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PHILIPSBURG:--- President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson said, today is the day we put the rights of teaching and non-teaching staff back as a priority in St. Maarten.

The WITU President outlined the contents of the petition that has nine points of motivation and all WITU members are being called to sign it in solidarity.

The nine points of motivation in the petition are:

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St. Maarten To Be Profiled On An International Level At Earthx 2022

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Today, April 18, the Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria E. Jacobs is traveling to Dallas, Texas to attend a series of EarthX conferences with the aim of cultivating relationships and forming partnerships to advance advocates, investors, accelerators, and researchers on sustainable environmental activities. EarthX is led by the sustainable development goals (SDGs), including SDG 7 (renewable energy) which is a national goal of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, April 18, the Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria E. Jacobs is traveling to Dallas, Texas to attend a series of EarthX conferences with the aim of cultivating relationships and forming partnerships to advance advocates, investors, accelerators, and researchers on sustainable environmental activities. EarthX is led by the sustainable development goals (SDGs), including SDG 7 (renewable energy) which is a national goal of St. Maarten. Considering the current challenges with rising energy costs, such projects must be pursued in the interest of our people.

This year, Prime Minister Jacobs has been invited to deliver the keynote speech for the Island Resilience Forum to be held on April 22, allowing for St Read more

Ser Publishes Cost Of Living Advice

HARBOURVIEW On the request of the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs, the Social Economic Council (SER) researched the cost of living on St. Maarten. The advice request listed the following categories for study: the cost of living of two, three, and four family households, monthly expenses, monthly income, basic needs, living wage versus the minimum wage, and the possibility of establishing a living wage threshold.

On Friday, April 1, 2022, the secretariat of the SER held a meeting with the Honorable Prime Minister S Read more

CountryS Liquidity Position Is Decent

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maartens current liquidity position is decent, but the country needs to continually assess and once it collects whatever outstanding is owed, St. Maarten will be able to make it through this quarter, says Prime Minister Read more

Ser Publica Consejos Del Costo De Vida

HARBOUR VIEW, Sint Maarten A pedido de la Honorable Primera Ministra Silveria E. Jacobs, el Consejo Econmico Social (SER) investig el costo de vida en St. Maarten. La solicitud de asesoramiento enumer las siguientes categoras para el estudio: el costo de vida de los hogares de dos, tres y cuatro familias, gastos mensuales, ingresos mensuales, necesidades bsicas, vivienda salario versus salario mnimo, y la posibilidad de establecer un umbral de salario digno. El viernes 1 de abril de 2022, la secretara de la SER sostuvo una reunin con La Honorable Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs para discutir el contenido de los consejos sobre el costo de vida Read more

HARBOURVIEW:--- On the request of the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs, the Social Economic Council (SER) researched the cost of living on St. Maarten. The advice request listed the following categories for study: the cost of living of two, three, and four family households, monthly expenses, monthly income, basic needs, living wage versus the minimum wage, and the possibility of establishing a living wage threshold. On Friday, April 1, 2022, the secretariat of the SER held a meeting with the Honorable Prime Minister S Read more

Pm: Govt. To Make Provisions To Implement Code Of Conduct

PHILIPSBURG--Government will make the required provisions to implement the already ratified Code of Conduct, Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs assured in a letter to the Integrity Chamber dated October 29, 2021.

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Pro Soualiga Summons The Prime Minister Of St. Maarten To Screen Coho Law: Coho Might Be In Violation Of International Law.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, April 4th, 2022, Pro Soualiga summoned the Prime Minister of St. Maarten to screen the COHO Law. According to the Kingdom Government, all laws must be screened for compliance with international treaties. In addition, Parliament has to screen against international law as to whether consent to the Consensus Kingdom Law was given by genuine free will. In 2018, The International Court of Justice laid down very clear rules to determine when or whether an agreement was made of genuine free will in the Chagos Islands dispute Read more

