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PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) is pleased to announce the candidacy of Ms. Beverley Gibbs on the SMCP slate for the upcoming Parliamentary elections.
Born in Aruba of a Sint Maarten father and a Saban mother Beverley is no stranger to politics and to Government. While living and working in the Netherlands she joined the Dutch Labor Party and ran on its list as a candidate for the Municipal Council elections in Amstelveen Read more

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Hundreds Attend Smcp Documentary

COLE BAY – On Monday evening, July 11, close to 400 people showed up at Megaplex Cinemas in Cole Bay to watch the documentary presented by the St Maarten Christian Party (SMCP). All persons could not fit in one hall. The documentary had to be shown in two halls simultaneously.

The documentary chronicled the events in the Fiji islands that led to a complete turnaround in government and a total transformation of the society. Crime, hate, social and economic collapse, witchcraft soared to an unacceptable high.

Then followed civil unrest, a coup and violence Read more

The Silver Lining Of A Disastrous Six Years Of Country Status!

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Today, after I washed towels, cleaned my fan, made milk pops for the kids (well, actually I fight for them also) and cooked lunch for my family, of course I started reflecting on St. Maarten and the problems facing us as a people. These thoughts are ever present in my mind.

In the past 6 years, we had 5 governments, which included various combinations of the same groups of persons, which have failed to demonstrate the moral fortitude and maturity required to run this new status.

Initially everyone, including myself, saw this as a ridiculous situation and a political nightmare, but I think we need to start to see it as a “blessing” in disguise Read more

 Banker on the NA slate for 2016 election.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The National Alliance led by current Prime Minister William Marlin is gearing up for the September 26th parliamentary elections by bringing in new blood in the political arena Read more

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Francelise Mauricia-Peterson Candidate On Smcp Slate

PHILIPSBURG – Wycliffe Smith, Leader of the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) happily announced the candidacy of Francelise Mauricia-Peterson on the SMCP slate for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Born on the Northern side of the island, Mauricia-Peterson was raised on the Dutch side and attended the Sundial School. She furthered her studies at the Maria College ETAO where she majored in Administration Read more

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Francelise Peterson Announces Candidacy With Christian Party

PHILIPSBURG--Sint Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) leader Wycliffe Smith has announced that Francelise Mauricia-Peterson will be a candidate on the SMCP slate for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

  Born on the French side of the island, Francelise was raised on the Dutch side and attended Sundial School Read more

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Walter Plantz Square Statement In Response Dp Statement.

PHILIPSBURG:--- As Manager of the Walter Plantz Square (WPS), I have taken note of the content of a press release that was issued by the Democratic Party (DP) of St. Maarten regarding an event that took place at the WPS on July 5.
The DP press release says: “Government, PJIA and St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies caught up in political sponsorship.
“My thought on the St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- My thought on the St. Maarten Day of Worship 2016, held on July 5th, at the Walter Plantz Pier: Good Initiative and great potential for a summer activity. This if managed well could be included in our summer tourism package. It however, was unfortunate that politics sneaked into the event. Why do I say this? Several patrons expressed their disgust that during the event political pamphlets were handed out. Notwithstanding these pamphlets regarded the St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) is pleased to announce the candidacy of Mrs. Mulrose Rogers-Toulon on the SMCP slate for the upcoming Parliamentary elections which will be held on September 26, 2016.
Mulrose graduated from high school in the 80’s and immediately embarked on a career in the airline industry where she first worked at Pan American Airlines and later moved on to Ogden Aviation Services in the Passenger handling section Read more

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Is Sint Maarten Legalizing Prostitution?

On January 28, 2016, an article in The Daily Herald reported that effective immediately and due to a court ruling, which stated that the old resident and work permits issued to exotic dancers by the St. Maarten Government amounted to “conspiracy in human slavery,” according to international standards, no new permits would be issued to club owners.

The ruling basically says that the St. Maarten government for decades has been involved as a conspirator in committing crimes in the area of human slavery Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On January 28, 2016 an article in the Daily Herald reported that effective immediately and due to a court ruling, which stated that the old resident and work permit issued to Exotic Dancers by the Sint Maarten Government amounted to “conspiracy in human slavery” according to international standards, no new permits would be issued to club owners.
The ruling basically says that the Sint Maarten government for decades has been involved as a conspirator in committing crimes in the area of human slavery Read more

Corruption Is Not My Culture. Don’T Let It Be Yours

Claude Peterson SMCP Candidate

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone so far that have sent their best wishes via Facebook, WhatsApp, cell and in person. This will not be an easy journey, but I am energized by the positive support and the prayers for my candidacy.

