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Youth Urged To Participate In Unesco Online Survey

PHILIPSBURG--Education Minister Silveria Jacobs urges St. Maarten youth between the ages of 15 to 25 years to participate in a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) online public consultation survey currently running.

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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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Incoming Ministers S Documents Submitted For Screening.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The seven Ministers that that is expected to take office by the end of October has submitted all the necessary documents for screening.
According to information provided to SMN News. The seven candidates are as follows:-

William Marlin --- Prime Minister
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Minister Of Culture Jacobs Commends Artist Tes Verheij On The Opening Of A New Larger Gallery

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten –  Minister of Culture Silveria Jacobs was a guest at the Art Exhibit and Auction of artist Tes Verheij commemorating the opening of her new larger space in the Old Street.  Making progress in the art world requires much talent, discipline and in this case a growing number of students who take lessons with the artist.

Tes Verheij had to make the move to a larger space to accommodate her 100 students whose work were on display Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Culture Silveria Jacobs was a guest at the Art Exhibit and Auction of artist Tes Verheij commemorating the opening of her new larger space in the Old Street. Making progress in the art world requires much talent, discipline and in this case a growing number of students who take lessons with the artist.

Tes Verheij had to make the move to a larger space to accommodate her 100 students whose work were on display Read more

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Jacobs Lauds Early Childhood Development Educators At Event

DAWN BEACH--Education Minister Silveria Jacobs congratulated early childhood development educators and directors for the “great job” they are doing in moulding the “building blocks” of the country during a breakfast ceremony at the Westin Dawn Beach Resort and Spa on Friday.

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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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Month Of Activities To Honor Teachers

PHILIPSBURG – Education Minister Silveria Jacobs has announced plans and initiatives to commemorate World Teachers Day all month long in October.

The theme this year is: “Valuing teachers, improving their status.” The Minister, speaking at the Council of Ministers weekly press briefing, acknowledged that Teachers Day falls during the mid-term break, but teachers will still get their due respect during the month.

“Even though World Teachers Appreciation Day will be celebrated during our school vacation, the rest of the month will be dedicated to making our teachers feel even special,” the Minister said.

Meanwhile, she announced a plan to honor the most outstanding teachers in St Read more

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