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PHILIPSBURG:--- HASMA in collaboration with Le Sommet Foundation & Association Les A, & Talen Creole, Commemorate 220th Anniversary of the Haitian Flag with a Spectacular Celebration
The Haitian Association of St. Maarten (HASMA), Le Sommet Foundation, and Association Les A & Talen Creole joined forces on Thursday, May 18th to celebrate the 220th anniversary of the Haitian Flag in a vibrant and inclusive event held at Emilio Wilson Park. Hundreds of attendees from various backgrounds came together to honor the rich history and cultural significance of the Haitian flag.
The event featured a diverse range of activities that immersed attendees in the beauty of Haitian culture Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Le Sommet Foundation held its first Craft and Farmers Market this past Saturday, and the community was buzzing with excitement. Vendors came out ready with locally grown fresh produce, locally crafted artifacts, beverages, health and skin care products, herbs & spices, and more. Patrons were thrilled to be able to access these local products all in one place.
"This event is a step in the right direction," said Fabio Doralice, President of Le Sommet Foundation Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Le Sommet Foundation in collaboration with the Haitian Association of Sint Maarten (HASMA) successfully completed their third annual 1000 Rose Mother's Day Giveaway on Sunday, May 14th. The foundation's board and team members distributed roses and Mother's Day cards to various establishments around the island, including the White & Yellow Cross and St. Maarten Medical Center. Recipients were grateful for the gestures of appreciation and love, and the team was touched by the emotional reactions they received.
"Mothers are the pillars of our families and communities, and it is our duty to honor and appreciate them every day, especially on Mother's Day Read more

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Craft & Farmers Market Launched In Philipsburg

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – Le Sommet Foundation held its first Craft and Farmers Market this past Saturday, and the community was buzzing with excitement. Vendors came out ready with locally grown fresh produce, locally crafted artifacts, beverages, health and skin care products, herbs & spices, and more. Patrons were thrilled to be able to access these local products all in one place.

“This event is a step in the right direction,” said Fabio Doralice, President of Le Sommet Foundation Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Le Sommet Foundation announces new Craft and Farmers Market dates at the Wifold Building in Philipsburg. President of Le Sommet Foundation, Mr. Fabio Doralice, and his team have been hard at work organizing this event, and the new dates are May 13th & 27th, June 10th & 24th, and July 8th & 22nd. The Craft and Farmers Market is part one of a three-part project aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture in Sint Maarten.

Following the launch, We will seek to engage the schools, there are two ways we wish to approach this Read more

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New Crafts And Farmers Market, Local Vendors Invited To Register

Le Sommet Foundation President Fabio Doralice (left) with Le Sommet board and team members and other supporters of the new crafts and farmers market.

PHILIPSBURG--Le Sommet Foundation plans to launch a new crafts and farmers market at the WIFOL Building in Philipsburg on May 6. The new marketplace will offer fresh, healthy and locally grown produce to the people of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Haitian Association of St. Maarten (HASMA) is pleased to announce the launch of English and computer classes to help the Haitian community better integrate into society. This initiative has been in the works for a while, and HAsma is delighted to finally offer these classes to those who are interested in furthering their education.
Education plays a vital role in empowering individuals and building strong communities. HAsma recognizes that language and digital literacy are essential tools for success in today's society, and that's why it's important to provide access to these classes Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  A new craft & farmers market will soon be opening its doors to the people of Sint Maarten, offering fresh, healthy, and locally grown produce to the community. The launch of the farmers market will take place at the Wifold Building in Phillipsburg on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, this pilot program will run for a probationary period of three months every other Saturday to gauge community feedback.

With the launch of this farmers market, the community will benefit from increased access to fresh, locally grown produce, while strengthening the community Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Le Sommet Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the professional, social, and cultural development of individuals within our community, has donated a one-off canvas painting to NPower, of the Foresee foundation for their Biennial capacity building conference.
The theme of the conference was "Connect to and Inspire" and aimed to optimize the skillset of non-profit organizations and their connections, inspire them to continue to innovate, and with a regional component, facilitate knowledge sharing.
"The donated painting is an expression of our commitment to the growth and development of non-profit organizations in our community, investing in capacity building of non-profit organizations is critical to achieving sustainable social development Read more

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La Fundacin Le Sommet, En Colaboracin Con Hasma, Se Ha Embarcado En Una Misin Para Ayudar A Otros Durante Esta Temporada Navidea.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Entendemos que los tiempos son difciles y, para muchos, esta temporada navidea puede no ser tan festiva como las anteriores. En vista de esto, la fundacin Le Sommet y HASMA han decidido armar y distribuir paquetes de regalos navideos a varias familias, organizaciones comunitarias y de bienestar social en toda la isla.

