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THE HAGUE:--- Stichting WeConnect and Pakhuis de Zwijger are organizing the networking event 'Diaspora Dialogues' in Amsterdam on October 10th. The goal is to let members of the Caribbean diaspora come together to have a dialogue on who they are, their experiences as a student or professional in the Netherlands, how they experience their connection with their birth island, and in what way they engage with the community on the islands.

Involvement
The inspiration for this dialogue comes from the Caribbean community itself Read more

PHILIPSBURG  (DCOMM):---  The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) Hon. Rodolphe Samuel, released his message on the occasion of World Teachers Day 2023.
World Teachers Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), it is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education Read more

~ St. Maarten will only be responsible for 10% of the 600M Dutch Loan.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion said in response to questions posed by members of the media regarding the Ennia bailout that all suggestions made by members of parliament last week were all brought up and suggested by him as the St. Maarten representative and they were all rejected by the Dutch Government.

Irion said that during the negotiations he was looking for the best possible deal that would protect the 10 percent policyholders on St Read more

~ November 6 -8 Symposium: The Future of Sustainable Healthcare in Sint Maarten ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of VSA, in collaboration with SZV Social & Health Insurances, is thrilled to announce an unprecedented symposium with the goal of formulating a five-year vision on sustainable healthcare in Sint Maarten. The event will take place from November 6 8, 2023, at the Belair Community Center and seeks to harmonize the efforts of all key players in the local health sector to navigate the numerous challenges and carve a path toward a robust and sustainable healthcare future.
Minister of VSA, Mr Read more

Opposition Members Want A Public Meeting On Gebe And On The Proposed National Health Insurance.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Members of Parliament Wescot-Williams, Heyliger-Marten, and Emmanuel want parliament to urgently meet on GEBE and the National Health Insurance proposal, which is in the pipeline.
In their letter regarding GEBE, the MPs state that the public concerns regarding GEBE continue unabated and that government responses have been few and contradictory.
Issues mentioned in the letter of the opposition members are:
The status of data recovery
Billing
Outages and load-shedding
Financial viability of the company

We are trying every which way to get the attention of the government for the plight of the people, but we are being stonewalled at every turn, MP Wescot explained Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Sint Maarten welcomes Margot Mesnard as Program Manager for the foundation. Ms. Mesnard served as Project Coordinator for EPICs recent pelican conservation project and has specialized in project management around ecosystem restoration and climate change-related projects, with 15 years of experience working in the Caribbean and Small Island States. Locally, she has worked with RESEMBID, Waste2Work, and serves on the Scientific Committee of the LIFE BiodivOm Project for St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, October 04, 2023 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday morning (06:00 LST) October 05, 2023 

A FLOOD ALERT REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

Today: Generally cloudy with rain and isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely before noon. Gradual improvement is expected throughout the day, becoming settled by this afternoon. 

Tonight, through Thursday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M Read more

Overseas Minister Vigier To Visit St. Martin Late October

Delegated Minister for French Overseas Territories Philippe Vigier (centre) with President Louis Mussington (right) and Fourth Vice President Michel Petit (left).

MARIGOT--President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington, who has been in Paris accompanied by Fourth Vice President Michel Petit for a meeting with the new French Minister of Overseas Territories Philippe Vigier, disclosed on the Collectivites Our News Facebook page that the Minister is likely to visit St Read more

Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School Leads The Way With Soualichi Stories

Philipsburg, St. Maarten Imagine a classroom where history comes to life, where lessons are woven into captivating tales, and where students eagerly embrace the art of storytelling. Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School has embarked on a journey that promises just thata journey powered by Soualichi Stories, where the age-old magic of storytelling meets modern education techniques.

Over 30 members of the school’s staff participated in a training workshop aimed at utilizing Soualichi Stories within their curriculum, thus starting an interesting chapter in enhancing education techniques using old-time storytelling.

In the wake of the Season Three launch of Soualichi Stories, Foresee Foundation and the team of Soualichi Stories have set out to make the island’s rich oral heritage an integral part of the local educational system.

