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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Departments of Sport & Culture has partnered with NAGICO Insurances, to host the first-ever Health, Sport & Culture Expo at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex on Saturday; August 27th.
This Expo will showcase a cross-section of Health, sports, and cultural organizations on the island, giving attendees the opportunity to witness demonstrations, learn about and sign up to join any of these groups. Gates open from 7:00 am 3:30 pm with fitness classes by top Fitness Instructors and wellness checkups by various physicians and professional organizations.
Too many times it is being said that St Read more

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MAHO Sint Maarten:--- Some 19 countries are now part of the Caribbean Safe School Initiative (CSSI) with The Bahamas joining by signing the Sint Maarten Declaration on School Safety on June 30, 2022, at the third Caribbean Safe School Initiative Ministerial Forum held on Sint Maarten.

The Sint Maarten Declaration replaced the Antigua & Barbuda Declaration signed in 2017 and updated in 2019. Thirteen CSSI participating countries also signed the Sint Maarten Declaration on School Safety and other islands are expected to sign later pending approval in their governance structures Read more

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El Ministro Samuel Se Dirige Al Tercer Foro Ministerial Sobre Seguridad Escolar En El Caribe

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) El Ministro de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deportes (MECYS) Excmo. Rodolphe Samuel pronunci su discurso principal en el Tercer Foro Ministerial sobre Seguridad Escolar en el Caribe organizado por Sint Maarten.

Como Ministro de Educacin de St. Maarten, me siento honrado de asumir la presidencia de la Iniciativa de Escuelas Seguras del Caribe y agradezco a mis predecesores por liderar el cargo Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) Hon. Rodolphe Samuel delivered his feature address at the Third Ministerial Forum on School Safety in the Caribbean hosted by Sint Maarten.
As Minister of Education of St. Maarten, I am honored to take on the chairmanship of the Caribbean Safe School Initiative and thank my predecessors for leading the charge Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---In preparation for this years 159th Emancipation Day celebration on July 1st, the Department of Culture is inviting all interested citizens and persons residing in Sint Maarten to learn the Ponum Dance as part of the festivities that include the reenactment of the Diamond 26 Run For Freedom. The free Ponum Dance workshop will be held at the John Larmonie Center on Monday, June 27th, 2022 at 7:00 pm in which attendees will view the Ponum Dance documentary, learn its history and experience the historical importance of this cultural dance expression.

Emancipation Day is a day to celebrate and come together as a people to reflect on the voices of our ancestors and their experiences as we stand on their shoulders Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Third Caribbean Safe School Initiative Ministerial Forum, which will be taking place in Sint Maarten from 28 to 30 June 2022, has recognized youth as a key partner in advancing resilience and reducing risk, and it seeks to encourage youth to collaborate in the identification of emerging issues.

The 2022 Youth Forum under the theme My Island, My Voice, an event within the Third Caribbean Safe School Initiative Ministerial Forum, provided Caribbean youth with a platform in which they can build their leadership skills, and strengthen their capacity to contribute to the Caribbean Safe School Initiative (CSSI) now and in the future.

It is important that we engage youth in matters that concern them Read more

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Foro Juvenil De Seguridad Escolar, Una Voz Necesaria Para La Resiliencia Educativa

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Tercer Foro Ministerial de la Iniciativa de Escuelas Seguras del Caribe, que se llevar a cabo en Sint Maarten del 28 al 30 de junio del 2022, ha reconocido a los jvenes como un socio clave en el avance de la resiliencia y la reduccin del riesgo y busca alentar a los jvenes a colaborar en
la identificacin de problemas emergentes.

El Foro de la Juventud 2022 bajo el lema Mi isla, mi voz, un evento dentro del Tercer Foro Ministerial de la Iniciativa de Escuelas Seguras del Caribe, brind a los jvenes del Caribe una plataforma en la que pueden desarrollar sus habilidades de liderazgo y fortalecer su capacidad para contribuir a la Iniciativa Caribea de Escuelas Seguras (CSSI) ahora y en el futuro.

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Nagico Insurances Donates Electronic Scoreboard To Sports

Cul de Sac — An electronic Baseball/ Softball scoreboard was erected at the John Cooper Jose Lake Ball Park, as a donation to sports by NAGICO Insurances, to commemorate our 40th anniversary.

