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Justice Workers To Unions: We Have Lost All Confidence In The Minister Of Justice ~ Wants Parliament To Summon Her In For Questioning ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Justice chain members of the NAPB, ABVO and WICSU/PSU unions informed union Presidents that they have lost all confidence in Justice Minister Anna Richardson and mandated the unions to do everything within your power to involve Parliament and relay our position.

The membership gave the unions three days to pen a letter to Parliament with the objective to call the Minister to Parliament for questions and provide truthful and concrete answers Read more

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Dutch And French St. Martin Working Towards Enhanced Cooperation On Joint Subjects

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten On Thursday, September 17,the Council of Ministers held a cooperation meeting with theCollectivitof Saint Martin at the Government Administration Building.Although this meeting was planned since earlier in the week, both governments are elated with the outcome of the unity march of Wednesday, September 16, that took place at the Cole Bay/Bellevue border checkpoint whichled to the lifting of the border controls at the Bellevue and French Quarter checkpoints.

Present during the meeting were Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Ministers Egbert Doran, Anna Richardson, Ardwell Irion, Ludmilade Weever, drs. Rodolphe Samuel, and Richard Panneflek as well as President of the Collectivit of Saint Martin Daniel Gibbs together with Vice-Presidents Valrie Damaseau, Annick Ptrus,and Yawo Nyuiadzi and their support staff.

Several points were addressed, such as the lifting of border controls, the synchronization of preventive health measures, the creation of a United Congress of St Read more

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Ministry Of Justice To Commence Bid For Electronic Ankle Bracelets

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Earlier this year, on Tuesday, February 25 th , 2020, a covenant was signed between the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutors Office, the St. Maarten Police Force (KPSM), and Foundation Judicial Institute St. Maarten (SJIB) in order to facilitate electronic monitoring (EM) in the justice system.

This form of digital incarceration is one where electronic ankle bracelets are used to monitor the movements of detainees who are granted temporary release. These electronic ankle bracelets have been used on nine occasions since March of 2020 and brought much-needed relief to the capacity of the Point Blanche Prison and House of Detention.

Electronic monitoring is used on selected inmates to suspend their pre-trial detention Read more

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Growing Up Safe Sint Maarten Magazine Launched

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The e-version of the first issue of Growing Up Safe St. Maarten has been launched
online. The magazine is geared primarily towards informing and connecting professionals working in the field of Child Protection, but also contains interesting information for the wider community and touches upon topics such as domestic violence and teaching during COVID-19.

The magazine is the first initiative of the recently established Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) with the support from UNICEF Netherlands and the Augeo Foundation Read more

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Inmates Worried About Covid, Says Prison Is Ticking Time Bomb

Inmates at the Point Blanche prison sounded an even louder alarm this weekend urging the powers-that-be to get serious about restructuring the prison system or risk facing a situation they will not be able to control. The inmate association, speaking through their representative Sjamira Roseburg, said Minister of Justice Anna Richardson constantly lies about the situation at the prison, thinking that inmates dont have a voice to get the real story out.

First and foremost, they said, the covid-19 situation has caused serious concern at the prison among inmates who feel like they are already treated like sub-human Read more

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Mp Buncamper Adopt Tolerance Policy For The Usage Of Soft Drugs And Cannabis.

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten – United St Maarten Party (USP) Member of Parliament (MP) Claudius Buncamper sent a letter to the Minister of Justice, the honorable Anna Richardson on Thursday recommending the instituting of a tolerance policy on the usage of soft drugs and cannabis plants.

In his letter to the minister the MP outlined the uphill battle in dealing with the review and amendments of the laws pertaining to the legalization of the use of soft drugs and the use of medicinal cannabis Read more

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Minister Of Justice Anna Richardson Visits ProsecutorS Office

Philipsburg Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and her support staff visited the Prosecutors office last week, Friday, July 31, 2020. During the visit, Minister Richardson met with the entire team of the Prosecutor’s office. The purpose of the visit was to understand the systems in place and to identify the challenges this office currently faces Read more

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The St. Maarten Police Department Bid Farewell To Dutch Police

Philipsburg The St. Maarten Police Department (KPSM) bid farewell to the Dutch Police officers and support staff.Post-Hurricane Irma in 2017, the Netherlands and other countries within the kingdom, provided extra manpower to secure the safety and security of the island. At the end of the direct assistance, it was agreed between St. Maarten and the Netherlands that the Dutch police’s support would remain for an extended period, allowing KPSM to implement their recovery plan.

