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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday 18 March 2023, A Betta Place Foundation and Angelique Romou hosted the 1st Women in Leadership Gala. This auspicious Black Tie Red Carpet fundraising event was top notch from the dcor, the ambiance, the food, the poised attendees, and the stellar Speakers, Panelists, and entertainers, was led by the mistress of ceremony Ms. Diandra Marlin, who did an amazing job throughout the evening. She opened the event by introducing Pastor Ms. Torana Granston who opened in prayer, followed by the amazing young violinist Ms Read more

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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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~ Payout will be done in tranches installments ~

PHILIPSBURG: ---Minister of Justice Anna Richardson said on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that justice workers were told during the town hall meeting held on January 12th, 2023 that by the end of the first quarter payments should be made to them. She said while not wanting to put a date as to when the process will be finalized and when actual payments would be made to them, they were told that by the end of the first quarter of 2023, the process of regulating their functions and salary adjustments will be made.

Richardson said that she is still at loss with the reaction given by the unions representing justice workers on Tuesday while they were at the end of February and not March 2023 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- I have taken a hiatus to observe if there were any changes happening or if the intent of the change was put in the plan. Many movements were made by the Ministry of Justice, which I appreciate although we still have a lot of work to do.
I attended the court hearing in Philipsburg on the 17th of February 2023 at 3 pm, Prison Association vs Land Sint Maarten. (Kortgeding= summary Judgement)
The prison association was present and accompanied by their legal representative, Miss Rosenburg Read more

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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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PHILIPSBURG:--- A BETTA PLACE Foundation collaborates with Angelique Romou to host the first-ever Women in Leadership Gala dinner. Angelique Romou elaborated Women in Leadership in St. Maarten has evolved over the past decade at an impressive rate with women holding many top leadership positions in the community. From female Prime Ministers to the first Female Minister of Justice, female Presidents of Parliament, and CEOs women in our community are breaking molds. Hence, the idea of incorporating more women empowerment initiatives, which aim to shed light on the movers and shakers in our community and abroad, to inspire and empower other women to be the best version of themselves and to create more rooms where women celebrate and uplift each other.

Important to note that the event is not only for women in leadership positions but women who are leading by breaking barriers in their respective areas, going against the conventional way of thinking and paving the way for others to follow, women taking up their role in their households and communities to lead by example Read more

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Ministry Of Justice Still In Discussion With Prison Inmate Association.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson in response to questions posed by SMN News regarding the prison and the prolonged strike by prisoners. The Minister said that the prisoners have a number of questions that they have asked and despite the Ministry providing information the prisoners and their representatives are not satisfied Read more

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~30M Euros made available by Dutch Government.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson confirmed on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers press briefing that UNOPS will be returning to St. Maarten sometime this month to continue its discussion on the Pointe Blanche Prison expansion.
Asked by SMN News how much the project will cost and how much will St 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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La Familia De Ossie Laville Quiere Una Autopsia Para Saber La Causa Real De Su Muerte

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La familia del difunto Ossie Hosea Laville, quien muri repentinamente bajo custodia policial un da despus de su arresto, quiere que se realice una autopsia en su cuerpo para determinar la causa de su muerte y le han escrito a la Ministra de Justicia Anna Richardson sobre el asunto.

A la familia tambin le preocupa la falta de respuestas y el trato que estn recibiendo por parte de las autoridades 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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Grisha To Min Justice: Respect ParliamentS Role And Take Your Responsibility

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Thursday, MP Grisha Heyliger Marten urged Minister of Justice Anna Richardson to desist from trying to downplay the importance of Parliament and from speaking in condescending tone and owning up to her administration’s failures to carry out tasks as promised.

The MP was responding to Richardson’s comments that people are playing with the feelings of justice workers in relation to their legal status and compensation, which she made during Wednesday’s LIVE Press Briefing 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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: --- Minister of Justice Anna Richardson did not mingle with words on Wednesday at the Council of Minister's press briefing when she addressed the issues regarding the back pay owed to police officers.
Richardson was reacting to an article published on SMN News on Tuesday regarding the outstanding payments owed to police officers and the motion that was passed by the parliament of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURGMinister of Justice Anna Richardson is under hot water with members of her justice ministry once again after not executing a motion tabled by Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten on June 30, 2021 Read more

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Richardson: Las Apelaciones En Casos De Inmigracin No Se Gestionan Oportunamente

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Las solicitudes de una “prueba de regreso” a St. Maarten de los titulares de permisos de residencia temporales que desean viajar al extranjero no se manejan de manera oportuna debido a “un retraso bastante alto”, dijo la Ministra de Justicia Anna Richardson en el Parlamento el Lunes Read more

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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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