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Ombudsman Wants Solution For Duped Statia Employees

National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen.

THE HAGUE--National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen urged Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk on Tuesday to find a solution for all government employees, including teachers in the Caribbean Netherlands, whose pension money has disappeared.

  According to Van Zutphen, no difference should be made in the treatment of government employees and teachers, whether they work for the National Government Service Caribbean Netherlands RCN, the governments of Bonaire, St Read more

Simpson Bay Resort Offers Specials For Dominate 360!

Great Bay, St. Maarten – DOMINATE 360 is a three (3) day experience brings entrepreneurial experts from the US, the Netherlands, around the Caribbean and St. Maarten to equip entrepreneurs and business leaders with best practices and cutting-edge tools to be 21st century entrepreneurial leaders. Simpson Bay Resort and Marina has partnered with INFOBIZZ to ensure that this 2nd Annual DOMINATE 360 to be held on November 17-19, 2016 at the resort is a memorable experience for all Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Board and Membership of the Democratic Party express their deep appreciation, gratitude, and pride in the exemplary performance of the Chairperson of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams and the outgoing Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Mr Read more

International And Local Experts Support Entrepreneurs And Business Leaders

~ 2nd annual DOMINATE 360 coming in November ~

PHILIPSBURG – On November 17-19, Foundation INFOBIZZ will host the 2nd annual DOMINATE 360.

This experience brings entrepreneurial experts from the US, the Netherlands, around the Caribbean and St. Maarten to equip entrepreneurs and business leaders with best practices and cutting-edge tools to be 21st century entrepreneurial leaders.

Foundation INFOBIZZ is a non-profit focused on business support services for start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Read more

Thank You & I Love You Sxm! One Island, One People!

After an enlightening campaign process and meeting great people out there, I would like to say thank you very much to the 135 people who saw fit to vote for me. I really appreciate your support.

I would also like to thank the 856 persons who saw fit to vote for the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP).

Our Leader Pastor Smith and all eight other candidates thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

I would like to thank my family and close friends, but in particular Ms Read more

Ppa Issues Statement In Wake Of Election 2016

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Leader of the P.P.A, states: “ First of all, I take this opportunity to congratulate all the political parties that took part in the Parliament elections on September 26th last. Congratulations to the Leaders of the two largest parties, the UPP and the NA party Read more

Gracita: “Congratulations To The Fifteen (15) New Members Of Parliament Elect, As Well As To The People Of St Maarten For Exercising Its Duty To Vote”. .

Concerned regarding the prospects of continued political instability, in spite of the many promises, made to the electorate”

PHILIPSBURG:---- Leader of the P.P.A, states: “ First of all, I take this opportunity to congratulate all the political parties that took part in the Parliament elections on September 26th last. Congratulations to the Leaders of the two largest parties, the UPP and the NA party.
I also publicly thank the voters who bravely cast their votes for our candidates of the People’s Progressive Alliance Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The two political parties that got five seats each in parliament did not waste any time in forming a government. The leaders and deputy leaders of the two parties namely William Marlin and Silveria Jacobs from the National Alliance along with Theodore Heyliger and Franklin Meyers from the United Peoples Party signed a coalition agreement shortly after the results were announced.
Up to early Tuesday morning neither of the party leaders could be reached for a comment but SMN News managed to obtain a photograph of the four political leaders and deputy leaders holding up the signed documents. Sources told SMN News that Marlin announced the news in a Whatsapp chat to all his party members and promised to explain them the reasons for his decision in a meeting later today at 1pm Read more

Up Party Urge Citizens To Let Democracy Reign In Wake Smcp Candidate Stoning

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten — The United People’s party has issued a call on the community to “let democracy reign in our country” following the stoning of the candidates on the St. Maarten Christian Party SMCP in Belvedere, Wednesday night.

Leader of the UP Party and Member of Parliament Theodore Heyliger said he and the rest of the UP Board and candidates were utterly shocked and disappointed to learn that such malevolent behaviour could be mated out by people on the “friendly island.”

The UP party issued a press release on Thursday in which Heyliger was quoted saying, “Since the time of my grandfather the late Dr Claude Wathey, our country has had a proud and healthy political campaign Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---Minister of Finance Richard Gibson Sr announced on Wednesday at the Council of Minister's press briefing that he made a promise when he first took office almost nine months ago and he can now report that the promise he made when he reported to parliament is a promise he kept. Gibson said that when he reported to parliament regarding the legislation the former government had prepared to increase the number plate fees, he told parliament that he would scrap that legislation and go after the casinos so that they could pay their dues, instead of shifting the burden on the entire population.
The finance Minister said an agreement was signed on Tuesday with the Receivers office Read more

Exclusive: $80,000.00 Stolen From Pss (Post Office) Checkmate Security Caught On Camera Stealing, Pushing Envelopes In His Crotch.

Checkmate in the news again in negative light – Suspect released by Judge of Instruction but remains a suspect.

PHILIPSBURG:--- A long-time security guard working for Checkmate Security was in police custody over the weekend after he was caught on camera stealing envelopes from the Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS) and pushing it in his crotch.
According to a well-placed source, the security guard identified as Eli Harrison from Jamaica unit 19 went away sometime last week while the management of PSS was investigating the disappearance of USD 80,000.00 that went missing sometime in the month of July Read more

“If getting St. Maarten a new hospital is against the law I am all the way behind it.’