Estos actos desinteresados de bondad deberan ser la norma dentro de nuestra comunidad, con demasiada frecuencia escuchamos el dicho s el guardin de tu hermano, pero rara vez va ms all de las palabras Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Le Sommet Foundation in collaboration with HASMA, has embarked on a mission to help others during this Christmas season.
We understand times are hard, and for many, this holiday season may not be as festive as the ones before. In light of this, Le Sommet foundation & HASMA have decided to assemble and distribute Christmas care packages to various families, and community and social well-being organizations throughout the island.
These selfless acts of kindness should be the norm within our community, too often we hear the saying be your brothers keeper but it seldom goes beyond words Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Le Sommet Foundation is currently organizing a first-ever Front-Line-Workers & Teachers appreciation family Funday, a family-oriented fun-filled day designed for community bond-building and a show of gratitude and appreciation towards our service men & women for their daily service and sacrifices.

Teachers, essential & front-line workers, these hardworking men, and women are societys true superheroes. Dedicating themselves to serving the community! Often overlooked, undervalued, and unappreciated Read more

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La Fundacin Le Sommet Realizar Un Family Funday Para Maestros, Esenciales Y De Primera Lnea.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Fundacin Le Sommet est organizando actualmente el primer Funday familiar de agradecimiento a los trabajadores y maestros de primera lnea, un da lleno de diversin orientado a la familia diseado para la construccin de vnculos comunitarios y una muestra de gratitud y aprecio hacia nuestros hombres y mujeres por su servicio y sacrificios diarios.

Maestros, trabajadores esenciales y de primera lnea, estos hombres y mujeres trabajadores son los verdaderos superhroes de la sociedad Read more

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La Asociacin Haitiana De St. Maarten (Hasma) Organiz Un Seminario De Naturalizacin Para Personas De La Comunidad Haitiana.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El propsito del seminario fue principalmente resaltar los diversos caminos hacia la ciudadana. Diseado para ayudar a los residentes permanentes legales y otras personas interesadas en la naturalizacin a aprender sobre el proceso de naturalizacin, los requisitos de elegibilidad, las pruebas, los derechos de ciudadana y las responsabilidades.

El seminario tambin sirvi como una seal para medir el inters en un programa piloto que brindar tutora del idioma holands al creole Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday evening, the Haitian Association of St. Maarten (HASMA) hosted a naturalization seminar for individuals of the Haitian community.

The purpose of the seminar was primarily to highlight the various pathways to citizenship. Designed to help lawful permanent residents and others interested in naturalization learn about the naturalization process, eligibility requirements, testing, citizenship rights, and responsibilities.

The seminar also served as a feeler to gauge interest in a pilot program that will tutor the Dutch language in Haitian creole Read more

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South Reward:--- The Haitian Association of St. Maarten (HASMA) lent its support to the bus drivers and their associations during their general meeting with Minister Ottley Sunday afternoon at Milton Peters College.

President of the United Bus Drivers association Mr. Claude Omeus along with his board presented a list of proposals that was submitted to the former Minister of TEATT Mr. Roger Lawrence for an amendment to the public transportation ordinance.

 Present in the meeting were members of the United Buss drivers association, Soaliga Bus Drivers association, Minister of VSA and interim Minister of TEATT Mr Read more

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Conductores De Autobuses Reciben Apoyo De La Asociacin Haitiana

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – South Reward, la Asociacin Haitiana de St. Maarten (HASMA) brind su apoyo a los conductores de autobuses y sus asociaciones durante su reunin general con el Ministro Ottley el domingo por la tarde en Milton Peters College.

El presidente de la asociacin United Bus Drivers, el Sr. Claude Omeus, junto con su junta, present una lista de propuestas al ex Ministro de TEATT, el Sr. Roger Lawrence, para una enmienda a la ordenanza de transporte pblico.

