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PHILIPSBURG:--- Philipsburg - The management of Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS N.V.) is pleased to announce that the total voting cards received from the civil registry for the upcoming January 11, 2024, election have arrived, today Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10:04 am.
The total amount received was 19,479, this count will be verified within, and will thereafter be disseminated starting Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Lions International has recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collects usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle for Sight Program. Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in low- and middle-income countries around the world lack access to basic eye care services.
Here at home, the St. Maarten Lions Club has been for years collecting used eyeglasses for shipment to Lions International Recycling Center in Ohio, United States Read more

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Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. Is Now A Payment Service Point For Telem Customers.

PHILIPSBURG:---  St. Maarten Telephone Company N.V. and Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. recently signed an agreement designating the latter to be a Service point for customers to pay bills such as landline, internet, post-paid subscriptions, and mobile phone top-up.

Interim Director of PSS N.V. Marinka Gumbs said she was pleased that PSS could collaborate with TELEM in an invited comment Read more

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Postal Services St. Maarten Nv (Pss Nv) To Become Hub For Postnl.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Following successful negotiations over the last few months with PostNL, Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. (PSS NV) will now function as a hub for mail transportation from the Netherlands (and vice versa) to the Caribbean Netherlands (BES Islands), specifically to the municipalities of Saba and St. Eustatius.

Interim Director of PSS N.V. Marinka Gumbs stated that she was extremely happy with the conclusion of the negotiations Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, the management of Kiwisat signed a service level agreement with the management of Postal Services St. Maarten N.V.
PSS N.V. will act as the exclusive bill-payment provider for customers on the Southern side. With this move, customers will be able to pay their monthly subscriptions (incl. applicable taxes) at the Post office as soon as July 15, 2021.
Kiwisat launched its Direct-to-Home (DTH) service with SES at the start of 2018 with the goal of offering the first reliable pay-TV DTH service across the Caribbean, with a broad range of premium content at an affordable price Read more

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Four Employees Test Positive At Postal Services; Operations Scaled Back.

PHILIPSBURG:--- A total of four employees of the Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS) has now been tested positive. Interim Managing Director of PSS N.V., Marinka Gumbs stated that management has taken additional precautionary measures since the closure of the offices on August 24, 2020, when the first case was reported. These measures include partitioning and installation of Plexiglas in the open office spaces as well as thorough sanitizing and fumigation of the all front- and back offices, restrooms, and the customer service areas (including the P.O.Box Room).
She added that as a result of the increase in COVID-19 cases at PSS, operations including mail services have been scaled back to a considerable extent Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On July 13, 2020, Postal Services St. Maarten N.V. (PSS) signed a partnership agreement with SEL Maduro & Sons N.V., establishing PSS as a sub-agent. Travelers are now able to book their next trip, be it for corporate, leisure, or group travel, to their destination of choice at the post office branch, located at Soualuiga Boulevard #6, Pond Island, Philipsburg, (Former Census Office).
General Manager of SEL Maduro & Sons N.V. Mr. Sjaoel Richardson stated that this endeavor of sub-agent is the first of its kind for SEL Maduro & Sons N.V., locally Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Interim Director Marinka Gumbs informed that Postal Services Sint Maarten (PSS) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments and has taken preventative measures internally to sensitize staff about the need to escalate hygiene practices both on the job and at home. Staff was also advised to ensure that they practice the necessary self-care regimens such as ample rest and physical activity as well as proper nutrition Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Postal Services Sint Maarten (PSS) urges residents to take steps to ensure that they place mail receptacles at the entrances of their homes or places of business. Interim Director of PSS, Marinka Gumbs, stated that the common complaints from our postal workers regarding mail delivery regard the lack of clearly marked mailboxes (i.e., name and house number) or the inability to access the mailboxes, which causes the delivery of mail to be very time-consuming and unsafe Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Interim Director of Postal Services Sint Maarten (PSS) Marinka Gumbs stated that since assuming the post of Interim Director of PSS, she has taken stock of some of the financial and operational challenges that are facing the organization. Though some of these issues are a direct result of our responsibilities since becoming an autonomous country, they need to be dealt with without delay so that PSS can rediscover its potential.

She noted that it is no secret that postal services around the world are experiencing a serious decline in their core business since the dawn of the internet Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During the past week, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs met with Head of Postal Services St. Maarten Marinka Gumbs and accompanying representative, Ms. Wilson to address the current issues that PSS is being faced with Read more

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The Democratic Party has been one of the longest-serving parties in the history of St. Maarten. We have had our ups and downs, but we have been there for the people of St. Maarten, now more than ever before. Our main goal was and continues to be, "how can we make our island a better place for the people of St. Maarten".
To hear a political party, who welcomed the leader of the Democratic Party as the chairlady in one breathe and denounce her in the next, say some of the most unprofessional things is a shame to say the least Read more

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How Important/Valid Is Your Vote?

PHILIPSBURG:--- I know before hand that this topic will be somewhat controversial but allow me to express what I saw on election night when the time came to start counting thE ballots.

Throughout the campaign season, many candidates were faced with hearing from most persons just how disgruntled they became and were actually considering not going out to vote. It was difficult, but all parties tried our best in explaining just how important voting is and why every vote matters.

While at the Dutch Quarter Community Center I saw something that I honestly couldn't believe Read more

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The Grand Finale- Bigger And Better with an All-Star Panel.

Concordia:---- Recent guests on Fresh with the Y2X Crew, Jennifer Richardson da Silva of NA, May- Ling Chun of UP, Marinka Gumbs of DP, Angelina Williams of PPA, Anna Rabess-Richardson of USP, Mulrose Toulon of the St Read more

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Cul de Sac:--- How will they reduce the brain-drain on St. Maarten, what plans or programs will they put in place to reduce crime among the youth on the island, and how can they diversify the economy instead of us relying on tourism as the major economic activity, were just some of the questions posed during Tuesday's panel discussion by students of several high schools to representatives of the nine political parties contesting the September 26 parliamentary elections.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- My thought on the St. Maarten Day of Worship 2016, held on July 5th, at the Walter Plantz Pier: Good Initiative and great potential for a summer activity. This if managed well could be included in our summer tourism package. It however, was unfortunate that politics sneaked into the event. Why do I say this? Several patrons expressed their disgust that during the event political pamphlets were handed out. Notwithstanding these pamphlets regarded the St Read more

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President Gumbs: “It Is On”~

PHILIPSBURGl:---- On Saturday March 5, 2016 the Democratic Party of St. Maarten continues to renew itself with a new board. Solution minded and ready to build upon the DP's proven track record of transparency and the solid principles of Open Government. Headed by new President Marinka Gumbs; Secretary Jude Piper, Treasurer Giselle York, and members Jim Rosen, Vida Boyrard, Juliette Piper, Michelle Martina and Quinton Marlin Read more

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