The aim? To spark inspiration, cultivate imagination, and encourage meaningful dialogue among students Read more

Aps Remains Positioned For The Future Amidst Complex Financial Environment

Cayhill, Sint Maarten, — In its annual report for the fiscal year 2022, the General Audit Chamber of Sint Maarten clearly outlines the challenges faced by APS. Nathalie Tackling, Chairperson of APS, states, As a board, we are acutely aware of the responsibility we hold towards the pensions of our participants. We are operating in a complex and dynamic landscape. On the one hand, we are revisiting decisions made in APSs early stages concerning local investments. On the other, we must manage an international investment portfolio that saw negative returns in 2022 due to global economic conditions, including the war in Ukraine and unprecedented inflation.

Since its inception on October 10, 2010, APSs international investment portfolio has seen an average return of 5.41%, closely aligning with its target average return of 5.5%.

Performance Reassessment

Nathalie Tackling elaborates, APS is committed to regular performance reviews of our fiduciary manager Read more

Weather / Tropical Storm Philippe / Maintaining Orange Vigilance For Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms, Wave-Flooding, Strong Winds.

MARIGOT:--- The evolution of tropical storm Philippe during the evening of Tuesday, October 3 presents several uncertainties. Heavy precipitation is possible overnight, accompanied by strong gusts.

 Schools were closed on Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday morning.

Tuesday. Under these conditions, the Prefect takes the decision to maintain the educational establishments closed until tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4 at 1 p.m. in order to allow technical services to assess and repair potential damage

during the morning Read more

 Tormenta Tropical Philippe Advertencia Intermedia Nmero 41A

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL172023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

200 PM AST martes 3 de octubre de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 200 PM AST...1800 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...19.0N 64.4O

ALREDEDOR DE 55 MI...90 KM NE DE ST. THOMAS

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...45 MPH...75 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...NO O 305 GRADOS A 10 MPH...17 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1004 MB...29.65 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

El gobierno de Antigua y Barbuda ha descontinuado el Aviso de Tormenta Tropical para Anguila.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Islas Vrgenes Britnicas

Una vigilancia de tormenta tropical significa que condiciones de tormenta tropical son posibles dentro del rea de la vigilancia.

Los intereses en el resto del norte de las Islas de Sotavento, las Islas Vrgenes de los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico deben monitorear el progreso de Philippe.

Para informacin de tormenta especfica en su rea, favor de monitorear los productos emitidos por su servicio meteorolgico nacional.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 200 PM AST (1800 UTC), el centro pobremente definido de la Tormenta Tropical Philippe estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 19.0 norte, longitud 64.4 oeste Read more

Tropical Storm Philippe Intermediate Advisory Number 41A

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023

200 PM AST Tue Oct 03 2023

  

SUMMARY OF 200 PM AST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...19.0N 64.4W

ABOUT 55 MI...90 KM NE OF ST. THOMAS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES

  

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Anguilla.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...

* British Virgin Islands

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area.

Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands, the U.S Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 03, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) October 04, 2023 

A FLOOD ALERT AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAIN IN EFFECT  

FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M Read more

 El Consejo de Ministros, en consulta con el Met Office y la Oficina de Gestin de Desastres, anuncia por la presente que las empresas deberan permanecer cerradas hoy debido a las fuertes tormentas elctricas, lluvias e inundaciones esperadas asociadas con Phillipe.Se recomienda a los residentes mantenerse alejados de las carreteras hasta nuevo aviso.
Seguirn ms actualizaciones.

Primera Ministra Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The First Annual Roberto Celestino Arrindell Domino Tournament was successfully organized on Sunday, October 1st by Cloyd Ohndhae Marlin, President of It's Time St. Maarten Foundation, along with Chantal Simmons-Bryan, the Lead Tournament Organizer.

