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Justice Personnel To Receive Placement Offers Next Week

On June 25, 2021, police protested en masse in Philipsburg for the lack of their placement offers and adequate pay since 10-10-10. In photo: Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (right) was met by angry police officers as she left the Parliament building.

PHILIPSBURG--The Placement Committee of the Ministry of Justice will begin issuing placement offer letters to all justice personnel starting on March 15, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson announced on Monday Read more

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Justice Personnel Requested To Submit Documents That Support Their Functions

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Wednesday issued a letter to all justice workers asking them to submit documentation, including emails, as proof of their functions and time serving the government. The reason for this request is that the administration of the Ministry of Justice is not up to par.

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Authorities And Inmates Agree To Negotiations Proposed By Judge

Leaving the Courthouse on Friday afternoon are attorney Aernout Kraaijeveld of Gibson and Associates, representing Government, with (behind him, from left) Ministry of Justice Senior Policy Advisor Johishi Romney, Pointe Blanche prison director Steven Carty and Luis Hurtault, Communications Advisor to Minister of Justice Anna Richardson

 By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--The Pointe Blanche Inmates Association is accusing the prison management of violating its own house rules Read more

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At Least 136 People Waiting To Serve Their Time In Prison

The Pointe Blanche Prison.

~ 24 sitting inmates undocumented ~

PHILIPSBURG--As of October 2022, based on information provided by the Prosecutors Office, at least 136 people are waiting to serve their time in prison, Justice Minister Anna Richardson informed Members of Parliament (MPs) during a meeting last week Thursda Read more

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Ossie LavilleS Family Wants Autopsy To See Cause Of Death

The late Ossie Hosea Laville.

PHILIPSBURG--The family of the late Ossie Hosea Laville, who died suddenly in police custody one day after he was arrested, wants an autopsy performed on his body to determine his cause of death and has written to Justice Minister Anna Richardson on the matter.

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Aps To Review Pension Calculations For Police, Other Justice Employees

From left: APS Senior Pension Administrator Eric Tjon Tam Pau, APS Adjunct Director and Manager Pension Administration Oscar Williams, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson, HR Senior Policy Advisor Florence Marlin, HR Consultant Grace Marlin-Blijden and Policy Advisor Tiffany Glasgow.

PHILIPSBURG--On Tuesday, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson entered into consultations with the management of St Read more

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Arrestee Dies In Police Holding Cell, No Wrongdoing Detected As Cause Of Death

The late Josea Ossie Laville.

PHILIPSBURGNo sign of criminal act or wrongdoing was detected in the passing of Josea Ossie Laville, Chief Prosecutor Hieke Buist reportedly told Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Saturday. The 43-year old Laville, well-known on the Boardwalk among visitors and residents alike, died in police custody on Friday Read more

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Minister Anna Richardson Welcomes Unops Delegation To St. Maarten

From left (rear): Ministry of Justice policy advisor Demi Bute, Prison Director Steven Carty and senior policy advisor Johishi Romney. Front row: UNOPS representative Patrick Diaz, Justice Minister Read more

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Justice Ministers Further Strengthen Collaboration

Justice Ministers Dilan Yeilgz-Zegerius of the Netherlands (second from right), Rocco Tjon of Aruba (right), Shalten Hato of Curaao (left) and Anna Richardson of St. Maarten (second from left) met in Aruba on January 18.

THE HAGUE/ORANJESTAD--Justice ministers of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaao and St. Maarten met in Aruba la Read more

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Immigration Officer Leo Vanterpool Lauded For Exceptional Achievement

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and Immigration Officer Leo Vanterpool.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson recently held a ceremony at the Government Administration building to congratulate Immigration officer Leo Vanterpool on becoming St Read more

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Grisha Says Justice Minister Allowing Lingering Situation At Prison To Fester

MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) Grisha Heyliger-Marten, < Read more

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Netherlands Students Conduct Research For Justice Ministry

Justice Minister Anna Richardson (centre) with the students. 

 PHILIPSBURG--Two groups of students from the study Security Management (Integrale Veiligheidskunde) of Thorbecke Academy in the Netherlands have been carrying out assignments for St. Maartens Ministry of Justice.

