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Ministry Launches Study Into Education Needs

St. Maarten News – The ministry of education has hired consultancy company I. M. Brace to conduct a study of labor market and community needs. This study will form the basis for the 2017 study financing priority list. The study is a 3-month project and Minister Silveria Jacobs expects a final report in April, she said at a press conference yesterday morning.

From a practical point of view, the study will look no further than the next five years, I.M Read more

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St. Maarten Carnival Honors Labega, Carti And Corporate Sponsor Scotia

St. Maarten News: St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has named as this year’s honorees its former president Erno Labega, mainstay reveler Cleo Carti and long-time corporate partner Scotiabank.

“There is a huge pool of stakeholders we choose from every year. People who has given so much to carnival. There is never a wrong or right choice because we know that everyone instantly recognizes that the contributions of those selected are more than deserving of recognition,” SCDF-director Mike Granger said in a press statement.

Granger described Labega as the consummate Carnival lover who “we keep pulling back in.” Labega is one of the longest serving presidents the SCDF has had, starting direct involvement with the foundation in the 90’s and continuing for the next decade and a half in various functions Read more

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Nature Foundation Puts Warning Buoy On Object Causing Injuries To Swimmers On Simpson Bay Beach

SIMPSONBAY, Sint Maarten — Nature Foundation divers placed a white marker Buoy with information warning swimmers away from an area on Simpson Bay beach close to Karakter beach bar.

Many swimmers were injured, some seriously, when they cut themselves on an underwater object right in the surf zone as they were bathing in the area. The Nature Foundation was contacted by Member of Parliament the Honorable Maurice Lake as well as the owners of Karakter Beach Bar and residents of Simpson Bay regarding the incident.

“We dove the area in order to see exactly what it was that was causing cuts, some quite deep, to swimmers in the area Read more

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The Research & Development Of 2017 Study Financing Priority List Of Studies

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon. Ms Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports,   through the Division of Study Financing commissioned the local consultancy firm IMBRACE represented by CEO Jacqueline Louis to conduct an extensive research study to determine the labor market -, and societal needs for short-, medium -and long-term as it pertains to the issuance of study financing Read more

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Minister Of Eys Attended The Launching Ceremony Of Taaldorp Project.

Cul de Sac:--- Honorable Minister Silveria Jacobs attended the launch ceremony of Taaldorp Project at the St. Maarten Academy. Taaldorp, a collaborative project between the Dutch departments of the St. Maarten Academy and the St. Dominic school to prepare the respective fifth formers for the speaking component of the upcoming Cambridge Examinations in April, 2016.
With a accumulated amount of 167 fifth formers from both the St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Nature Foundation divers placed a white marker Buoy with information warning swimmers away from an area on Simpson Bay beach close to Karakter beach bar. Many swimmers were injured, some seriously, when they cut themselves on an underwater object right in the surf zone as they were bathing in the area. The Nature Foundation was contacted by Member of Parliament the Honorable Maurice Lake as well as the owners of Karakter Beach Bar and residents of Simpson Bay regarding the incident Read more

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Heyliger Questions ‘Demand’ To Gebe For Naf. 30 Million

~ Marlin slams misinformation ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin denounced on Sunday what he sees as misinformation again being peddled by United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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Prime Minister, William Marlin Met With Different Experts In Various Fields, To Further Discussions On The 11Th European Development Fund (Edf) Caribbean Regional Program.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Prime Minister, William Marlin met with Drs. Marc Arnold, Department Head of Interior and Kingdom Relations (BAK) and Ms. Olivia Lake, MSc., Policy Advisor Donor Coordination and EU Relations (BAK) and a team of International consultant experts in various fields, to further discussions on the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Regional Program.

The EDF is the EU’s main instrument for providing development aid to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and to the grouping of countries that still retain ties with the EU known as the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), of which St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- JCI LIVE Soualiga presented its first event for the year of 2016.The Voice of The Nation’ was kick off with a Panel discussion with various Political Parties on Sint.Maarten. The topic discussed was Poverty and Social Effects, it was based on how we can solve the problems in our communities.
This sustainable project goal is to help find solutions and strategies in how we can help solve the social and critical issues that affecting our communities.
This event took place at the University of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister, William Marlin met with Drs. Marc Arnold, Department Head of Interior and Kingdom Relations (BAK) and Ms. Olivia Lake, MSc., Policy Advisor Donor Coordination and EU Relations (BAK) and a team of International consultant experts in various fields, to further discussions on the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Regional Program.

The EDF is the EU's main instrument for providing development aid to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and to the grouping of countries that still retain ties with the EU known as the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), of which St Read more

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Bushman: Marley Tribute More Than Reggae Music

SIMPSON BAY--“The tribute to Bob Marley is more than about reggae music. It is about who he was and what he taught,” said Roland “Bushman” Joe as Freedom Fighters Foundation gears up for the two-day annual Marley Tribute slated for Karakter Beach Bar on Friday, February 5, and Ital Shack on Bush Road on Saturday, February 6.

Nagico Sponsors Insurance For ‘The Yellowtail’

Philipsburg—– NAGICO Insurances presented the Nature Foundation with an insurance policy for their Marine Park Patrol boat called ‘The Yellowtail’ on Friday, which the non-profit foundation currently uses to conduct their various patrols.

