Source: The Daily Herald
01 Jun 2022 11:26 PM

Copa Airlines Returns To St. Maarten After Two-Year Interruption Of Flights

From left: Cultural performers, Captain Marcelo Gallino and Copa Airlines crew, Vice President Valerie Damaseau, Minister of VSA Omar Ottley, more Copa Airlines crew members, Management of Halley Aviation Services, Ariana and Priscilla Halley and St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Rep Gianira Arrindell.

SIMPSON BAY--It was a festive atmosphere Read more


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Source: 721 News
29 Mar 2022 06:00 AM

Congratulations Saint-Martin!

Philipsburg The Government and People of St. Maarten hereby congratulate the Rassemblement Saint-Martinois and Alternative Alliance and the people of Saint-Martin on their election victory in the Territorial Elections held yesterday, March 27. Well wishes and congratulations are also extended to the 9666 voters who exercised their right to vote and have a say in who would represent them for the next years moving forward.

Governments looks forward to its continued working relationship Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
28 Mar 2022 11:29 PM

El Partido Rsm De Louis Mussington Gana Cmodamente Las Elecciones Del Consejo Territorial

Marigot, Saint Maarten – El partido RSM se asoci con el partido Alternativo de Valerie Damaseau y, juntos, fueron lo suficientemente buenos para obtener 16 escaos en las elecciones del Consejo Territorial.

La lista combinada de RSMA bajo el liderazgo del presidente entrante de la Collectivit, Louis Mussington, recibi 4.742 votos para ganar cmodamente la segunda vuelta de las elecciones del domingo.
Ahora significa que RSMA ha recibido el mandato de gobernar durante los prximos 5 aos Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
28 Mar 2022 09:44 PM

Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs: Felicitaciones Saint-Martin!

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Gobierno y el pueblo de St. Maarten felicitan al Rassemblement Saint-Martinois y Alternative Alliance y al pueblo de Saint-Martin por su victoria electoral en las Elecciones Territoriales celebradas el 27 de marzo. Tambin se extienden buenos deseos y felicitaciones a los 9666 electores que ejercieron su derecho al voto y opinar sobre quin los representar en los prximos aos.

Los gobiernos esperan continuar su relacin de trabajo con la Colectivida Read more


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Source: SMN-News
28 Mar 2022 04:48 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government and People of St. Maarten hereby congratulate the Rassemblement Saint-Martinois and Alternative Alliance and the people of Saint-Martin on their election victory in the Territorial Elections held yesterday, March 27. Well, wishes and congratulations are also extended to the 9666 voters who exercised their right to vote and have a say in who would represent them for the next years moving forward.

Governments looks forward to its continued working relationsh Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
28 Mar 2022 01:58 PM

Louis MussingtonS Rsm Party Comfortably Wins Territorial Council Elections

Marigot – His RSM party teamed up with Valerie Damaseau Alternative party, and together, they were good enough for 16 seats in the Territorial Council Elections.

The combined list of RSMA under the leadership of the incoming president of the Collectivit, Louis Mussington received 4,742 votes to comfortably win the 2nd round of the elections on Sunday.

It now means that RSMA has been given the mandate to govern for the next 5 years Read more


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Source: SMN-News
28 Mar 2022 12:43 AM

~ New Council to be sworn in on April 3rd, 2022~

MARIGOT: --- The voters of St. Martin spoke loudly at the polls on Sunday when 49.11% of the votes cast were in favor of the Rassemblement Saint Martin (RSM) and Alternative coalition.
RSMA headed by Loui Mussington received 4,742 votes while incumbent President Daniel Gibbs that headed the list Team Gibbs 2022 received 3,216 votes Read more


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Source: SMN-News
22 Mar 2022 04:02 PM

Rsm And Alternative Join Forces To Contest Second Round Of Territorial Elections. (Updated1)

MARIGOT:--- Le rassemblement Saint-Martinois (RSM) headed by Louie Mussington and Alternative headed by Valerie Damaseau have joined forces by forming a coalition to contest the second round of the Territorial Elections that will take place on March 27th, 2022.
The RSM/ Alternative coalition list will be submitted on Tuesday at the Prefecture of Saint Martin. SMN News learned that Alternative received five seats on the RSM slate Read more


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Source: SMN-News
15 Dec 2021 09:34 AM

~ Says support is only given to Miss Saint Martin Committee.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- First Vice President Valerie Damaseau said in an invited comment that the Saint-Martin Tourist Office was not contacted by anyone representing Lara Mateo as the Miss World contestant representing Sint Maarten or Saint Martin.
The First Vice President made clear that the only committee the French Tourist Office supports and rallies behind is the Miss Saint Martin Committee. Damaseau said she does not know who is financing Lara Mateo and she also does not know how she was chosen to be a Sint Maarten contestant Read more


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Source: SMN-News
17 Nov 2021 08:42 AM

PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport & Telecommunications (Minister of TEATT) Hon. Roger Lawrence met with Vice President of Tourism of Saint-Martin Hon. Valerie Damaseau to discuss the isolated events on the northern side. The two parties are very pleased that progress has been made on the Northern side of the island with respect to ensuring a steady product offering and reaching a level of normalcy as it pertains to business especially within the tourism sector.

