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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Marie Genevieve De Weever Primary School (MGDW) hosted its School Leaving Ceremony 2023 on Wednesday morning on the school campus.

Under the theme, "Lift me up," 32 students will leave primary education and embark on their journey in secondary education for the new school year 2023-2024.

Present at the ceremony was the Honorable Minister of VROMI Egbert Doran, Chief of Staff of the Minister of ECYS Glenderlin Holiday, a former student of MGDW Pilot Captain Aaron Leerdam, and another distinguished guest along with proud parents/guardians.

"We are extremely proud of our students as we continue to encourage them to reach their maximum God-given potential," remarked Stuart Johnson School Manager of MGDW.

Johnson said in his address, "We have a collective responsibility to ensure we lift up our students if there is a moment of weakness Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister Rodolphe Samuel and the Department of Sports, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports invite the public to the grand opening of the Boardwalk sports park which has been developed in collaboration with Port St. Maarten Group, Argos Cement, and the Minister of Finance Mr. Ardwell Irion Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- This week the Centrale Bank van Curacao en Sint Maarten (CBCS), launched a lecture series for groups 7 of the primary schools.

Minister of Finance Mr. Ardwell Irion kicked off this lecture series last Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Oranjeschool. CBCS president Mr. Richard Doornbosch hosted a lecture at the Sister Regina Primary School, whilst the president of the Sint Maarten Insurance Brokers Association Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In an attempt to discuss the rapid rise of the short-term vacation rental sector, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) held a meeting with members and non-members of St. Maarten real estate and vacation rental agencies in their offices last Thursday.

Over the past decade, the rapidly growing use of AirBnB, VRBO, Home & Away, and private home individual rentals have brought opportunities and challenges to destinations worldwide. The meeting was part of a wider SHTA initiative to assess the size and impact of the short-term vacation rental industry, of which reliable facts are currently not available Read more

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Sundial School Staff Enjoy 6Th Annual Retreat In Saba.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Sundial School staff went on their 6th annual retreat with their School Coach on Friday, February 24, 2023.

The Retreat started after the passing of Hurricane Irma to facilitate teachers and staff of Sundial School strengthening interpersonal connections. The yearly activity is highly anticipated and facilitated by the School Coach who plans and organizes this annual event.

The Retreat this year went to Saba on the Edge ferry! On hand to bid staff a good day were ORCO Banks Branch Manager Judy King and Orco Banks Junior Officer Aldith Williams Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Minister of VROMI, Mr. Egbert Doran, and Director of SZV, Mr. Glen A. Carty signed the notarial deed for the transfer of long-lease land to SZV for the construction of the new office building and community wellness unit in Cay Hill. Present at the signing with Notary Boekhoudt were Minister of Finance, Mr. Ardwell Irion, and SZVs Chief Transition Officer, Mrs Read more

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60-Year Long Lease Agreement Signed Off With Szv.

PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of VROMI Egbert Jurendy Doran announced on Wednesday that he sat with the Director of SZV, Mr. Glen Carty where he signed off the notarial deed for the transfer of long-lease land to SZV for the construction of the new office building and community wellness unit in Cay Hill.
Also Present at the signing with Notary Boekhoudt were my colleague, Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion, and SZVs Chief Transition Officer, Mrs Read more

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How realistic are these motions in the view of the CBCS?, the MP questions in a letter to the Central Bank.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- I did this via the Minister of Finance, Mr. Ardwell Irion, just to make sure that the bank does not deny me a response, based on formalities.
It is now more than 3 weeks since 2 motions were tabled in parliament regarding the Mullet Bay property Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  More than 90 stakeholders came out and shared their ideas about Sint Maartens solid waste future during a consultation meeting on Wednesday, February 1.
The meeting presented the draft vision for Integrated Solid Waste Management in Sint Maarten by 2030. Based on previous discussions within the government, this document outlines a future in which persons act responsibly and the country is greener and more sustainable. It also sketches a future in which solid waste materials are reduced, reused, and recycled, and where waste management is funded through structural means and executed by a Waste Authority Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The dynamic and colorful new brand identity fits the SOAB of now and the future.
Last Monday, SOAB St. Maarten celebrated the launch of the companys new brand identity during a festive gathering of staff and clients at its office at Osprey Drive 4 in St. Maarten. During this event, guests were officially introduced to the new logo and brand identity presented in the presence of Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs, and Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion.
SOAB, founded as a foundation in 1994 to act as the internal auditor of the government of the then Netherlands Antilles, has made significant internal changes since 2020 Read more

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Good Corporate Governance Conference Planned. Register To Participate.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On January 20 and 21, a unique conference on corporate governance will take place at the initiative of the Government of Sint Maarten. This two-day conference is organized by NR Governance and VANEPS; the conference venue is Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel.