En la reunin estuvieron presentes miembros de la asociacin de conductores United Buss, asociacin de conductores de autobs Soaliga, el Ministro de VSA y Ministro interino del TEATT, el Sr Read more

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La Fundacin Le Sommet Y La Asociacin Haitiana De St. Maarten Donan tiles Escolares

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Durante el fin de semana, la Fundacin Le Sommet, en colaboracin con la Asociacin Haitiana de St. Maarten, se asoci con la fundacin Dr.J para ayudar an ms con su campaa de iniciativa de regreso a la escuela.

La fundacin Dr.J en colaboracin con el Ministerio de VSA opera un refugio de transicin para personas afectadas por el huracn Irma y la pandemia de covid19.

Su objetivo es proporcionar apoyo y vas sostenibles para la reintegracin de las personas afectadas en la sociedad.

“Es realmente un honor poder contribuir a esta iniciativa de regreso a la escuela Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Over the weekend, the Le Sommet Foundation in collaboration with the Haitian Association of St. Maarten partnered with the Dr.J foundation to further aid with their back-to-school initiative drive.

Dr.J foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of VSA operates a transitional shelter for individuals affected by hurricane Irma and the covid19 pandemic.

Their goal is to provide support and sustainable pathways for the reintegration of affected persons back into society.

"It is truly an honor to be able to contribute to this back-to-school initiative Read more

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Unicef Y El Programa De Apoyo A Los Padres Positivos Realizan Paneles De Discusin Con La Comunidad Haitiana

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Fundacin le Sommet, en colaboracin con la Asociacin Haitiana de Sint Maarten (H.A.S.MA), organiz un panel de discusin sobre el Programa de apoyo a los padres positivos, una iniciativa del Ministerio de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deportes.

En el panel de discusin estuvieron presentes los miembros de la junta directiva de la Fundacin Le Sommet y la Asociacin Haitiana de Sint Maarten (HASMA), el asistente de campo de UNICEF, el Sr. Bert van der Meijden, la Jefa del Centro de Desarrollo Infantil del Caribe Sra Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The le Sommet Foundation in collaboration with The Haitian Association of Sint Maarten (H.A.S.MA) hosted a panel discussion for the Positive Parent Support Program, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports.

Present in the panel discussion were board members of the Le Sommet Foundation and the Haitian Association of Sint Maarten (HASMA), UNICEF field assistant Mr. Bert van der Meijden. Head Caribbean Child Development Centre Ms. Cecile Minott from the University of the West Indies and Mr Read more

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Asociacin Haitiana Participa En Carrera De Emancipacin

COLE BAY, Sint Maarten – La Asociacin Haitiana de Sint Maarten (HASMA) Junto con la Fundacin Le Sommet participaron en la carrera de emancipacin Diamond 26 de este ao por la libertad 2022 bajo el tema “Ecos ancestrales”

La carrera es una iniciativa del departamento de Cultura del Ministerio de EYCS por parte del gobierno de St Maarten.

Con la asistencia de varios jefes de estado, dignatarios, funcionarios electos, espectadores y participantes, la carrera comenz en las antiguas ruinas de la antigua plantacin de diamantes en la rotonda de Cole bay y contino por un sendero que conduce a la plantacin Saint-Jean en Bellevue-Marigot.

La carrera concluy con una exhibicin teatral de una danza que se cre cuando se aboli la esclavitud en St Read more

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 PHILIPSBURG:--- The Haitian Association of Sint Maarten (HASMA) Along with the Le Sommet Foundation took part in this year's Diamond 26 emancipation run for freedom 2022 under the theme "Ancestral echos" The run is an initiative of the Ministry of EYCS's Culture department by the government of St Maarten.

Attended by various heads of state, dignitaries, elected officials, spectators, and participants, the run starts at the old ruins of the former diamonds plantation in Cole bay roundabout proceeding through a trail that leads to the Saint-Jean Plantation in Bellevue-Marigot.

The run was concluded by a theatrical display of a dance that was created when slavery was abolished on St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, May 18th, the Le Sommet Foundation and the Haitian Association of Sint Maarten (HASMA)-inaugurated their office during a grand Haitian Flag Day celebration at the Wifold building.

Celebrating this year's Haitian Flag Day In the presence of various community leaders, invited guests, and political and Government officials, the le Sommet foundation and HASMA officially introduced its board members.

"Tonight, we are proud to introduce the board of the Haitian Association of Sint Maarten Read more

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