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Small Businesses Receive Financial Assistance Through The Enterprise Support Project

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Entrepreneurs Lesley and Shirly Bruce of Kennys Car Rental & Management N.V. and Stephane Habichdobinger of Procontech are all smiles as the first small business owners to receive direct financial assistance of the Enterprise Support Project. Both had applied via Qredits and on Wednesday, September 29 th were acknowledged in the presence of Minister of Finance Irion Ardwell, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications Ludmila de Weever and NRPB Director Claret Connor.

Each business opted for the projects Assets and Repair package and will only have to repay 35 percent of the total amount received Read more

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Growing Backlog St. Maarten Annual Accounts Worries Cft

THE HAGUE – The Committee for Financial Supervision CFT is highly concerned about the lack of progress on the part of the St. Maarten government with regard to improving financial management and catching up on the backlog of the annual accounts.

The CFT expressed its concerns in a letter to St. Maarten Finance Minister Ardwell Irion dated September 2, which was published on the CFT website this week Read more

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Established Project Group To Move Forward With The Function Books Process

Philipsburg The Project Group Function Books Ministry of Justice, established by Ministerial Decree, held its kick-off meeting on Friday, September 4th, 2020, at the Government Administration Building, with all its members and support staff in attendance. The Project Group is tasked with the finalization and legislative ratification of the function books of the Ministry of Justice and the placement of the personnel in the functions thereafter. The Project Group is comprised of a Steering Committee and a Workgroup with representatives from the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of General Affairs, and the Ministry of Finance.

Each function book comprises of three parts; firstly, the functions and their job descriptions, secondly, the valuation and assignment of scales to the functions based on the weight of the function using the FuwaSXM framework, and third, the formation plan noting FTEs (Full-Time Equivalents) per function Read more

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Telem Group Taking Major Steps To Facilitate Virtual Learning Environment In St. Maarten Schools

POND ISLAND, Sint Maarten – St. Maartens primary telecommunication provider, TelEm Group, is responding positively to its new role in the St. Maarten community – Virtual classroom provider.

TelEm Group recently upgraded five public schools with an unprecedented internet connection
package specially created for schools on the island, so that teachers can connect with students
in remote classroom scenarios.

According to TelEm Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Mr Read more

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Pfp Questions Minister Of Finance On Way Forward

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The PFP Faction submitted questions to the Minister of Finance, the Honorable Ardwell Irion, on Monday, 17 August 2020. The faction referenced the letter sent by State Secretary Raymond Knops to the Dutch Second Chamber on 14 August 2020 Read more

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Islandpreneur Live 2020 Attracts 650 People In 35+ Countries

Organizers to start Islandpreneur Network based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Great Bay, St. Maarten Islandpreneur Live 2020 was a success. This 3 day virtual summit attracted 650 registrants from more than 35+ countries,  of which the majority were Caribbean countries.  Unexpected, were those who attended the summit from India, Brazil, Morocco, and Austria. A world map highlighting where registrants came from and a listing of the countries were shared on the last day of the summit.

Hosted by Ife Badejo of Produce Wealth Revolution (PWR) Agency, this summit was designed to empower Caribbean entrepreneurs to thrive in the digital world and be more resilient.  The organizing team included Dwayne Griffith, Chief Impact Officer of PWR Agency, Kerai Kreative Style who focused on strategic marketing, and Optimize Curacao who designed the website and managed its search engine optimization (SEO).  Shekina Dare from Central Bank van Curacao en Sint Maarten, played an improtant role as well in the organization of the event, helping to secure speakers Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Sends Letter To Prime Minister Mark Rutte

Philipsburg On May 16th, 2020 State Secretary Knops held and chaired a meeting regarding several urgent matters, including the conditions for further liquidity support from the Kingdom Council. Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion were in attendance Read more

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Open Letter To Minister Irion

Dear Honorable Minister Ardwell Irion,

We are a group of concerned teachers who have taken note of the proposed cuts by the government. While everyone would love for our finances to be stable, we acknowledge the limitations of our coffers.

Therefore, it is reasonable to accept our current salaries as we move forward and half of our vacation pay for 2020 and 2021 Read more

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Los Ministros Acuerdan Extender El Reglamento Conjunto Sobre Control De Fronteras Hasta El 31 De Diciembre Del 2020

“La Ministra Richardson aclara los malentendidos relacionados con la frontera franco-holandesa”
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El jueves 24 de abril del 2020, La Primera Ministra Silveria E. Jacobs, la Ministra de Justicia Anna E. Richardson y El Ministro de Finanzas Ardwell Irion celebraron una consulta ministerial (“Ministerieel Overleg”) con su colega holandes, Secretario de Estado para el Interior y Relaciones del Reino Raymond Knops y La Secretaria de Estado de Justicia y Seguridad Ankie Broekers-Knol, para discutir el Reglamento Conjunto sobre Control Fronterizo (Onderlinge Regeling Versterking Grenstoezicht Sint Maarten).

