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Prime Minister: Council Of Ministers Is Working Across The Board

PHILIPSBURG – In Wednesday’s, January 18, weekly Press Briefing, Prime Minister William Marlin provided clarity on several issues.

He said that at a general shareholders meeting of TelEm, several agenda points, had to put off due to some information being received the day before, and the Council of Ministers having to attend a swearing-in.

However, the new CEO for TelEm is Kendall Dupersoy, who previously worked for TelEm, then went to work at the airport Read more

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Three New Mps Sworn In Tuesday

 HARBOUR VIEW--Governor Eugene Holiday on Tuesday administered the oath to the three new National Alliance (NA) Members of Parliament (MPs) Romeo Pantophlet, Read more

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Governor Holiday Swears In Three New Mps

Harbour View – On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, Governor Eugene B. Holiday administered the oath to new Members of Parliament Romeo Pantophlet, George Pantophlet and

Hyacinth Richardson at the Governor’s Cabinet Read more

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Harbour View:--- On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday administered the oath to new Members of Parliament Mr. Romeo Pantophlet, Mr. George Pantophlet and Mr Read more

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Update: Four New Mps To Be Sworn In Soon

~ Credentials to be checked today ~

PHILIPSBURG--The four vacant seats in Parliament will soon be filled. The four persons to whom the seats were offered by the Central Voting Bureau by virtue of the votes they gathered on their parties' slates have accepted their posts.

Voting Bureau Chairman Jason Rogers told The Daily Herald that as of Thursday morning all four had accepted their seats to serve as Members of Parliament (MPs).

Perry Geerlings of the Democratic Party (DP) had not yet accepted his seat up to late last Wednesday night.

Now that Geerlings has accepted the seat, Rogers will inform Parliament of his acceptance Read more

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Four New Mps To Be Sworn-In Soon

PHILIPSBURG--The four vacant seats in Parliament will soon be filled. The four persons to whom the seats were offered by the Central Voting Bureau by virtue of the votes they gathered on their parties' slates have accepted their posts. 

  Voting Bureau Chairman Jason Rogers told The Daily Herald as of this morning all four had accepted their seats to serve as Members of Parliament  (MPs). 

  Up to late last night, Perry Geerlings of the Democratic Party (DP) had not yet accepted his seat, Rogers had told the paper on Wednesday night. 

  Now that Geerlings has accepted the seat, Rogers will inform Parliament of his acceptance Read more

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New Year’S Address Of Prime Minister William Marlin

Fellow St. Maarteners,

Residents of our beautiful island,

The year 2016 is now bound for the history books as we enter 2017 with joy and hope, with excitement and enthusiasm, determined that this will be our best year ever!

And as we bid the Old Year goodbye, we cannot but realize that being alive to see the New Year is in itself a huge blessing, for so many who began 2016 with us did not make it this far. We remember them with affection and pray that the good Lord will have a place reserved for them at his right hand.

If one word could describe the year 2016 it probably would be “transition.” Not just because life itself is a transition, but also because transitions can be painful and shocking and even full of chaos Read more

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New Year’S Address Of Prime Minister William Marlin

Fellow St. Maarteners,

Residents of our beautiful island,

The year 2016 is now bound for the history books as we enter 2017 with joy and hope, with excitement and enthusiasm, determined that this will be our best year ever!

And as we bid the Old Year goodbye, we cannot but realize that being alive to see the New Year is in itself a huge blessing, for so many who began 2016 with us did not make it this far. We remember them with affection and pray that the good Lord will have a place reserved for them at his right hand.

If one word could describe the year 2016 it probably would be “transition.” Not just because life itself is a transition, but also because transitions can be painful and shocking and even full of chaos Read more

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Fellow St. Maarteners, Residents of our beautiful island.

The year 2016 is now bound for the history books as we enter 2017 with joy and hope, with excitement and enthusiasm, determined that this will be our best year ever! And as we bid the Old Year goodbye, we cannot but realize that being alive to see the New Year is in itself a huge blessing, for so many who began 2016 with us did not make it this far. We remember them with affection and pray that the good Lord will have a place reserved for them at his right hand.
If one word could describe the year 2016 it probably would be "transition" Read more

MAHO:--- (DMF) DOW MUSICAL FOUNDATION and EBONY STEEL ORCHESTRA 25th year annual concert celebration took place on Monday night December 26th, 2016 at Maho Royale Ballroom.
The Tallahasse-St. Maarten Foundation Inc. (TLH-SXMF) presented an award to Prime Minister William Marlin under the banner of: POLITICIAN OF THE YEAR 2016.
“The house was packed to capacity at the annual Steel Pan Concert and extravaganza celebrating the DOW MUSICAL FOUNDATION and EBONY STEEL ORCHESTRA 25th concert anniversary,” according to TLH-SXMF Executive Director Arthur Lugisse.
Lugisse continues: “Current Prime Minister of Sint Maarten William Marlin was first sworn in on November 19, 2015 and after serving one year he was again recently sworn in on December 20, 2016 as Prime Minister in the Red, White and Blue coalition government comprising of the Democratic Party, the National Alliance and the United St Read more

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Hasani Ellis Tipped To Be Deputy Minister In Hague

Hasani Ellis

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maartener Hasani Ellis is tipped to be the country’s Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague. He is currently undergoing justice and integrity screening.

