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No Plans For Waste Treatment Facility In Cay Bay

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister of St. Maarten, the Honorable Marcel Gumbs made clear on Wednesday that the government is not aware of any plans to realize a Waste Treatment Facility in Cay Bay, as there has been no proposals put forward to government regarding the involvement of GEBE in such a project.

However, in the even Read more

Minister Fleming-Artsen Meets With Board Of St. Maarten Student Support Services

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister Plenipotentiary Hon. Josianne Fleming-Artsen recently met with the board of St. Maarten Student Support Services (S4) to get an update with respect to S4 activities for 2015.

Minister Fleming-Artsen at the same time introduced herself to the board who was represented by Rinaldo Hassell, President, Genevieve Mourillon, Secretary, Gino Rombley, Treasurer, as the new minister plenipotentiary who took the oath of office on December 19, 2014 in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Hon Read more

Integrity Remains Priority For Gumbs Cabinet: Plans Of Approach For Integrity Reports, Approval Of Integrity Chamber Ordinance, Nomination Of "Kwartiermaker"

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Government on Monday, January 26th submitted to Parliament the plan of approach to implement the recommendations of the three integrity reports as instructed by Parliament in a motion that was unanimously passed by Parliament on October 22, 2014.

The plan addresses the General Audit Chamber Report, the Wit-Samson "Doing Things Right" and the PwC report on Integrity

The Council of Ministers also informed Parliament on Monday that it has approved a draft ordinance to establish an Integrity Chamber for Sint Maarten as well as nominated a so called "Kwartiermaker" by resolution (landsbesluit) who will be charged with preparing the implementation of the aforementioned ordinance.

The ordinance has been forwarded to the Council of Advice in the regular trajectory to request advice.

The draft ordinance is of the utmost importance as it will establish an institution based on article 98 of our constitution to investigate breaches of integrity and will function as an advisory body for the Government in matters related to Integrity.

"This ordinance has been submitted today to the Advisory Council and we hope that within short the draft will reach Parliament for debate in order to be decided upon," Prime Minister the Hon Read more

Mp Lake Commences With District Visits As Part Of Back To Basics In 2015

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – United People's (UP) Party Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Maurice Lake, this past weekend commenced with his district observation visits in his capacity as MP to see where and how he can assist Sint Maarten communities.

MP Lake said he started his back to basics district visits 2015 with his home district of St Read more

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New Vromi Minister To Meet Gebe Soon

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The decrease in the cost of fuel use to generate electricity should be passed on immediately to the people of St. Maarten, echoed Prime Minister with the responsibility for General Affairs, the Honorable Marcel Gumbs.

However, Mr. Gumbs, who was at the time responding to a question put to the Council of Min Read more

Nothing Granted To Rainforest Adventures Confirms Prime Minister

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A press release issued on Wednesday states that in response to several questions from several media outlets regarding a media report on Rainforest Adventures, the Prime Minister of St. Maarten, the Honorable Marcel Gumbs, has not signed anything for or granted anything to Rainforest Adventures.

The latter, Read more

British Vice Consul Pays Courtsey Visit To Government

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Anne Marie Pieterz-Powell, the British Vice Consul for the Dutch and French Caribbean paid courtesy visits to Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs and Minister of Economic Affairs Clar Read more

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St. Maarten Pm Gumbs Calls On Holland To Have Better Relations Within The Dutch Kingdom

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister, the Honorable Marcel Gumbs stated during a press conference on Monday that they have expressed to the Minister with the responsibility for Kingdon Relations and Interior Affairs, Ronald Plasterk and the Prime Minister of Holland, the Honorable Mark Rutte the need to have a better working relations Read more

Minister Fleming-Artsen Meets With Dutch Minister Plasterk. Discusses Relations And Improved Communications

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister Plenipotentiary Hon. Josianne Fleming-Artsen recently met with Dutch Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Hon. Ronald Plasterk.

The meeting which took place at the Dutch Ministry for Interior and Kingdom Relations in The Hague, covered how the Kingdom partners can work better together and how relations can be strengthened.

The issue of "instructions" by the Kingdom Council of Ministers was also discussed and information was shared with respect to the basis of developing such for a particular country within the Kingdom.

One of the conclusions coming out of the meeting is to have quarterly sessions every two or three months between Minister Plenipotentiary and the Dutch Minister of Interior and Kingdom Relations.

Minister Plasterk also discussed his working visit to Sint Maarten and how he was looking forward to meeting the new Council of Ministers and Prime Minister Hon Read more

Dutch Minister Welcomed To St. Maarten By Pm Gumbs Sunday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Marcel Gumbs welcomed Dutch Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk to St. Maarten on Sunday afternoon.

Minister Plasterk is on a working visit to St. Maarten, Saba and Statia from January 18 until January 21.

On Monday morning he will meet in a formal session with Prime Minister Gumbs.