Este acuerdo se firm en diciembre del 2017 entre Sint Maarten y los Pases Bajos con el cal se pretenden fortalecer las fronteras del pas Read more

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Prime Minister & Chair Of The Eoc Silveria Jacobs National Address On Covid-19 Developments April 7, 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – People of St Maarten, both here on St. Maarten and abroad, I hereby address you as Prime Minister and Chair of the EOC for today’s update on April 7th. As part of the process to keep the community of St. Maarten informed about the latest developments and governments COVID-19 containment,
mitigation and response measures.

Today, I would like to start by updating you on the COVID-19 results. Our results haven’t come in from the Pasteur Institute of Guadeloupe yet, but as of 4:00 PM today, our self-quarantine numbers are down to 117, self-isolation is up to 200, the number of persons totally tested are 112, the numbers positive remain at 40, with 2 confirm hospitalized Read more

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Algunos Supermercados Y Proveedores De Alimentos Autorizados Podrn Hacer Entregas A Clientes A Partir Del Martes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los residentes que requieran artculos que se necesitan con urgencia podrn realizar un pedido en el supermercado de su vecindario a partir del martes y ese pedido se entregar en su residencia con el pago realizado con el menor contacto posible. El Departamento de Comunicaciones (DCOMM) publicar prximamente la lista de nmeros, los nmeros de aplicaciones y las direcciones de correo electrnico donde se pueden realizar los pedidos.

  La primera ministra y presidenta del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (COE) Silveria Jacobs hizo el anuncio en un discurso nacional el lunes por la noche.

 Despus de una videoconferencia con supermercados y proveedores de alimentos el lunes, Jacobs dijo que se decidi que a todos los proveedores de alimentos se les permitir hacer entregas a partir del martes 7 de abril a los clientes, incluidas las tiendas de comestibles ms pequeas, a French St Read more

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Ministers & Parliamentarians Agree To Salary Reduction In Solidarity Initiative

Liquidity support 2019 becoming a reality

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Current and previous Ministers back initiative to support island recovery with a ten percent salary cut. The Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion sought and received the support from his colleagues in both the Parliament of St. Maarten and the Council of Ministers.

The Minister of Finance presented his colleagues with the initiative as far back at February, that expressed solidarity with the people of St Read more

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Gobernador Recibe Informe Final S. Jacobs

HARBOUR VIEW – El 26 de marzo del 2020, Su Excelencia el Gobernador de Sint Maarten, El Dres. E.B. Holiday, recibi el informe final actualizado de la formadora Silveria Jacobs.

La formadora acept la comisin para formar un nuevo gobierno que cuenta con el apoyo de una amplia mayora en el Parlamento compuesto por la fraccin NA y la fraccin UP Read more

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Governor Receives Final Report S. Jacobs

HARBOUR VIEW On March 26, 2020, His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. E.B. Holiday,
received the updated final report from formateur S. Jacobs.

The formateur has accepted the commission to form a new government which has the support of a broad majority in Parliament comprised of the NA-fraction and the UP-fraction. The new government consists of Ministers who are committed to the promotion of the well being of Sint Maarten, who will amongst others give priority to concluding the legislation regarding the combating of money laundering and financing of terrorism, including the penal procedure code, the development of initiatives aimed at the sustainable social economic recovery of Sint Maarten including the execution of the agreements made with The Netherlands and the World Bank, realizing sustainable government finances, including the completion of the 2020 budget, the safety and security of Sint Maarten by investing in the strengthening of the law and order services, the improvement of our environment with an emphasis on realizing sustainable waste management solutions, and the amending of the electoral laws Read more

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Gebe Otorgar Seis (6) Meses De Alivio

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los ministros Christopher Wever y Ardwell Irion se reuniern con la Junta Administrativa y la Junta Supervisora de Directores de NV GEBE el jueves 19 de marzo para discutir la el alivio financiero que otorgara la compaa a sus clientes en medio de la pandemia de COVID 19. La Junta Directiva realiz algunos pronsticos y modelos para verificar qu se puede ofrecer como alivio a sus clientes.

NV GEBE otorgar para los prximos seis meses, a partir del 1 de abril del 2020, una clusula fija de combustible de Naf Read more

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Gebe To Grant Six (6) Months Relief

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Ministers Christopher Wever and Ardwell Irion met with the Managing Board and Supervisory Board of Directors of NV GEBE on Thursday, March 19 to discuss the company granting a financial relief to its customers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. The Managing Board did some forecasting and modeling to verify what can be offered as relief to its customers.

NV GEBE will grant for the coming six months, starting as of April 1st, 2020 a fixed fuel clause of Naf Read more

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St. Maarten Parliament First To Pass A Law Via Remote Meeting

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Parliament of St. Maarten on Monday became the first Parliament body in the history of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to digitally vote on a law. President of Parliament MP Rolando Brison (UP) chaired the historic meeting on Monday which focused on an amendment to the
UTS shares sales initiative law which he initiated last year.

