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>PHILIPSBURG:--- Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS) attended the Caribbean Postal Union (CPU) and Universal Postal Union (UPU) 18th annual Postal Conference in the British Virgin island of Tortola.

The St. Maarten delegation arrived on Sunday in Tortola comprised of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBD) Stuart Johnson and interim-Managing Director Antonia Wilson Read more

Pss Attends Caribbean Postal Conference In Bvi

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS) attended the Caribbean Postal Union (CPU) and Universal Postal Union (UPU) 18th annual Postal Conference in the British Virgin island of Tortola.The St. Maarten delegation arrived on Sunday in Tortola comprised of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBD) Stuart Johnson and interim-Managing Director Antonia Wilson Read more

>PHILIPSBURG:---- United People’s (UP) Party Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake says with the new parliamentary year is about to start next month and he would like to see the country moving forward with the execution of priority projects, adding that this is an opportunity.

“First, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends of one of my childhood friend, the late Robert Boasman of Tangerine Road, St Read more

Up Board Extends Deepest Condolences To Johnson Family And Stuart Johnson Secretary General

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The United People's Party (UP) family and board extends its deepest condolences to the family of the late Mrs. Linda Marie Johnson, especially her son Stuart Johnson, Secretary General of the UP Board, UP Party Board President Sylvia Meyers said on behalf of the party on Monday.

“Linda Johnson has been like a mom to many of our board members and an unwavering supporter. 

We will surely miss her advices and quick wit," the UP Party Board stated Read more

Up Mp Lake Says Start Of New Parliamentary Year Is Opportunity To Move Country Forward By Executing Priority Projects

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – United People’s (UP) Party Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake says with the new parliamentary year is about to start next month and he would like to see the country moving forward with the execution of priority projects, adding that this is an opportunity.

“First, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends of one of my childhood friend, the late Robert Boasman of Tangerine Road, St Read more

Back to School Feature: To teach or to direct, that is the question

St. Maarten educators reflect on their jobs - Part 2

By Rik Haverman

Without a doubt, the majority of people recognize the importance of education for St. Maarten society, but who exactly are the people providing this education? What drives them to teach the youth; and what are the problems they experience? We continue our discussion from last week; this time, we talk with two school principals.

Stuart Johnson

Unlike Teacher Michelle Minthorn who we met last week, 30-year-old Stuart Johnson enjoys having directing and organizational tasks as a school principal at Dr Read more

To teach or to direct, that is the question Part 1

St. Maarten teachers and school principals reflecting on their jobs

By Rik Haverman

Without a doubt, the majority of people will recognize the importance of education for the St. Maarten society, but who exactly are these people providing the education? What drives them to teach the youth and what are the problems they experience in this branch? These types of questions will be answered at an organizational and operational level, by two St. Maarten teachers and two school principals.

Laticia Brown

To start off, let's introduce Laticia Brown: Just 26 years young and she already teaches two different courses – math and Dutch – at two different schools Read more

>PHILIPSBURG: --- The entertainment industry on St. Maarten is surely seeing some movements yet again.

Stuart Johnson has officially taken up the responsibility of being Manager for X-plosion Band. A well known St.Maarten band with endless hits is busy restructuring for a "epic come back."

"I feel humbled and honored to become a manager for a band that is no stranger to St.Maarten, the region and around the world," Johnson stated.

Johnson resigned from his post of Manager of the junior carnival band 4M HD a couple weeks ago.

"In a few days we will be releasing new songs as our commitment to the local music industry which is year round and not only during carnival time," Johnson added.

Johnson's role as manager is further supported by well-known local singer Theo De Weever who will work with him to manage the band.

Johnson added, "Theo is a dynamic singer who knows music first hand from his many performances and I'm glad he accepted the opportunity from me to co-manage the band."

