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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Finance, the honorable Ardwell Irion, opened the 2020 Tax Summit hosted by the Finance Ministry last Wednesday, February 5th. In attendance were representatives of the tax administration, the receiver office, section business taxes, financial policy management & control, the treasury, ICT department, fiscal affairs, the finance department, the cabinet of the minister of finance, the World Bank and CARTAC (the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre)

The minister expressed his appreciation to the key players in the financial arena for attending, especially those representing The World Bank and CARTAC, who traveled to St Read more

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Smmc Signs Parking Mou With Szv, Ecys Ministry

Minister Ardwell Irion, SZV Director Glen Carty and SMMC Chief Financial Officer Marco Meuleman during the signing.

CAY HILL--St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) has been granted temporary usage rights for a parcel of land at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex after recently signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Social and Read more

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Jacobs, Irion In Netherlands To Meet With Government Officials

From left: The Prime Ministers legal advisor Jessica Weeks; Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs; the Minister of Finances policy advisor Jaap van Duinkerken; Minister Plenipotentiary Rene ViolenusRead more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday evening, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion jointly traveled to the Netherlands to partake in a series of meetings with several government officials Read more

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Minister Irion (sitting left) with PJIA CEO Brian Mingo (sitting right) with representatives of NRPB, Irions cabinet and other officials.

Minister Irion (left) and PJIA CEO Brian Mingo (right) with another official in Luxembourg.

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Ardwell Irion joined a delegation from the National Recovery Programme Bureau (NRPB) and Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company PJIAE to the Headquarters of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Luxembourg on January 31.

The main purpose of the high-level visit was to cross the Ts and dot the Is on the US $50 million loan that the Government of St Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs And Minister Of Finance Ardwell Irion Head To The Netherlands

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On Monday evening, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion jointly travelled to the Netherlands to partake in a series of meetings with several government officials Read more

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Smmc, Szv, And The Ministry Of Ecys Sign Parking Mou

CAY HILL: St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), Social and Health Insurances SZV, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding granting SMMC temporary usage rights for a parcel of land at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex. The parcel of land will be used for parking by SMMC for the duration of the construction of the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH).

During the signing, the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Ardwell Irion said I am pleased to be a part of the process and assisting the hospital in getting what they need to move forward Read more

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CAY HILL:--- St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), Social and Health Insurances SZV, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding granting SMMC temporary usage rights for a parcel of land at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex. The parcel of land will be used for parking by SMMC for the duration of the construction of the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH).

During the signing, the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Ardwell Irion said I am pleased to be a part of the process and assisting the hospital in getting what they need to move forward Read more

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Fifteen Members Of Parliament Took Oath/Rolando Brison Elected Chairman Of Parliament

HARBOR VIEW, Sint Maarten – The 15 persons elected to the parliament of Sint Maarten during the parliamentary elections on January 9th, are now official Members of Parliament. They were sworn in by the Governor, His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday during a ceremony held at the Governors Office in Harbor View Monday morning.

The 15 law makers to take the oath of office Monday morning were from the National Alliance Silveria Jacobs, Jurendy Doran, William Marlin, Christopher Emmanuel, Ardwell Irion and Rudolphe Samuel. From the United Peoples Party are Rolando Brison, Grisha Marten Heyliger, Omar Ottley and Sidharth Bijlani Read more

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Luxembourg trip a success.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, January 31ST, the Minister of finance, Ardwell Irion joined a small delegation of the NRPB and PJIAE to the Headquarters of the European Investment Bank in Luxembourg. The main purpose of this high-level visit was to cross the Ts and dot the Is on the 50 million US Dollars loan that the Government of Sint Maarten has signed with the European Investment Bank for Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) Read more

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Irion Addresses Situation At Leonald Connor School

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Ardwell Irion addressed the recent relocation of several Leonald Connor School pupils.

Irion said in Wednesdays press briefing that the school has been experiencing issues with leakage in the classrooms during heavy rainfall. This has led to a potential mould infest Read more

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2020 Plates Delayed, WonT Arrive In Time For Feb. 28 Payment Deadline

Ardwell Irion

PHILIPSBURG--Motorists will have to wait a little longer before they can place the 2020 number plates on their vehicles.

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Draft 2020 Budget Submitted To Cft

Interim Finance Minister Ardwell Irion.

