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PHILIPSBURG:---  Personnel of the Sint Maarten Ambulance Department have successfully completed a five-day training course to familiarize themselves with the four (4) brand-new ambulance vehicles that were delivered in late December 2022.
Conducted by ambulance manufacturer REV Group and Zoll, the training sessions focused on the use and maintenance of the ambulances and their operating systems. It also included a train-the-trainer" component to enable local ambulance workers to provide these operational and maintenance training courses in the future Read more

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Sxm Notary Richards Launches New Website

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (second right), Minister Egbert Doran (second left), Minister Ardwell Irion (right) and staff member (left) with civil law notary Keshia Richards (centr Read more

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~Government encourages more civil servants to share their thoughts~

PHILIPSBURG:---  On Monday, January 23, 2023, the Ministry of General Affairs launched a Civil Service Employee Satisfaction Survey. This is the largest satisfaction survey conducted by the Government of Sint Maarten. The assessment is geared towards collecting a rich body of data for future evidence-based policy development, with an aim to bring about positive change in the organization.
A project team within the Ministry of Generals Affairs, with representatives from the Department of Personnel and the Department of The Interior and Kingdom Relations (BAK), is spearheading the project Read more

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Celebracin De Los 104 Aos De Vida De La Seora Carmen Carrington

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Primera Ministra y Ministra de Asuntos Generales, la Sra. Silveria Jacobs, fue invitada a la casa de la Sra. Carmen Carrington, el sbado 28 de enero, para celebrar su 104 cumpleaos.

La madre, la ta, la abuela, la ta abuela, la Sra. Carmen, fueron celebrados con cario hoy con familiares, amigos, familiares de la iglesia y vecinos, incluido Su Excelencia el Gobernador de Sint Maarten Ajamu G Read more

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BELVEDERE:--- Sint Maarten As most residents settle into their new homes in the Belvedere Towers, they can sleep soundly knowing that the renovations were guided by the Government of Sint Maartens build-back better principle. The results are safer, modern apartments that can better withstand future natural disasters.
Financed through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund, the renovations took place in 64 apartments in six (6) residential buildings managed by the Sint Maarten Housing Development Foundation (SMHDF) Read more

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Resilience Has Been Built Into Every Part Of The Newly Renovated Belvedere Towers

BELVEDERE, Sint Maarten As most residents settle into their new homes in the Belvedere Towers, they can sleep soundly knowing that the renovations were guided by the Government of Sint Maartens build back better principle. The results are safer, modern apartments that can better withstand future natural disasters.

Financed through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund, the renovations took place in 64 apartments in six (6) residential buildings managed by the Sint Maarten Housing Development Foundation (SMHDF) Read more

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Mp Gumbs Pleased With Prime Minister Response To Electoral Resolution Request

Requests Meeting of Ad-hoc Committee for Electoral Reform

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Party for Progress Member of Parliament Melissa Gumbs expressed her satisfaction with the response received from Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs regarding the MPs request to consider amending the countrys Kiesbesluit (Electoral Resolution).

Gumbs had submitted a letter to the Prime Minister on 13 September 2022 to request that the Prime Minister, and by extension the Government, consider amending article 12 of the Kiesbesluit Read more

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~ Amendments sent to COM on Monday.~

PHILIPSBURG: --- The Ministry of VSA is presently seeking legal advice on the amendments made to the articles of incorporation of the National Institute of Professional Advancement (NIPA). Minister of VSA Omar Ottley confirmed on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers press briefing that his ministry did not receive the amendments and he was only made aware late last year that the VSA representative term was up Read more

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~Information session open for public this Saturday~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs for Sint Maarten, Ms. Silveria E. Jacobs will be hosting the first informative session on Slavery, Atonement, and Reparations on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
The session is open to the public; and will run from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Government Administration Building and will focus on providing clarity on the duty and/ or role of the Advisory Committee on Slavery, Atonement and Reparation (ACSAR) and the steps moving forward from, the Apology.
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Coho Off The Table

Representatives of the four countries of the Kingdom during the press conference on Friday (from left): Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Alexandra van Huffelen, St. Maarten Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Aruba Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes and Curaao Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas. (Suzanne Koelega photo)

~ Countries agree to move forward together ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Kingdom Law to establish the Caribbean Body for Reform and Development COHO is off the table, a fact that Prime Ministers Silveria Jacobs of St Read more