The band is busy with the completion of its next album Read more

NAGICO’s Little Stars - Back to School Campaign begins.

style="text-align: justify;">PHILIPSBURG:--- Eight (8) students from the Dr. Martin Luther King School in Dutch Quarter, were named the Nagico Little Stars for the 2014- 2015 school year.
The NAGICO Little Stars project, grants the top performer in every grade within the school a scholarship for the next school term, which consists of a fully paid tuition fee for one school year and a voucher to cover the costs of school supplies; including books and school uniforms for the next school term.
The students chosen were the top performers in their respective groups, who excelled in academics, attendance and their overall behavior throughout the school year.
The selection process which was done by the teachers and principal of the MLK School was also observed and vetted by a representative of NAGICO Insurances for transparency reasons Read more

Nagico's Little Stars - Back To School Campaign

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Eight (8) students from the Dr. Martin Luther King School in Dutch Quarter, were named the Nagico Little Stars for the 2014- 2015 school year.

The NAGICO Little Stars project, grants the top performer in every grade within the school a scholarship for the next school term, which consists of a fully paid tuition fee for one school year and a voucher to cover the costs of school supplies; including books and school uniforms for the next school term.

The students chosen were the top performers in their respective groups, who excelled in academics, attendance and their overall behavior throughout the school year.

The selection process which was done by the teachers and principal of the MLK School was also observed and vetted by a representative of NAGICO Insurances for transparency reasons.

The Nagico Little Stars winners are:
K1 - Bianca Dinzy
K2- Errol Haynes
Grade 1 Kymari Rize
Grade 2 Marlena St Read more

Ground broken for MLK’s playground

DUTCH QUARTER--A fully fledged playground for Martin Luther King (MLK) School pupils is that much closer to being realised; a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony was held at the heart of the school Friday morning to mark the occasion, amongst school management, staff and pupils, Division for Public Education (DPE) representatives and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Affairs Rita Bourne-Gumbs.

The playground is meant for the school's Cycle 1 pupils and was largely made possible through the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) and through fundraising at last year's pre-Father's day Bingo in particular, amongst some other initiatives.

School Manager Stuart Johnson proudly shared that the initiative was supported by staff, pupils and the community at large and that the playground will be the largest in the district and the first of its kind amongst the public schools.

The next project in line will be a multi-functional basketball court meant for the Cycle 2 pupils Read more

>GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- In accordance with the current Governing Accord, the Council of Ministers (COM) met with the Supervisory Board and Management of the Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS).

The meeting was requested by the Interim Managing Director to discuss some urgent matters. Up to this date, COM has conducted several shareholders meetings with supervisory boards and management among which were TelEm, NV GEBE, St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies, and the Holding Company of Princess Juliana International Airport.

It is the intention to schedule additional meetings with the other Government owned companies in the coming weeks and months.

Present in the meeting were: Stuart Johnson, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Hubert Pantophlet, Member of the Supervisory Board, Antonia Wilson, Interim Managing Director, Alex Richardson, Director of Finance and Daphne Benders, Head of Human Resources and administrative support Read more

Council Of Ministers Meets With Pss Board Of Supervisory Directors And Management

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – In accordance with the current Governing Accord, the Council of Ministers (COM) met with the Supervisory Board and Management of the Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS).

The meeting was requested by the Interim Managing Director to discuss some urgent matters.

Up to this date, COM has conducted several shareholders meetings with supervisory boards and management among which were TelEm, NV GEBE, St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies, and the Holding Company of Princess Juliana International Airport.

It is the intention to schedule additional meetings with the other Government owned companies in the coming weeks and months.

Present in the meeting were: Stuart Johnson, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Hubert Pantophlet, Member of the Supervisory Board, Antonia Wilson, Interim Managing Director, Alex Richardson, Director of Finance and Daphne Benders, Head of Human Resources and administrative support Read more

>PHILIPSBURG:---- St. Maarten Cable TV will be sponsoring 4M HD for carnival 2015. "I am elated to receive this contribution for our band," remarked Band Manager Stuart Johnson.

"We have been diligently working on our music in preparation for this carnival season and testimony to that is our latest hit songs like, Wet up and roll it," Johnson added.

St.Maarten Cable TV has been a regular contributor to the band and its efforts to promote quality music on our beloved island.