  Ellis was a candidate with the Democratic Party (DP) of Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams in the September 26 Parliamentary election, but did not earn a seat in Parliament Read more

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King Of Slot Machines And Former Lawmaker Arrested

Italian News

ITALY – A former lawmaker, known to various professionals working in the sector, has been arrested as part of an investigation of the District Anti-Mafia Directorate in Rome.

Former lawmaker Amedeo Labocetta and entrepreneur Francesco Corallo, the leading international entrepreneur of slot machines and casino king of the Caribbean, were arrested. They include those arrested this morning, Tuesday, December 13, by men of the Guardia di Finanza at the request of the prosecutor in Rome.

As part of the same investigation, concerning a criminal organization engaged in laundering of the proceeds, and for the non-payment of taxes on the online game and video-lottery, Sergio and Giancarlo Tulliani are also being investigated Read more

[Video] Francesco Corallo And Rudolf Baetsen Arrested At The Request Of Italian Authorities.

Update # 2: Dec 13, 2016 Time: 11:26 AM 

LOWLANDS, Sint Maarten — The searches in St. Maarten that started this morning Tuesday, December 13, 2016 and are being led by the Judge of Instruction are still ongoing. The home of the suspect F.C. (56) born in Italy is one of the premises that is being searched.

The Anti-corruption Taskforce (TBO) of the Kingdom Detectives Cooperation Team has arrested F.C. at the request of Italian authorities. Italy will ask for his extradition Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Rumors are circulating on social media (Facebook) and throughout the community claiming that the current coalition agreement between the National Alliance (NA), the United St. Maarten People’s Party (USP) and the Democratic Party (DP) fell through and that talks are currently taking place between the United Peoples Party (UPP), United St Read more

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Meyers: I Did Not Fail Screening, Was Cleared To Be New Minister

PHILIPSBURG--United People’s (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Franklin “Frankie” Meyers made it clear on Monday that he was cleared to sit as a Minister in the now collapsed UP/National Alliance (NA) coalition Read more

Upp Deputy Leader Denies Failing Screening

PHILLIPSBURG, St. Maarten -  Deputy leader of the United People’s Party, Member of Parliament Frankie Meyers has refuted reports that he failed the screening process paving the path for him to become a Minister in the next government.

As a result of the alleged failed screening of candidate Ministers of the UP, the National Alliance has shifted from the September 27th signed agreement between the political parties to form the next government, opting to work instead with the Democratic Party and the United St Read more

Governor Instructs Marlin To Deliver Final Report By Dec. 12

HARBOUR VIEW--After the swearing in of the “Halloween” Parliament on October 31, it now looks as though the country will get a Christmas Government.

  Governor Eugene Holiday has tasked National Alliance (NA) leader Prime Minister William Marlin with delivering a final report on the formation of a new Council of Ministers, reflecting the newly formed red, white and blue coalition, by December 12 Read more

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Governor Holiday Issues New Government Formation Assignment To Pm Marlin

HARBOUR VIEW – After the consultations of Thursday, November 17, Governor Eugene B. Holiday met with leader of the National Alliance (NA) William Marlin on Friday, November 18, to discuss the process to come to the formation of a new government.

Considering the consultations, the results of the September 26, 2016 elections, the developments of the past 7 weeks and the coalition agreement signed by the leaders of the NA, USP and DP representing a two thirds majority in Parliament, the Governor requested Marlin to accept an assignment as formateur.

Based on the consultations, the Governor requested Marlin to form a new government, which has the support of a broad majority in Parliament to foster political stability, that consists of ministers who are committed to the promotion of the wellbeing of St Read more

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Governor Holiday Issues New Government Formation Assignment To Mr. W. Marlin.

Harbour View:---  After the consultations of Thursday, November 17th, 2016, His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday met with the leader of the National Alliance, Mr. William Marlin on Friday to discuss the process to come to the formation of a new government Read more

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Governor Holiday Issues New Government Formation Assignment To Mr. W. Marlin

Date: November 18, 2016 Press Release

Harbour View – After the consultations of Thursday November 17th, 2016, His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday met with the leader of the National Alliance, Mr. William Marlin on Friday to discuss the process to come to the formation of a new government Read more

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Red, White And Blue Coalition To Again Form Govt., Up Out

PHILIPSBURG--The red, white and blue coalition that was formed after the 2010 elections, but ended up short lived, will get another chance to firmly take the helm of the country with the signing of a new coalition agreement on Wednesday by the Democratic Party (DP), United St. Maarten Party (US Party) and National Alliance (NA) Read more

Sarah Chides Parliament Chair For Not Attending St. Martin Day Event

PHILIPSBURG--“That the NA and UP parties thumbed their noses at the people of St. Maarten/St. Martin on their day with their silly boycott is bad enough; that the Governor would fall for their silliness is highly questionable; but that the chairperson of Parliament, Claret Connor would compromise the office of Chairperson is regrettable,” said opposition Democratic Party leader Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams on Saturday Read more

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Arrindell Calls On New Govt., Continue Tourism Initiatives

Minister Ingrid Arrindell.

PHILIPSBURG--Ingrid Arrindell, outgoing Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunication Minister has urged the incoming National Alliance (NA)/United People’s (UP) party coalition to continue the tourism initiatives started under he Read more

Incoming Mps To Change As Up/Na Cabinet Takes Shape

PHILIPSBURG--Five of the incoming Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected not to be from the list as announced by the Central Voting Bureau on October 11 at the validation of the September 26 Parliament Election results. This is based on the composition of the incoming United People’s (UP) party/National Alliance coalition Read more