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Minister Jacobs Attends Purple Heart Boat Launch

SIMPSON BAY – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs attended on Saturday morning, February 20, the launching of the 27 ft. wooden boat Purple Heart built from scratch by 9 Milton Peters College (MPC) students at the St. Maarten Shipyard in Simpson Bay.

This initiative was a cooperation between the Marine Industry partners headed by Garth Stein, Kidz at Sea program and the technical sector of the school Read more

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Mp Lake Calls For Energy Policy To Be Put Into Action

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — “We need to step up to the plate now and start practicing what we preach in our National Energy Policy. We are two steps behind because of the constant changes in Government and GEBE’s sense of direction and leadership,” said independent Member of Parliament Maurice Lake.

“One of my priorities of supporting this Coalition of Eight is finalizing the Waste-to-Energy Project to address the huge landfill situation, and recycling of garbage Read more

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Ministry Of Vsa Congratulates New Health Care Professionals

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten –– The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Emil Lee and by extension the entire Ministry would like to congratulate Devlin Alexander and Angeli Balani on being sworn in as Health Care Practitioners on St. Maarten.

Alexander took the oath as a Pharmacist’s Assistant and will be working at the Simpson Bay Pharmacy Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---- “We need to step up to the plate now and start practicing what we preach in our National Energy Policy. We are two steps behind because of the constant changes in Government and GEBE's sense of direction and leadership,” says independent Member of Parliament Maurice Lake.
“One of my priorities of supporting this Coalition of Eight is finalizing the Waste-to-Energy Project to address the huge landfill situation, and recycling of garbage Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---- The OSPP wants to congratulate the government of St. Lucia and its’ people with their celebration of 37 years as an independent country on February 22, 2016. This is a great milestone and should not go unnoticed. We also want to congratulate all the St. Lucians living here in St. Maarten and to wish them all the best for many years to come. We also want to acknowledge the many years of good service to St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Emil Lee and by extension the entire Ministry would like to congratulate Devlin Alexander and Angeli Balani on being sworn in as Health Care Practitioners on Sint Maarten. Mr. Alexander took the oath as a Pharmacists Assistant and will be working at Simpson Bay Pharmacy Read more

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SIMPSON BAY----  Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports The Honorable Silveria Jacobs attended the launching of the 27 ft. wooden boat, Purple Heart, built from scratch by 9 students of the Milton Peters College at the St. Maarten Shipyard in Simpson Bay on Saturday morning.
This initiative was a cooperation between the Marine Industry partners headed by Garth Stein, Kidz at Sea program and the technical sector of the school Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin departs from PJIA en route to Brussels for the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories of the European Union (OCTA) Forum.

This year, St. Maarten will be represented in the OCTA Ministerial Conference and the OCT-EU Forum from February 23rd to the 26th in Brussels, at the Renaissance Brussels Hotel Read more

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Urgent Central Committee Meeting About Status Of Police Officers Insurance Coverage Scheduled For Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG---- The Central Committee will meet in an urgent session on February 23. The Minister of Justice will be present for the sitting of the House.

The Central Committee meeting has been set for Tuesday at 2.00pm in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelmina Straat #1 in Philipsburg.

The agenda point is the status of insurance coverage for Police Officers and their families and other related and affected issues.

This urgent meeting was called by the United People’s (UP) party faction Members of Parliament (MP) Tamara Leonard, (MP) Franklin Meyers, and Independent (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo.

Members of the public are invited to the House of Parliament to attend parliamentary deliberations.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.

The parliamentary session will be carried live on St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG – Atahlia Daye Rogers is a teacher at the Sundial School and has produced a film called ‘Mother Knows Best’. Daye-Rogers is a local Sint Maartener, an entrepreneur, a poet, a playwright, a script writer, and as of late a film producer.
‘Mother Knows Best’ is a featured film about a single mother, raising her daughter on the principles of the word of God. Haunted by the memories of the past, she is faced with the struggles of “modern day” motherhood.
Through it all, both mother and daughter have learned the true meaning of shame, regret, forgiveness, love, family and moving on.
“This project I have selected to give a donation from my initiative to give back to the community due to its educational and biblical contribution to society.
“I endorse this project as it promotes biblical principles and how to overcome adversity using this medium Read more

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Keacy Carty Gets A Fitting Hero’S Welcome

St. Maarten News – After arriving on the ATR-72, to the special reception in the VIP Hall at the Princess Juliana International Airport followed by a tremendous greeting in the arrival hall and finally driven away in an Audi A8 in a mini motorcade has marked the turning point in the life of Keacy Carty, a national hero.

Carty who was propelled into the spotlight after playing the leading role for the West Indies U-19 team that defeated India in the ICC U-19 World Cup finals is certainly the man of the moment at home as well as other parts of the cricketing world

Hundreds of cricket supporters as well as family members and fans loyal to the game of cricket made a special effort to be a part of a historic moment as they anxiously awaited his presence in the arrival hall at the PJIA.

Not even Carty could have imagined himself practically rubbing shoulders with high ranking ministers of the government including Prime Minister William Marlin when he was ushered into the VIP Hall shortly after his arrival shortly after 8 p.m Read more

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Armand Meda Writes: Running Sewage And Mosquitoes

Dear Editor,

You’ve got to give honor to whom honor is due. The Honorable Minister Emil Lee stepped out from the comfort zones of his air conditioned office and upscale neighborhoods and visited one of the homes in Middle Region that has been experiencing hell when it comes to running sewage and mosquitoes. Though I applaud his visit to that one location, I am curious as to what steps are being taken or even considered to bring an end to that deplorable situation Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo Donates Atahlia Daye Rogers Local Film ‘Mother Knows Best’

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Atahlia Daye Rogers is a teacher at the Sundial School and has produced a film called ‘Mother Knows Best’.  Daye-Rogers is a local Sint Maartener, an entrepreneur, a poet, a playwright, a script writer, and as of late a film producer. 