PHILIPSBURG--The 2020 budget is one step closer to becoming a reality, as it was submitted to the Committee for Financial Supervision CFT on Wednesday, January 22. This was confirmed by interim Finance Minister < Read more

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St. Maarten Finance Minister Meets With Cbcs Supervisory Board

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – During the course of this week Minister of Finance, the honorable Ardwell Irion met with member of the supervisory board of the Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten (CBCS) Dennis Richardson, and with the board of the CBCS. During these meetings, an update was provided on the latest developments with the emphasis on the solvency of the Giro Bank and actions taken by the CBCS, and the proposal of the increase of the license fee for Curacao in connection herewith.

It must be emphatically stated that St Read more

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Minister Irion Stands Firm, St. Maarten Will Not Hike Foreign Exchange Licence Fee

From left are Secretary to Director Leila Matroos-Lasten; Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion, interim CBCS President Jose Jardim; CBCS Director Raquel Lo Fo Wong; Advisor to the Board of Directors Ron Gomes Casseres and Executive assistant to the Board of Directors Nihaila Eustachia.

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Ardwell Irion has made it clear to the Central Bank for Curaao and St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During the course of this week Minister of Finance, the honorable Ardwell Irion met with member of the supervisory board of the Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten (CBCS) Dennis Richardson, and with the board of the CBCS. During these meetings, an update was provided on the latest developments with the emphasis on the solvency of the Giro Bank and actions taken by the CBCS, and the proposal of the increase of the license fee for Curacao in connection herewith.
It must be emphatically stated that St Read more

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Irion Gives Clarity On Uts Sale During Question Hour

Interim Finance Minister Ardwell Irion (centre) with members of his delegation in Parliament on Monday.

PHILIPSBURG--Interim Finance Minister Ardwell Irion provided clarity on the sale of St Read more

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Mp Duncan Requests Info On Govt. Plans To Develop Msmes

MP Solange Ludmila Duncan.

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Solange Ludmila Duncan recently submitted a number of questions to interim Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion and interim Minister of Read more

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~ School resumes on Monday ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Ardwell Irion has addressed the concerns of the teachers and staff of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.

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Seventh Day Adventist School Opens New Cycle 2 Playground

Cutting of the ribbon. Left to right: Jose Sommers, Minister Ardwell Irion, Seventh Day Adventist pupils and Clara George.

COLEBAY--The St. Maarten Seventh Day Adventist School opened its new cycle two playground with a small ceremony early Friday morning.

Cycle 2 pupils assembled in the school gym for the opening ceremony along with their teachers and other staff members Read more

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Christopher Emmanuel: I Am Not Jumping Ship

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – One of the Members of Parliament elect in the just concluded parliamentary election, Christopher Emmanuel who has not assigned his signature to the signed agreement between the National Alliance and the United Peoples Party, made it clear Monday afternoon that he has no intention of leaving the NA or jumping ship Read more

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~Demands were being made for VROMI and USP was his preference. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- A coalition agreement has been signed with five members of the National Alliance and the United Peoples Party (NA/UP) Saturday afternoon. Those that signed on behalf of the National Alliance are Silveria Jacobs, Ardwell Irion, William Marlin, Rodolphe Samuel, and Egbert Jurendy Doran.
SMN News learned that MP Christopher Emmanuel did not sign the agreement as his preference is to work with the United St Read more

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Los Mayores Ganadores De La Alianza Nacional Comienzan Las Conversaciones De Formacin

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los resultados preliminares de las elecciones parlamentarias interrumpidas que acaban de celebrarse el jueves 9 de enero estn en marcha y la Alianza Nacional (NA) y sus 22 candidatos acumularon un total de 4.694 votos.

El Partido UP es el siguiente en lnea con 3.232 votos. Los dos partidos ms grandes fueron seguidos por el Partido Unido de Sint Maarten (USP), que obtuvo 1.759 votos, el PFP recin llegado recibi 1, 408, SMCP reuni 752 y PPA obtuvo 326 votos.

Haba 111 candidatos representando los siete partidos polticos que participaron en las elecciones Read more

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Private Schools And Daycare/Play Schools Can Close At Own Discretion

Caretaker Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Ardwell Irion.

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten--The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, would like to inform those concerned, that all schools will be closed on Election Day, Thursday, January 9, but private schools, daycare/play schools, are exempt from Read more

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