 Communication is essential when there are concerns that need to be resolved Read more


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Source: SMN-News
11 May 2021 04:33 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, 7 May 2021, University of St. Martin (USM) President Dr. Antonio Carmona Bez and Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Rolinda Carter welcomed the first and third vice-presidents of the Collectivit de Saint-Martin to the university campus at Philipsburg.

Madame Vice-President Valerie Damaseau, third Vice-President for Education, Madame Sofia Carti-Codrington, and their assistants set foot on USM campus last Thursday morning to engage in an introductory meeting with the university administrators and to explore the possibilities for USM to enhance its services to the local population living in the French territory.

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Source: SXMIslandTime
24 Mar 2021 05:19 PM

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Commemoration Speech Of The 373Rd Anniversary Of The Treaty Of Concordia

Where over the world say where? Youll find an island there so lovely small. With nations Freewith People French and Dutch, they say, though talkin English much, as my St. Martin, as your St. Martin, Our sweet St. Maarten in the Sea.

Honorable and distinguished guests, people of St. Martin, good morning.

Today March 23, 2021, though having special significance for me, as the day I became a mother for the first time, it is the day that we celebrate Treaty of Concordia Day. As Madam VP Valerie Damaseau said, Since 2018, we have been working to make it more than about nice speeches Read more


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Source: SXMIslandTime
12 May 2020 05:12 AM

Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria Jacobs National Address On Covid-19 Developments May 11, 2020

National Address

People of St. Maartenhere and abroad, I hereby address you as Prime Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in anupdate for today, Monday,May11, 2020,as part of the process to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest developments and the Governments COVID-19 containment, mitigation and response measures.

I would like to take this time, one day post Mother’s Day, to wish each and every mother, mother figure and a person who makes an impact on our youth. Know that you are appreciated every day and that I’m very happy we had the opportunity yesterday, to relax and be put in the sunshine and receive our due as mothers Read more


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Source: SMN-News
11 May 2020 06:40 PM

 People of St. Maartenhere and abroad, I hereby address you as PriPrime Minister & Chair of the EOC Silveria Jacobs National Address on COVID-19 Developments May 11, 2020me Minister and Chair of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in an update for today, Monday,May11, 2020,as part of the process to keep the community of St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
30 Apr 2020 01:37 PM

COLE BAY:--- As a long-standing corporate citizen, Motorworld Group stands with the community of St. Maarten/ St. Martin, and the world, during these trying times in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Our commitment to the community has remained steadfast through the highs and lows of life. Therefore, Motorworld has gone above and beyond to purchase these masks and give them away free of charge to these major organizations that are working on the frontlines in order to protect their workers, our Frontline Heroes, and also, the community that they serve Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
09 Mar 2020 05:51 AM

50 Honoured During First Oualichi Intl. Women's Day Awards 2020

From left: First Vice President of the Collectivit of St. Martin Valerie Damaseau and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and First Vice-President of the Collectivit of St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
07 Jan 2020 07:31 AM

Declaration Of The Elected Officials Of The Majority Of Saint Martin Meeting With The Collective Ttes Ensemble.

The elected officials of the Saint-Martin executive received a delegation from the Ttes ensemble collective, Friday 3 January 2020. This meeting gave rise to fruitful exchanges and the development of a mode of action spouse.

The collective had previously sent a list of its main demands and the elected officials present have thanked for this preparatory synthesis work. The main demand, the establishment by the State of the new PPRN of marine anticipation submersi Read more


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Source: 721 News
13 Dec 2017 01:57 AM

Successful #Sxmstrong Art Auction Raises  15,000 Guilders Plus For Primary Schools

PHILIPSBURG –  The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, held an Art Auction on Saturday evening, the 9th of December 2017 at the Conference Room of the New Government Building in Philipsburg.

This project stemmed from the #SXMStrong Campaign which was held in the month of November and was facilitated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, together with General Affairs and Bearing Point. The initiative was taken to assist the schools after the devastation of Hurricane Irma and all proceeds from the bidding is given directly to the school that created the art work.

