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Dynamics Excels In Track & Field

CAYHILL, Sint Maarten — There is lots of potential in many of our athletes here on the island, and it is quite evident at the Dynamics Sporting Club, a Track & Field Club for youths between the ages of 6-18 years old. 721 News had the opportunity to speak with Coach Abdule Wattley and some of the athletes during their weekly practice session at the Raul illidge Sports Complex.

Coach Wattley is currently a physical education teacher at both the Hillside Christian Elementary School and the Asha Stevens Elementary School for the past six years Read more

“Dominate The Runway” Brings Caribbean Emerging Designers To St. Maarten

Foundation INFOBIZZ hosts project to better support creative entrepreneurs in the fashion industry

Great Bay, St. Maarten – Eight emerging fashion designers from Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT’s) will be in St. Maarten from June 4 – 9, 2017 for a weeklong training called Dominate the Runway, which culminates with a fashion show.  Inspired by Project Runway and led by Cristal Le Grand, the project manager, Dominate The Runway seeks to equip emerging designers to dominate in business and in fashion by providing experiential learning in both areas Read more

Exámenes Y Clases Han Sido Oficialmente Suspendidos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — La Ministra de Educación Cultura Juventud y Deportes, Honorable Silveria Jacobs ha decidido cerrar todas las escuelas hoy lunes 29 de mayo de 2017 debido a las fuertes lluvias caídas en las últimas horas, y los informes de las fuertes inundaciones en toda la isla, así como las malas condiciones cli Read more

Update: No School Today !!!

UPDATE DCOMM: * Press Release # 2– EXAM Classes Cancelled 

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sports The Honorable Silveria Jacobs has decided to close all schools on Mond Read more

Update: All Clear Given. Princess Juliana International Airport Open; Temporarily Closed Roads Open

AIRPORT UPDATE:

Just after 2 pm today, the Central Dispatch in Philipsburg received notice of a bomb threat on a JetBlue flight, according to Police Spokesman Ricardo Hanson. Emergency personnel were immediately dispatched to the airport, where the local authorities, who were leading the search and investigation, were assisted by representatives of PJIAE. In the interest of the safety and security of all involved, the aircraft was isolated at the eastern part of the airport near the Causeway roundabout. Onboard searches of the aircraft were conducted by the local search team and completed a few minutes ago Read more

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

If The Youth Are The Future, Then The Future Is Now, Dennisio Duzong Of Independence For St. Martin Foundation Tells Parliament

GREAT BAY, St. Martin (May 23, 2017)—“We often say that the youth are the future. Well, the future is now.” This statement by Dennisio Duzong, 27, of the Independence for St. Martin Foundation (ISMF) sums up one of the main reasons the foundation is requesting Parliament to convene a new constitutional referendum.

Making the case for ISMF in its presentation before the Central Committee of Parliament on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Duzong received high praise from members of parliament one of whom said the future is in good hands.

“Unless we are willing to take full responsibility for ourselves and the choices we make, we have no control over our lives Read more

Charlotte Brookson Academy Of The Performance Arts Students To Compete In France  

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The Charlotte Brookson Academy of the Performance Arts (CBA) proudly announces its students Faith Peterson, Kiara Vanterpool, Lian Borsje, Ray Angel Boasman and Jeremiah David, who will be forming part of the National Institute of Arts (NIA) delegation to compete in Champagne, France, from May 25-28, 2017.  The total delegation of students traveling to France is eight of which five are the CBA students.

The students had first competed in the prestigious Regionaux Confederation National De Danse held for the first time in St Read more

Police Report May 21, 2017

Police continues Robbery Awareness program

On Wednesday May 17th the second of four Robbery Awareness Trainings conducted by the Sint Maarten Police Force, mainly the Community Police Officers, in collaboration with the Philipsburg Safety and Security Committee was given to business owners and their employees on Front Street and members of the Indian Merchant Association at the Cultural Center on Back Street.

