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Rationale For Elections Falls Apart As Kingdom Council Opposes To The Changes In Electoral Reform Proposed By St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Kingdom Council of Ministers expresses serious doubt over “ship jumping” solution proposed by St. Maarten. The law of “unintended consequences” raises its ugly head as the Kingdom Council gave a negative advice on the changes to be made in the country’s constitution which would have addressed the so-called ship jumping.

The Kingdom Council of Ministers has informed the Prime Minister of St. Maarten that their proposed changes to the constitution to stop ship jumping will not work since it will hinge on democracy within parliament.

They pointed out that if an MP jumps ship the remaining members might not be able to form a majority, while no new ministers could be appointed since the member who jumped ship is not allowed to nominate a minister Read more

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Minister Gibson At Tax Summit: “Tax Reform Is Absolutely Necessary”

Prime Minister William Marlin (left) and Finance Minister Richard Gibson during the tax summit. To the right is Minister Emil Lee Read more

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Ihndhira Richardson-Marlin Receives Cultural Prize

Ihndhira Richardson-Marlin receives the award from Governor Holiday. Photo Today / Andrew Bishop

St. Maarten News – The Prins Bernhard Cultural Fund awarded Ihndhira Richardson-Marlin for her contributions to the Arts and Dance at the John Larmonie Center on Friday evening. Richardson Marlin is the daughter of Prime Minister William Marlin; she started to dance at a very young age where she was trained by several of the dance instructors that have graced the halls of the Motiance Dance Company.

Governor Eugène Holiday handed over the award and spoke of the extraordinary performance by the dancers and described them as extremely inspiring Read more

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Ministry Of Finance Hosts Tax Summit 2016 Themed: “A Consensus To Collaborate”

DAWN BEACH – The Ministry of Finance called upon key (internal) stakeholders to take part in a critical discussion during the Tax Summit of Friday, June 17, to improve tax compliance.

In attendance were Prime Minister William Marlin, Minister Public Health Social Development and Labor Affairs Emil Lee, and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports Silveria Jacobs, during the first hour as well as representatives of the various Ministries of Government and SZV, SOAB, SER, CFT, Ombudsman and Council of Advice.

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DAWN BEACH:--- The Ministry of Finance called upon key (internal) stakeholders to take part in a critical discussion during the Tax Summit of Friday June 17th to improve tax compliance. In attendance were the Prime Minister William Marlin, Minister Public Health Social Development and Labor Affairs Emil Lee, and Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sports Silveria Jacobs during the first hour as well as representatives of the various Ministries of Government as well as the SZV, SOAB, SER, CFT, Ombudsman and Council of Advice.

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Marlin-Richardson Awarded Prins Bernhard Top Honour

PHILIPSBURG--The Prins Bernhard Culture Fund Caribbean Culture award was given to daughter of the soil Ihndhira Richardson-Marlin for her contributions over the years to the art of dance on the island. Governor Eugene Holiday and proud father Prime Minister William Marlin and his wife were present, among other guests. The event was held Read more

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Hurex 2016 Exercise Commences June 16. Prime Minister Marlin Says Training Will Enhance National Preparations

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Hurricane Exercise 2016 (HUREX 2016) will commence on June 16 and conclude on June 29 with an evaluation meeting.

HUREX takes place on an annual basis and includes the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) from the country’s Disaster Management Organization along with the Dutch military detachment based on the island.

The exercise takes place under the banner of the Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management.

The exercise allows al Read more

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GREAT BAY(DCOMM):--- Hurricane Exercise 2016 (HUREX 2016) will commence on June 16 and conclude on June 29 with an evaluation meeting.

HUREX takes place on an annual basis and includes the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) from the country’s Disaster Management Organization along with the Dutch military detachment based on the island.

The exercise takes place under the banner of the Fire Department/Office of Disaster Management.

The exercise allows all relevant government agencies along with the military to familiarize themselves with operational protocols in the event of a disaster and in this case a hurricane.

