronger and halt “ship-jumping” – the practice of Members of Parliament (MPs) leaving their party to form coalitions with others.

Marlin did not give any details about what the report contains when he spoke to the press on Wednesday Read more

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Summary Of Buncamper Case

Claudius-Buncamper

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The suspects are accused primarily of committing forgery. The core issue revolves around a piece of land that the couple B. had held since 2005. First by renting it from the island territory of St. Maarten, then by acquiring a lease. To obtain the land, however, conditions were attached. For example, the land could not be sub-leased or made available to a third party. The price paid by the couple B. was about NAf Read more

Matser Released, Remains Suspect

PHILIPSBURG--The tentacles of “Octopus” have loosened their two-week hold on independent Member of Parliament Silvio Matser. The MP was released from custody by the National Detectives on order of the Prosecutor’s Office this afternoon. He remains a suspect in the Octopus investigation into election fraud in the August 2014 Parliame Read more

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Willemstad:--- The Board of financial supervision Curaçao and Sint Maarten has issued a positive advice on the 2016 budget of Curaçao. The Cft deems the budget realistic and there are visible signs of economic growth. Measures that were taken previously by the social funds prove to be effective, although some risks can still be perceived. Up till now it seems that last year finished with a small surplus. Cft has advised Curaçao to continue on the current path of realistic estimates and the further improvement of its financial management, so all budgetary documents can be timely discussed and approved.

During a two day visit to Curaçao on March 14th and 16th, Cft met with the Governor, the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Finance, the Financial Parliamentary Committee and the Advisory Council Read more

Prosecution Demanded Prison Time For The Buncampers And Co-Defendants.

decided to drop money laundering charge due to prosecutor’s misconduct.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The prosecution requested that the Buncamper’s namely Maria Buncamper Molanus and Claudius Buncamper be sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, six of which suspended and a three year probation be placed on the couple. As for notary Gijsbertha the prosecution demanded 15 months prison sentence, five of which suspended also with a three year probation.
For Ivan Haverthong the prosecution demanded 12 months imprisonment, four of which suspended along with a three year probation Read more

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Smmta Informs Boaters About Anchoring In Maho Bay.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA) is working with the Sint Maarten Civil Aviation Authority to make sure that boaters are aware that there have been many complaints from concerned stakeholders about vessels with high masts mooring just outside of the yellow buoys in Maho Bay to observe the landing aircraft at the Princess Julianna International Airport.
The Civil Aviation Authority is concerned because sailboats’ masts are posing a hindrance to landing aircraft on runway 10 and the Department of Civil Aviation, Shipping and Maritime Affairs has on several occasions had to call the Coast Guard to escort vessels from the area in question.
While vessels are currently allowed to navigate and anchor outside of the yellow buoys in Maho Bay, the Civil Aviation Authority would like boaters’ cooperation in staying clear of the approach area for airplanes landing at Princess Julianna Airport, especially if they are sailboats because of the potential danger their masts pose to the aircraft Read more

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Marlin-Romeo Writes Sarah About ‘Abrupt’ Suspension

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo has sent a letter to Parliament Chairwoman Sarah Wescot-Williams about the “abrupt suspension” o Read more

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Positive Progress Made At Orient Beach Meeting Despite Issues ‘Partly’ Resolved

~ Further blockades not planned while talks continue ~

MARIGOT--Reactions to the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting on the Orient Beach tenant’s situation among other agenda points were positive and said to be moving forward, in the right direction, yesterday after the delegation raising the complaints met with President Aline Hanson, V Read more

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*** Amber Alert *** Missing Teenager !!!!

*** AMBER ALERT *** MISSING TEENAGER !!!!
PLEASE SHARE THIS AMBER ALERT ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE / ACCOUNT

Family of Tamisha aka “Tamika” Fleming (14 years old) is asking the help of the public if anyone has seen or know the whereabouts of Tamika Fleming to contact the POLICE.
The teenager went missing since March 10, 2016 left the house to visit a friend and never return home.