NAGICO has been partnering with the foundation for several years now and are very appreciative of their efforts to help protect our marine life Read more

Prostitutes Become Entrepreneurs

St. Maarten News: – Today reported already on January 9, after a presentation by the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Inter-Parliamentary Kingdom Consultation (Ipko) that the ministry of justice would not issue any more permits for prostitutes to local brothels. In that sense, reports about a ban on these permits are nothing new. Because there are two types of permits involved – residence and work permits – this newspaper asked a clarification in Wednesday from Minister Emil Lee (Public Health, Social Development and Labor).

Work permits for prostitutes are issued under the euphemistic moniker of animeermeisje (exotic dancer) Read more

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Dp-Leader Wescot-Williams About Constitutional Court:  “A Comforting Thought To All Citizens”

St. Maarten – The President of Parliament, DP leader Sarah Wescot-Williams was present at the Courthouse on Friday morning to observe the proceedings in the two cases put forward for the consideration of the Constitutional Court Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---- NAGICO Insurances presented the Nature Foundation with an insurance policy for their Marine Park Patrol boat called 'The Yellowtail' on Friday, which the non-profit foundation currently uses to conduct their various patrols.
NAGICO has been partnering with the foundation for several years now and are very appreciative of their efforts to help protect our marine life Read more

Refused to sign NAF 20M check for government since he believed they squandered their monies.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The temporary manager of GEBE William Brooks has officially resigned from his appointed position at GEBE on Thursday when the Council of Ministers did not appoint him as CEO during the meeting held on Thursday morning.
Brooks told the Council of Ministers that he will not sign any check for government because he believed they squandered the people’s monies and now that government is cash strapped they wanted GEBE to give them a loan of NAF20M in order to boost the 2016 budget Read more

Jacobs: Media Law Outdated

PHILIPSBURG--Education and Culture Minister Silveria Jacobs described the almost-ten-year-old draft Media Law as “outdated” in Parliament on Thursday afternoon. The law, first tabled in the Netherlands Antilles Parliament in 2007, does not take into account the tremendous growth of “new media” – online news outlets, blogs and Read more

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Voice Of The Nation Series 1

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - JCI LIVE Soualiga presented its first event for the year of 2016.The Voice of The Nation’ was kick off with a Panel discussion with various Political Parties on Sint.Maarten.

The topic discussed was Poverty and Social Effects, it was based on how we can solve the problems in our communities.

This sustainable project goal is to help find solutions and strategies in how we can help solve the social and critical issues that affecting our communities.

This event took place at the University of St Read more

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New Lesson Plan On Slavery And Human Rights Introduced To School Officials

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - On Wednesday the 27th of January, a new lesson plan on Slavery and Human Rights was introduced at the Asha Stevens Christian Hillside School at Cay Hill.

One year ago, four students from the University of Applied Sciences, Iselinge, in the Netherlands, did research on Sint Maarten. They wished to develop a method through which youngsters in all parts of the Dutch Kingdom could learn about their shared history and the ways in which that history has shaped the world we all live in today Read more

Nv Gebe Presents Led Energy Saving Light Bulbs To Seniors

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — NV GEBE on Thursday presented LED (Light Emitting Diodes) energy saving light bulbs to five senior citizens at its Pondfill office.  Also present was Home Away from Home President Patsy Flanders. Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake, was also scheduled to be present for the presentation, however, he had to be present at the House of Parliament for a meeting.  MP Lake has been a staunch supporter of the senior citizen relief program that NV GEBE initiated.

LED bulbs are one of today’s most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing technologies.  They use only 20-25 of the energy and last up to 25 times longer than the traditional incandescent bulbs.  NV GEBE will be giving out 800 LED energy saving light bulbs to 160 senior citizens who received a voucher that was given out at its December 20th event that took place at the Dr Read more

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Mp De Weever Response On Minister Of Public Health Emil Lee

“With respect to the statement made by the Minister of Public Health Emil Lee about plagiarism, this alone tells what is important to Minister Lee, playing political games.  First and foremost, I was providing general information to the people of the country about the Ovitraps.  I did not have any quotation remarks around the statement but was provided as general information and was quoted wrongly by an editor, but this is not the point Read more

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Urgent Central Committee Meeting About Status Of Police Officers Insurance Coverage Scheduled For Friday Postponed

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The urgent Central Committee meeting that was scheduled for January 29th has been postponed until further notice at the request of the Minister of Justice Edson Kirindongo.

Minister Kirindongo requested additional time in order for him to be briefed properly about the matter which would allow him to have a productive discussion when the meeting takes place.

The Central Committee meeting was scheduled for Friday at 10.00am in the General Assembly Cha Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- NV GEBE on Thursday presented LED (Light Emitting Diodes) energy saving light bulbs to five senior citizens at its Pondfill office. Also present was Home Away from Home President Patsy Flanders. Member of Parliament (MP) Maurice Lake, was also scheduled to be present for the presentation, however, he had to be present at the House of Parliament for a meeting Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- "With respect to the statement made by the Minister of Public Health Emil Lee about plagiarism, this alone tells what is important to Minister Lee, playing political games. First and foremost, I was providing general information to the people of the country about the Ovitraps. I did not have any quotation remarks around the statement but was provided as general information and was quoted wrongly by an editor, but this is not the point Read more

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