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Richardson: Appeals In Immigration Cases Not Handled In Timely Manner

PHILIPSBURG--Requests for a proof of return to St. Maarten from holders of temporary residence permits who wish to travel abroad are not handled in a timely manner due to a backlog that is quite high, said Minister of Justice Anna Richardson in Parliament on Monday. I will tackle the matter, she said.

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Louis Vuitton And Other Brands Pleased With Protection Initiated By Richardson

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (centre), her delegation, and the LVMH Group Brand Executives at the LVMH Group Headquarters in Paris.

PHILIPSBURG--Brand executives of Luis Vuitton, Mot Hennessy and PUMA are impressed with the actions taken by the Ministry of Justice to raise awareness on counterfeit goods, said Minister of Justice Anna Richardson who was invited to a meeting in Paris last month Read more

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All-Male Panellists Talk About Domestic Violence

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (centre) with panellists and panel discussion organisers.

PHILIPSBURG--An all-male panel took on the topic of domestic violence and its impact on the individual, the family and society, and various other related issues, in a panel discussion titled Where do You Stand? The discussion will b Read more

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St. Maarten Delegation Defends Human Rights Record In Geneva

Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Paul Bekkers, Curaao Minister of Justice Shalten Hato, the Netherlands Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Hanke Bruins Slot, St. Maarten Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and Aruba Minister of Justice Rocco Tjon at the UN Office in Geneva on November 15.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson led the Kingdom delegation to the 41st session on the 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the UN Office in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 15 Read more

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We The People Movement Files Complaint With Ombudsman Against Two Ministers

Maurice Connor (right) is being attacked by a man with a hammer after coming to the aid of a woman who was being threatened by his assailant (left).

  PHILIPSBURG--Following a complaint from We the People movement, the Ombudsman requested both Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley to respond to a 1,010-signature petition for justice and against racism no later than November 10, 2022 Read more

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Minister Richardson Introduces Policy On Vehicle Towing, Rotational Tow Programme

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson.

PHILIPSBURG--The Towing Policy of the Ministry of Justice was published in the National Gazette on Friday, October 14. The finalisation of a towing policy has been a priority of the Ministry of Justice in order to regulate parking and avoid the obstruction of traffic, Justice Minist Read more

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St. Maarten Tasked With Becoming An Attractive Jurisdiction For Top Brands

St. Maartens First Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property conference was aimed at empowering all the stakeholders and inviting them to play their part in protecting brands and intellectual property.

PHILIPSBURG--After concluding St. Maartens First Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property conference at Simpson Bay Resort on September 29 and 30, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson said she sees opportunities for St Read more

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Richardson Presents New Weapon Policy

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson has updated and tweaked the Weapon Policy of 2016. The new weapon policy was published in the National Gazette on Friday.

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Heavy Duty Vehicles To Be Banned From The Road During Peak Traffic

As of December 1, delivery with trucks and loaders will not be allowed during peak traffic.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Monday announced reinforcement of traffic regulations for heavy duty vehicles. As of December 1, 2022, these vehicles are not allowed on the public road during breakfast and lunch ho Read more

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Flamingo Beach Becomes Hilton Vacation Club At Ribbon-Cutting

Assisting with the ribbon-cutting for the newly re-branded Flamingo Beach as a Hilton Vacation Club were (from left) Minister Omar Ottley, Flamingo Area Manager Mervin Leblanc, Minister Ardwell Irion and Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Doran Read more

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Flamingo Beach Becomes Hilton Vacation Club At Ribbon-Cutting

Assisting with the ribbon-cutting for the newly re-branded Flamingo Beach as a Hilton Vacation Club were (from left) Minister Omar Ottley, Flamingo Area Manager Mervin Leblanc, Minister Ardwell Irion and Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Doran Read more

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Inside Pointe Blanche Prison: Inmates Open Up On Camera

The public is encouraged to watch the debut of HVB Unscripted on Friday

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Justice is launching a new television series titled HVB UNSCRIPTED, scheduled to premiere on Friday, August 26. The series initiated by Minister of Justice Anna Richardson is a concerted effort to discourage the youth fr Read more

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