If you have any information of her please to contact the Police at 911 or +17215422222
Or you can contact the family direct on +1721-5220824 or +1721-5536417 or +1721-5819593
Last she was wearing a Black short pants and a black top Read more

Introduction of 4G LTE and 3G technologies

UTS has designed and is set to start building the first 4G LTE network on the island of Saba after a successful launch of the service in St. Maarten. Doing business under the name of UTS-WICC and partnered with SATEL on offering its Chippie mobile service, the company will commence building Saba’s first 4G LTE network within short. While building and rolling out the 4G LTE network, UTS will also be introducing 3G mobile service on the island Read more

Oranjestad:--- On March 15th, 2016 the Board of financial supervision Aruba (CAft), which is exerting financial supervision as per August 1st, 2015, paid a visit to Aruba, and the purpose was the rendering of account over the 2015 budget and the progress of the 2016 budget. According to the CAft chairman Age Bakker, Aruba managed to meet the deficit limit as stated in the National Ordinance financial supervision (LAft). This was related though to considerable incidental windfalls, which means that the structural challenges still remain Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo on Monday March 14th 2016, sent a letter to the President of Parliament Sarah Wescott Williams concerning the abrupt suspension of the 2016 Budget meeting on Thursday, March 10th.

The Member of Parliament questioned the Chair on whether the opportunity was given to any other Member of Parliament to support the amendments Read more

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Lions Health Fair A Great Success

PHILIPSBURG – The 8th annual Lion Rudy Hoeve Health and Wellness Fair, organized by the St. Maarten Lions Club on Saturday, March 5, at the Festival Village was a great success.

Lions Health and Wellness Fair Organizer Lion Wally Havertong stated, “The Lions Club would like to thank through this medium all stakeholders who took part in the Fair for offering their expertise, information and services to the public of St. Maarten free of charge. The club would also like to thank the general public that came out in great numbers to make use of these services, information and various tests that were offered Read more

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Aline Hanson Clarifies Rights To Occupy Public Domain

MARIGOT--Ahead of today’s meeting on the Orient Beach situation, President of the Territorial Council Aline Hanson has clarified a number of points to print and broadcast media regarding claims to the public domain so the public can be fully informed.

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Buncamper Case In Court Wednesday And Thursday

PHILIPSBURG--The criminal cases against Claudius (52) and Maria Buncamper-Molanus (48) concerning an alleged illegal land deal will be heard by a judge at the Court of First Instance on Wednesday and Thursday.

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No Date Yet For Budget Handling Resumption

PHILIPSBURG--No date has yet been set for the resumption of the plenary session of Parliament to handle the draft 2016 budget.

Parliament Chairwoman Sarah Wescot-Williams told The Daily Herald Monday “no decision yet” has been made on the resumption of the session that was suspended until further notice on March 10, af Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo Meets Reverend John A. Gumbs

PHILIPSBURG – In celebration of its 40th anniversary, The Methodist Agogic Centre affectionately known as the MAC, invited the founding visionary Reverend John A. Gumbs to a commemorating service on Sunday March 13th at the Philipsburg Methodist Church.

Statements such as cradle to the grave, Christian foundation and principles, Christian values, responsibility of parents and teachers, discipline, and molding of minds, echoed during the service.

These statement resounded especially in the mind of Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo who is an Alumni of the MAC.

The Methodist Agogic Centre has been fundamental in nurturing and educating children from both Dutch and French Sint Maarten, producing good fruit for this community, stated Member of Parliament Marlin-Romeo.

“The seed planted by Reverend John A Read more

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St. Maarten Boys Basketball Team Crowned Champions

PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Youth Boys Basketball team was crowned champions as they went undefeated against Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao elementary schools at the Fundashon Desaroyo Deportivo Kòrsou competition in Curaçao this weekend.

Ishmael Gumbs of the Ruby Labega School was awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the St. Maarten team.

The St. Maarten Academy Girls Volleyball Team came up short in their match-ups, however, the team gained a lot in experience. In keeping with proper sportsmanship, the St Read more

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Walichi Basketball Association Honors Women For International Women’S Day

PHILIPSBURG – The Walichi Basketball Association (WBA) took time out on Sunday, March 13, before game 1 of the Ladies Basketball Championship (LBC) finals to honor these women for their contributions to the league and the community in honor of International Women’s Day this past Tuesday, March 8.

Inocencia Leonard of Leonard Enterprise was thanked for being the main sponsor of the league this year and for consistently giving back to the youth and community. Emilie Beencha, secretary of Thunderz Basketball Club, was honored for being the secretary of the club, in charge of the girls, being part of the club for 5 years, and being part of female basketball development.

Honored was Minister of Sports Silveria Jacobs, who is a volleyball player and an avid sports lover Read more

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