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PHILIPSBURG:--- "It is unceremonious and unacceptable that Michel Hyman's 28-years of service to the Airport and Country was erased in only three days without proper investigation," stated an utterly displeased Member of Parliament, the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, in a press release issued Sunday.
She has dispatched a letter to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Roger Lawrence requesting them to attend a Public Meeting of Parliament on March 28 at 2:00 PM at which point she expects answers for the questions that the people of St Read more

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Grisha Requests Lawrence, Pm To Give Answers On Airport In Public Meeting

MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

~ Calls Hymans dismissal unacceptable ~

PHILIPSBURG--It is unceremonious and unacceptable that Michel Hymans 28 years of service to the airport and country was erased in only three days without proper investigation, says an utterly displeased United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP Read more

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United St. Maarten Party Presenta Una Propuesta De Enmienda Para Fortalecer Las Leyes Del Abuso Sexual Infantil

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El viernes 11 de marzo de 2022, la lder del Partido United St. Maarten Sra. Pamela Gordon Carty acompaada por el presidente del partido, el Sr. Cecil Nicholas les presentaron a la presidenta del parlamento y diputada Grisha Heyliger-Marten unas propuestas de enmiendas para fortalecer las leyes sobre abuso sexual infantil.

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United St. Maarten Party Submits Proposed Amendment To Strengthen Child Sex Abuse Laws

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Friday, March 11th, 2022, the leader of the US Party Mrs. Pamela Gordon Carty accompanied by party President Mr. Cecil Nicholas presented proposed amendments to strengthen child sex abuse laws to Chair Lady of Parliament MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

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La Parlamentaria Heyliger-Marten Canta Alabanzas A Las Mujeres En El Da Internacional De La Mujer

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, miembro del Parlamento por el Partido del Pueblo Unido, canta alabanzas a las mujeres como parte de su celebracin del Da Internacional de la Mujer.

En un comunicado de prensa emitido a los medios locales el lunes por la noche, la parlamentaria Heyliger-Marten dijo que, como mujeres, todas tenemos esta reserva insospechada de fuerza interior que surge cuando la vida nos pone a prueba Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament for the United Peoples Party the honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten sings praises to women as part of her celebration of International Womens Day.
In a press release issued to local media on Monday evening, MP Heyliger-Marten said as women we all have this unsuspected reserve of strength inside that emerges when life puts us to the test Read more

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Time Was Of The Essence, Says Grisha As To Why Petition Refiled

Chairperson of Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten during Thursdays meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of Parliament Grisha Heyliger-Marten says time was of the essence when the decision was taken to resubmit the amended petition on behalf of the Parliament of St Read more

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La Polica Grada A 19 Cadetes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Unos 19 cadetes de la clase BPO 4 de 2019 se graduaron el viernes 25 de febrero durante una ceremonia celebrada frente a la sede de polica de Walter Kramers en Philipsburg. Los 19 cadetes entre hombres y mujeres prestaron juramento en presencia de muchas personas y ante sus familiares y amigos.

Para la ocasin estuvieron presentes, entre otros invitados, el Gobernador de Sint Maarten Su Excelencia los dres. Eugene B. Holiday, la Honorable Primera Ministra del pas, Silveria Jacobs, la Honorable Ministra de Justicia, Anna Richardson, Miembros del Parlamento, incluyendo la Presidenta de la Asamblea de la Cmara, Grisha Heyliger-Marten y la nueva Fiscal Principal del Pas, la Sra Read more

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19 Cadets Are Now Police Officers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten –Some 19 cadets of BPO 4 class of 2019 graduated on Friday, February 25th, during a ceremony held in front of the Walter Kramers Police Headquarters in Philipsburg. The 19 men and women took the oath in the presence of many persons and to the cheers of family and friends.

