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SIMPSON BAY:--- On Tuesday 10-10-17, Prime Minister William Marlin and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Melissa Arrindell Doncher welcomed the 1st commercial flights to Sint Maarten marking the re-opening of PJIAE / SXM Airport.

The two Ministers were present 7:50 am in the morning to welcome the first flight, WINAIR that arrived from Saba beginning the historic day that saw 6 flights land with one cancellation.

Around midday a festive welcome ceremony was organized that included live music, ladies in beautiful carnival costumes, give away items, finger food snacks & cold beverages Read more

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Prime Minister & Minister Of Tourism Welcome Back 1St Commercial Flights To Sint Maarten

SIMPSON BAY  –  On Tuesday 10-10-17, Prime Minister William Marlin and Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Melissa Arrindell Doncher welcomed the 1st commercial flights to Sint Maarten marking the re-opening of PJIAE / SXM Airport.

The two Ministers were present 7:50 am in the morning to welcome the first flight, WINAIR that arrived from Saba beginning the historic day that saw 6 flights land with one cancellation.

Around midday a festive welcome ceremony was organized that included live music, ladies in beautiful carnival costumes, give away items, finger food snacks & cold beverages Read more

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Final Emergency Operations Meeting Held At Fire & Ambulance Building

CAY HILL –  On Friday October 6th the final Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting was held at the Fire & Ambulance Building, marking the end of the emergency response to Hurricane Irma. The next phase will be the road to recovery, which entails the rebuilding of Sint Maarten.

The EOC was called in to action on September 1st in preparation for the approaching Hurricane Irma. Since that time the EOC has met regularly and at the peak of the response at least once daily. Th Read more

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Upg Reflection On Addressee Of Mr. Marlin From Constitution Day.

As the Unleashed Potential Group (UPG) we felt the urge to reflect on the addressee by our Prime Minister, Mr. William Marlin.
The terrible devastation inflicted by hurricane Irma has been already more than a month ago. Already more than a month ago Irma took away the blanket of already existing major issues on our island Read more

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ST. PETERS:--- Tzu Chi Foundation St. Maarten has broadened its humanitarian efforts and has adopted six schools for a breakfast programme to provide students with fresh breakfast each morning.
The foundation has also donated much-needed packages with school supplies to 1,560 students.

A total of 2,825 students benefitted from the breakfast programme and the school supplies package donation thus far, which involved the efforts of 54 volunteers, who assisted in the process.

The breakfast programme began when school reopened on Monday, October 2, and will continue for one month Read more

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Telem Group Offices Open To General Public From 8.30 Am Starting Tuesday October 10.

POND ISLAND:--- TelEm Group takes another step towards regular opening hours by opening its doors to the public from 8.30 am until 4:30 pm each day starting Tuesday, October 10th.
Last week, opening hours to the general public was 9:00 am until 3:30 pm at the company’s main location on Pond Island and also at its Bush Road location, at Grand Marche. The Simpson Bay location remains closed until further notice.
Personnel has meantime been instructed to begin work from 8:00 am until 5.00 pm instead of the regular start of 7:30 am Read more

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Mlk Receives Aquabox From Tzu Chi 

Philipsburg — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School (MLK) received an innovative portable water filter container dubbed AquaBox from Sandra Cheung of the Tzu Chi Foundation.

“Contributions for our school and especially those benefiting our students does not go unnoticed. I deeply appreciate these initiatives as it will take the entire community to rebuild education in all facets,” remarked Stuart Johnson School Manager of MLK.

The simple boxes filter deadly bacterias like cholera and typhoid out of contaminated water making it safe to drink.

Johnson thanked the foundation for their contribution and looks forward to a healthy working relationship.

“The foundation will be back soon and the next outreach of this group will be catered for each student of the school Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School (MLK) received an innovative portable water filter container dubbed AquaBox from Sandra Cheung of the Tzu Chi Foundation.

"Contributions for our school and especially those benefiting our students does not go unnoticed. I deeply appreciate these initiatives as it will take the entire community to rebuild education in all facets," remarked Stuart Johnson School Manager of MLK.

The simple boxes filter deadly bacterias like cholera and typhoid out of contaminated water making it safe to drink.

Johnson thanked the foundation for their contribution and looks forward to a healthy working relationship.

"The foundation will be back soon and the next outreach of this group will be catered for each student of the school Read more

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Prime Minister William Marlin Constitution Day 2017 Address

  

PHILIPSBURG – People of St. Maarten, a little over a month ago, we were struck by the most powerful hurricane ever recorded. We are all privileged by the grace of God to have survived that catastrophic storm which was quickly followed by another terrifying one, Maria.

We all know what transpired in the aftermath of those monstrous hurricanes and the heroic efforts of our people to pick up the pieces, dust themselves off and move on as best as they can under incredible conditions.

In the midst of this unprecedented disaster we are called to reflect today on our Constitution, which is the compilation of the fundamental organic laws that governs our country Read more

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Another Protest: Teacher Takes Message Directly To Embattled Pm Harris

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, – As St. Kitts and Nevis and the world celebrated “World Teachers Day,” on Thursday, a teacher had a message for St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris.