Managing director of St Read more

Cable Tv Sponsors 4M Hd For Carnival 2015

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - St. Maarten Cable TV will be sponsoring 4M HD for carnival 2015. "I am elated to receive this contribution for our band," remarked Band Manager Stuart Johnson.

"We have been diligently working on our music in preparation for this carnival season and testimony to that is our latest hit songs like, Wet up and roll it," Johnson added.

St.Maarten Cable TV has been a regular contributor to the band and its efforts to promote quality music on our beloved island.

Managing director of St Read more

>PHILIPSBURG:--- The Supervisory Board of Directors (SBD) of Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS) recently had a meeting to discuss a number of matters concerning the ongoing progress of PSS.

Stuart Johnson currently the vice-chairman has been unanimously chosen by the entire SBD to become the second Chairman of the board since its October 2010 inception.

Johnson has been serving since August as Interim-chairman which was a decision taken by former Prime Minister and former Shareholder of PSS Sarah Wescot-Williams who informed the SBD that is was done due to Mr Hubert Pantophlet resigning as the then Chairman of the board.
Mr Read more

>PHILIPSBURG:--- Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS) N.V. drivers now have a new vehicle policy to regulate the efficient use of company vehicles throughout the work day.

The new policy was presented to the St. Maarten Communication Union (SMCU) on behalf of workers by the Supervisory Board of Directors, Postal Services St. Maarten during a brief ceremony at the main post office in Philipsburg Tuesday.

Supervisory Board Interim Chairman, Stuart Johnson, said the new policy governs the use of company assets while providing useful information on St Read more

>PHILIPSBURG:--- This week students of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School were given the opportunity to cast their ballots in a 'mock election', which was part of the Project Approach on Citizenship/Government. The Cycle 2 year 2 students along with their classroom Teacher Tracy Joseph worked diligently to create manifestos which highlighted the goals each party expected to achieve if they win the election.
The aim of this project was to enable students to be active learners as they demonstrate an understanding of some fundamental rights of the Dutch citizen, that is, the right to vote and be voted for Read more

Mlk Host Mock Election

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - This week students of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School were given the opportunity to cast their ballots in a 'mock election', which was part of the Project Approach on Citizenship/Government.

The Cycle 2 year 2 students along with their classroom Teacher Tracy Joseph worked diligently to create manifestos which highlighted the goals each party expected to achieve if they win the election.

The aim of this project was to enable students to be active learners as they demonstrate an understanding of some fundamental rights of the Dutch citizen, that is, the right to vote and be voted for.

This activity also developed awareness of the election process and how a government is formed.

"We are equipping our students with the educational experiences to be ready for the democratic and political responsibilities of continuing to lead this country forward in the coming years," remarked School Manager Stuart Johnson.

As students campaigned throughout the school the core social values, such as, respect and fairness among peer were reinforced Read more

Mlk Attends Opera Concert

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Some of the students of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School attended a special school opera concert this morning which was hosted by the Foundation Classical Delight.

The Foundation Classical Delight is a non-profit organization established with the purpose of bringing classical music to our island. They invite annually professional, gifted and sometimes famous musicians to perform.

Getting the students acquainted with classical music is part of children's education and often highly appreciated by them.

"We deeply appreciate this opportunity for our students to meet with the opera artists this morning at this special school concert and witness firsthand another musical genre," remarked School Manger Stuart Johnson of the Dr Read more

Colombia’s Maria Lopes-Perez is Miss Caraïbes Hibiscus 2015

MAHO--Maria Alejandra Lopez-Perez from Colombia was selected Miss Caraïbes Hibiscus 2015 on Saturday evening at Casino Royale in Maho. The beautiful Colombian, who was also Miss Pan-America in 2013, beat eight other contestants for the crown.

Originally there had been 13 contestants, however, Miss St. Martin/St. Maarten Lisandre Nicoise had withdrawn from the competition, and contestants from Curaçao, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela's flights were cancelled as the result of a bomb scare at SXM Princess Juliana International Airport Read more