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Ossie LavilleS Family Wants Autopsy To See Cause Of Death
The late Ossie Hosea Laville.
PHILIPSBURG--The family of the late Ossie Hosea Laville, who died suddenly in police custody one day after he was arrested, wants an autopsy performed on his body to determine his cause of death and has written to Justice Minister Anna Richardson on the matter.
Aps To Review Pension Calculations For Police, Other Justice Employees
From left: APS Senior Pension Administrator Eric Tjon Tam Pau, APS Adjunct Director and Manager Pension Administration Oscar Williams, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson, HR Senior Policy Advisor Florence Marlin, HR Consultant Grace Marlin-Blijden and Policy Advisor Tiffany Glasgow.
PHILIPSBURG--On Tuesday, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson entered into consultations with the management of St Read more
Arrestee Dies In Police Holding Cell, No Wrongdoing Detected As Cause Of Death
The late Josea Ossie Laville.
PHILIPSBURGNo sign of criminal act or wrongdoing was detected in the passing of Josea Ossie Laville, Chief Prosecutor Hieke Buist reportedly told Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Saturday. The 43-year old Laville, well-known on the Boardwalk among visitors and residents alike, died in police custody on Friday Read more
Minister Anna Richardson Welcomes Unops Delegation To St. Maarten
From left (rear): Ministry of Justice policy advisor Demi Bute, Prison Director Steven Carty and senior policy advisor Johishi Romney. Front row: UNOPS representative Patrick Diaz, Justice Minister Read more Candidates in this article:
Justice Ministers Further Strengthen Collaboration
Justice Ministers Dilan Yeilgz-Zegerius of the Netherlands (second from right), Rocco Tjon of Aruba (right), Shalten Hato of Curaao (left) and Anna Richardson of St. Maarten (second from left) met in Aruba on January 18.
THE HAGUE/ORANJESTAD--Justice ministers of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaao and St. Maarten met in Aruba la Read more
Immigration Officer Leo Vanterpool Lauded For Exceptional Achievement
Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and Immigration Officer Leo Vanterpool.
PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson recently held a ceremony at the Government Administration building to congratulate Immigration officer Leo Vanterpool on becoming St Read more
Grisha Says Justice Minister Allowing Lingering Situation At Prison To Fester
MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten.
PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) Grisha Heyliger-Marten, < Read more Candidates in this article:
Grisha To Min Justice: Respect ParliamentS Role And Take Your Responsibility
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Thursday, MP Grisha Heyliger Marten urged Minister of Justice Anna Richardson to desist from trying to downplay the importance of Parliament and from speaking in condescending tone and owning up to her administration’s failures to carry out tasks as promised.
The MP was responding to Richardson’s comments that people are playing with the feelings of justice workers in relation to their legal status and compensation, which she made during Wednesday’s LIVE Press Briefing Read more
Netherlands Students Conduct Research For Justice Ministry
Justice Minister Anna Richardson (centre) with the students.
PHILIPSBURG--Two groups of students from the study Security Management (Integrale Veiligheidskunde) of Thorbecke Academy in the Netherlands have been carrying out assignments for St. Maartens Ministry of Justice.
: --- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson did not mingle with words on Wednesday at the Council of Minister's press briefing when she addressed the issues regarding the back pay owed to police officers.Richardson was reacting to an article published on SMN News on Tuesday regarding the outstanding payments owed to police officers and the motion that was passed by the parliament of St Read more
PHILIPSBURGMinister of Justice Anna Richardson is under hot water with members of her justice ministry once again after not executing a motion tabled by Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten on June 30, 2021 Read more
Richardson: Las Apelaciones En Casos De Inmigracin No Se Gestionan Oportunamente
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Las solicitudes de una “prueba de regreso” a St. Maarten de los titulares de permisos de residencia temporales que desean viajar al extranjero no se manejan de manera oportuna debido a “un retraso bastante alto”, dijo la Ministra de Justicia Anna Richardson en el Parlamento el Lunes Read more
Richardson: Appeals In Immigration Cases Not Handled In Timely Manner
PHILIPSBURG--Requests for a proof of return to St. Maarten from holders of temporary residence permits who wish to travel abroad are not handled in a timely manner due to a backlog that is quite high, said Minister of Justice Anna Richardson in Parliament on Monday. I will tackle the matter, she said.
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Government of Sint Maarten represented by the Hon. Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) represented by the Director of the UNOPS Multi-Country Office for Panama, Costa Rica and the English & Dutch Speaking Caribbean, Mr Read more
Louis Vuitton And Other Brands Pleased With Protection Initiated By Richardson
Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (centre), her delegation, and the LVMH Group Brand Executives at the LVMH Group Headquarters in Paris.
