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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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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 Curacao, to organize a 2 day Conference entitled: Raising the Curtain on Race.

To start off the discussion and offer useful input, Mr Read more

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Social Activist Mr. Quincy Gario Gives Keynote At The Usm

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - 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 Sint Eustatius, and the National Archaeological and Anthropological Memory Management (NAAM) on Curacao, to organize a 2 day Conference entitled: Raising the Curtain on Race.

To start off the discussion and offer useful input, Mr Read more

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“Book Presentation Of “Words Of Change: Voices From Soualigan Soil” To The Philipsburg Jubilee Library By Ralph Cantave”

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten -  Author, inspiring politician, university student, history enthusiast, President of Parliament award winner of 2015 Ralph Cantave recently presented his new book entitled: “Words of change: Voices from Soualigan Soil”, which has been dedicated to the people of St. Martin to the Director and her staff at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library to circulate to the public at large.

It was Ralph Cantave’s great pleasure to donate these two copies of his books to the library on Friday November 4th, 2016 Read more

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St. Martin Books And Writers At International Literature Conference

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten — Gone are the days when a territorial, regional, or international conference on education, culture, media, tourism or such related subject areas could be held in St. Martin without a single writer or serious book from the island being available for conference-goers to interact with.

At least that’s what it looked like at the recent exhibit of over 40 book titles published in St. Martin and managed by Odele Anderson, a senior member of the St. Martin Book Fair Committee.

The book exhibit was featured at the 16th annual International Conference on Caribbean Literature, November 2 – 4, 2016 Read more

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Literary Conference Opens Next Wednesday At University Of St. Martin (Usm)

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - USM, Pond Island, As of November 2nd to the 4th, the 16th Annual International Conference on Caribbean Literature (ICCL) will have their meeting on St. Maarten. About 50 plus scholars from mainly the United States and throughout the Caribbean will attend this rather prestigious conference.

The theme this year will be “Ode to Saint Martin/Sint Maarten: Addressing the Longing to Belonging in a Multicultural Milieu.”

President of the University of St. Martin, Francio Guadeloupe welcomes the community 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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CAY HILL:---- On October 9th, 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 our 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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Rotary Mid-Isle Gets Presentation By Soil

SIMPSON BAY--Author and former Minister of Education Rhoda Arrindell was the guest speaker at Rotary Club of St. Maarten-Mid Isle on Tuesday. Arrindell spoke to Mid Isle about her new project Source of Inspirational Learning (SOIL).

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Constitution Day 2016 Commemoration

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Honorable Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, is hereby inviting the general public to come out and attend a Pre-Constitution Day Panel Discussion and Church Service.

Constitution day is our national holiday which is not only a holiday to commemorate the transition of St Read more

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International Youth Day With “Open House” At Soil In Betty’S Estate

Betty’s estate, St. Martin - The International Youth Day (IYD) will be celebrated here at the SoIL cultural venue on Alamanda Drive 1 and LB Scot Road on Friday, August 12, said educator Rhoda Arrindell.

The Source of Inspiration and Learning (SoIL) youth and cultural facility will host an “open house” from 5 pm until – to celebrate IYD with “games, music, movies, and socializing,” according to the youth organizers.

The SoIL youth membership is also offering food and drinks to raise funds for the venue’s ongoing youth-oriented and cultural activities, said Arrindell.

“We’re inviting the young and young at heart to celebrate with our island’s youth on this UN-designated day Read more

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International Youth Day With “Open House” At Soil In Betty’S Estate.

BETTY’S ESTATE:---The International Youth Day (IYD) will be celebrated here at the SoIL cultural venue on Alamanda Drive 1 and LB Scot Road on Friday, August 12, said educator Rhoda Arrindell.
The Source of Inspiration and Learning (SoIL) youth and the cultural facility will host an “open house” from 5 pm until – to celebrate IYD with “games, music, movies, and socializing,” according to the youth organizers.
The SoIL youth membership is also offering food and drinks to raise funds for the venue’s ongoing youth-oriented and cultural activities, said Arrindell.
“We’re inviting the young and young at heart to celebrate with our island’s youth on this UN-designated day 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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Children’S Camp At New Cultural Venue, “A Blessing” And “A Blast”

Betty’s estate, St. Martin —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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“St. Martin Culture Is The Unifying Factor In Establishing The Island’S Identity” – Michael Esposito Reviews Rhoda Arrindell’S Book

ST. MARTIN, Caribbean — Rhoda Arrindell’s book Language, Culture, and Identity in St. Martin is an important step toward filling a void in defining the vernacular and its value as a manifestation of the culture of the island of St. Martin. This distinction is important because English-based vernaculars are not uniform across the Caribbean, with its great variety of historical experiences. 

To establish a foundation for the discussion, a good deal of the book is spent defining what constitutes a creole, and the lack of agreement that exists about exactly what it is 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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Pre-­-Book Fair Activities

Monday, May 30

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
POETRY IS AN ISLAND
A feature film premiere in St. Martin. The life and work of Nobel Prize
winner and poet Derek Walcott (St. Lucia). The film’s director/producer Ida Does (Suriname/ Netherlands) will be at the screening to discuss the film with the audience. Poetry is an Island begins promptly at 7 pm.
Free admission.
Place: Philipsburg Jubilee Library (next to Sundial School)
Charles Voges Street, Philipsburg

Tuesday, May 31

7 pm – 8:30 pm
PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORKSHOP
Presenter: Dr 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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GREAT BAY:--- 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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Academy Closes Year By Graduating 81

CUL DE SAC, St. Maarten - St. Maarten Academy’s academic campus closed the calendar year with a bang by graduating 81 of its students who successfully completed their CSEC examinations, offered by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) in May/June.

The ceremony was held on December 16, 2015 at the Belair Community Centre under the theme, “Education: The Passport to Our Future”.

Clifford Francois emerged as valedictorian and recapped the years of hard work that brought him and his fellow graduates the successes they have achieved Read more

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University Launches Online Journal

Partial screenshot of the website that hosts the online journal. Image usmonline.net

University of St. Martin (USM) President Dr. Francio Guadeloupe launched the online journal Commentaries at an informal ceremony. The university will host an official launch at the end of January 2016. Joshue Ferrol maintains the website and Pedro de Weever edits the journal

“Commentaries features scientific and popular essays from the Dutch Caribbean (and St. Maarten in particular),” Guadeloupe said in a press statement Read more

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