‘Mother Knows Best’ is a featured film about a single mother, raising her daughter on the principles of the word of God. Haunted by the memories of the past, she is faced with the struggles of “modern day” motherhood Read more

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Mp Tamara Leonard Ask About Non-Receipt Of Answers From Budget Meeting

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - United People’s (UP) party Member of Parliament Tamara Leonard has sent a letter to Chairwoman of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams on 
Thursdayasking why she has not yet received answers from the Council of Ministers on questions she posed in last week’s Central Committee Meeting on the draft 2016 budget.

The MP asked in  her letter for an update on the answers and indicated answers are needed as soon as possible Read more

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Mp Marlin-Romeo Donates Atahlia Daye Rogers Local Film ‘Mother Knows Best’

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Atahlia Daye Rogers is a teacher at the Sundial School and has produced a film called ‘Mother Knows Best’.  Daye-Rogers is a local Sint Maartener, an entrepreneur, a poet, a playwright, a script writer, and as of late a film producer.

‘Mother Knows Best’ is a featured film about a single mother, raising her daughter on the principles of the word of God. Haunted by the memories of the past, she is faced with the struggles of “modern day” motherhood.

Through it all, both mother and daughter have learned the true meaning of shame, regret, forgiveness, love, family and moving on.

“This project I have selected to give a donation from my initiative to give back to the community due to its educational and biblical contribution to society.

“I endorse this project as it promotes biblical principles and how to overcome adversity using this medium Read more

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Telegraaf “Uncovers” Hachchi On Front Page

THE HAGUE--The Dutch Telegraaf newspaper blasted resigned Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament Wassila Hachchi of the Democratic Party D66 on its front page Thursday morning with the headlines “Hachchi uncovered” and “Distributing flyers for 6.800 Euros.”       

  The newspaper article starts off with: “The career of Wassila Hachchi in the Hillary Clinton team doesn’t go further than distributing flyers on a voluntary basis Read more

Keacy Carty Receives Hero’S Welcome

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Welcome home Keacy Carty!! What a proud moment!! #SXM #HomeOfKeacyCarty #Proud

Posted by Charmaine Wilson on Wednesday, February 17, 2016

AIPORT – Prime Minister William Marlin and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs along with the Council of Ministers, were present to extend a hero’s welcome to Keacy Carty, as he returned to St Read more

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SIMPSON BAY: Prime Minister William Marlin and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Silveria Jacobs along with the Council of Ministers, was present to extend a hero’s welcome to Keacy Carty as he returned to Sint Maarten as the Man of the Match in the Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2016.

His parents Keith and Angela Carty were also present to welcome him home along with many well-wishers and cricket fans on Sint Maarten Read more

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Engineer Firm For New Hospital Being Selected

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Recent news headlines have alluded to the perception that bids for the development of the new hospital had already been received. Contrary to that, this process is currently still at the first phase of the bidding process, where engineer firms were presented the opportunity to submit proposals for the development of the terms of reference for interested turn-key developers (design-build and maintain), who will construct a new and sustainable hospital for country St Read more

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Ministry Of Vsa And Auc Sign Collaboration Agreement

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – As part of the Ministries approach to developing partnerships, the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) signed off on a collaboration agreement with the American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine (AUC) on February 11.

Although the Ministry has been collaborating with AUC since 2012, this agreement formalizes and enhances the current relationship by creating the VSA-AUC Platform. This platform, will allow continued collaboration among representatives of the university, the ministry, health care institutions and the community for the common good of St Read more

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SIMPSON BAY:--- Clinical psychologist Dr. Umar Johnson arrived here at SXM Airport on Wednesday afternoon from the USA. Dr. Johnson, who is also a Pan Africanist activist is scheduled to speak with high school students at the LB Scot Sports Auditorium on Thursday, from 9 am to 11 am. He will also appear on various radio and television programs before delivering the keynote address at the 25th annual Black History Celebration Lecture at the University of St. Martin, on Saturday, February 20, at 8 pm Read more

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Meyers To Pursue Parking Garage On Kim Sha Beach In Spite Of Lien

SIMPSON BAY--Infrastructure Minister Angel Meyers said Wednesday he intends to proceed with the development of a parking garage on the former Kim Sha property on Simpson Bay Beach in spite of the existing lien levied by Tesi N.V., a part of the Port de Plaisance Group.

 Meyers said in the Council of Ministers Press Briefing that he will also look into holding former Infrastructure Minister Claret Connor "liable" for "any obstruction" to the parking garage project and for "reckless conduct" for signing an agreement with Tesi N.V Read more

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New St. Maarten Hospital Construction To Begin In Third Quarter

SZV receives bids from engineering companies

St. Maarten News – Social insurance agency SZV received bids from four engineering companies to develop terms of reference for the new hospital. SZV says that construction could begin in the third quarter of this year and that the new facility would be ready in 2019.

Lievense, Independent Consulting Engineers (ICE), Arcadis and Royal HaskoningDHV have submitted bids and SZV accepted them on Monday for consideration.

Interim SZV-director Glen Carty thanked Henk de Zeeuw, managing director of KPMG for his help with the process so far Read more

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Minister Jacobs Wants To Welcome Keacy Carty Back Home In Style

St. Maarten News – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs extends congratulations  on behalf of the government and the entire community to Keacy Carty and the West Indies U19 team on the West Indies win in the U19 World Cup Cricket finals Sunday morning in Bangladesh.

“The team surpassed expectations by reaching the finals, defeating the home team of Bangladesh on Thursday.  They faced favorite India in the finals but were able to secure the win with 52 runs not out batted in by our very own St Read more

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