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Vlf Thanks Partners, Public For Support In 2016

PHILIPSBURG – The visionary of Victorious Living Dr. Erna Mae Francis-Cotton and board members sincerely thank VLF’s partners, volunteers, clients, supporters and members of the press and general public for helping them to make a significant difference in 2016.

This past year yielded much transformation in the lives of the people that Victorious Living touches, from transformation in marriages, increased growth in the lives of young and old, and family restoration.

In addition, many lives were transformed through VLF’s fourth hosting of the premiere one-day leadership simulcast conference Leadercast; facilitation of a successful marriage and singles retreat for the pastors and spouses of the Moravian Church Eastern West Indies Province; and a grief workshop that VLF’s visionary facilitated for the St Read more

Vlf’S Leader Worth Following Awards Left Lasting Impact On Attendees

COLE BAY – “In the spirit of joy and thanksgiving, heartfelt congratulations must be expressed to The Victorious Living Foundation team for hosting the first VLF Leader Worth Following Awards 2016,” stated one of the awardees, Ambassador Alicia Liverpool, founder of the David Company.

Liverpool added: “Leaders Worth Following who lead with integrity of heart are much needed in the world today. Giving recognition to such leaders is equally honourable. As a recipient of this award on December 3, the esteem has been rewarding and will always be deeply regarded.”

The sentiments echoed from the 85 attendees at this event were: “powerful, fantastic, wonderful, and empowering experience.” Awardees were: Dr Read more

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Nia Acrobatic Workshop With Annelies And Jiska Steenbeek

PHILIPSBURG – On Saturday, November 26, the National Institute for Arts (NIA), hosted an acrobatic gymnastic exhibition at the NIA gymnastic program located at Asha Stevens Christian Hillside School, with Jiska and Annelies Steenbeek.

The Steenbeek sisters, who are both gold and silver medal champion gymnasts from the Netherlands, were able to conduct a one-day acrobatic workshop at NIA.

Jiska Steenbeek has been performing in this highly competitive sport for over 18 years, before she retired in 2009, to focus on raising her family Read more

Victorious Living To Feature Artwork Of Local Artists At Awards

COLE BAY – The countdown is on for Victorious Living’s Leader Worth Following Awards on December 3.

At this first Leader Worth Following Awards, VLF will recognize and award Dame Asha Stevens-Mohabier, Ambassador Alicia Liverpool, and posthumously, Officer Gamali Benjamin as leaders worth following. Mhakeda Shillingford, Jim Housen and Roy Cotton, Jr., who were among the finalists, will also be recognized at this event.

Keynote speaker for is certified John C Read more

Victorious Living Honours Officer Gamali Benjamin At Fundraising Awards

COLE BAY, Sint Maarten — In a world in which radio talk shows, employees, and the general public tend to lambaste political and other leaders for a lack of integrity and transparency, it is refreshing to know that leaders worth following still exist in St. Maarten and the world.

On December 3, Victorious Living will host VLF’s Leader Worth Following Awards at La Terrasse, Port-de-Plaisance from 7:00pm-9:30pm. This inspirational event is designed to encourage, stimulate and inspire leaders to be leaders worth following Read more

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Police Report: Issues Surrounding The 911 Emergency Line Have Been Resolved.

911 operational

PHILIPSBURG:  KPSM will like to inform the general public that the technical issues surrounding the 911 emergency line have been resolved.

Female victims

PHILIPSBURG: In two unrelated instances female victims were robbed by bandits on scooters. One took place on the Rhine road in Mullet Bay at approximately 19.45 pm (quarter to eight) and the second victim was robbed at approximately 20.00 pm (eight o’clock) at her place of work located at her Place of work (Robbery’s Lottery) Read more

2016 C-Tec Conference And Expo A Resounding Success With Over 1,000 Participants

~A kaleidoscope of technology in education~

CAY HILL – On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying 21st century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference.

Driven by the motto “Connecting Caribbean Classrooms and Communities” the Foresee Foundation organized its second annual conference with an audience including each and every educator in St Read more

Competing Top-Up Specials To Be Offered At Ctec 2016

PHILIPSBURG – The island’s biggest communication companies TelEm and UTS are working together to provide high speed internet for the Caribbean Technology in Education Conference beginning this weekend.

However, their mobile subsidiaries TelCell and Chippie will remain in the spirit of competition by offering different top-up and prepaid incentives for participants at this year’s regional conference.

TelCell and Chippie will both be on site at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School and NIPA giving away promotional items, and showing the near 1,000 educators to the conference what they have to offer as they did last year, at the first C-TEC conference held at Milton Peters College (MPC) in 2015.

“It’s great to see TelCell and Chippie work together in the name of education, and we at Foresee Foundation are very proud that both companies see the value in what we are doing,” said Alston Lourens of the Foresee Foundation.

C-TEC is a regional technology in education conference for educators put together by the Foresee Foundation Read more

Police Report: Police Chief Attends Inspection Of Pathfinders And Police Held Church Service On Police Sixth Anniversary

Police Chief attends inspection of Pathfinders

The North Caribbean Conference of Seventh Day Adventist celebrated 40 years of Pathfinders Ministry 1976-2016. This celebration took place from October 7th through October 9th 2016 on the premises of the Asha Stevens Christian Hillside School in Cay Hill.

Dr. Vincent A. David, director of the Youth and Chaplaincy Ministries extended an invitation to the Chief of Police Carl John to accompany him in the walk along inspection of the staff and uniform groups.  The police chief gladly accepted and was honored to have been part of the inspection.