PHILIPSBURG--Brand executives of Luis Vuitton, Mot Hennessy and PUMA are impressed with the actions taken by the Ministry of Justice to raise awareness on counterfeit goods, said Minister of Justice Anna Richardson who was invited to a meeting in Paris last month Read more
Los Parlamentarios De La Oposicin Se Sienten Silenciados Y Amordazados Por La Coalicin
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Los miembros de la oposicin en el Parlamento (MP) dicen que ellos, y por extensin la gente de St. Maarten, estn siendo amordazados y silenciados en la legislatura.
Esta opinin fue expresada por varios parlamentarios, que organizaron una conferencia de prensa conjunta en la Cmara del Parlamento el mircoles. En la conferencia de prensa estuvieron los parlamentarios independientes Christophe Emmanuel, Ludmila de Weever y Grisha Heyliger-Marten y la parlamentaria de United Democrats (UD) Sarah Wescot-Williams.
Una de las formas en que se silencia a los parlamentarios es que no se cumplen las solicitudes de reuniones Read more
All-Male Panellists Talk About Domestic Violence
Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (centre) with panellists and panel discussion organisers.
PHILIPSBURG--An all-male panel took on the topic of domestic violence and its impact on the individual, the family and society, and various other related issues, in a panel discussion titled Where do You Stand? The discussion will b Read more
St. Maarten Delegation Defends Human Rights Record In Geneva
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Paul Bekkers, Curaao Minister of Justice Shalten Hato, the Netherlands Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Hanke Bruins Slot, St. Maarten Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and Aruba Minister of Justice Rocco Tjon at the UN Office in Geneva on November 15.
PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson led the Kingdom delegation to the 41st session on the 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the UN Office in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 15 Read more
El Movimiento Popular Denuncia Ante El Defensor Del Pueblo Contra Dos Ministros
Maurice Connor (derecha) est siendo atacado por un hombre con un martillo despus de acudir en ayuda de una mujer que estaba siendo amenazada por su agresor (izquierda).
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten A raz de una queja del movimiento Nosotros, el Pueblo, el Defensor del Pueblo solicit tanto a la Ministra de Justicia Anna Richardson como al Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT) Omar Ottley que respondieran a una peticin de 1,010 firmas por justicia y contra el racismo a ms tardar el 10 de noviembre de 2022 Read more
We The People Movement Files Complaint With Ombudsman Against Two Ministers
Maurice Connor (right) is being attacked by a man with a hammer after coming to the aid of a woman who was being threatened by his assailant (left).
PHILIPSBURG--Following a complaint from We the People movement, the Ombudsman requested both Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley to respond to a 1,010-signature petition for justice and against racism no later than November 10, 2022 Read more
Exclusive: Immigration Workers Calling For The Dismissal Of Department Head Alexandra Yeung.
~ Several complaints filed, no action taken by Minister of Justice, Conflict of Interest highlighted. ~
PHILIPSBURG: --- Several immigration workers that are working at IND building under the current department head Alexandra Yeung is calling for her immediate dismissal. The workers that contacted SMN News said they filed written complaints against Yeung whom they said have been terrorizing her subordinates by verbally abusing them and using obscene languages in the presence of clients Read more
Exclusive: Head Of Admittance And Expulsion Suspended For Assault.
PHILIPSBURG:--- The head of Immigration (Admission and Expulsion) Alexandra Yeung has been suspended for assaulting a co-worker at the Immigration Office on AT. Illidge Road on Wednesday.SMN News learned that Yeung attacked the younger employee because she heard from others that the employee Sientje Hooi made a remark on Wednesday saying she Yeung likes to speak too much.Eyewitnesses to the attack said that Yeung attacked the worker by choking her after which she further ill-treated the employee.SMN News learned that another senior employee had to intervene before Yeung was suspended by the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson.SMN News learned from several sources that many persons within at IND building filed complaints against Yeung for being a bully but no disciplinary measures were ever taken against her.
According to the eyewitnesses, Yeung made several threats towards Hooi when she was assaulting her Read more
~ I am sorry the process has taken this long but when it's completed it will be to the officers' benefit. ~
PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson announced on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that the police law is with the Council of Advice, while the function book has been completed.Asked if the government of St Read more
St. Maarten Drunk Driver Saga Part 1
On Saturday the 15th of October I was on my way to cheer for the St. Maarten ladies volleyball team in the ECVA competition. Unfortunately, I never made it to the game as I was struck by what would later turn out to be a drunk driver. Without diving into too much details, the police were on the scene quite promptly and all required information was taken from both parties. During the interaction with the Police the intoxicated driver was not allowed to operate his vehicle any further. This was reassuring to me as I was under the impression that once intoxicated, i.e Read more