 The conference is intended for everyone in Sint Maarten who holds or aspires to a management or supervisory position and aims to further professionalize their knowledge and skills.

 Representatives from all sectors are invited: organizations ranging from the (semi-)public sector to financial institutions and organizations in tourism, welfare, and health.

Questions that will be discussed at the conference are, for example: how should you, as a supervisor or supervisory director, properly fulfill your employer's role vis--vis the board? What is the best way to navigate when the organization is in dire straits? What skill requirements can you place on directors and supervisory directors and how should you evaluate supervisors and directors effectively? How can we on St Read more

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Good Corporate Governance Conference Planned. Register To Participate.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On January 20 and 21, a unique conference on corporate governance will take place at the initiative of the Government of Sint Maarten. This two-day conference is organized by NR Governance and VANEPS; the conference venue is Sonesta Maho Beach Hotel.

The conference is intended for everyone in Sint Maarten who holds or aspires to a management or supervisory position and aims to further professionalize their knowledge and skills.

Representatives from all sectors are invited: organizations ranging from the (semi-)public sector to financial institutions and organizations in tourism, welfare, and health.
Questions that will be discussed at the conference are, for example: how should you, as a supervisor or supervisory director, properly fulfill your employer's role vis--vis the board? What is the best way to navigate when the organization is in dire straits? What skill requirements can you place on directors and supervisory directors and how should you evaluate supervisors and directors effectively? How can we on St Read more

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Exclusive: At Least Three Politicians Duped Nrpb Through Esp Program. (Updated)

PHILIPSBURG: --- At least three known politicians will soon have to appear in courts as the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) tries to recover monies
that was given to them for specific investment projects.
SMN News learned that each of the politicians received between one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to invest through the Enterprise Support Project (ESP) and they never invested the monies for which it was secured.
According to the information SMN News received the three politicians were asked to repay the NRPB but they opted not to do so as such the NRPB is now moving to courts to recover the money that was loaned to them.
The politicians that requested money for investment purposes are United St Read more

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Exclusive: At Least Three Politicians Duped Nrpb Through Esp Program. (Updated1)

PHILIPSBURG: --- At least three known politicians will soon have to appear in courts as the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) tries to recover monies
that was given to them for specific investment projects.
SMN News learned that each of the politicians received between one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to invest through the Enterprise Support Project (ESP) and they never invested the monies for which it was secured.
According to the information SMN News received the three politicians were asked to repay the NRPB but they opted not to do so as such the NRPB is now moving to courts to recover the money that was loaned to them.
The politicians that requested money for investment purposes are United St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion announced on Wednesday that the government of St. Maarten found a solution within hours after heavy equipment operators took action for nonpayment of work. He said the contractors were paid for two months and that work will continue until government finalizes the tender process. Ardwell said the tender process took longer than the government would have liked while there was an unsuccessful tender that was sent back from the governors office, and this had to be corrected.
He said that the government of St Read more

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~ Prince Bernard Bridge and Fort Amsterdam are on the list.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of VROMI Ardwell Irion announced on Wednesday that the government of St. Maarten intends to hold companies accountable for works they were paid for and it was not done or not completed.
The Minister said that it is unfortunate the government paid certain companies to conduct repair works and these works were not conducted Read more

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~Ife was nominated by the U.S. Consulate and is the first St. Maartener to be selected for this premier program~

PHILIPSBURG:---  A delegation from the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Consulate Curacao traveled to the island of Sint Maarten during Global Entrepreneurship Week. In addition to other official courtesy meetings, the Chief of Mission and Consul General, the Honorable Ms. Bond, invited a handful of key stakeholders to dinner for an opportunity to share challenges pertaining to economic growth, explore commercial opportunities, and discover ways in which the U.S Read more

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