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La Consulta De Cuatro Pases Sobre La Regulacin Mutua Produce Acuerdo Sobre Temas Principales

PHILIPSBURG, Sint MaartenEl siguiente es un comunicado de prensa conjunto proporcionado por los cuatro socios del Reino, la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs de Sint Maarten; la Primera Ministra Evelyn Wever-Croes, de Aruba; el Primer Ministro Gilmar Pisas en representacin de Curazao; y la Secretaria de Estado de Relaciones del Reino y Digitalizacin, Alexandra van Huffelen, en representacin de los Pases Bajos: En los ltimos dos das, hemos tenido discusiones constructivas sobre la manera en que deseamos cooperar entre todos en el Reino Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Sint MaartenThe following is a joint press statement provided by the four Kingdom partners, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs of Sint Maarten; Prime Minister Evelyn Wever - Croes, of Aruba; Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas representing Curacao; and State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization, Alexandra van Huffelen, representing the Netherlands:

Over the past two days, we have had constructive discussions on the manner in which we wish to cooperate with each together in the Kingdom Read more

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Programa De La Visita Al Caribe De La Familia Real Del Reino

Caribisch Nederland – Su Majestad el Rey Willem-Alexander, Su Majestad la Reina Mxima y Su Alteza Real Catharina-Amalia, Princesa de Orange, realizarn una visita a la parte caribea del Reino de los Pases Bajos del viernes 27 de enero al jueves 9 de febrero de 2023. Visitarn Bonaire, Aruba y Curaao antes de continuar a St Maarten, St Eustatius y Saba. La visita tiene como objetivo presentar a la Princesa de Orange a la parte caribea del Reino.

Las islas han elaborado un programa que abarca temas como la cultura, la naturaleza, la historia colonial, los deportes y las operaciones de defensa, e incluye reuniones con los residentes de la isla Read more

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Good Corporate Governance Conference Planned. Register To Participate.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On January 20 and 21, a unique conference on corporate governance will take place at the initiative of the Government of Sint Maarten. This two-day conference is organized by NR Governance and VANEPS; the conference venue is Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel.

 The conference is intended for everyone in Sint Maarten who holds or aspires to a management or supervisory position and aims to further professionalize their knowledge and skills.

 Representatives from all sectors are invited: organizations ranging from the (semi-)public sector to financial institutions and organizations in tourism, welfare, and health.

Questions that will be discussed at the conference are, for example: how should you, as a supervisor or supervisory director, properly fulfill your employer's role vis--vis the board? What is the best way to navigate when the organization is in dire straits? What skill requirements can you place on directors and supervisory directors and how should you evaluate supervisors and directors effectively? How can we on St Read more

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Dutch Royal Family Visit The Six Dutch Caribbean

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, Her Majesty Queen Mxima and Her Royal Highness Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, will pay a visit to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from Friday 27 January to Thursday 9 February 2023. They will visit Bonaire, Aruba and Curaao before continuing to St Maarten, St Eustatius and Saba. The visit is intended to introduce the Princess of Orange to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. The islands have put together a programme covering such topics as culture, nature, colonial history, sports and defence operations, and including meetings with island residents Read more

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Good Corporate Governance Conference Planned. Register To Participate.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On January 20 and 21, a unique conference on corporate governance will take place at the initiative of the Government of Sint Maarten. This two-day conference is organized by NR Governance and VANEPS; the conference venue is Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel.

The conference is intended for everyone in Sint Maarten who holds or aspires to a management or supervisory position and aims to further professionalize their knowledge and skills.

Representatives from all sectors are invited: organizations ranging from the (semi-)public sector to financial institutions and organizations in tourism, welfare, and health.
Questions that will be discussed at the conference are, for example: how should you, as a supervisor or supervisory director, properly fulfill your employer's role vis--vis the board? What is the best way to navigate when the organization is in dire straits? What skill requirements can you place on directors and supervisory directors and how should you evaluate supervisors and directors effectively? How can we on St Read more

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Special Committee Established For Upcoming Royal Family Visit.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  A special committee has been established to organize the activities for this royal visit to Sint Maarten.

The National Organizing Committee Royal Visit 2023 comprises of five members: Cassandra Janssen (Chairperson), Emilia Connor-Thomas (Secretary), Catherine Arrindell-Conner, Fabiana Vanterpool-Arnell and Aide-de-camp to the Governor, Frens Hartgers.