Police held church service on police sixth anniversary

On Monday October 10th 2016 country Sint Maarten celebrated “Constitution Day” Read more

Public Invited To Vote For Vlf’S Leader Worth Following Nominees

GREAT BAY– Globally, and locally, in every sphere of our societies, leadership is challenged as scandals and cries of corruption, and injustice are being lamented daily. Consequently, Victorious Living Foundation (VLF) under the leadership of its visionary Dr. Erna Mae Francis-Cotton, board and volunteers have been consistently charting a course to develop leaders worth following.

            For the past four years, Victorious Living has teamed up with the international brand Leadercast to create leaders worth following and have seen tangible results through the lives of its participants Read more

C-Tec And Expo 2016 Committee Calls For Presenters And Exhibitors

CAY HILL – With the 2nd Caribbean Technology in Education Conference (C-TEC) and EXPO 2016 on its way, the organizing committee is inviting interested persons and businesses to be presenters of workshop sessions or exhibitors of their company’s products.

C-TEC and EXPO 2016 is calling on all local tech savvy St. Maarten people to showcase and share their knowledge in their area of expertise. This is a professional development opportunity that will shine on your CV or resume. C-TEC and EXPO 2016 organizers are especially looking for subject area teachers, who can demonstrate how technology is revolutionizing their discipline.

The C-TEC 2016 conference program will feature local, regional and international educators addressing the integration of technology in classrooms, including latest trends in the areas of blended learning, social media, STEM education and other topics through cutting-edge sessions Read more

C-Tec Technology In Education Conference Taking Shape

More technology, more creativity and innovation, more local and international presenters

PHILIPSBURG – The C-TEC 2016 conference and expo will take place in the Hillside Christian School (Asha Stevens Campus) and the adjoining NIPA building, from Sunday, October 23, to Tuesday, October 25.

The second installment of this conference will be an even larger fascinating array of local and international educators, experts, tech companies and publishing houses Read more

Achievers Toastmasters Officers Attend Leadership Training

PHILIPSBURG –The SXM Achievers Toastmasters Club attended a district-sponsored club officer training on Saturday, July 2, from 2:00pm-6:00pm at the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) in Cupecoy.

The 2016/2017 SXM Achievers executive board is: Club President Ashayna Nisbett, Vice President Education Ravina Claudius, Vice President Membership Ivanca Sterling-Woodley, Vice President Public Relations Sharine Allamby-Duncan, Secretary Elfrinus Maduro, Treasurer Daisiray Tracy Lake and Sergeant-at-Arms Oritha Christopher-Wilson.

The SXM Achievers were delighted to be trained by esteemed Division E Director of District 81, its very own seasoned member Kathia Magdeleine, amongst others Read more

C-Tec Announces Dates And Venue For 2016 Education Technology Conference

~More technology, more creativity, more local and international input~

PHILIPSBURG – The first installment of the Caribbean Technology and Education conference in 2015 was a resounding success. Building on that achievement, the C-TEC organizing committee proudly announced that the 2016 conference will take place in the Hillside Christian School (Asha Stevens Campus) and the adjoining NIPA building, October 23-25 Read more

4Th Weekend Of Power Will Have Awards, Tours, Emancipation Day Concert

PHILIPSBURG – GIFTED Foundation is hosting their fourth annual SXM Weekend of POWER June 27-July 2.

The youth empowerment foundation has a series of activities lined up for this event, tying in with the country’s celebration of Emancipation. With Curtis Jordan’s Caribbean Gospel Music Tour – Beyond Borders, 12 artistes from across the Caribbean will visit primary and high schools June 27-29, as students and teachers prepare for summer fun.

On June 30, the University of St Read more

Lions Club Hosts Student Excellence Awards 2016

SUCKER GARDEN – For the eighth consecutive year, the St. Maarten Lions Club honored young students of cycle 2 group 4 at the club’s annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony.

This year the title sponsor was N.V. GEBE as they have been the sponsor for the past three years. The St. Maarten Lions Club thanked the utility company for their valuable contributions.

The St. Maarten Lions Club the club recently invited 17 youngsters to the Lion’s Den on Sucker Garden Road, and acknowledged their performance in the presence of their families, teachers and peers Read more

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National Institute Of Arts Gymnastic Competition

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Saturday March 19th, the National Institute of Arts in collaboration with Club de Gym St.Martin will present part 2 of the 2nd Annual Gymnastic Competition at the Asha Stevens Christian Hillside School Campus in Cay Hill. 50 students born during the years 1998 to 2008 will compete in a parcours that covers gymnastic apparatus of floor, uneven bars, horse and balance beam.

The 2nd Annual Gymnastic Completion is the qualifier to compete at the Regional Competition that will take place in Guadeloupe.

Part 1 of the Gymnastic Competition was held on Saturday March 12 and 70 children born in 2005 to 2009 competed in a parcours that consisted of floor, bars and horse in basics skills and gymnastic alignment Read more

Nagico And Motorworld Partner To Inject $15,000 In Digikidz Program

PHILIPSBURG – The Hillside Christian School DIGIKIDZ Program got a huge boost on Wednesday, March 2, when Nagico Insurances and Motorworld presented them with a donation of US $15,000 towards the project.

During a small presentation ceremony at the school, CEO of Nagico Dwayne Elgin said, “this is the beginning of something great, and we at Nagico believe that the greatest investment one can make is in knowledge.”

The DIGIKIDZ program is an initiative geared at improving the level of education in school through the use of technology Read more

New Lesson Plan On Slavery And Human Rights Introduced To School Officials

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten —  On Wednesday the 27th of January, a new lesson plan on Slavery and Human Rights was introduced at the Asha Stevens Christian Hillside School at Cay Hill.

One year ago, four students from the University of Applied Sciences, Iselinge, in the Netherlands, did research on Sint Maarten. They wished to develop a method through which youngsters in all parts of the Dutch Kingdom could learn about their shared history and the ways in which that history has shaped the world we all live in today Read more