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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Queries Mp Wescot-Williams On Climate Change And Sint Maarten’S Role

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo, has sent a letter to the President of Parliament requesting answers to the statement/comment made by MP Sarah Wescot Williams in her capacity as member of the CKAIR committee Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Congratulates Minister Of Culture Bourne-Gumbs And Organizers On Sint Maarten’S Day Theme And Celebrations

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo, congratulates outgoing Minister of Education Culture Youth Affairs and Sports Rita Bourne-Gumbs and organizers for a well thought out theme for the 2015, Sint Maarten’s Day Celebration.

“It was a pleasure to see the display of diverse cultures unified to celebrate Sint Maarten’s Day in a dignified way Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Commends Mental Health Foundation On Successful Turnout At 2015 Conference

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten  – The giving back to the community project is not limited to only financial contributions. This was illustrated on the successful turn out and positive feedback of the Mental Health Foundation 2015 Conference. 

Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo, gave the opening speech on the second day of the conference and spoke of how a discussion two years ago materialized, “Bringing Life into thought, Bringing passion into purpose”. 

The workshops though organized by the Foundation, the MP facilitated in making the connection with a close college associate Pascale Jean-Noel, a licensed Masters level Social Worker from New York State.

Pascale Jean-Noel, was more than willing to make a contribution to Sint Maarten by participating in bringing awareness on person centered treatment planning, trauma informed care, working with substance use disorders and understanding the practitioner’s role while providing mental health service as it relates to our community.  

Jean-Noel is a second generation Haitian, and understood what it means to connect with an audience of Caribbean background Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Commends Bes Islands For Including Neonatal Screening In Health Care Prevention

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten  – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo, says on October 21st 2015, a letter was sent by her to the president of Parliament requesting information from the Minister of Health on the inclusion of Neonatal Screening or Heel Prick Screening for babies born on Sint Maarten. 

The meeting to discuss the draft Public Health Law was adjourned and still needs to be reconvened, however, Neonatal Screening was not included at that time as a preventative measure. 

“Congratulations goes out to Saba and St Read more

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Usm And Partners Discuss Development

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On the 20th May 2015 the Board of the University of St. Maarten Foundation (BUSMF), assisted by its management team, discussed the developments of the University of St. Martin (USM) with the parliamentary committee of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Affairs.

During that meeting, which was chaired by the Honorable Member of Parliament, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, the Honorable Minister of Education, Mrs Read more

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Independent Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Invited To Join New Coalition

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - With the expected snap elections now just around the corner, the independent members of Parliament have been giving the electorate more insight into the inner workings that led them to becoming independent members of Parliament.

Seemingly Independent Member of Parliament, the Honorable Leona Marlin-Romeo was asked by the leader of the United St Read more

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Extraordinary Meeting Of Parliament Called

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A majority of 8 in parliament has convened a public meeting of parliament for Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 6 pm.

This invitation has been sent to all members of parliament with the appointment of a chairperson and vice chairpersons being the main agenda point.

In an elucidation to the invitation, the members constituting the majority outline the reasons for this extraordinary meeting, going from the premise of the "majority-rule".

While the Rules of Order of Parliament provide for a change in chairmanship at any time, no further procedures are in place in the event the sitting presidium members take on a hostile attitude and refuse to accommodate the change-over.

This could make a lame duck of the parliament.

Below is the motivation as provided.

Ref: urgent meeting of Parliament on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 18.00 hours.

Agenda point: Appointment of a chairperson, a first deputy chairperson and a second deputy chairperson.

Motivation:

On September 30, 2015, a majority in Parliament informed   H Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Makes Vice President Of Parliament Position Available

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo, has notified the current President of Parliament Hon. Dr. Lloyd Richardson and Secretary Generals, that effective immediately, the position held as Vice Chair is made available.

MP Marlin-Romeo duly notes that there is a new majority in Parliament and therefore, the appointment of the new chairmanship must transpire. 

In order to facilitate the process, notice was given to the respective persons in order for the new appointment to continue Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Contributes To Seniors Celebrating International Day Of Older Persons

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo treated the country’s senior citizens so they could attend an event for International Day of the Older Persons which was recognized and celebrated globally on October 1st.

Senior citizens on Dutch Sint Maarten were able to be transported to a celebration through the giving back to the community program of Independent MP Leona Marlin-Romeo.

The sponsorship of a coaster bus was given after Meals on Wheels founder Mary Bryson indicated the areas that needed assistance in order for them to make this event a success.

MP Marlin-Romeo attended the event and thanked the elderly for their contribution to Sint Maarten/St Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Donates To Primary Schools Sports Equipment As Part Of Give Back To The Community Program

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo continues to donate sports equipment to the country’s public primary schools.

The Prins Willem Alexander School, Ruby Labega School, and the Oranje School, all received soccer equipment from the MP. 

All six public schools have now received sports equipment from the MP Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Donates To Primary Schools Sports Equipment As Part Of Give Back To The Community Program

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo on Thursday said that three public schools namely the Genieve De Weever School, Martin Luther King School, and Charles Leopold Bell School, were asked what they were in need of for their sports activities.