These Robbery Awareness Training are given free of charge by the Police Department to any business upon their request Read more

Minister Of Culture Jacobs Attends St. Louis Freetown Feast

ST. LOUIS – On Sunday May 21st, Minister of Culture The Honorable Silveria Jacobs visited the annual Rambaud St. Louis Freetown Fete. The annual fete is organized by the Rambaud – St. Louis Committee led by Mr. Etienne “Rocky” Andrew. While at the fete Mr. Rocky Andrew accompanied Minister Jacobs on a tour of the different booths with their cultural and historical display

On display were traditional foods and drinks with music from Tanny & the Boys in the background along with presentations of locally made dolls, milking of the cow, traditional hair wrapping techniques and much more.

The highlight of the tour was the visit to the traditional creole home “La Case Creole” done by 2 sisters Ghyslane Richardson & Helene Hanson Richardson, who were inspired by Miss Jeanne Elisa Baly aka Chez Yaw Yaw Read more

Ismf In Solidarity With Statia 

 

PHILIPSBURG – The Independence for St. Martin Foundation (ISMF) has expressed solidarity with the people and government of St. Eustatius in the ongoing conflict with the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Speaking on behalf of ISMF during the latter’s presentation to the Central Committee of Parliament on Wednesday, May 18, 2017, secretary of the foundation Dr. Rhoda Arrindell said, “We of the ISMF have taken note of the increasing tension between the government of St Read more

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

Minister Lee On Mosquito Squad Pilot Project

PHILIPSBURG – Minister Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Emil Lee addressed the press in Wednesday’s, May 17, Council of Ministers Press Briefing.

He praised the work of the CPS Department, and stated that after having meetings about environmental health last week, “We expect a report to be produced in terms of how the different ministries can cooperate and in particular what the role and function of the Ministry of VSA is in terms of making sure that our environment is a healthy environment.”

He also announced that next Monday, his Ministry and CPS will launch a “Mosquito Squad,” which is a pilot project Read more

Minister Jacobs: We Have To Value Persons For Their Contributions

PHILIPSBURG – Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports Silveria Jacobs addressed the media in Wednesday’s, May 17, Council of Ministers Press Briefing.

She first thanked all who contributed to the tributes for “our fallen soldier Mr. Neville York, cultural icon of St. Maarten, who passed away last week and was laid to rest yesterday.”

“Last Saturday we held the wake/musical artist concert, which was very uplifting to the family Read more

Real Auto Expands Dealership With Additional Location In Grand-Case, St. Martin

 

GRAND-CASE, ST. MARTIN — After a mere 9 months of operations, Real Auto is proud to announce that the company has expanded with an additional location in Grand Case, St. Martin. The new Real Auto showroom in Grand Case is an extension of the dealership in Philipsburg. It is located at 2 Z.A. de L’Esperance, Grand Case St. Martin (airport road).

“We are on the move with realizing our vision for providing durable vehicles, quality parts, and customer-focused automobile services to all residents throughout the entire island of St Read more

Update: Road Closures And Traffic Diversions For Nagico To Nagico Cycling Race

Road closures and traffic diversions

In connection with the up NAGICO to NAGICO cycling race which is scheduled to start on Friday May 19th and end on Sunday May 21st 2017 the police department is announcing the following road closures and traffic diversions.

Saturday May 20th the “French Quarter to Dutch Quarter circuit race”

At 08.30 a.m Read more

Forensic Results Of Body Found In Great Bay

Forensic results of body found in Great bay

In the month of January 2010 family members of R. Brous filed an official report with the authorities on the French Side of the island stating that he had gone missing and had not returned home. He had been last seen driving a blue rented BMW. The police authorities on the Dutch side of the island were also informed about this missing person and joined in the search to locate R. Brous however; this lengthy search did not have any positive results.

