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Social Activist Quincy Gario Gives Keynote At Usm

PHILIPSBURG – Faced with what many consider the worldwide resurgence of virulent forms of ethnic chauvinism and xenophobia, fear and urban uprisings as Donald J. Trump prepares to inhabit the White House, and the PVV, the Dutch rightwing party, becoming the major vote getter in the upcoming elections in the Netherlands, the University of St. Martin (USM) has teamed up with the Eastern Caribbean Public Health Foundation (ECPHF) of St. Eustatius, and the National Archaeological and Anthropological Memory Management (NAAM) on Curaçao, to organize a 2-day conference entitled: “Raising the Curtain on Race.”

To start off the discussion and offer useful input, Quinsy Gario, one of St Read more

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Minister Jacobs Hails Constitution Day Panel Discussion A Success

CAY HILL – On October 9, the Ministry Education, Culture, Youth and Sports organized its second event to bring about the “Revitalization of our Natural and Cultural Heritage” whilst commemorating Constitution Day in the form of a panel discussion at the Belair Community Center.

The aim of the panel discussion was to inform the general public about Parliament and the Constitution while providing those in attendance the opportunity to pose questions and receive answers from the panelists.

Panelists included Secretary General of Parliament Nancy Guishard-Joubert, who gave a thorough explanation of the role and workings of Parliament Read more

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Children’S Camp At New Cultural Venue, “A Blessing” And “A Blast”

Betty’s estate, St. Martin (August 1, 2016)—The annual children camp organized by teacher Shanna Cornet-de Riggs was “a blessing of children’s laughter and activities at our new venue at Betty’s Estate,” said educator Rhoda Arrindell.

The cultural facility at Alamanda Drive 1 and LB Scot Road is called Source of Inspiration and Learning (SoIL), and was opened by Arrindell on July 1 Read more

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Costa Rican Quince Duncan Receives Presidents Award At Book Fair

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – The presentation of the Presidents Award to Dr. Quince Duncan in St. Maarten deepens Caribbean and Central American links, reported RECA Informa, an influential Central American studies newsletter.

“This recognition of the work and career of Quince Duncan deepens transregional and transnational linkages of Costa Rica and Central America with the Caribbean,” stated the lead story of the 61st edition of the Spanish language bulletin.

Costa Rican author Duncan received the Presidents Award at the 14th annual St Read more

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United Volleyball Club Gears Up For Annual “Summer Camp”  

GREAT BAY, St. Martin (May 8, 2016)—The United Volleyball Club (UVC) is gearing up for its annual “summer camp,” said club coordinator Dr. Rhoda Arrindell.

UVC members will be among those attending the camp and at least one will serve as a camp leader for the participants, ages eight to 18. “This year UVC member Yadiska van Putten will get her first chance to work as a volleyball camp leader for younger participants,” said Arrindell, herself a former volleyball player Read more

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Time Is Still On Our Side To Make It Right For Our Young People!

Middle Region – The Board of the OSPP welcomes every and all initiatives that are geared towards the curbing of unemployment in general but in particular amongst our young people. Throughout all the districts we see our young boys and girls seeking job opportunities but can hardly find any.

Our Prime Minister the Honorable William Marlin has proposed the implementation of an employment fund to stimulate youth employment Read more

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