Various emergency services and military vehicles as well as personnel from various governmental and non-governmental entities, will be working together during the exercise, and the public will see a noticeable increase in activity in some districts and on the road network of the services which is part of HUREX 2016.

“The training is very important between the Dutch military and our national emergency response units Read more

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Electoral Reform Debate: Revisited

By Julio R. Romney, Political Analyst

Julio R. Romney, Political Analyst

Hidden under the wing of autocracy, cut off from the people of St. Maarten by non-transparence and promised participation in the process, Electoral Reform in time for the September 26, 2016 Parliamentary election appears likely to be out of reach now or any time in the near future.

With the fall of the UP/USP/DeWeever/Marlin coalition and the postponement of Parliamentary elections from February 9, to September 26, 2016 facilitated by National Decree, an Electoral Reform Committee was established to research and formulate electoral reform recommendations to “eliminate ship-jumping” ahead of the September 26, Parliamentary Elections Read more

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Electoral Reform Debate: Revisited.

Hidden under the wing of autocracy, cut off from the people of St. Maarten by non-transparence and promised participation in the process, Electoral Reform in time for the September 26, 2016 Parliamentary election appears likely to be out of reach now or any time in the near future.

With the fall of the UP/USP/DeWeever/Marlin coalition and the postponement of Parliamentary elections from February 9th to September 26, 2016 facilitated by National Decree, an Electoral Reform Committee was established to research and formulate electoral reform recommendations to "eliminate "ship-jumping"" ahead of the September 26, Parliamentary Elections Read more

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Draft Law On Youth Employment Fund Soon To Be Taken To Parliament --- Pm Marlin

Labor Department have about 500 unemployed persons in their database that fits the criteria.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin announced on Wednesday that the draft law that he sent to the legal department for advice sent him back the draft law with some adaptations they made to the draft law. Marlin said he will do his best to get this draft law on the agenda for Thursday’s Council of Ministers meeting where it could be approved before it makes it way to the various organs before going to the Parliament of St Read more

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William: Lifting Cuba Embargo Not A Threat

HAVANA, Cuba--The lifting of the embargo on Cuba should not be seen as a threat to the Caribbean tourism product, but as a chance at new opportunities and increased regional cooperation and integration, Prime Minister William Marlin told fellow Caribbean heads, including Cuba President Raoul Castro Ruz, in the recent summit of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) held on Cuba Read more

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HAVANA CUBA:--- Honourable President Raoul Castro Ruz, Honourable Chairman, Heads of State and Government, Ministers, Distinguished delegations, Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of the Government and the people of Sint Maarten I would like to acknowledge what an honor it is to be able to address you today.
This Summit comes at an undeniably pivotal point in the geopolitical and economic landscape of our region Read more

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Pictures Of Sint Maarten Delegation At Acs Summit In Havana Cuba

Roving Ambassador for the Dutch Kingdom Mrs. Lucita Moeniralam with Sint Maarten Prime Minister William Marlin at the ACS Summit in Havana Cuba on Friday (June 3rd, 2016) afternoon.

The Sint Maarten delegation at the ACS Summit in Havana Cuba. (L) Mr. Patrice Gumbs Jr. Senior Policy Advisor at the Department of Foreign Relations and Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Economic Affairs (R) Mr Read more

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Dutch Quarter Sewage Project Approved By Eu

DUTCH QUARTER--Dutch Quarter is another step closer to having a sewage treatment plant with the approval of European Union (EU) funding for the project. Prime Minister William Marlin announced the approval of the funding on Wednesday.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin called on the entire community to take the necessary precautions and prepare for hurricanes and or storms as the 2016 hurricane season began on Wednesday June 1st. Marlin urged members of the community to listen to the local news in order to get as much information on the hurricane season.
He reminded that in 1995 there were several warning but when hurricane Luis was approaching several persons did not take heed because they had several storm warnings earlier all of which missed St Read more

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