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More Than Thirty-Five Trained, Certified As Cert Members

Fire Chief Clive Richardson (center left) and Prime Minister Jacobs (center right) flanked by CERT certified graduates.

PHILIPSBURG--The more than thirty-five persons, who were trained as part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification programme, have received their certification.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs, announces the successful completion of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification program, aimed at bolstering Sint Maartens institutional capacity for post-disaster response and reconstruction. On Monday, July 24, the graduates were finally able to celebrate the achievements of this crucial initiative that will enhance our communitys safety and resilience.
The CERT certification program focused on key modules relevant to disaster response and preparation such as: 1 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs, announces the successful completion of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification program, aimed at bolstering Sint Maartens institutional capacity for post-disaster response and reconstruction. On Monday, July 24, the graduates were finally able to celebrate the achievements of this crucial initiative that will enhance our communitys safety and resilience.
The CERT certification program focused on key modules relevant to disaster response and preparation such as: 1 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has finalized the appointment of Ronald Halman, former Chairman of the General Audit Chamber, as the Sint Maarten Governments representative on the Steering Committee of the Trust Fund. Halman replaces former representative Marcel Gumbs, who recently retired after five years of dedicated service as a member of the Steering Committee Read more

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Ronald Halman Appointed St MaartenS Rep. On Trust Fund Steering Committee

PHILIPSBURG--Former Country Manager of Orco Bank in St. Maarten Ronald Halman has been appointed as St. Maarten's representative on the Trust Fund Steering Committee.His appointment became effective as of July 1, 2023. 

Halman replaces former Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs, who resigned as the St. Maarten Representative on the Trust Fund Steering Committee effective June 1, 2023 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice of Sint Maarten marked Justice Day on July 17th, 2023, with a spectacular parade through the streets of Philipsburg. The event brought together troops and representatives from various justice organizations, showcasing unity and solidarity in the pursuit of justice.
The parade commenced at the Government Building on Soualiga Road, where participants assembled with enthusiasm. The ceremony began with the soul-stirring rendition of the National Song of Sint Maarten, performed by Immigration Officer Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Bureau Telecommunications St. Maarten (BTP) organized a highly successful information session last week on High Frequency (HF) radio as a robust backup communication option. The event, held at the Sint Maarten Fire Station, was attended by the EOC, telecom operators, and esteemed guests, including the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, the Honorable Silveria Jacobs.

The session featured informative lectures by Dr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- I have taken note of the public statements made by Prime Minister Rutte, including his regret that they remained at an impasse within the coalition of four parties. The political decision to tender the resignation of the entire cabinet now means new elections will be called, allowing the people of the Netherlands to resolve the issue.
While instability in coalition governments is nothing new in the Dutch Kingdom, we trust that this latest disagreement, at a political level based on immigration policies in the Netherlands, will not negatively impact the improving relations within the Kingdom, including our ongoing discussions on the loans, availability of funding for sustainable development projects, climate change & actions following the apology for the Dutch governments role in slavery past on its former colonies Read more

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Pm: If No Agreement On Refinancing Covid Loans, Repayment Will Be Postponed By A Year

PM Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--If an agreement between St. Maarten and the Netherlands on how the COVID liquidity support loans will be refinanced is not reached by the mid-July deadline, the repayment will be postponed by a year.

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Pm: Discussion On Reparations Missing From KingS Apology

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs was the only minister present during Wednesdays Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--Discussion on the subject of reparations was missing from King Willem Alexanders apology on July 1, Prime Minister Silveira Jacobs said on Wednesday.

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that she took note of the apology from King Willem Alexander regarding the slave trade.
Jacobs said that she took note of the Kings apology but she did not hear anything about reparations. She said it was interesting to hear that many Dutch people were not aware of how they received the golden era that was taught in schools.
She said that those persons that demanded that the King apologized for his familys involvement and the benefits they gained through the slave trade, those persons got their apology.
Jacobs explained that the commitment from the King to ensure that all persons understand the true effects of the slave trade is important in order for the people of St Read more

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~The 4th Annual Summit on June 29-30, a Resounding Success~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The entrepreneurial landscape of St. Maarten reverberated with innovative strategies and visionary perspectives at this year's Islandpreneur Live. The event shone a light on implementable solutions and strategic alliances over an immersive two-day period.
Officially opened by Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Silveria Jacobs, Islandpreneur Live 2023 echoes the government's staunch dedication to entrepreneurship and economic escalation Read more

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Ohndhae Marlin: It Is Time For Me To Step Forward To Strengthen Na

Cloyd Ohndhae Marlin took the baton from his father William Marlin on Saturday.

PHILIPSBURG--Cloyd Ohndhae Marlin officially launched his political career on Saturday. His father, Member of Parliament (MP) William Marlin, passed on the baton of political leadership and his black book of political knowledge to his son, affectionately known as Ohndhae.

In his speech, Marlin senior paused for a moment of silence in honour of the late Edgar Lynch, a local political icon, and said: I am sure a fathers pride is measured in moments like this one, but even more than pride is the confidence that I am passing the baton to competent hands that will make St Read more

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From left: President of Parliament Sidharth Bijlani, Janique Baly, Governor of St. Maarten Ajamu Baly, ECYS Minister Rodolphe Samuel, President of French Saint Martin Louis Mussington, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Alexandra van Huffelen.

PHILIPSBURG--Born Free was the theme of this years Emancipation Day event, the 160th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Abolishment of Slavery in 1863, across the Dutch Caribbean islands on Saturday, July 1.

The event commenced with an ecumenical service at Saints Simon and Jude Anglican Church, Back Street, in the morning, followed by a Freedom March on Boardwalk Boulevard to the Sports Park.

The beautiful ceremony was filled with performances and renditions of song, poetry and dance by local musicians, poets, dancers, singers and storytellers.

Performance by National Institute of Arts (NIA) dancers during the ceremony.

Symbol of freedom

In his speech, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel noted the day as a symbolic celebration of freedom Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- History was made on Saturday, June 24, 2023, as Cloyd Ohndhae Marlin officially launched his political career, building upon the steadfast foundation of his father and numerous supporters. During this ceremony, the Hon. M.P. William Marlin passed on the baton of political leadership, as well as, his "black book" of political knowledge to his son, affectionately known as Ohndhae Read more

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