On hand for the occasion were among other invited guests, the Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday, the countrys Honorable Prime Minister, Silveria Jacobs, the Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna Richardson, Members of Parliament including the Chairlady of the House Assembly, Grisha Heyliger-Marten and the Countrys new Chief Prosecutor Miss H Read more

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Richardson Dice Que Los Controles Son Necesarios Y Justos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los controles multidisciplinarios recientes son necesarios para frenar la alta tasa de desempleo de St. Maarten y mejorar la aplicacin de la ley local, dijo la Ministra de Justicia Anna E. Richardson durante la conferencia de prensa en vivo del Consejo de Ministros el mircoles 16 de febrero.

Esta fue una reaccin a las preocupaciones expresadas por la Presidenta del Comit de Justicia del Parlamento (MP), Grisha Heyliger-Marten, en un comunicado de prensa emitido el martes 15 de febrero.

Richardson comenz sus comentarios de apertura agradeciendo a la parlamentaria por sus preocupaciones, ya que demuestran los desafos relacionados con el trabajo ilegal Read more

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~ Controls will continue as compliance is needed on St. Maarten --- Minister of Justice.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson did not mix with words on Wednesday when she addressed the concerns of the chairlady of the Justice Committee of parliament
Grisha Heyliger Marten regarding the immigration controls conducted by the multi-disciplinary team.
The Minister of Justice said because of political interference the businesses on St Read more

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Heyliger-Marten Hace Preguntas Sobre Los Recientes Controles

PHILIPSBURG:--- La Presidenta del Parlamento Grisha Heyliger-Marten, ha enviado nueve preguntas a los Ministros de TEATT, Justicia y VSA pidiendo actualizaciones sobre los beneficios de los recientes controles publicitados internacionalmente sobre las empresas locales. Envi un comunicado de prensa a los medios locales expresando u Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Chairlady of the Justice Committee in Parliament MP, the Honourable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has sent nine questions to the Minister of TEATT, Justice, and VSA asking for updates on the benefits of recent internationally publicized controls on local businesses.

On Tuesday evening, MP Heyliger-Marten also sent a press release to local media expressing severe concern over the "heavy-handed approach" the Ministries took during their recent controls to crack down on illegal activity on the island.

While she agrees that controls are necessary, she worries that the approach leaves many patrons of the establishments where Inspectors from the respective ministries and Uniformed Officers carried out the controls in a state of "shock and fright."

"Having grown up in these circles, I have a broad and in-depth understanding of matters related to immigration on St Read more

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Heyliger-Marten Concerned About Heavy- Handed Controls, Can Terrify Visitors

A scene during one of the recent controls. (File photo)

PHILIPSBURG--Chairperson of Parliaments Justice Committee Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has expressed concern about what she views as the heavy-handed approach of the recent joint controls around the country and has sent nine questions to several mini Read more

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Grisha Concerned About Heavy-Handed Approach Of Recent Joint Immigration Controls

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Chairlady of the Justice Committee in Parliament MP, the Honourable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, has sent nine questions to the Minister of TEATT, Justice and VSA asking for updates on the benefits of recent internationally publicized controls on local businesses.

On Tuesday evening, MP Heyliger-Marten also sent a press release to local media expressing severe concern over the “heavy-handed approach” the Ministries took during their recent controls to crack down on illegal activity on the island.

While she agrees that controls are necessary, she worries that the approach leaves many patrons of the establishments where Inspectors from the respective ministries and Uniformed Officers carried out the controls in a state of “shock and fright.”

“Having grown up in these circles, I have a broad and in-depth understanding of matters related to immigration on St Read more

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Grisha Looks Back At Constructive Parlatino Meetings

~ Mutual cooperation and support between members needed to combat poverty ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — President of Parliament, the Honourable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, returned recently from her first Parlatino meeting with news of support from member states for Caribbean Dutch territories in their pursuit for full democratic rights.
She attended several presentations during which she networked and generated support for St Read more

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Grisha Est Preocupada Por El Enfoque De Mano Dura De Los Recientes Controles De Inmigracin

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La presidenta del Comit de Justicia en el parlamento parlamentario, la Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, ha enviado nueve preguntas al Ministro de TEATT, Justicia y VSA solicitando actualizaciones sobre los beneficios de los recientes controles publicados internacionalmente en las empresas locales.

