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Semsamar announces plans for its 30th anniversary celebration

MARIGOT--The Semsamar board announced a number of events will take place in June for its 30th anniversary celebration at a press conference Monday.

The mixed capital company was formed by public and private partnerships on June 20, 1985, and now operates in St. Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana.

The anniversary will not only highlight Semsamar’s achievements over 30 years in the development of St. Martin but also promote its social objectives. As President Wendel Cocks points out, the company is not only concerned with construction of housing but equally interested in enhancing the way of life for tenants and residents in housing through social programmes and activities Read more

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Semsamar gives tour of social housing projects

MARIGOT--Officials from mixed-capital company Semsamar including its President Wendel Cocks gave the media a tour on Friday of some of the ongoing social housing projects in Concordia and French Quarter, including an overview of maintenance in existing residences.

A recent development has been the realisation of eight playgrounds in the different homes that have been financed 50 per cent by Semsamar and 50 per cent by Caisse Allocation Familiale (CAF).

Cocks explained the housing schemes each have their own tenants associations that include a member from Semsamar which enables the company to get feedback on needs and social activities in each area Read more

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Grégoire Ratchel honoured in traditional Fish Day ceremony

MARIGOT--Retired fisherman Grégoire Ratchel was honoured by the Collectivité for his lifelong contribution to the community at the opening of the 13th Annual Fish Day celebration in French Cul-de-Sac on Sunday.

He was presented with a plaque by First Vice-President Guillaume Arnell and Vice-President Wendel Cocks Read more

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