Minister Plasterk will also meet with His Excellency the Governor Eugene Holiday, Minister of Justice Dennis Richardson, Minister of Finance Martin Hassink and with the Parliament of St Read more

President Richardson Meets With Prime Minister Gumbs

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President Hon. Dr. Lloyd Richardson on Wednesday morning met with Prime Minister Hon. Marcel Gumbs to discuss a number of matters.

Richardson and Gumbs have decided to meet on a quarterly basis to keep each other abreast on matters of mutual interests.

President Richardson was informed that the national 2015 budget has been forwarded to His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday who will send it to Parliament within short Read more

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Mp Wescot-Williams Seeks Information Of Closure Of Screening Process For Ministers

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The leader of the Democratic Party, MP the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams Wednesday expressed concern with what she believes is the none transparent manner in which the screening process conducted by the Governor of St Read more

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Na Calls On Finance Minister To Respect Parliament And Attend Meetings

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The National Alliance said on Wednesday afternoon that Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs is clearly not in control of his cabinet, at the least, not as far as how to deal with Parliament.

During his first visit to Parliament the honorable Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs said that one thing he had learnt during his term as a State Secretary in the Government of the Netherlands Antilles was, that when a Minister or State Secretary is called to Parliament, you drop everything and appear before Parliament.

He said that because of this experience he had made sure to be in Parliament, even though he had just been sworn in a few days before Read more

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Gumbs, Asjes Focus On Continued Good Relations

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister of St. Maarten Marcel Gumbs and Prime Minister of Curacao Ivar Asjes both dubbed the latter's visit as important in establishing a basis for continued good relations between the two countries.

PM Asjes continued his working trip to St. Maarten on Monday by meeting with Governor Eugene Holiday, President of Parliament Dr Read more

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Pm Gumbs Pushes To Have Ms. Lalie's Statue Repaired

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister the Honorable Marcel Gumbs has made sure that one of St. Maarten's national figures and a local heroine is remembered with respect.

The statue of Lalie Duzanson on the Dutch Quarter/Belvedere round about was damaged during the passing of Hurricane Gonzalo and has ever since been leaning backwards.

Prime Minister Gumbs recently got in contact with sculptor Michael Maghiro with a simple yet deliberately strong message: Ms Read more

Minister Fleming-Artsen Attends New Year's Reception At The Governor Of The Residence In The Hague

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister Plenipotentiary Hon. Josianne Fleming-Artsen attended the New Year's reception at the Governor of the Residence, Lieutenant General dr. J.A.J. Leytens and Mrs. Dr. M.G.W. den Boer in The Hague, the Netherlands on Monday, January 5th, 2015.

The Governor of the Residence is mainly responsible for the military ceremonials in The Hague.

Minister Fleming-Artsen stated that it was a great moment to network and to meet and share information about Sint Maarten at the event where a variety of key business and political personalities were in attendance.

"It is my intention to improve the image of Sint Maarten in The Hague and throughout the Netherlands," Minister Hon Read more

St. Maarten Mourns With France In Aftermath Of Terrorist Attack

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Country of France is still coping with the aftermath of a terrorism attach this week on the French media.

The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was attacked on January 7th by Islamic extremist leaving at least 12 people dead.

Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Marcel Gumbs as a result of this incident has sent letters to the President of the Collectivite of French St Read more

Up Board President Meyers Thanks Former Up Mps And Ministers For Their Service To Country. New Year's Message Highlights Collective Approach To Opportunities And Success For All In 2015 And Beyond

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – United People's (UP) Party Board President Sylvia Meyers would like to thank former UP Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of the Council of Ministers for their years of service to country Sint Maarten, since October 2010 to December 2014.

The MPs and Ministers who have not returned to the House of Parliament or Council of Ministers are: former MPs Jules James, Dr Read more

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Prime Minister And Minister Of Tourism And Economic Affairs Visits Port

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs and Minister of Tourism, Economic and Maritime Affairs Claret Connor visited the harbour facilities to receive a first hand briefing of the incident.

They were provided with a detail report by Harbour CEO Mark Mingo, Head of Security at the Harbour Roberto Leventsone and Police Commissioner Carl John.

Both Ministers stressed that such actions that threaten(s) the corporate and economic image of St Read more

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Parliament Updated On Integrity Issues By Prime Minister

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs and Minister of Justice Dennis Richardson met with Parliament's Permanent Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Affairs and Kingdom Relations in Parliament House on Friday morning.

The meeting was called on the request of the Prime Minister to brief the committee on the current state of affairs with the integrity issue between St Read more

Pm Gumbs Extends Condolences To Family Of The Late Edward Brooke

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs, on behalf of the government and of St. Maarten, extended heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former U.S. Senator Edward W. Brooke who passed away on Saturday.

He was the first black in U.S. history to win popular election to the Senate. He died of natural causes at his Coral Gables, Florida, home Read more