Government Of St. Maarten Congratulates Newly Sworn In Government Of Saint-Martin

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On behalf of the Government and the People of St. Maarten, the Council of Ministers hereby extends congratulations to newly appointed President of the Collectivit of Saint-Martin Louis Mussington, the Executive Council including the four Vice-Presidents and the elected members of the new Territorial Council on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

As we continue to navigate these challenging times, particularly for our small island, I wish the new Government steadfast resolve as they take on this new role as leader of the government and people of Saint-Martin Read more

El Gobierno De St. Maarten Felicita A Los Recin Juramentados En El Gobierno De Saint-Martin

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten En nombre del Gobierno y el Pueblo de St. Maarten, el Consejo de Ministros por la presente felicita al recin nombrado Presidente de la Collectivit de Saint-Martin Louis Mussington, el Consejo Ejecutivo, incluyendo los cuatro Vicepresidentes y los miembros electos de el nuevo Consejo Territorial el domingo 3 de abril de 2022 Read more

Sol Celebrates Rebranding Of Three Service Stations

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (centre) cuts the ribbon at the Sol-branded Causeway Service Station on Friday, while Sol General Manager Robert-Jan James (left) and Causeway and Simpson Bay Service Stations dealer Macressa Simon assists.

SIMPSON BAY--Sol Antilles on Friday celebrated the rebranding of three service stations: Sol Ca Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  On behalf of the Government and the People of St. Maarten, the Council of Ministers hereby extends congratulations to the newly appointed President of the Collectivit of Saint-Martin Louis Mussington, the Executive Council including the four Vice-Presidents and the elected members of the new Territorial Council on Sunday, April 3, 2022 Read more

~President elect acted emotionally when he was declared President of the COM, Gibbs presented a list to form the executive council.~

MARIGOT:---Leader of the Rassemblement Saint Martin and Alternative Loui Mussington that merged for the March 27th, 2022 run-off territorial election was elected unanimously as the President of the Collectivity of Saint Martin on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at the installation (swearing-in) ceremony.

When the announcement was made that all twenty-three members of the incoming council voted in favor of Mussington as the President-elect he reacted emotionally as he did not expect the opposition members of the council to support him as the newly elected president of the council Read more

No Information Provided To Parliament Regarding The Dismissal Of PjiaeS Coo.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Council of Ministers and Minister of TEATT did not expect the dismissal of the Chief Operating Officer of PJIAE  Michel Hyman since the shareholder requested information from the Holding Board of PJIAE. Due to the sensitivity of the case and possible court cases, the Minister told the parliament of St. Maarten he is unable to share detailed information.

Minister of TEATT Roger Lawrence told the Parliament of St. Maarten that documentation regarding the dismissal of Michel Hyman Read more

Johnson Seala Que No Hay Acuerdo Con El Gobierno Y Witu

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El presidente del Sindicato de Maestros de las Islas de Barlovento (WITU), Stuart Johnson, revel su posicin sobre las medidas de reduccin de costos propuestas que estn afectando a la clase trabajadora de St. Maarten.

“Parece que ha habido muchas discusiones y decisiones ad hoc, pero no hay un acuerdo consolidado con WITU”, dijo Johnson.

El presidente de WITU envi una carta dirigida a la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs en la que se describe la postura firme de WITU.

“Si bien aprecio que se mantenga el salario base de nuestros miembros y, por extensin, de todos los trabajadores involucrados, el hecho es que no tenemos un acuerdo slido sobre las otras propuestas”, dijo.

En la carta de Johnson fechada el martes 29 de marzo de 2022, se le hicieron seis preguntas a la Primera Ministra,

Cul es la duracin prevista de las medidas de reduccin de las propuestas de cortes?Las medidas de reduccin de las propuestas de costos solo son aplicables para 2020 y 2021 ya que el gobierno de St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson revealed his position on the proposed cost-cutting measures which are affecting the working class of St.Maarten.