On Monday January 23rd 2017 in the morning at approximately 09.00 a.m Read more

Charlotte Brookson Academy Of The Performance Arts Students Write Cxc And Cambridge Examinations  

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Charlotte Brookson Academy of the Performance Arts has been busy preparing the first set of students to write the examinations offered by the Caribbean Examinations Council as part of their high school graduation requirements. These first set of CBA students writing the examinations will upon their graduation have opportunities to further their studies abroad.

The Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC) and the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations are offered by Caribbean Examination Council, providing the region with syllabuses of the highest quality that is valid for entry into regional and international institutions of higher learning Read more

Workshop On Environmental Health Informative And Productive

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – “As Ministry responsible for Health, the Ministry of VSA (Public Health, Social Development and Labour) is constantly dealing with health complaints that are the result of Environmental pollution such as running septic water, air pollution such as at the Leonard Connor school and the dump.

“Dr. Virginia Asin of CPS or collective preventative services, a department of Ministry of VSA, took the initiative to organize a very candid and productive workshop.  As a result of the workshop, we are expecting a report with actionable steps to be produced on short notice with the input of various stakeholders.

“This report will make multi-ministerial recommendations on how to protect the health of the people by structurally tackling Environmental health.  Naturally, the emphasis will be on prevention,” stated Minister of Public Health Emil Lee.

During the workshops, there were several discussions about the role of VSA and other ministries Read more

Un Asiento Vacío En El Parlamento

Traducido por Máximo Castro

Desde hace varias semanas, un escaño en el parlamento ha quedado obviamente vacío. Cuando la Presidenta del Parlamento, al comienzo de las reuniones públicas o de las reuniones del Comité Central, pregunta si hay notificaciones, ni un parlamentario, ni siquiera el líder de la facción del USP informa sobre la ausencia del diputado Silvio Matser.

En mi opinión, sólo una enfermedad puede justificar la ausencia continua de un miembro del parlamento Read more

The Empty Seat In Parliament

For several weeks now, one seat in parliament has remained obviously empty. When, the President of Parliament, at the beginning of public meetings or of Central Committee meetings, asks if there are any notifications, not one parliamentarian, not even the USP faction leader reports on the absence of MP Silvio Matser.

In my opinion, only sickness can justify the continuous absence of a member of parliament Read more

Benjamin & Parker Tax Management And Risk Auditing Examinations Sessions Startsmay 15, 2017

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On May 15, 2017 Benjamin & Parker Corporation in association with PCMI SXM, managed by Mr. Robert Budike, will organize the examination sessions  (Online/Onsite) for the following sciences:

-Tax Administration Plus+, which gives the participant full tax management capabilities and qualifications
E-Anti Money Laundering a tailored course designed for Electronic detection of financial behavior.
-Risk and Efficiency Auditing, which prepares the Auditor for Cash improvement and Effectiveness enhancement within Small and Medium Size Enterprises

The objectives:
Tax Administration Plus+
The Tax administration Plus+ prepares the student to scan, edit and solve fiscal problems independently Read more

Phase 1 Of Back Street Repairs Completed

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten –  The second phase of Backstreet repairs began on Monday May 8, 2017 which commenced at the Zoutsteeg and will end at the intersection near Angelo’s boutique.

Completion of the second stage will take approximately two weeks depending on how many persons request connection to the sewage line and the weather.

The complete Backstreet repairs are separated in 5 phases. Asphalt will be poured until Weduwen Steeg. After that point the road will be leveled by the repairing of sections of bricks until the end Backstreet.   Subsequently  road markings will be painted, the curbs will be painted black and white and the bus stops will be painted yellow Read more

10Th Annual Unescso Youth Forum Registration Opens

 

PHILIPSBURG — The 10th UNESCO Youth Forum will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France from 25 to 26 October 2017.  Since 1999, the UNESCO Youth Forum has provided an innovative, ongoing opportunity for youth to work in dialogue with UNESCO, to shape and direct the Organization’s approach and to present their concerns and ideas to Member States.

The forum brings together expert youth from all regions of the world to discuss pertinent issues related to UNESCO fields of competence Read more