El martes por la noche, la parlamentaria Heyliger-Marten tambin envi un comunicado de prensa a los medios locales expresando su gran preocupacin por el “enfoque de mano dura”; los Ministerios tomaron durante sus controles recientes para tomar medidas enrgicas contra la actividad ilegal en la isla.

Si bien est de acuerdo en que los controles son necesarios, le preocupa que el enfoque deje a muchos clientes de los establecimientos donde los inspectores de los respectivos ministerios y los uniformados realizaron los controles en un estado de “conmocin y miedo”.

“Habiendo crecido en estos crculos, tengo una comprensin amplia y profunda de los asuntos relacionados con la inmigracin en St Read more

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Grisha Repasa Las Reuniones Constructivas Del Parlatino

~ Se necesita cooperacin mutua y apoyo entre los miembros para combatir la pobreza ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Presidenta del Parlamento, la Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, regres recientemente de su primera reunin del Parlatino con la noticia del apoyo de los miembros de estados a los territorios holandeses del Caribe en su bsqueda de plenos derechos democrticos.

Asisti a varias presentaciones durante las cuales se relacion y gener apoyo para St Read more

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~ Mutual cooperation and support between members needed to combat poverty ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Parliament, the Honourable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, returned recently from her first Parlatino meeting with news of support from member states for Caribbean Dutch territories in their pursuit for full democratic rights.
She attended several presentations during which she networked and generated support for St Read more

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El Pfp Renueva Llamados A Poner Fin A La Afiliacin Del Parlamento Al Parlatino

~Critica por decisin de enviar delegacin a Panam~
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Dada la reciente decisin del Parlamento de enviar una delegacin de ocho (8) diputados del Parlamento (MPs) a Panam para asistir a las sesiones del Parlamento Latinoamericano (Parlatino), Party for Progress (PFP) ha renovado su llamado para poner fin a la membresa de Sint Maarten con la institucin.

Para los parlamentarios de la PFP Melissa Gumbs y Raeyhon Peterson, el Parlatino es un desperdicio extremo de los recursos limitados del pas Read more

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Grisha: Dossier Might Give Reason For Parliamentary Inquiry At Pjia

Parliament President Grisha Heyliger-Marten

~ Chris says dossier purposefully buried ~

PHILIPSBURG--The former secretary of former President of Parliament Rolando Brison< Read more

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Grisha Sets The Record Straight On Missing Dossier

~Hints at possible Parliamentary inquiry at PJIA~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten President of Parliament, the Honourable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, says the revelation of the existence of a “potentially damning” dossier on PJIA may well shed light on shortcomings at the top levels of the Government-owned Company,
The document will be formally booked into Parliament early this week, and Parliamentary officials indicate that this time around, the PJIA dossier will follow the proper channels for accepting official documents.

If the alleged contents are factual, uncovering these truths can result in swift action to remove any impediments to the long-awaited rebuilding of the Airport.
“The contents of the PJIA dossier might provide even more reasons for an urgent Parliamentary inquiry in the interest of transparency and good governance Read more

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~Hints at possible Parliamentary inquiry at PJIA~

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Parliament, the Honourable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, says the revelation of the existence of a "potentially damning" dossier on PJIA may well shed light on shortcomings at the top levels of the Government-owned Company,
The document will be formally booked into Parliament early this week, and Parliamentary officials indicate that this time around, the PJIA dossier will follow the proper channels for accepting official documents.

If the alleged contents are factual, uncovering these truths can result in swift action to remove any impediments to the long-awaited rebuilding of the Airport.
"The contents of the PJIA dossier might provide even more reasons for an urgent Parliamentary inquiry in the interest of transparency and good governance Read more

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Parliament Missing Documents Created Storm In Parliament.

~ Documents going missing is a concern for parliament~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Two files containing documents from the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) that were sent to the Parliament of St. Maarten some two years ago that are now missing created some confusion in the Parliament of St. Maarten.
On Wednesday Member of Parliament, Christopher Emmanuel questioned why all members of parliament did not receive the documents that were sent to parliament some two years ago when UPP Faction Leader Rolando Brison was the chairman Read more

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