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St. Maarten At Funding Mission And Energy Summit Cooperation With French St. Martin Seen As Way Forward

Great Bay, St. Maarten – Cooperation with the French side of St. Maarten is a key component for St. Maarten, in its ongoing rebuilding and development efforts. This is a prevalent sentiment of St. Maarten following its recent attendance of high level meetings held in Brussels.

At the invitation of the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories of the European Union (OCTA), St. Maarten attended the 3rd Ministerial Energy Summit in Brussels, on December 6th and 7th. Utilizing the opportunity presented by this invitation, St Read more

The 2017 Study Financing Recipients Head To The Netherlands

PHILIPSBURG – On July 30th, the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE), co-sponsored by Dominos Pizza, will host the 6th annual ‘Bon Voyage’ ceremony for all 2017 study financing recipients. The ceremony begins at 1:00p.m. and will be stationed in the departure hall. The ceremony will include dj’s, food, and drinks. Family and friends are also invited to attend this joyous ceremony.

Thirty-three (33) students will be traveling to the Netherlands to further their tertiary level education Read more

Carol Voges Elected As President Of Executive Committee During Ministerial Conference

ORANJESTAD, Aruba – On their recent working visit to Aruba, Prime Minister of St. Maarten William Marlin, Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, Secretary General of the Ministry of General Affairs Hensley Plantijn, and the rest of the St Read more

Prime Minister Marlin Leads High Powered Delegation To Aruba

ARUBA — Last week, Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Mr. William Marlin, the Minister Plenipotentiary, Mrs. Henrietta Doran-York, the Secretary General of the Ministry of General Affairs, Mr Read more

Condolence Message Of Pm Marlin To The York Family On The Passing Of Their Patriarch, Mr. Freddie York At 100 Years Old.

He was a century not out, until a few days later, he was caught with a leg spin by death. George Frederick Adolphus York, the patriarch of the York family, was in good spirits when we all came together to celebrate his 100th birthday. I was fortunate to be part of the celebration, both in church and at the Tropicana Ballroom. It is therefore with utter disbelief that I received the news of his passing.

I recall mentioning on the day he turned 100, two personal experiences with him which have followed me ever since Read more

Minister Jacobs Extends Deepest Condolences To Family And Friends Of The Late George Frederick Adolphus York

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport Affairs and the government of St. Maarten hereby extend sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late George Frederick Adolphus aka Freddy York.

Our heart goes out to you in this time of bereavement, with special recognition to our Minister Plenipotentiary Mrs. Henrietta Doran-York as well as MECYS Culture Department head Mr Read more

National Alliance Wants 10 Seats For Stable Govt.

SUCKER GARDEN–The white party, National Alliance (NA), presented 23 candidates to its supporters at the new party headquarters in Sucker Garden on Sunday afternoon. The party will present its list on Monday, led by veteran politician and sitting Prime Minister William Marlin.

  The inclusion of younger candidates shows the party’s vision for the future, according to Marlin, who presented the candidates Read more

Minister Lee Visits St. Maarten House In The Hague

PHILIPSBURG – As part of Minister of Health Emil Lee’s working visit to the Netherlands, he paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary (St. Maarten House) in The Hague where he met with staff of the St. Maarten House.

In the absence of Minister of Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York, who is presently on a working visit, Minister Lee was received and welcomed by Director of the cabinet Perry Geerlings Read more

Minister Meets With Progress Committee

HOLLAND — Minister of Justice Mr. Edson Kirindongo started his working visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday by meeting with the Progress Committee for Sint Maarten regarding the Plans of Approach for the Sint Maarten Police Force and the Pointe Blanche Prison.

The meeting was hosted by Minister Plenipotentiary Henrietta Doran-York at the Sint Maarten House in The Hague and severed as a follow-up meeting to the meeting which was held between the Justice Minister and the Progress Committee on Sint Maarten in February.

Minister Kirindongo used the opportunity to exchange thoughts with the committee, to inform them of his plans for the Prison and the Police Force and also to present measures taken towards strengthening the organizational capacity, increasing efficiency and further improving the operations of both entities.

Picture: Sint Maarten House Acting-Director Mrs Read more

Prime Minister Marlin Meets With Council Of State Vice Chair Piet Hein Donnor

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – On Thursday Prime Minister Hon. William Marlin concluded his first working visit to The Hague, the Netherlands when he met the Vice Chair of the Council of State Piet Hein Donner.

Issues discussed included the appointment of a Sint Maarten representative to the Council of State.

Ever since former Minister of Justice Dennis Richardson vacated the position Sint Maarten did not put forward another candidate Read more

Prime Minister Marlin Meets With Dutch Minister For Interior And Kingdom Relations Plasterk

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – On Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Hon. William Marlin continued with his working visits in The Hague, the Netherlands when he met with Minister of Interior and Kingdom Relations Hon. Ronald Plasterk.

Prime Minister Marlin described the discussions with the Dutch Minister as fruitful, and views were exchanged on issues such as the financial situation of the country, the Integrity Chamber, and making it possible for students abroad to vote as well as about electoral reform.

Earlier in the week both Ministers had met for dinner at the Hilton Hotel in The Hague.

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Sint Maarten’s Minister Plenipotentiary, Hon Read more