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Sint Maarten Lions Club Hosts Successful 43Rd Multiple District 60 Convention

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Sint Maarten Lions Club hosted a very successful 43rd Multiple District 60 Convention with over 300 Lions and Leos from countries as far south as Suriname up to Grand Cayman in the north and including all the English-speaking Caribbean islands staying at the luxurious Divi Resort Hotel. Delegates from French St. Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique, France and the U.S.A. also participated in the Convention. Delegates were honored with the presence of specially invited guest, Past International President of Lions Clubs International, USA, Lion Al Brandel and his Partner-in-Service, Lion Dr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In commemoration of Toastmasters International's 98th anniversary, Division I of District 81 recognized Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) Rolande Tobias, Valerie Brazier & Brenda Maynard for their contributions as District Directors of District 81, Caribbean toastmasters. The event was held at the Government Administration Building on Saturday evening in celebration of Toastmasters International Day Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Members of the Sint Maarten Lions Club, Sint Maarten Alpha Leo Club, and Sint Maarten Omega South Leo Club gathered recently at the Paradise Event Hall, Cay Hill with their Partners-in-Service, parents, and invited guests for an impressive Change of Board ceremony.

In addressing the gathering, President Lion Linette A. Gibs MJF thanked the three Boards of Directors, Lions, and Leos members and their families for their dedication and solid support during a time of much uncertainty due to the Covid pandemic.

She said: Despite some setbacks, we were able to accomplish a lot for our community Read more

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Local Islander Leads Caribbean Toastmasters Clubs To Highest Award

PHILIPSBURG:--- Local islander Distinguished Toastmaster Brenda Maynard has led the Toastmasters Clubs of the Caribbean to achieve the highest award recognized by Toastmasters International Smedley Distinguished. This is the first time in history that District 81 Caribbean Toastmasters has achieved this status.

DD Maynard ran her year under the theme, Breaking Barriers Now and Beyond Read more

Area 31 Toastmasters Host Open House With Guest Speaker.

Event is free to the public

 PHILIPSBURG:--- A new Toastmasters club is on the horizon in St. Maarten as Area 31 is expanding by chartering a new club.
The public is invited to its open house to meet members and watch a special guest speaker, Brenda Maynard, Program Quality Director, District 81. talk about the importance of communication skills for todays professional.
The objective of the open house is to highlight the benefits of Toastmasters and encourage the public to join a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders Read more

Pond Island:--- TELEMGroup workers and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Kendall Dupersoy, took part in an impressive Toastmasters induction and Chartering ceremony at the company’s main building on Pond Island, Tuesday evening.

A total of 18 workers, including Mr. Dupersoy were inducted into the ranks of the prestigious leadership training and public speaking organization with a worldwide reach - becoming the third corporate group on St Read more

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St. Maarten Continues To Soar …

BARBADOS – St. Maarten Toastmasters continue to soar as they maintain a strong presence in the leadership of District 81.  Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development.  District 81, which encompasses all Caribbean islands, hosted its May 2017 conference on the island of Barbados, during which the international speech contest and elections for district leaders took place.

The prominence of territory St. Maarten did not go unnoticed as its Toastmasters were elected and/or nominated in key leadership positions in the District Read more

Barbados/PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten Toastmasters continue to soar as they maintain strong presence in the leadership of District 81. Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. District 81, which encompasses all Caribbean islands, hosted its May 2017 conference on the island of Barbados, during which the international speech contest and elections for district leaders took place.
The prominence of territory St. Maarten did not go unnoticed as its Toastmasters were elected and/or nominated in key leadership positions in the District Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday May 13th 2016, The AVE Board of NIPA, staff and department heads attended the First NIPA retreat under the title "Rebranding NIPA"
Presentations on the strategic objectives of the were presented by the Chairperson of the NIPA board early in the morning and this was followed by several workshops on " Professionalism in the NIPA workplace" and "Team building " presented by Patricia Lourens , Interim Executive Director at NIPA, "Leadership skills" by Ms. Brenda Maynard, "Positivity in the workplace" by Kimberly Meyers and A Healthy You by Tasheena Maccow- Thomas Read more

Leadercast 2016: Inspirational And Transformational

GREAT BAY, St. Martin - Local leaders and aspiring leaders left the Belair Community Center inspired, invigorated and recharged after Leadercast, the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world on May 6th, 2016.