A few weeks ago I was approached by Pastor Wycliffe Smith and Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---- Candidate on the SMCP list Claude Chacho Peterson shared his views on his person in the article below is the full text from Peterson.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone so far that have sent there best wishes via Facebook, whatsapp, cell and in person. This will not be an easy journey, but I am ENERGIZED by the positive support and the Prayers for my candidacy.
A few weeks ago I was approached by Pastor Wycliffe Smith and Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) Wycliffe Smith and Peter J. Gittens are happy to announce the candidacy of Mr. Claude Peterson on the SMCP slate for the upcoming Parliamentary elections to be held on September 26, 2016.
Claude Peterson is a graduate of Florida Tech where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Read more

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PHILIPSBURG/MARIGOT-The 10th anniversary of the St. Martin Believers Connection Convention has been hailed a success with the largest gathering of supportive Christian churches and organizations' participation ever.
The annual conference was held under the theme "Let the Fire Blaze in Our Jerusalem” at the Kingdom Complex of the Christian Fellowship Church in Colebay. It was symbolic of a jubilee celebration with both sides of the island coming together for a panoramic display of talent in dance, drama, singing and even miming, all with the goal of praise and worship to God.
Over the course of the 6 day event, attendees heard from international speakers who delivered congratulatory remarks and solidarity messages.
But it was the empowering and anointed preaching of an impressive panel of local speakers that resounded.
Apostle Mulrose Toulon of Tehillah Ministries, Pastor Nolan Nanton of the New Testament Baptist Church and Pastor Jerome Thomas of Christian Assembly Ministries spoke directly to the theme of personal spiritual development and then progressively to community development and nation building Read more

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St. Maarten Christian Party

The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) presented their manifesto to members and guests on Tuesday evening at the Belair Community Centre.

Political Parties Smcp And Map Will Contest Upcoming Elections One

GREAT BAY – After much discussion, the Millennial Advancement Party (MAP) under the leadership of Peter J. Gittens, and the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) led by Wycliffe Smith, have decided to contest the Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Two of five political parties that registered to contest the parliamentary elections slated for Monday September 26th 2016 plans to merge in order to capture the Christian population in one group. SMN News learnt from well-placed sources that the St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) headed by Pastor Wycliffe Smith and the Millennial Advancement Party” (MAP) headed by Peter Gittens intends to merge and they will be making the announcement next Tuesday when the SMCP presents its manifesto.
While Pastor Smith is well known in the Christian community Gittens is also known in the Adventist Church where he plays music Read more

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Christian Party Presents Draft Manifesto To Public

GREAT BAY– The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) is inviting the general public to the presentation of its draft Manifesto on Tuesday, April 5, at 7:30pm at the Belair Community Center in Cay Hill.

This presentation will give insight into the problems and issues that the SMCP will be addressing once in government. “We also would like to hear your concerns for our country, and your suggestions as to how to deal with them Read more

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Great Bay:--- The Sint Maarten Christian Party is inviting the general public to the presentation of its draft Manifesto on Tuesday, April 5th 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Belair Center in Cay Hill.
This presentation will give insight to the problems and issues that the Sint Maarten Christian Party will be addressing once in government. We also would like to hear your concerns for our country and your suggestions as to how to deal with them. This presentation promises to be a very informative session yet one where the audience will be given ample opportunity to have their say.
Party Leader, Wycliffe Smith said that “it is the first time in Sint Maarten that a political party's manifesto is being discussed with the general public prior to its official release” Read more

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Tax Department Gives Information On Tax Return Forms

PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) has invited the Tax Department to give a presentation on how to fill in a tax return form.

This presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30pm at the St. Peters Community Center in St. Peters.

“Benjamin Franklin once said that two things are unavoidable in this world: death and taxes. It will soon be that time of year again when all persons working on St Read more

GREAT BAY(DCOMM): ---- Minister Hon. Ingrid Arrindell of the Ministry Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT), is commending the community with respect to their participation in assisting the organizers of the Heineken Regatta with a clean-up of the Kim Sha beach on Saturday, January 9.

This was the first event with respect to preparations that are underway for the 36th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta which will take place from March 3-6.

This was the 4th edition of the clean-up as Kim Sha beach is one of the venues for the regatta events.

Community participation included students and local organizations such as LAB Sports Academy, Scouting Antiano, K1 Britannia Foundation, Learning Unlimited, St Read more

Minister Of Tourism Arrindell Commends Community On Participation In Clean-Up Of Kim Sha Beach

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Minister Hon. Ingrid Arrindell of the Ministry Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT), is commending the community with respect to their participation in assisting the organizers of the Heineken Regatta with a clean-up of the Kim Sha beach on Saturday, January 9.

This was the first event with respect to preparations that are underway for the 36th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta which will take place from March 3-6.

This was the 4th edition of the clean-up as Kim Sha beach is one of the venues for the regatta events.

Community participation included students and local organizations such as LAB Sports Academy, Scouting Antiano, K1 Britannia Foundation, Learning Unlimited, St Read more

PHILIPSBURG—St. Maarten/St. Martin Alliance For Equality (SAFE) Foundation extends best wishes to the island’s population for the new year and hopes to continue dialogues on and for equality for all people in 2016.

SAFE is a L(esbian), G(ay), B(i-sexual) & T(ransgender) organization, which was established in 2013 and focuses on human rights and empowerment. 

According to the SAFE board, 2015 had been a year full of activities geared towards stimulating conversations between the foundation and all segments of society concerning human rights and overcoming stigma & discrimination Read more