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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Minister Richardson Introduces Policy On Vehicle Towing, Rotational Tow Programme

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson.

PHILIPSBURG--The Towing Policy of the Ministry of Justice was published in the National Gazette on Friday, October 14. The finalisation of a towing policy has been a priority of the Ministry of Justice in order to regulate parking and avoid the obstruction of traffic, Justice Minist Read more

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St. Maarten Tasked With Becoming An Attractive Jurisdiction For Top Brands

St. Maartens First Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property conference was aimed at empowering all the stakeholders and inviting them to play their part in protecting brands and intellectual property.

PHILIPSBURG--After concluding St. Maartens First Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property conference at Simpson Bay Resort on September 29 and 30, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson said she sees opportunities for St Read more

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Richardson Presents New Weapon Policy

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson has updated and tweaked the Weapon Policy of 2016. The new weapon policy was published in the National Gazette on Friday.

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Heavy Duty Vehicles To Be Banned From The Road During Peak Traffic

As of December 1, delivery with trucks and loaders will not be allowed during peak traffic.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Monday announced reinforcement of traffic regulations for heavy duty vehicles. As of December 1, 2022, these vehicles are not allowed on the public road during breakfast and lunch ho Read more

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Flamingo Beach Becomes Hilton Vacation Club At Ribbon-Cutting

Assisting with the ribbon-cutting for the newly re-branded Flamingo Beach as a Hilton Vacation Club were (from left) Minister Omar Ottley, Flamingo Area Manager Mervin Leblanc, Minister Ardwell Irion and Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Doran Read more

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Flamingo Beach Becomes Hilton Vacation Club At Ribbon-Cutting

Assisting with the ribbon-cutting for the newly re-branded Flamingo Beach as a Hilton Vacation Club were (from left) Minister Omar Ottley, Flamingo Area Manager Mervin Leblanc, Minister Ardwell Irion and Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Doran Read more

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Inside Pointe Blanche Prison: Inmates Open Up On Camera

The public is encouraged to watch the debut of HVB Unscripted on Friday

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Justice is launching a new television series titled HVB UNSCRIPTED, scheduled to premiere on Friday, August 26. The series initiated by Minister of Justice Anna Richardson is a concerted effort to discourage the youth fr Read more

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Convenio Que Permite Hacer Lo Correcto

PHILIPSBURG--La Ministra de Justicia, Anna Richardson, revel el mircoles que existe un convenio entre tres ministerios que permite a los empresarios hacer lo correcto por sus empleados, refirindose a los trabajadores leales que no han obtenido un estatus legal a pesar de aos de servicio a las empresas.
Richardson dijo que el Read more

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Grace Period For Employers To File For Workers Permits

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson revealed on Wednesday that there is a covenant between three ministries enabling business owners to do the right thing by their employees, referring to loyal workers who have not obtained legal status despite years of service to companies.

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Ombudsman Urges Justice Minister To Resolve Backlog

PHILIPSBURG--A total of five complaints filed with the Ombudsman in 2018 against the Ministry of Justice about the way this ministry handled the immigration process in respective cases, are still awaiting resolution. The Ombudsman urges Minister of Justice Anna Richardson to view these four-year-old cases post-haste.

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Richardson Contacts State Secretary About Alleged Misuse Of Unops Funds

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson.

 PHILIPSBURG--After having read a New York Times article about unusual and questionable investments at the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Minister of Justice Anna Richardson sent a communication to State Secretary Alexandra Van Huffelen to express great concern about this report Read more

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Coast Guard Team Victorious At Justice Week Amazing Race

Justice Minister Anna Richardson (third from the right) together with Team Coast Guard.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and staff participated in the first Justice Week Amazing Race throughout Philipsburg on Saturday Read more

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Richardson Considers Half-Way Programme For Former Inmates

From left, front row: Fundashon Krusada Director Junny Josephina, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and Senior Policy Advisor Johishi Romney; back row, Senior Legal Policy Advisor Geertje van Haperen.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson is looking at Fundashon Krusada (Krusada Foundation) in Bonaire as an example for providing guidance to former substance abusers, former prison inmates and at-risk youth Read more

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Court Allows Woman From Venezuela To Be Expelled

PHILIPSBURG--A woman of Venezuelan nationality and her two children, who have been residing in St. Maarten illegally for the past three years, can be deported, the Court of First Instance decided on Friday. Minister of Justice Anna Richardson had ordered the mothers detention because she was carrying a false Spanish passport when Read more

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Moment Of Silence For Accident Victims, Motorists Are Urged To Use Roads Safely

The scene of the accident.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Justice Minister Anna Richardson urged motorists during the live Council of Ministers press b Read more

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Justice Ministry Needs More Qualified Staff, Report Says

PHILIPSBURG--The staffing of the Ministry of Justice with qualified civil servants is still very meagre, the St. Maarten Progress Committee concluded in its latest report. Minister of Justice Anna Richardson is advised to appoint a full-time secretary general and to do what is necessary to improve the ministrys functioning.

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Minister Richardson Looks At Foreign Best Practices For St. Maarten Victim Support

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (right) and Unit Coordinator Marki Mosley.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson recently visited the New Castle County Police Crime Service Unit in the state of Delaware, United States of America, where she met with Unit Coordinator Marki Mosley Read more

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Justice Ministry Focuses On Improving Personnel Affairs

Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson (centre) with personnel advisors, Customs St. Maarten Management Team Judy La Paix (standing left) and Chief of Police Carl John (standing right).

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson visited a four-day workshop on Civil Servants Rights and the Advising Process in which Ministry of Justice personnel advisors participated Read more

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12 Customs Officers Sworn In By Justice Minister Richardson

Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Doran and Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (standing, centre) with Customs St. Maarten Management Team and the 12 newly-sworn-in Customs officers.

PHILIPSBURG--Twelve enthusiastic new Customs officers of the Class of 2022 took their oath in the presence of Mini Read more

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