His Majesty King Willem Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima last visited Sint Maarten in 2013 Read more

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La Primera Ministra Acoger Reunin Cuatripartita De Consultas Ministeriales

Los socios del Reino asistirn a 4LO en Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Primera Ministra y Ministra de Asuntos Generales de Sint Maarten, Silveria E. Jacobs, ser la anfitriona de las Reuniones Cuatripartitas de Consulta Ministerial, denominadas 4LO (vierlandenoverleg). Las reuniones se llevarn a cabo el 12 y 13 de enero en el Sonesta Maho Resort.

El evento culminar con una conferencia de prensa entre los cuatro socios del Reino, Aruba, representada por la Primera Ministra Evelyn Wever-Croes; Curazao, representado por el Primer Ministro Gilmar Pisas; Holanda, representada por la Secretaria de Estado de Relaciones del Reino y Digitalizacin Alexandra van Huffelen; y Sint Maarten, representado por la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs.

Los Primeros Ministros de Aruba, Curaao y Sint Maarten, junto con el Secretario de Estado, discutirn temas como la alternativa previamente debatida a la Ley de Consenso del Reino COHO, el camino a seguir con la Resolucin de Disputas de la Ley del Reino (Geschillenregeling), entre otros temas Read more

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~Kingdom partners to attend 4LO in Sint Maarten~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs for Sint Maarten, Silveria E. Jacobs will be hosting Ministerial Consultation Quadripartite Meetings, dubbed the 4LO (vierlandenoverleg). The meetings are set to take place on January 12 and 13 at the Sonesta Maho Resort.
The event will culminate in a press conference between the four Kingdom partners, Aruba, represented by Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes; Curaao, represented by Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas; The Netherlands, represented by State-Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization Alexandra van Huffelen; and Sint Maarten, represented by Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Read more

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Accomplishments Of General Affairs Minister For Civil Servants

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten —Silveria Jacobs has been Prime Minister of Sint Maarten for almost 4 years. Being Prime Minister also entails being Minister of General Affairs. The Ministry in charge of Personnel Affairs of civil servants. Prior to becoming Minister of General Affairs, Jacobs had many opinions on what civil servants were supposed to earn; which benefits should be for locals; how low the salaries for cleaners are; and how some of these cleaners and civilservants have reached their ceiling years ago.

Almost 4 years removed from those statements, Jacobs has not kept any of her political and pre-swearing promises to civil servants and their families Read more

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~Major challenges at Building resolved~

PHILIPSBURG:---  Sint Maarten Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Ms. Silveria Jacobs took a walking tour of the Fire and Ambulance Building, today, Wednesday, January 4. As part of her initiative to produce a safe and secure environment for the first responders, the Prime Minister has maintained the goal of personally inspecting the processes for the improvement of the Fire and Ambulance Departments Read more

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Exclusive: At Least Three Politicians Duped Nrpb Through Esp Program. (Updated)

PHILIPSBURG: --- At least three known politicians will soon have to appear in courts as the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) tries to recover monies
that was given to them for specific investment projects.
SMN News learned that each of the politicians received between one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to invest through the Enterprise Support Project (ESP) and they never invested the monies for which it was secured.
According to the information SMN News received the three politicians were asked to repay the NRPB but they opted not to do so as such the NRPB is now moving to courts to recover the money that was loaned to them.
The politicians that requested money for investment purposes are United St Read more

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Exclusive: At Least Three Politicians Duped Nrpb Through Esp Program. (Updated1)

PHILIPSBURG: --- At least three known politicians will soon have to appear in courts as the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) tries to recover monies
that was given to them for specific investment projects.
SMN News learned that each of the politicians received between one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to invest through the Enterprise Support Project (ESP) and they never invested the monies for which it was secured.
According to the information SMN News received the three politicians were asked to repay the NRPB but they opted not to do so as such the NRPB is now moving to courts to recover the money that was loaned to them.
The politicians that requested money for investment purposes are United St Read more

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La Primera Ministra Silveria E. Jacobs Aclara Las Declaraciones Sobre Las Fechas De Las Elecciones

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Primera Ministra y Ministra de Asuntos Generales, Sra. Silveria Jacobs, aclara que los informes recientes que indican que el Consejo de Ministros tom la decisin de celebrar elecciones en noviembre de 2023 son incorrectos y las declaraciones hechas por el gabinete en este se malinterpretaron.

Este es un claro caso de falta de comunicacin Read more

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