With all MPs adhering to social distancing directives in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, Parliament meetings will now be held via video/remote conferencing until further notice Read more

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Witu Raises Some Concerns

MADAME ESTATE, Sint Maarten – While preparing this Press Release with the intention to reach out to our members (teaching and non teaching staff) at all schools to express our concerns to them as educators of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, WITU learned of the decision taken by the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Ms. Silveria Jacobs to close all school on Dutch Sint Maarten as of Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 for the period of two weeks Read more

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El Ministro De Meycs Irion Dice Que La Escuela Contina Como Siempre. No Le Preste Atencin A Las Noticias Falsas

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – El Honorable Ministro Ardwell Irion, en nombre del Ministerio de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deportes (MECYS) quisiera declarar que circula un mensaje no oficial en las redes sociales sobre el cierre de escuelas, y esto es falso Ignora los rumores falsos y solo responde a las declaraciones de los canales oficiales del gobierno.

Las escuelas continan funcionando normalmente el lunes 16 de marzo y en adelante.

El mensaje de noticias falsas que circula dice que la fuente de la informacin es del Departamento de Educacin, Innovacin y Relaciones de Gnero, y que es por consejo del Ministro de Salud, etc.

El Ministerio MECYS por la presente aconseja a todos los maestros, padres, tutores y administradores escolares de escuelas pblicas y subvencionadas, que supervisen las fuentes oficiales y las organizaciones de noticias de confianza para obtener informacin con respecto a las actividades educativas y desarrollos en Sint Maarten.

Los avisos de otros pases estn siendo re-publicados en Sint Maarten por personas que sin saberlo estn creando angustia y pnico innecesario Read more

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Minister Of Meycs Irion Says School Continues As Normal. DonT Be Blinded By Following Fake News

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Honorable Minister Ardwell Irion on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) would hereby like to state that there is an unofficial message circulating on social media about school closures, and this is untrue. Ignore fake rumors and only respond to statements from formal government channels.

Schools continue to operate as normal on Monday, March 16 and going forward.

The fake news message circulating says that the source of the info is from the Department of Education, Innovation and Gender Relations, and that it is on the advice of the Minister of Health etc. 

The Ministry MECYS hereby advises all teachers, parents, guardians and school managers of public and subsidized schools, to monitor official sources and trusted news organizations for their information with respect to educational activities and developments on Sint Maarten.

Notices from other countries are being re-posted on Sint Maarten by persons who unknowingly are creating distress and unnecessary panic.  Everybody has a responsibility to first review information before you re-post it via social media.  Check if the information is from an official and credible source.

Listen to the Government Radio station 107.9FM – for official information, statements and news updates or visit the Government website: www.sintmaartengov.org/coronavirus or its Facebook Page: Facebook.com/SXMGOV or the ministry Facebook Page: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth & Sport

Ministry MECYS reminds the community and the school population that they should step-up handwashing and cough/sneeze etiquettes in order to prevent the coronavirus COVID-19.

The Collective Prevention Services influenza-prevention guidance is to practice daily proper handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and cough/sneeze etiquettes (cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing).

Influenza spreads from an infected person to others through the air by droplets (secretion) as a result of coughing and/or sneezing, or by direct contact with the virus on hard surfaces or peoples hands that have the viruses on them then touching the mouth, nose or eyes.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick Read more

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La Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs Y El Ministro De Finanzas Ardwell Irion Se Dirigen A Los Pases Bajos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El lunes por la noche, la primera ministra Silveria Jacobs y el ministro de Finanzas Ardwell Irion viajaron conjuntamente a los Pases Bajos para participar en una serie de reuniones con varios funcionarios del gobierno Read more

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Quince Miembros Del Parlamento Hicieron Juramento / Rolando Brison Fue Elegido Presidente Del Parlamento

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Las 15 personas elegidas para el parlamento de Sint Maarten durante las elecciones parlamentarias del 9 de enero, ahora son miembros oficiales del parlamento. Fueron juramentados por el Gobernador, Su Excelencia Dres. Eugene B. Holiday durante una ceremonia celebrada en la Oficina del Gobernador en Harbor View el lunes por la maana.

Los 15 legisladores que se juramentarn el lunes fueron: Silveria Jacobs, Jurendy Doran, William Marlin, Christopher Emmanuel, Ardwell Irion y Rudolphe Samuel por la Alianza Nacional Read more

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The Ministry Of Finance Regarding The 2020 Number Plates/Road Tax To Be Paid On Or Before February 29Th, 2020

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The minister of Finance, the Honorable Ardwell Irion, hereby informs the general public, in particular owners and operators of motor vehicles on St. Maarten roads, that in accordance with article 11.1 of the motor vehicle tax regulation, otherwise known as road tax, the yearly payment thereof is due no later than the last day of February 2020 Read more

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The St. Maarten Academy P.S.V.E. Hosted Its Annual Motivation Day

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The St. Maarten Academy P.S.V.E. hosted its annual Motivation Day in collaboration with the Student Care Department and the Business Department for the exam students on February 7th, 2020. The organizers were pleased and consider this event a great success. The students were engaged throughout the entire event and received vital information for future endeavors. The purpose of this annual event is to educate and motivate the students weeks before they sit for their National Exams.

This year, the aim was to foster positive awareness and growth of these students through educating them on relevant matters of importance to them Read more

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