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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Library is excited to share the rescheduling of our Read to Me Dutch is Fun Puppet show for Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Sint Martin University, from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Peggy Nibte, a performer and a great storyteller, will serve as the puppeteer for the Dutch Is Fun Puppet Show.
Ms. Nibte was born in Paramaribo, Suriname, into a family of seven. She is the youngest of four girls and three boys. Her mother worked as a teacher, while her father served as a police officer Read more

Students Return To School With Excitement And Anticipation For The New Academic Year

Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School pupils listen attentively to the founder of the school during the school's welcome programme on Monday.

PHILIPSBURG--After a long summer break, students in St. Maarten returned to school on Monday for the first day of the new academic year.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The people and the Government of Sint Maarten will be commemorating the 38th Anniversary of Flag Day on June 13th, 2023, at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School parking lot in Cay Hill. The annual commemoration of Flag Day will begin at 8:30 am with the Patriotic School Parade, which commences at the entrance of Cay Hill on Welgelegen Road and goes via the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex, turns right at the entrance of the St Read more

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Successful 8Th Hurex At Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School Concluded

Cay Hill- For the 8th time, the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School in Cay Hill was honored to assist the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps by providing them with a command center for yet another annual hurricane exercise – HUREX. Between May 1-9, approximately 300 Marines from Sint Maarten, Aruba, and Curacao practiced and simulated different hurricane scenarios at multiple locations in Dutch Sint Maarten.

This preparation exercise is designed to train the soldiers to get themselves and their equipment set up as quickly as possible in the event of another major Hurricane Read more

Cay Hill:---  For the 8th time, the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School in Cay Hill was honored to assist the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps by providing them with a command center for yet another annual hurricane exercise - HUREX. Between May 1-9, approximately 300 Marines from Sint Maarten, Aruba, and
Curacao practiced and simulated different hurricane scenarios at multiple locations in Dutch Sint Maarten.

This preparation exercise is designed to train the soldiers to get themselves and their equipment set up as quickly as possible in the event of another major Hurricane Read more

Hillside Christian Schools Celebrate Business Day

Asha Stevens (right) and airport staffers at the Helmich Snijders Hillside Christian School Cultural Fair.

ST. PETERS--The Helmich Snijders Hillside Christian School staff and students presented and simulated an international airport with eight destinations around the world in a creative and unique Business Day in the schools gym hall.

The eight destinations were chosen to reflect the diverse student population of the Helmich Snijders campus.

Before the fair, each class had to research their chosen countrys location, culture, language, food, currency, and other interesting facts, such as the largest airport or common phrases used by the locals of each country Read more

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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PHILIPSBURG:--- Understanding that the youth of St. Maarten is the future, the Police Force of St. Maarten also aims to contribute towards their education and knowledge.

With this as one of KPSM's main guidelines, the community officers paid a visit to the MAC preschool in Philipsburg in connection with "Career Week", during which the children were invited to ask questions to the officers and were also given the opportunity to experience the functioning of the police vehicle.
The community officers have also proceeded with a segment of the Cops& Kids program which is Life Facts the past week.
Students from Asha Steven Hill-side school in Cay-Hill were treated to a lecture by Mr Read more

Island Gems SupportsNpos Strengthening

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Non-profit Organisations (NPOs) are the vehicle via which much support and improvement within the community evolve and develop. It is for this reason that Island Gems Charity Foundation saw it fit to be a partner of NPOwers Connect and Inspire Conference set for February 23 to 25.

Learning about the conference and already being aware of the NPO capacity building work of NPOwer, a programme of Foresee Foundation, Island Gems opted to support this furthering of knowledge for this important pillar of society Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- A new board game will teach children about hurricane preparedness and safety through fun scenarios and questions. The game 'HURRYcane Run has been developed by the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) and UNICEF the Netherlands (UNICEF NL).

Representatives Ernika van Putten (SSSD) and Laura Bijnsdorp (UNICEF NL) tested the game with students, teachers, and administrators at Asha Stevens Christian Hillside School in 2022 Read more

Island Gems Donates Copies Of Stories Of St. Martin To Schools

CUL DE SAC Island Gems Charity Foundation donated copies of the locally published Stories of St. Martinbook to schools on the Dutch side of the island. The book, produced by Association Les Fruits de Mer, tells the story of twelve St. Martiners, the collective name for people on both sides of the island, in their own words.

These stories were recorded on St. Martin between 2016 and 2021. They tell us about salt and salt harvesting, storms and renewal, work and service, and local traditions Read more

Trust FundS School Repair Program Completes 3 More Schools

EBENEZER, Sint Maarten With work completed at Milton Peters College (MPC), Methodist Agogic Centre (MAC) Comprehensive Secondary Education, and St. Dominic High School, a total of six (6) schools have now been repaired through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund.

The programs scope of work includes fixing roofs, doors, and windows, as well as mold remediation, plumbing, and minor electrical work. The contractor also installed new aluminum shutters on doors and windows where necessary.