With the support of the Dutch Police officers and support staff, KPSM was able to implement new policing strategies and crisis management structures to keep St Read more

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Minister Of Justice Updates On The Status Of The Function Books

Philipsburg Minister of Justice Anna Richardson, updates on the status of the function books to keep all stakeholders informed. A letter has been sent to the Council of Advice requesting an update on the timeline for the delivery of their advice on the draft legislation concerning the repeal of Rechtspositie Korps Politie Nederlandse Antillen 2000 and the salary scales for the Police Force of St Read more

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Public Order Measures Regarding The Coronavirus (Covid-19)

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten According to the Police Kingdom Act, the Minister of Justice is responsible and accountable for both the public order and assistance tasks as well as for the judicial tasks of the
police.
Pursuant to Article 1 of the General Police Ordinance, everyone must abide by the regulations established by the Minister of Justice during extraordinary circumstances in the interest of public order, peace, or security.

In this regard, the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson, in close consultation with the Police, and the Public Prosecution Service, announces the following Read more

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St. Maarten Successfully Completes The Third-Round Of Mutual Evaluations For Cfatf Force Compliance

Philipsburg The Minister of Justice has received a letter from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) on July 24th, 2020, indicating that St. Maarten has successfully completed the Third-Round of Mutual Evaluations. The CFATF extended congratulations to St. Maarten for this accomplishment in addressing the deficiencies identified in its key and core recommendations.

Minister of Justice, Anna Richardson, stated, Keeping the community safe, including the business sector, remains a top priority for the Ministry of Justice Read more

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Unions Demand Apology From Justice Minister Or Resign In Letter Sent To Chairman Of Parliament

Philipsburg, July 16, 2020

The President of Parliament

Mr. Rolando Brison

Parliament Building

Wilhelmina Straat #1

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Honorable President of Parliament

We the workers of the Ministry of Justice represented by the following unions NAPB, WICSU-PSU and ABVO,decided to come together on July 7, 2020, and pen the Minister of Justice Ms Read more

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Letter To The Editor

Mr. Editor,

I listened with great interest to the radio interview given by former member of Parliament, Mr. Theo Heyliger, on Monday, 22 June 2020. Firstly, it is excellent to see Mr. Heyliger in good health after his diagnosis in 2019 and I wish him continued recovery and health.

This is the second interview given by the former MP in a week, and while it was unclear what the overall purpose of the media blitz was, after the first interview, and subsequent press releases by the party he once led, I think the people can see the story being shopped around.

Revisionist History has been done by key groups throughout history: those who win wars, those who become dictators and, the largest and most controlling group, those who colonize (France, the Netherlands, England, etc) Read more

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La Ministra De Justicia Y El Ministro De Vsa Se Reunieron Para Discutir El Camino A Seguir.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Gobierno de Sint Maarten, bajo los auspicios del Ministerio de Justicia y el Ministerio de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (VSA), se reunieron a puerta cerrada el lunes 15 de junio del 2020, con el nico objetivo de meditar sobre los planes para apoyar la iniciativa de La ministra de Justicia, Anna E Richardson. Los Funcionarios clave de ambos ministerios y sus respectivos asesores legales tambin asistieron a la reunin.

Desde el inicio para ejecutar las percepciones de la LTU (Ordenanza sobre Admisin y Expulsin) y la LAV (Ordenanza sobre Trabajo Extranjero), en lo que se refiere a la proteccin de nuestras fronteras, se ha encargado un Comit de Fuerza Especializada para tomar la iniciativa.

Tanto la Ministra de Justicia, Anna Richardson, como el Ministro de VSA, Richard Panneflek, se hicieron eco de los sentimientos del Consejo de Ministros de que la ejecucin de esta iniciativa debe realizarse de acuerdo con los derechos humanos internacionales y el mantenimiento de la dignidad para todos Read more

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La Oficina De Servicios De Inmigracin Y Proteccin Fronteriza Reabri El Mircoles Con Cita Previa

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Gabinete del Ministerio de Justicia, en nombre de la Ministra de Justicia, Anna Richardson, declar el martes que los Servicios de Inmigracin y Proteccin Fronteriza abri al pblico en general el mircoles 17 de junio del 2020 solo con citas.

La oficina est abierta de lunes a jueves de 8:30 a.m hasta las 11:45 a.m Read more

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Ministerio De Justicia: Titulares De Permisos De Residencia (Temporales) Relacionados Con El Cierre Temporal De La Oficina De Inmigracin

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Gabinete del Ministerio de Justicia, en nombre de la Ministra de Justicia, Anna Richardson, emiti la siguiente declaracin en lo que respecta a los titulares de permisos de residencia temporal en relacin con el cierre provisional de la Oficina de Inmigracin debido al Estado de Emergencia COVID-19.