The schools indicated that sports ma Read more

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Neonatal Screening

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten - A meeting is being requested by the Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo to discuss the implementation of a mandatory neonatal screening for all babies born on Sint Maarten.

What is Neonatal Screening?

It is referred to as the Neonatal heel prick screening tests or as the Guthrie tests Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Wants Minister Of Finance To Get Central Bank Involved In Receiving And Resolving Complaints

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo will be requesting a meeting of Parliament to discuss and mandate the Minister of Finance to implore upon the Central Bank to take up their responsibility and assume the tasks of receiving and resolving complaints brought by consumers and, in some cases, small businesses against banks, insurers and/or other financial services providers.

“In our system the Central Bank is supposed to regulate and supervise institutions that offer financial services Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Request A Meeting About Moving Forward On Small Claims Court For The Country

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten– Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo is requesting a meeting to discuss a proposal prepared by attorney Reynold Groeneveldt to introduce a Small Claims Court for Sint Maarten according to article 862 of the Code of Civil Procedures.

The MP is supporting this initiative as it allows claims up to ANG Read more

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Up Mp Lake Says Government Not Getting Away From Its Responsibility On Public Schools

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – United People's (UP) Party Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake said on Thursday that Government is not getting away from its responsibility by getting the private sector more involved in the maintenance of public schools.

MP Lake pointed out that some people in the community are interpreting the "Adopt-A-School" plan in the "Ready to Work for You" 2014-2015 Governing Programme of the UP-led coalition the wrong way.

"It's nothing new Read more

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Parliament Meet On Health Care Wednesday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Central Committee of Parliament met in public session on Wednesday.

Members of Parliament received a presentation on the National Ordinance on Public Health Care.

The presentation was made by a team from the department of Health headed by Drs. Fenna Arnell.

However members of Parliament had several questions as well as expressed areas of concern within health care. MP the Honorable Leona Romeo-Marlin was particularly concerned about the spread of infectious diseases.

DP leader the honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams in her remarks spoke about the complexities of the ordinance and its importance.

She also noted that the execution and monitoring of the legislation has been placed on a lower level in some cases, even below the legislation itself.

MP the Honorable Janchie Leonard also had various questions particularly in the area of control and enforcement.

As a former Police Officer the MP stated that this forms an integral part of the overall execution of the ordinance Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Says We Need To Think Outside Of The Box And Embrace Creative Solutions In Solving Country Problems

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten– Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo on Tuesday said that much have been said about the Adopt a School program, some negative and others positive.

"Irrespective of the feedback it is imperative for all to start thinking outside the box and embrace creative solutions to assist in remedying the challenges that we face in Sint Maarten.

"Hence, by no means does this imply that government is relinquishing its responsibility to the education system of the country Read more

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Mp Leona Romeo-Marlin Calls For Integrity Talks With All Stakeholders

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The St. Maarten's National Integrity System assessment which was conducted by Transparency International is currently being assessed by many functionaries on the island.

Among them is the Honorable Member of Parliament Leona Romeo-Marlin who believes that the conclusion of the report was released Read more

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Government Coalition Intact, Reported Break Only Rumors

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Coalition government of the UP, USP and Independent members Leona Romeo-Marlin and Read more

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Mp Romeo-Marlin Seeking Support For Education

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Independent MP the Honorable Leona Romeo-Marlin is hopeful that her example with donations towards Education will be followed by many others.On Tuesday the MP confirmed that up to six schools will benefit from her planned donations in time for the upcoming school year.

The new school year is scheduled Read more

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Governing Program Entitled "Ready To Work For You" Ratified By Council Of Ministers Thursday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Governing Program 2014 – 2018 was ratified by the Council of Ministers of St. Maarten on Thursday.

After its ratification, the Governing Program was then sent to the Parliament of St. Maarten.

The 2014 – 2018 Governing Program was signed by the faction leaders supporting the coalition government, namely MP's Read more

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Mp Lake Supports Mp Marlin's Stance On Promoting Nationalism, Patriotism And Cultural Retention

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Today's youth take signals from our generation, United People's (UP) Party Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake said on Tuesday.

This is in connection with fellow MP Hon. Leona Marlin-Romeo call for the promotion of nationalism, patriotism and cultural retention.

"If it is important to us then it becomes important to them Read more

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Mp Leona Marlin-Romeo Congratulates Organizers Of Curacao Flag Day For Job Well Done. Says Lessons To Be Learned

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo and First Vice President Hon. Leona Marlin-Romeo was one of the country's parliamentarians who attended Curacao Flag Day activities on behalf of the Parliament of Sint Maarten.

"It was an honour to have had the opportunity to witness the celebration of Curacao's Flag Day, "Dia di Bandera" Read more

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Mp Leona Romeo Marlin Believes In The Expansion Of Usm Vision

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Independent Member of Parliament, the Honorable Leona Romeo-Marlin is of the opinion that the vision of the University of St. Maarten (USM) should be expanded in the area of obtaining more revenues for the institution.

According to her, St. Maarten is strategically placed in the Caribbean, where it can capitalize in educational tourism.

She remarked: "With the vision that USM and the Minister of Education have, I am sure within short we can recruit persons from within the Caribbean region to come here to study Read more

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