We have been executing several projects this year, to show our gratitude to the community, for their patronage and support for the past 40 years.

We are celebrating 40 years as a company and we could not have achieved this milestone without the support and patronage of our clients and the community, this is something that we will not lose sight of, and are truly grateful for, Eric Ellis Managing Director and Head of NAGICO St Read more

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Trust Fund Approves $26.8M To Rebuild Two Schools, Library

Sitting (from left): St. Maarten Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Rodolphe Samuel; St. Maarten NRPB Director Claret Connor; World Bank Caribbean Countries Director Lilia Burunciuc; and St Read more

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Seguros Nagico Dona Marcador Electrnico A Deportes

L.B SCOTT ROAD – Se erigi un marcador electrnico de bisbol/softbol en el John Cooper Jose Lake Ball Park, como una donacin a los deportes por parte de NAGICO Insurances, para conmemorar nuestro 40. aniversario.

Hemos estado ejecutando varios proyectos este ao, para mostrar nuestro agradecimiento a la comunidad, por su patrocinio y apoyo durante los ltimos 40 aos.

Estamos celebrando 40 aos como empresa y no podramos haber logrado este hito sin el apoyo y el patrocinio de nuestros clientes y la comunidad, esto es algo que no perderemos de vista y por lo que estamos verdaderamente agradecidos Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- An electronic Baseball/ Softball scoreboard was erected at the John Cooper Jose Lake Ball Park, as a donation to sports by NAGICO Insurances, to commemorate our 40th anniversary.

We have been executing several projects this year, to show our gratitude to the community, for their patronage and support for the past 40 years.

We are celebrating 40 years as a company and we could not have achieved this milestone without the support and patronage of our clients and the community, this is something that we will not lose sight of, and are truly grateful for, Eric Ellis Managing Director and Head of NAGICO St Read more

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Se Realizar Desfile Patritico Escolar Como Evento Principal Por La Conmemoracin Del 37 Aniversario Del Da De La Bandera

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El pueblo y el Gobierno de Sint Maarten conmemorarn el 37. aniversario del Da de la bandera, el 13 de junio del 2022. La conmemoracin anual del Da de la bandera de Sint Maarten se realizar de 8:00 am a 11:00 am, en las instalaciones del Edificio de la Administracin Gubernamental en Philipsburg.

La caracterstica principal de las actividades de este ao ser un desfile escolar patritico que estar dirigido por las tres escuelas primarias de Philipsburg, a saber, Sister Borgia, St Joseph y Oranje School Read more

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Programa De Apoyo A La Crianza Positiva En Desarrollo

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La semana pasada se llevaron a cabo varias entrevistas y discusiones de grupos focales como parte del proceso de desarrollo de un Programa de apoyo a la crianza positiva (PPSP) en Sint Maarten. El programa se pondr a prueba a finales de este ao y tiene como objetivo ayudar a los padres y cuidadores a aumentar su conocimiento y comprensin de las prcticas positivas de desarrollo infantil, mejorar la comunicacin, aumentar las oportunidades de vinculacin entre padres y cuidadores y reducir las practicas de crianza agresivas.

El Ministro de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud & Deporte (MECYS), Dres Read more

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The people and the Government of Sint Maarten will be commemorating the 37th Anniversary of Flag Day, on June 13th, 2022. The annual commemoration of Sint Maarten Flag Day will take place from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, on the premises of the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg.

The main feature of this years activities will be a Patriotic School Parade which will be led by the three primary schools in Philipsburg namely, Sister Borgia, St Joseph, and Oranje School Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Last week several interviews and focus group discussions were held as part of the process of the development of a Positive Parenting Support Program (PPSP) on Sint Maarten. The Program will be piloted later this year and aims to help parents and caregivers increase their knowledge and understanding of positive child development practices, improve communication, increase the opportunities for bonding between parents and caregivers and reduce harsh parenting practices.

The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport (MECYS), Drs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The people and the Government of Sint Maarten will be commemorating the 37th Anniversary of Flag Day, on June 13th, 2022. The annual commemoration of Sint Maarten Flag Day will take place from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, on the premises of the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg.