La Ministra de Justicia dice: Considerando que las leyes de inmigracin se aplican estrictamente Considerando el cierre temporal de la Oficina de Inmigracin debido al Estado de Emergencia COVID-19, que ha sido declarado por Decreto Nacional del 4 de abril del 2020, no Read more

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Pfp Solicita Claridad A La Ministra De Justicia Sobre El Anuncio De Inmigracin Ilegal

Preocupados por el cumplimiento de las normas internacionales de los derechos humanos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los miembros del parlamento del PFP, Melissa Gumbs y Raeyhon Peterson, enviaron preguntas a la Ministra Anna Richardson, tras el anuncio de que las leyes de inmigracin del pas se haran cumplir estrictamente, y alentaron a aquellos sin permisos de residencia a abandonar voluntariamente la isla o enfrentar detencin y deportacin.

La faccin ha declarado pblicamente que el desenfrenado problema de inmigracin ilegal del pas ha necesitado desesperadamente atencin durante ms de diez aos y ambos parlamentarios elogian a la Ministra por al menos tomar la iniciativa de comenzar la discusin para manejar este tema Read more

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Minister Of Justice And Minister Of Vsa Held Meeting To Discuss The Way Forward.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Government of Sint Maarten, under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor ( VSA), met during a closed door meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020 with the sole objective to deliberate on the plans to support the initiative of
Justice Minister Anna E Richardson. Key civil servants of both Ministries, and their respective legal counsels also attended the meeting.

Since the inception of the initiative to execute the percepts of the L.T.U (Ordinance on Admittance and Expulsion) and the L.A.V (Ordinance on Foreign Labor), as it relates to the protection of our borders, a Specialized Taskforce Committee has been commissioned to take the lead.

Both the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and the Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek echoed the sentiments of the Council of Ministers that the execution of this initiative must be done in line with international human rights and maintaining dignity for all Read more

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Immigration And Border Protection Services Office Reopens On Wednesday By Appointment

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Cabinet of the Ministry of Justice on behalf of the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Tuesday stated that the Immigration and Border Protection Services will be open to the general public on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 by appointments only.

The office will be open from Monday to Thursday

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Ministry Of Justice: Holders Of (Temporary) Residence Permits Pertaining To The Temporary Closing Of The Immigration Office

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Cabinet of the Ministry of Justice on behalf of the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Monday issued the following statement as it pertains to holders of temporary residence permits as it relates to the temporary closing of the Immigration Office due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

The Minister of Justice says: Considering that the immigration laws are strictly enforced; Considering the temporary closure of the Immigration Office due to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, which has been declared by National Decree of April 4, 2020, no Read more

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Pfp Requests Clarity From Justice Minister On Illegal Immigration Announcement

Concerned about Compliance with International Human Rights Standards

PHILIPSBURG PFP Members of Parliament Melissa Gumbs and Raeyhon Peterson have submitted questions to Minister Anna Richardson, following the Ministers announcement that the countrys immigration laws would be strictly enforced, as well as encouraging those without resident permits to voluntarily leave the island or face detainment and deportation.

The faction has stated publicly that the countrys rampant illegal immigration problem has desperately needed attention for over ten years now and both MPs commend the Minister for at least taking the initiative to start the discussion to handle this issue Read more

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Minister Of Justice Disappointed By Decision To Maintain Strikes At Prison.

POINT BLANCH, Sint Maarten – On Wednesday, May 27th, the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson held an emergency meeting with the management team of the prison and her legal advisors concerning the recent incidents that took place at the prison. With regards to the narrative that is being pushed in the media as it relates to the prison facilities and the recent incidents, the Minister finds this be very unbalanced Read more

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Minister Of Justice Visits The Police Headquarters

PHILIPSBURG< Sint Maarten – On Monday morning, May 18, 2020, the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson paid a visited to the Philipsburg Police Headquarters.

The Minister, under guidance of the chief Inspectors B. Gout and D.Baptist together with Head of Operations Glenda Pecht, got a firsthand opportunity to vis Read more

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Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria Jacobs National Address On Covid-19 Developments May 11, 2020

National Address

People of St. Maartenhere and abroad, I hereby address you as Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in anupdate for today, Monday,May11, 2020,as part of the process to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest developments and the Governments COVID-19 containment, mitigation and response measures.

I would like to take this time, one day post Mother’s Day, to wish each and every mother, mother figure and a person who makes an impact on our youth. Know that you are appreciated every day and that I’m very happy we had the opportunity yesterday, to relax and be put in the sunshine and receive our due as mothers Read more

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