"It seems there have been a lot of discussions and ad hoc decisions but there is no agreement solidified with WITU, Johnson said Read more

Congratulations Saint-Martin!

Philipsburg The Government and People of St. Maarten hereby congratulate the Rassemblement Saint-Martinois and Alternative Alliance and the people of Saint-Martin on their election victory in the Territorial Elections held yesterday, March 27. Well wishes and congratulations are also extended to the 9666 voters who exercised their right to vote and have a say in who would represent them for the next years moving forward.

Governments looks forward to its continued working relationship Read more

Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs: Felicitaciones Saint-Martin!

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Gobierno y el pueblo de St. Maarten felicitan al Rassemblement Saint-Martinois y Alternative Alliance y al pueblo de Saint-Martin por su victoria electoral en las Elecciones Territoriales celebradas el 27 de marzo. Tambin se extienden buenos deseos y felicitaciones a los 9666 electores que ejercieron su derecho al voto y opinar sobre quin los representar en los prximos aos.

Los gobiernos esperan continuar su relacin de trabajo con la Colectivida Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government and People of St. Maarten hereby congratulate the Rassemblement Saint-Martinois and Alternative Alliance and the people of Saint-Martin on their election victory in the Territorial Elections held yesterday, March 27. Well, wishes and congratulations are also extended to the 9666 voters who exercised their right to vote and have a say in who would represent them for the next years moving forward.

Governments looks forward to its continued working relationsh Read more

Heyliger-Marten Reiterates Need For Soab Audit Documents On Telem

“Urgent letter of complaint sent by SMCU”

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Concerns over several yet to be addressed issues at St. Maarten’s flagship telephone Company TELEM between staff and management, still have the attention of President of Parliament the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, who has sent a second request to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs reminding her of the September 29, 2021 request for the SOAB Audit documents of TELEM.

Since the first wave of complaints reached Parliament, Member of Parliament for the United People’s Party MP Heyliger-Marten took notice of the employees’ concerns and insisted that Government provide information.

On Tuesday the Court of First Instance in St Read more

Heyliger-Marten Reitera La Necesidad De Documentos De Auditora Soab En Telem

“Carta urgente de denuncia enviada por SMCU”

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Las preocupaciones sobre varios problemas que an no se han abordado en TELEM, la compaa telefnica de St. Maarten, entre el personal y la gerencia, an tienen la atencin de la Presidenta del Parlamento, la Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, quien envi una segunda solicitud a la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs para recordarle de la solicitud del 29 de septiembre de 2021 de los documentos de Auditora SOAB de TELEM.

Desde que la primera oleada de quejas lleg al Parlamento, la parlamentaria del Partido Popular Unido, la diputada Heyliger-Marten, tom nota de las preocupaciones de los empleados e insisti en que el Gobierno proporcionara informacin.

El martes, el Tribunal de Primera Instancia de St Read more

~Urgent letter of complaint sent by SMCU~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Concerns over several yet to be addressed issues at St. Maarten's flagship telephone Company TELEM between staff and management, still have the attention of President of Parliament the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, who has sent a second request to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs reminding her of the September 29, 2021 request for the SOAB Audit documents of TELEM.

Since the first wave of complaints reached Parliament, Member of Parliament for the United People's Party MP Heyliger-Marten took notice of the employees' concerns and insisted that Government provide information.

On Tuesday the Court of First Instance in St Read more

Mp Heyliger-Marten Calls Michel HymanS Dismissal Unceremonious And Unacceptable

PHILIPSBURG “It is unceremonious and unacceptable that Michel Hyman’s 28-years of service to the Airport and Country was erased in only three days without proper investigation,” stated an utterly displeased Member of Parliament, the Honorable Grisha Heyliger-Marten, in a press release issued Sunday.

She has dispatched a letter to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Roger Lawrence requesting them to attend a Public Meeting of Parliament on March 28 at 2:00 PM at which point she expects answers for the questions that the people of St Read more