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Minister Samuel Says Farewell To Blijden.
"We have lost a true treasure of the island"
PHILIPSBURG:--- On the heels of the passing of local historian and long-time civil servant Alfonso Blijden, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports drs. Rodolphe Samuel has expressed what he describes as "great sadness and a profound sense of loss" at the news of Blijden's death.Blijden joined the local civil service many years ago after coming to St Read more
Council Of Ministers Approved Proposal For 1Cent From Gasoline Towards Sports.
PHILIPSBURG:---Minister of Education youth and sports Rodolphe Samuel announced on Wednesday that the Council of Ministers has approved his proposal to allocate one cent per liter of gasoline and diesel to the benefit of sports has been approved by the Council of Ministers.The Minister of ECYS said that he has requested funding via the capital expenditure budget of the country for repairs to sports facilities, but because of a deficit budget, this has become very challenging.He said he was informed that repairs to the facilities will take place via the NRPB, Trust fund, but this too will take some time before it happens.We need to do something now Read more
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, May 20, the St. Maarten Youth Brigade (SMYB) held its 9th Annual Promotional Ceremony at the Cyrus Wathey Square in Philipsburg. This is the first promotional ceremony for SMYB under the theme Resilience, prospering in the face of adversity since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday, Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs, Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion, Minister of Justice Anna E Read more
The Minister Of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport Congratulates St. Maarten Youth Brigade Ahead Of The 9Th Annual Promotional Ceremony.
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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport, the Honorable Drs. Rodolphe Samuel extended heartfelt congratulations to the members of the St. Maarten Youth Brigade on their upcoming promotional ceremony, which will be held on May 20th.
This was announced during the weekly Council of Ministers Press Briefing on Wednesday.
Despite the challenges posed by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and the Covid 19 pandemic, Minister Samuel lauded efforts particularly made by the St Read more
Education Minister Drs. Samuel Wish Student Success In Exams.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Students in Primary and Secondary schools in St. Maarten have started their exam period this week.Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports drs. Rodolphe Samuel extends best wishes for success and encourages students to remain focused. Samuel explained that the government continues to prioritize children's education and has a vested interest in the island's students doing well Read more
MARIGOT:--- The Honorable Prime Minister of St. Maarten Silveria E. Jacobs and members of the Council of Ministers consisting of Minister of VROMI Egbert Doran, Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion, Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson, and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport drs. Rodolphe Samuel attended their first official working meeting together with President Louis Mussington and the elected representatives of the Territorial Council of Saint-Martin at the Htel de la Collectivit on May 5 Read more
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Silveria Jacobs along with a number of dignitaries from the south side of the island attended the home-going ceremony of the late Lino Hughes on Saturday, May 7 at the Gallis Bay Parking Lot before the procession proceeded to the Marigot cemetery for internment led by the Bottle Neck Band Read more
PHILIPSBURG:--- Sint Maartens Carnival Festival Village on Pond Island has been renamed, the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village, after the person who contributed significantly to the identity, development, and progression of Sint Maartens culture.
On Tuesday evening May 3rd, 2022, during a ceremonial launch, the unveiling of the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village sign took place at the entrance of the Festival Village.
The event which was hosted by the Honorable Minister of VROMI Mr. Egbert Jurendy Doran, also saw in attendance His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, Drs Read more