Invited guests and exuberant bidders in attendance included 1st Vice-President of the Collectivité Valerie Damaseau, Territorial Council Member Alex Pierre, Chief Advisor to The President Hervé Dorville, the Ombudsman Nilda Arduin, Members of Parliament Claret Conner and Tamara Leonard, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Anastacio Baker, school board representatives, school managers, teachers and students.

Some 12 4×4 foot wooden boards used as easels by primary and afternoon schools featuring creativity and the emotions of the young artists were auctioned Saturday evening in the conference room at the Government Administration Building as part of the Road to St Read more


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Source: 721 News
04 Dec 2017 01:13 PM

Minister Jacobs Hosts Attitude Of Gratitude Thanksgiving & Tree Lighting Ceremony

Philipsburg – Today Dec 3rd, the Government of St. Maarten in collaboration with the St. Maarten United Ministerial Foundation (SMUMF), Christian Council (CC) successfully hosted and celebrated the annual Thanksgiving Service and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony heralding the end of the Hurricane Season 2017. His Excellency Governor E.B. Holiday and Mrs. Holiday, Chairlady of Parliament S. Wescott-Williams, Honorable Prime Minister R Read more


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Source: SMN-News
03 Dec 2017 11:04 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- Today Dec 3rd, the Government of St. Maarten in collaboration with the St. Maarten United Ministerial Foundation (SMUMF), Christian Council (CC) successfully hosted and celebrated the annual Thanksgiving Service and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony heralding the end of the Hurricane Season 2017. His Excellency Governor E.B. Holiday and Mrs. Holiday, Chairlady of Parliament S. Wescott-Williams, Honorable Prime Minister R Read more


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Source: SMN-News
15 Nov 2017 09:51 PM

St. Martin Day Celebrations In Recap.

‘St. Martin Day for the People by the People’

POND ISLAND:--- The St. Martin Day events began with the traditional ecumenical church service at the New Government Administration Building. The church service was filled with praise, worship, dance, poetry and a thought-provoking sermon was delivered by Rev. Brissett. The official ceremony began thereafter with speeches from his Excellency Governor E. Holiday, Prefet Anne Laubies, Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, President du Collectivité Daniel Gibbes, Prime Minister William Marlin, 1st Vice President Madame Valerie Damaseau and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Silveria Jacobs.
Minister Jacobs and 1stVice President Madame Damaseau, addressed the attendees with a joint speech, as a symbol of their collaboration and unity in planning and execution of the St Read more


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Source: SMN-News
26 Oct 2017 05:46 PM

MECYS promises a fun packed weekend for all

PHILIPSBURG:--- Events leading up to St. Martin Day 2017 continues this weekend with the debut of the Hurricane Heroes Social with Fred York and Friends at Laser 101. We all can agree that Laser 101 played a vital role in the days after Hurricane Irma and at one point was the main source of communication for many on the island and abroad. Therefore, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport in collaboration with Musicologie, spearheaded by Fred York, finds it befitting to kick off the Hurricane Heroes Social by honoring the management and staff of Laser 101 Read more


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Source: 721 News
03 Oct 2017 11:09 PM

French Officials Visit The Zr.Ms.Karel Doorman Navy Ship

PHILIPSBURG – His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday, hosted a visit aboard the Navy Ship Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 3.

Representatives of French Saint Martin – Prefete  Anne Laubies and 1st Vice President Valerie Damaseau -, the Minister of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations, Mr. R. Plasterk, Prime Minister William Marlin, Minister of Justice Rafael Boasman and the Commander of the Dutch Military in the Caribbean, General Vin, gathered on board before the Commander of the ship, Colonel Schot provided a tour.

His Excellency expressed his appreciation on behalf of government and people of Sint Maarten to all for the effort and support provided during this emergency and he looks forward to continued joint effort as Sint Maarten recover Read more


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Source: SMN-News
03 Oct 2017 07:45 PM

PHILIPSBURG:--- His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday, hosted a visit aboard the Navy Ship Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 3.

Representatives of French Saint Martin – Prefete Anne Laubies and 1st Vice President Valerie Damaseau -, the Minister of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations, Mr. R. Plasterk, Prime Minister William Marlin, Minister of Justice Rafael Boasman and the Commander of the Dutch Military in the Caribbean, General Vin, gathered on board before the Commander of the ship, Colonel Schot provided a tour.

His Excellency expressed his appreciation on behalf of government and people of Sint Maarten to all for the effort and support provided during this emergency and he looks forward to continued joint effort as Sint Maarten recover Read more


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