PHILIPSBURG: --- The tripartite, consisting of the St. Maarten Medical Center, USZV, and the government of St. Maarten signed the Design, Build and Management contract with the contractor INSO on Monday. Among those at the ceremony were Prime Minister William Marlin, Minster of VSA Emil Lee, Kees Klarenbeek of SMMC and representatives of INSO.
Klareenbeek outlined the need for the new hospital which he said will provide more services which also included oncology and dialysis which is currently being offered at SMMC.
USZV Director Glen Carty said that finally, they have reached another step especially for USZV because the health insurance company pays approximately NAF20 to Naf 30M per year to other countries to provide health care for St Read more

Frans: I Remain Hopeful, Confident In Future And People Of St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Member of Parliament and leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party Frans Richardson stated recently that he remains very hopeful in the future of St. Maarten primarily because he believes in the people of St. Maarten.

This belief he said, is not grounded in the typical political rhetoric, but in the fact that St Read more

Frans: I Remain Hopeful, Confident In Future And People Of St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Member of Parliament and leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party Frans Richardson stated recently that he remains very hopeful in the future of St. Maarten primarily because he believes in the people of St. Maarten. This belief he said, is not grounded in the typical political rhetoric, but in the fact that St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and leader of the United St. Maarten (US) party Frans Richardson stated recently that he remains very hopeful in the future of St. Maarten primarily because he believes in the people of St. Maarten. This belief he said, is not grounded in the typical political rhetoric, but in the fact that St. Maarteners “are a resilient people who always finds a way through.”
MP Richardson acknowledged that like everyone else, he feels the disappointment many people carry over what has happened politically since 10-10-10 Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The developers of the Pearl Caribbean China held a forum at the Sonesta Great Bay Resort on Saturday morning prior to the groundbreaking ceremony which was held at Belair Beach. At the forum, the developers shared information about their company New Lifetown that have been doing in several countries such as Malaysia which generated a huge response, they also do business in South East Asia. The Chinese have placed lots of energy in creating the silk rope which enables them to conduct trade with several countries such as Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Netherlands where they have 500 projects and created 8,600 jobs Read more

Uneven Developments In The Monetary Union In The First Quarter Of 2016

By Curacao Chronicle 

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG – According to the Quarterly Bulletin of the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, economic developments in the monetary union were uneven in the first quarter of 2016. Curaçao recorded a real GDP contraction, while Sint Maarten’s economy expanded in real terms.

Real GDP contracted in the first quarter of 2016 by 0.2% in Curaçao, while the economy of Sint Maarten expanded by 0.4% Read more

Uneven Developments In The Monetary Union In The First Quarter Of 2016.

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:---  According to the Quarterly Bulletin of the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, economic developments in the monetary union were uneven in the first quarter of 2016. Curaçao recorded a real GDP contraction, while Sint Maarten’s economy expanded in real terms.

Real GDP contracted in the first quarter of 2016 by 0.2% in Curaçao, while the economy of Sint Maarten expanded by 0.4% Read more

Dr. Petits Comments Are “Concerning” Says Minister Lee

PHILIPSURG, St. Maarten - During the Council of Ministers Press briefing Minister of Public Health, Social Emil Lee commented on the release issued by former chairman of the supervisory board of SZV Dr. Michel Petit where he stated that he resigned from the board due to the “overreaching and undue influence” from the Minister.  ”Personally, I have a tremendous amount of respect for Dr Read more

Digikidz, Vxg, And Winair Are Only Some Of The Victims Of Sta Appointed Director.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Since the appointment of Rolando Brison to the St. Maarten Tourism Authority (STA) by Minister of TEATT Ingrid Arrindell last Friday social media on St. Maarten has been exploding with all sorts of comments regarding the appointment of Brison to such a prestigious position when there are numerous scandals surrounding one of St. Maarten’s brightest minds and possible future leaders. Brison who is known to be very brilliant ever since he was in high school, today has a questionable reputation, especially with his marketing company Read more

Former Vdsm Head Is Released, Still A Suspect

PHILIPSBURG--Former head of St. Maarten National Security Service VDSM J.A.J.R. (41), suspected of embezzlement and money-laundering, has been released from pre-trial detention, the Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed. He is still a suspect in the open investigation and is required to cooperate with the Prosecutor’s Office.

  The former head was released from the custody of the National Detectives last week Friday. He was arrested by National Detectives with assistance of police on July 19 Read more

PHILIPSBURG: --- Of the five political parties that had to secure 146 signatures at the Census Office on Tuesday to qualify their list to contest the September 2016 Parliamentary elections. The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) surpassed the amount by 1:00pm on Tuesday. The leader of the SMCP Wycliffe Smith told SMN News that at 1:30pm his party got 165 signatures and people were still in the line and some more on their way to endorse his party Read more

Ospp Welcomes New Parties To The Political Arena

PHILIPSBURG – News that there are currently 13 political parties registered on island is being welcomed by the One St. Maarten People Party (OSPP), whose leader Lenny Priest opined this suggests the people of St. Maarten are disillusioned with the political parties currently forming the government.

“We have noted with interest that there is now twice the number of political parties registered on island and that 10 parties will contest the September 26 election Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- News that there are currently 13 political parties registered on island is being welcomed by the One St. Maarten People Party –OSPP--whose leader Lenny Priest opined this suggests the people of St. Maarten are disillusioned with the political parties currently forming the government.
“We have noted with interest that there is now twice the number of political parties registered on island and that ten parties will contest the September 26th election Read more