            Leadercast was hosted by Victorious Living Foundation (VLF) which empowers, enlightens and reconciles individuals, couples, families, organizations and communities, for the fourth consecutive year Read more

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Leadercast 2016: Inspirational And Transformational

GREAT BAY – Local and aspiring leaders left the Belair Community Center inspired, invigorated and recharged after Leadercast, the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast live from Atlanta, Georgia, and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world on May 6.

Leadercast was hosted by Victorious Living Foundation (VLF), which empowers, enlightens and reconciles individuals, couples, families, organizations and communities, for the fourth consecutive year. The local host for Leadercast was Andre Huie, the founding president of Youth to Xtreme (Y2X), Victorious Living’s youth wing Read more

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Great Bay:--- Local leaders and aspiring leaders left the Belair Community Center inspired, invigorated and recharged after Leadercast, the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world on May 6th, 2016.
Leadercast was hosted by Victorious Living Foundation (VLF) which empowers, enlightens and reconciles individuals, couples, families, organizations and communities, for the fourth consecutive year. The local host for Leadercast was Andre Huie, the founding president of Youth to Xtreme (Y2X) Victorious Living’s youth wing Read more

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Walichi Basketball Association Honors Women For International Women’S Day

PHILIPSBURG – The Walichi Basketball Association (WBA) took time out on Sunday, March 13, before game 1 of the Ladies Basketball Championship (LBC) finals to honor these women for their contributions to the league and the community in honor of International Women’s Day this past Tuesday, March 8.

Inocencia Leonard of Leonard Enterprise was thanked for being the main sponsor of the league this year and for consistently giving back to the youth and community. Emilie Beencha, secretary of Thunderz Basketball Club, was honored for being the secretary of the club, in charge of the girls, being part of the club for 5 years, and being part of female basketball development.

Honored was Minister of Sports Silveria Jacobs, who is a volleyball player and an avid sports lover Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Walichi Basketball Association took time out on Sunday before Game 1 of the Ladies Basketball Championship Finals to honor these women for their contributions to the league and the community in honor of International Women’s Day this past Tuesday, March 8th.

Ms. Inocencia Leonard of Leonard Enterprise was thanked for being the main sponsor of the league this year and for consistently giving back to the youth and community. Ms. Emilie Beencha, secretary of Thunderz Basketball Club was honored for being the secretary of the club, in charge of the girls, being a part of the club for 5 years and being a part of female basketball development.

Honored was Minister of Sports Ms Read more

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Wide Feet need love too!

FOR THE LOVE OF SHOES

Greetings!

My name is Ameera Groeneveldt. I am the owner of Shoe Solution SXM – the ONLINE delivery shoe store for women, men and kids; specializing in large shoe sizes 10 and up and wide-width shoes. I am also a shoe consultant.

LOVE. That is the one word that sums up what is LACKING for feet these days Read more

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Self Defense Seminar to help Petition to Expel Pedophiles

COLE BAY--Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu St. Maarten (SXM BJJ) is hosting a fund-raising self-defense class for girls age eight to 20 on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00am. The fundraiser will benefit Mhakeda Shillingford's organization Petition to Expel Pedophiles (PEP).

Sixteen year old Shillingford had a terrifying experience in December when a bus driver kept pestering her for her name and telephone number. He did not cease his behavior when she told him she was only 16, and then refused to let her get off the bus unless she provided her details.

This strong young woman happens to be vice-president of the Youth Parliament of St Read more

Teenager takes stance against sex offences against children

ST. PETERS--A sixteen-year-old girl, supported by her family and friends, has started an initiative to encourage government to take action to better protect children and young people from sexual predators.

The aim of her petition is for government to offer better protection of children and young people by taking a number of measures, including a publically-accessible sex offenders register.

"In St. Maarten, the rights of convicted sex offenders seem to take precedence over victims' rights," says the front sheet of the petition Read more