The main feature of this years activities will be a Patriotic School Parade, which will be led by the three primary schools in Philipsburg namely, Sister Borgia, St. Joseph, and Oranje School Read more

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El Ministro Samuel Se Despide De Blijden; Hemos Perdido Un Verdadero Tesoro De La Isla

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Tras el fallecimiento del historiador local y antiguo funcionario Alfonso Blijden, El Ministro de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deportes drs. Rodolphe Samuel ha expresado lo que describe como “gran tristeza y un profundo sentimiento de prdida” ante la noticia de la muerte de Blijden.

Blijden se uni al servicio civil local hace muchos aos despus de llegar a St Read more

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Minister Samuel Says Farewell To Blijden.

"We have lost a true treasure of the island"

PHILIPSBURG:--- On the heels of the passing of local historian and long-time civil servant Alfonso Blijden, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports drs. Rodolphe Samuel has expressed what he describes as "great sadness and a profound sense of loss" at the news of Blijden's death.
Blijden joined the local civil service many years ago after coming to St Read more

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SamuelS Naf. 1 Cent Per Litre For Sports Approved

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel says his proposal to allocate NAf. one cent per litre of gasoline and diesel fuel to the benefit of sports has been approved by the Council of Ministers (COM).
Samuel said in Wednesdays press briefing that the government is working on lowering the price of gasoline and eventually, when this takes place, the NAf Read more

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Council Of Ministers Approved Proposal For 1Cent From Gasoline Towards Sports.

PHILIPSBURG:---Minister of Education youth and sports Rodolphe Samuel announced on Wednesday that the Council of Ministers has approved his proposal to allocate one cent per liter of gasoline and diesel to the benefit of sports has been approved by the Council of Ministers.
The Minister of ECYS said that he has requested funding via the capital expenditure budget of the country for repairs to sports facilities, but because of a deficit budget, this has become very challenging.
He said he was informed that repairs to the facilities will take place via the NRPB, Trust fund, but this too will take some time before it happens.
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La Primera Ministra Jacobs Elogia A Smyb Por El Desarrollo De La Juventud

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – El viernes 20 de mayo, la Brigada Juvenil de St. Maarten (SMYB) celebr su novena ceremonia anual de promocin en Cyrus Wathey Square en Philipsburg. Esta es la primera ceremonia promocional de SMYB bajo el lema ‘Resiliencia, prosperando frente a la adversidad’ desde el inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19. Su Excelencia el Gobernador Eugene B. Holiday, la Primera Ministra Silveria E. Jacobs, el Ministro de Finanzas Ardwell Irion, la Ministra de Justicia Anna E Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, May 20, the St. Maarten Youth Brigade (SMYB) held its 9th Annual Promotional Ceremony at the Cyrus Wathey Square in Philipsburg. This is the first promotional ceremony for SMYB under the theme Resilience, prospering in the face of adversity since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday, Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs, Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion, Minister of Justice Anna E Read more

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El Ministro De Educacin, Cultural, Juventud Y Deporte Felicita A La Brigada Juvenil De St. Maarten Antes De La 9 Ceremonia Anual De Promocin

~Apoyo de subsidio estructural otorgado para el 2022 PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - El Ministro de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deporte, el Honorables Dres. Rodolphe Samuel felicit sinceramente a los miembros de la Brigada Juvenil de St. Maarten por su prxima ceremonia de promocin, que se llevar a cabo el 20 de mayo. Esto fue anunciado durante la conferencia de prensa semanal del Consejo de Ministros el mircoles. A pesar de los desafos planteados por los huracanes Irma y Mara en el 2017 y la pandemia de Covid 19, el Ministro Samuel elogi los esfuerzos particularmente realizados por la Brigada Juvenil de St Read more

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The Minister Of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Congratulates St. Maarten Youth Brigade Ahead Of The 9Th Annual Promotional Ceremony.

~Structural Subsidy Support Granted for 2022~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, the Honorable Drs. Rodolphe Samuel extended heartfelt congratulations to the members of the St. Maarten Youth Brigade on their upcoming promotional ceremony, which will be held on May 20th.

This was announced during the weekly Council of Ministers Press Briefing on Wednesday.

Despite the challenges posed by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and the Covid 19 pandemic, Minister Samuel lauded efforts particularly made by the St Read more

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