In the case of MAC, additional structural interventions had to be done to improve the schools resilience to natural disasters Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday evening February 4th, 2023, the Cay Hill Community Council hosted a town hall meeting for the residents of the Cay Hill, Little Bay districts in particular, and the general public.
After the opening remarks of the Cay Hill Community Council president, Ms. Angelique Romou, several speakers shared information with the audience. Among the approximately 50 persons attending was the Minister of VSA, Mr. Omar Ottley, the Minister of ECYS, Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- This past weekend history was made in the sports arena on St. Martin with the introduction of a fusion game basketball on stilts at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium. The game was created by the Funtopia youth initiative foundation as a part of the stilt walking training to help the students with their agility on stilts. The game distracts the childrens minds when learning to walk they no longer think about failing or balancing their focus shifts to maneuvering their body on the stilts to catch the ball and make score with their teammates Read more

El Programa De Reparacin De Escuelas De Trust Fund Completa 3 Escuelas Ms

EBENEZER, Sint Maarten – Con el trabajo completado en Milton Peters College (MPC), la educacin secundaria integral del Methodist Agogic Center (MAC) y St. Dominic High School, se han reparado un total de seis (6) escuelas a travs de Sint Maarten Trust Fondo.

El alcance del trabajo del programa incluye la reparacin de techos, puertas y ventanas, as como la remediacin de moho, plomera y trabajos elctricos menores. El contratista tambin instal nuevas persianas de aluminio en puertas y ventanas cuando fue necesario.

En el caso de MAC, se tuvieron que realizar intervenciones estructurales adicionales para mejorar la resiliencia de la escuela ante los desastres naturales Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  With work completed at Milton Peters College (MPC), Methodist Agogic Centre (MAC) Comprehensive Secondary Education, and St. Dominic High School, a total of six (6) schools have now been repaired through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund.
The programs scope of work includes fixing roofs, doors, and windows, as well as mold remediation, plumbing, and minor electrical work. The contractor also installed new aluminum shutters on doors and windows where necessary.
In the case of MAC, additional structural interventions had to be done to improve the schools resilience to natural disasters Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation, in collaboration with St Martin First Foundation, has ventured into a three-day basketball tournament. The activity will be held at LB Scott Sports Auditorium from Thursday 26th and Friday 27th of January from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am to Saturday 28th January from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

This is a family event. Parents are encouraged to come out with their children. As an incentive to encourage families to come out, a total of 3000 complimentary tickets have been distributed among the various primary schools on the island Read more

7Th Hurex At Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School, Saba, Statia

Cay Hill, Sint Maarten — For the 7th time, the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School in Cay Hill is honored to assist the Netherlands Marine Corps by providing them with a command center for yet another annual hurricane exercise HUREX.

Between September 14 28, approximately 80 Marines from Sint Maarten, Aruba, and
Curacao will practice and simulate different hurricane scenarios at multiple locations on Dutch Sint Maarten Read more

Cay Hill:---  For the 7th time, the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School in Cay Hill is honored to assist the Netherlands Marine Corps by providing them with a command center for yet another annual hurricane exercise HUREX. Between September 14 28, approximately 80 Marines from Sint Maarten, Aruba, and Curacao will practice and simulate different hurricane scenarios at multiple locations on Dutch Sint Maarten Read more

Fundacin 4C Colabora Con Hias, Ayuda A Refugiados Venezolanos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La propia Fundacin Foresee (4C) de Philipsburg – St Maarten colabor recientemente con la organizacin internacional de refugiados HIAS para brindar clases bsicas de ingls a un grupo de solicitantes de asilo que residen en la isla. Esta fue la primera vez que ambas organizaciones trabajaron juntas. Foresee Foundation, tambin conocida como 4C Foundation, es una conocida fundacin local sin fines de lucro (fundada en 2013) que se enfoca en proporcionar las habilidades necesarias para preparar a los nios y jvenes de St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  St Maartens own Foresee (4C) Foundation recently collaborated with the international refugee organization HIAS to provide basic English classes to a group of asylum seekers residing on the island. This was the first time both organizations worked together.
Foresee Foundation, also known as 4C Foundation, is a well-known local non-profit foundation (founded in 2013) that focuses on providing the skills needed to prepare St. Maarten children, youth, and the larger community for a globalized and highly connected world.

HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) was established in 1881 during the ethnic cleansing campaigns in Eastern Europe and Russia Read more

Hillside Schools Ready For The New School Year

Helmich Snijders campus staff, along with Asha Stevens (second from right) and Father Rawlins (far right).

CAY HILL--The Hillside Christian Schools looks forward to welcoming students and families back on Monday, August 8.

  The schools theme for the 2022-2023 school year is The Future Is Bright, If We Treat Our Planet Righ Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation the organizers of the first annual Mokofest event that took place on Sunday 3rd July at the Emilio Wilson park will like to express their profound gratitude to all persons that made the event possible.
This project was is supported by the following institutions the Government of the Netherlands under the Sint Maarten Trust fund, implemented by Resources for Community Resilience (R4CR), administered by VNGI, and overseen by The World Bank Read more

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Island Gems Arregla Los Rieles De La Cabaa De Observacin De Aves De Little Bay Pond

LITTLE BAY, Sint Maarten – Little Bay Pond, es un rea Importante para las Aves (IBA) designada oficialmente por Birdlife International, ahora los visitanes pueden acceder de manera ms fcil y segura a la cabaa de observacin de aves con vista al estanque. Los rieles de la rampa de la cabaa se reemplazaron recientemente gracias a una donacin de Island Gems Chaerity Foundation.

Los rieles de la cabaa sufrieron graves daos por huracanes anteriores y por vndalos desconocidos. La cabaa, en su totalidad, necesita ms atencin Read more