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PHILIPSBURG:--- Are government and parliament waiting until the next election comes around or until the next ship jumper presents him or herself in parliament to start working on electoral reform again? Any electoral change involving the constitution requires the input and blessing from the Kingdom government which includes the governments of the Netherlands, Aruba, and Curacao. On the other hand, according to our constitution, amendments to election-related ordinances such the Election Ordinance, the National Ordinance Registration and Finances of Political Parties only require “a majority of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by the serving members” (art Read more

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“I am proud to be a Guyanese but I chose St. Maarten as my home”

PHILIPSBURG:--- About 1,500 persons witnessed the grand opening of Motorworld state of the art showroom which officially opened on Friday, May 26th, 2017 (On Guyana’s 51st Independence.”)
Among those that attend the grand and spectacular ceremony were dignitaries from both sides of the island, Prime Minister William Marlin, Governor Eugene Holiday,  President of Parliament Sarah Wescot Williams President of the Collectivity of St Read more

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Is Parliament Serious About Independence?

Last week Wednesday, the Central Committee of Parliament, once again, invited the Independence for St. Martin Foundation (ISMF) to give a presentation regarding holding a referendum to determine whether the people of Sint Maarten desire to become independent or not. This is the fourth time that the ISMF was in parliament presenting its case. The first presentation was held in March 2016. Hereafter, the Central Committee reconvened, in September 2016, to give the ISMF the opportunity to answer questions that the MPs had posed in the first round in March Read more

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Ismf Believes Parliament Will Do The Right Thing

PHILIPSBURG – Following its presentation to Parliament on Wednesday, May 17, the Independence for St. Martin Foundation (ISMF) said it is encouraged by the response of the legislative body to its call for a constitutional referendum.

“Parliament is the only authority that can convene a referendum and even though, as President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams pointed out, a new constitutional status is not specifically mentioned in the constitution as one of the reasons for a referendum, it is now for Parliament to do the right thing and allow the people of St Read more

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GREAT BAY:---- Following its presentation to parliament on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, the Independence for St. Martin Foundation (ISMF) said it is encouraged by the response of the legislative body to its call for a constitutional referendum. “Parliament is the only authority that can convene a referendum and even though, as President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams pointed out, a new constitutional status is not specifically mentioned in the constitution as one of the reasons for a referendum, it is now for Parliament to do the right thing and allow the people of St Read more

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MARIGOT--President of the Collectivité Daniel Gibbs was received by President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in the morning and then by Prime Minister (PM) of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As part of its 5-years anniversary, U 2 Can Move (U2CM) members will be engaging the services of the Mobile Health Bus on Monday, May 8th.
The mobile health bus is coordinated by the Collective Preventive Services of the Ministry of VSA.
On Monday, May 8th, the bus will be stationed on the Pondfill, across from the Sports Auditorium from 4 pm.
Everyone is encouraged to stop by and be "checked and measured" by the professionals who will be manning the bus.
"We are extremely grateful to CPS for their cooperation and we invite persons to spontaneously 'drop in'.
U 2 Can Move is a fitness program, celebrating 5 years of existence under the leadership of President of Parliament, MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.
"Our health statistics where many diseases and illnesses are concerned are quite alarming Read more

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Memorial Day: Un Día Para Valorar Nuestra Libertad

Traducido por Máximo Castro

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM). – El Gobierno conmemoró ayer el Memorial Day (“Dodenherdenkingsdag”) similar al resto de países del Reino de los Países Bajos en el capitán Hodge Wharf en Philipsburg.

“Durante este Día Nacional de Conmemoración”, se les rindió honores a todas las víctimas holandesas – civiles y soldados – asesinadas en el Reino de los Países Bajos o en cualquier otro lugar del mundo Read more

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Memorial Day: A Day To Appreciate Our Freedom

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – On Thursday May 4, the Government of Sint Maarten observed Memorial Day, (“Dodenherdenkingsdag”) similar to the other countries within the Dutch Kingdom, at the Captain Hodge Wharf in Philipsburg.

“During this National Commemoration Day” all Dutch victims – civilians and soldiers – who have been killed or murdered in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world in war situations or during peace-keeping operations since the outbreak of the Second World War,” were commemorated (www.4en5mei.nl).

A short ceremony took place on Thursday afternoon that also included a number of dignitaries including President of the Collectivite of St Read more

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Memorial Day: A Day To Appreciate Our Freedom

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – On Thursday May 4, the Government of Sint Maarten will recognize Memorial Day, (“Dodenherdenkingsdag”) similar to the other countries within the Dutch Kingdom.

“During this National Commemoration Day” all Dutch victims – civilians and soldiers – who have been killed or murdered in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world in war situations or during peach-keeping operations since the outbreak of the Second World War” are commemorated (www.4en5mei.nl).

This year, while there are millions of people in the Middle East that are yet fighting for a free state, Government opted to highlight the freedom element throughout its program.

Most people assume freedom is a natural state, yet it is something that has been fought for through many wars Read more

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Memorial Day: A Day To Appreciate Our Freedom

GREAT BAY(DCOMM):--- On Thursday, May 4, the Government of Sint Maarten will recognize Memorial Day, (“Dodenherdenkingsdag”) similar to the other countries within the Dutch Kingdom.

“During this National Commemoration Day,” all Dutch victims – civilians and soldiers – who have been killed or murdered in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere else in the world in war situations or during peach-keeping operations since the outbreak of the Second World War” are commemorated (www.4en5mei.nl).

This year, while there are millions of people in the Middle East that are yet fighting for a free state, Government opted to highlight the freedom element throughout its program.

Most people assume freedom is a natural state, yet it is something that has been fought for through many wars Read more

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