With hundreds in attendance, the Tournament gathered top Domino players and teams from throughout North and South of St. Martin. These highly-spirited players, along with fully engaged onlookers filled the Tropicana Casino Ballroom with enthusiasm Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---: In its annual report for the fiscal year 2022, the General Audit Chamber of Sint Maarten clearly outlines the challenges faced by APS. Nathalie Tackling, Chairperson of APS, states, As a board, we are acutely aware of the responsibility we hold towards the pensions of our participants. We are operating in a complex and dynamic landscape. On the one hand, we are revisiting decisions made in APSs early stages concerning local investments. On the other, we must manage an international investment portfolio that saw negative returns in 2022 due to global economic conditions, including the war in Ukraine and unprecedented inflation.

Since its inception on October 10, 2010, APSs international investment portfolio has seen an average return of 5.41%, closely aligning with its target average return of 5.5%.

Performance Reassessment

Nathalie Tackling elaborates, APS is committed to regular performance reviews of our fiduciary manager Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- What if I told you - that I am not the only guilty one?" asks 11-year-old actor Venndy Isaac in the new film What If I Told You?

Over the weekend, on Caribbean Youth Day, fifty students, ages 6 to 14, celebrated the premiere of the short film 'What If I Told You?' with their teachers, parents, supporters, and dignitaries. The film, written by teacher Rosan Hartley Gayle and acted by students of the MAC John A. Gumbs Campus (MAC JAG), touches on the importance of the support of parents, teachers, and the wider community in a child's development.

The script was first performed by students, including lead character Venndy, at a Spoken Word Competition at the Mens Mental Health Awareness event in May Read more

..PHILIPPE PODRA TRAER LLUVIAS FUERTES E INUNDACIONES A SECTORES DE LAS ISLAS DE SO-TAVENTO MS TARDE HOY...

Tormenta Tropical Philippe Advertencia Nmero 37

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL172023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST lunes 2 de octubre de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...17.1N 60.7O

ALREDEDOR DE 80 MI...130 KM ESE DE BARBUDA

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...ONO O 300 GRADOS A 7 MPH...11 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1000 MB...29.53 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

El gobierno de Antigua ha emitido un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical para Barbuda.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

Un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Barbuda

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Antigua

Un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical significa que se esperan condiciones de tormenta tropical en el rea bajo aviso, en este caso dentro de 12 horas.

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical significa que condiciones de tormenta tropical son posibles den-tro del rea bajo vigilancia, en este caso dentro de 24 a 36 horas.

Los intereses en el resto del norte de las Islas de Sotavento deben monitorear el progreso de este sistema.

Para informacin de tormenta especfica en su rea, favor de monitorear los productos emitidos por su servicio meteorolgico

nacional.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), el centro de la Tormenta Tropical Philippe fue localizado por el Caza-huracanes de la Reserva de la Fuerza Area cerca de la latitud 17.1 norte, longitud 60.7 oeste Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, October 02, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 03, 2023 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:00 P.M Read more

...PHILIPPE COULD BRING HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING TO PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY...

Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 37

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023

1100 AM AST Mon Oct 02 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...17.1N 60.7W

ABOUT 80 MI...130 KM ESE OF BARBUDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Antigua has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...

* Barbuda

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...

* Antigua

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case within 12 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteor-ological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located by an Air Force Re-serve Hurricane Hunter near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 60.7v West Read more

St. Maarten Needs Robust Anti-Counterfeiting Strategy, Richardson Says Pre-Conference

Simpson Bay Resort

PELICAN--Nike, Puma, LVMH, Chanel and Moet & Hennessy have confirmed their attendance at the upcoming second annual Anti-Counterfeit and Intellectual Property Protection Conference, scheduled to take place at the Simpson Bay Resort on October 19 and 20. The conference is hosted by Minister of Justice Anna Richards Read more

Clarification

It is with great concern that The Daily Herald has learned that Early Charlemagne has been harassed and intimidated since his name appeared in the newspaper in relation to Carbon Acquisition Group (CAG).

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Upcoming Budget Amendment Presentation Crucial For Ministry Of Justice Function Book

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (third from left) and her team in the House of Parliament on Friday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Justices Function Book awaits enactment by National Decree, Justice Minister Anna Richardson informed on Friday Read more