Valencia Angelica Kelly did not send someone with it. She delivered it herself, verbally, albeit on Church Street just below the windows of the third floor office of Dr. Harris, the Team Unity leader.

“…the final thought I leave with you, If Unity is Unity there must be jobs for you and me Read more

Lazy Lizard Recognizes Mlk Staff 

Philipsburg — The staff of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School (MLK) received a token of appreciation in recognition of World Teacher’s Day on Thursday morning from Lazy Lizard Restaurant.

“I was elated when Mr. Nikhil Kukreja did not hesitate to team up with me by showing some appreciation to our staff especially on their special day,” said Stuart Johnson School Manager of MLK.

Johnson added, “this Teacher’s Appreciation Day we are at school instead of traditionally being on midterm break which makes it feel somewhat different.

So, I encourage you to keep faith and remain committed despite the new reality facing us in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.”

“I gave with a open heart and always appreciate the hard work teachers put in for our children,” said Mr Read more

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Exclusive: Szv Stands To Lose 85% Of Its Monthly Revenue --- Aircraft Was Chartered To Fly Out Employees To Curacao.

~ Illegal deals will send medical insurance company belly up while Supervisory Board dormant ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Social Insurance Bank of St. Maarten (SZV) may soon go belly up as they stand to lose at least 85% of their monthly revenues since the passing of hurricane Irma a month ago. With several large hotels and businesses not operating these companies that pay monthly premiums to SZV will most likely not make their payments for the next few months.
According to data provided to SMN News, SZV has one-third of its expenses locked into consultancy fees Read more

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Exclusive: Gebe Ceo Refuses Aqualectra Assistance To Restore Power On St. Maarten.

~ Local employees planning to shut down powerplant ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The CEO of GEBE Kenrick Chittick has refused to work with some 30 employees that traveled to St. Maarten from Aqualectra Curacao to assist GEBE workers to restore power to the remaining 60% of the population that is still without power. SMN News understands that Chittick has refused to sign off on a contract with Aqualectra who dispatched the workers to St. Maarten on Friday.
Sources say that Chittick is claiming that the cost of the service offered by the Curacao-based electricity company is too high Read more

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ORANJESTAD, Aruba:--- The Board of financial supervision Aruba (CAft) considers the compliance with the budgetary norms for 2017 and later years crucial in decreasing the government debt of Aruba and making the public finance sustainable. This is what Raymond Gradus indicated during his first visit to Aruba as CAft chairman. For 2017 a strict supervision is essential to comply with the projected measures to reduce the financing deficit. Considering the results of the first half year, CAft is concerned about the disappointing income and increasing expenses Read more

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao:--- During its visit to Curaçao, the Board of financial supervision Curaçao and Sint Maarten (Cft) indicated that the implementation of the 2017 budget was under great pressure. Revenue enhancing and tax mitigation measures are necessary to prevent a budget deficit in 2017. Challenges are related to lagging tax revenues en social funds premiums and the control of expenses. In addition, the stimulation of the economy is an important challenge.

Probable positive closing of 2016 budget
The year 2016 appears to have closed with a positive result on the ordinary service, on account of incidental windfalls Read more

Notice Winair

AIRPORT — Winair would like to inform our customers that our anticipated start up of commercial operations on Friday October 6th has been postponed to Tuesday October 10th.

Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher has announced this morning that SXM Airport will be open to accept commercial flights per October 10, 2017. Click here for full official government press release

Winair will operate limited scheduled service to the destinations Saba, St Read more

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French Officials Visit The Zr.Ms.Karel Doorman Navy Ship

PHILIPSBURG – His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday, hosted a visit aboard the Navy Ship Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 3.

Representatives of French Saint Martin – Prefete  Anne Laubies and 1st Vice President Valerie Damaseau -, the Minister of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations, Mr. R. Plasterk, Prime Minister William Marlin, Minister of Justice Rafael Boasman and the Commander of the Dutch Military in the Caribbean, General Vin, gathered on board before the Commander of the ship, Colonel Schot provided a tour.

His Excellency expressed his appreciation on behalf of government and people of Sint Maarten to all for the effort and support provided during this emergency and he looks forward to continued joint effort as Sint Maarten recover Read more

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago:--- The 2nd Regional Bipartite Meeting of the Caribbean Employers’ Confederation (CEC) and the Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL) took place in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad from September 26 to 29, 2017. The meeting was sponsored by the European Union (EU) and supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The Regional Meeting was an opportunity to assess progress made by the delegations along the path to stronger participation of CARIFORUM Civil Society in the Regional Development and Integration Process Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday, hosted a visit aboard the Navy Ship Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 3.

Representatives of French Saint Martin – Prefete Anne Laubies and 1st Vice President Valerie Damaseau -, the Minister of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations, Mr. R. Plasterk, Prime Minister William Marlin, Minister of Justice Rafael Boasman and the Commander of the Dutch Military in the Caribbean, General Vin, gathered on board before the Commander of the ship, Colonel Schot provided a tour.

His Excellency expressed his appreciation on behalf of government and people of Sint Maarten to all for the effort and support provided during this emergency and he looks forward to continued joint effort as Sint Maarten recover Read more

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POND ISLAND:--- Yesterday the Board of the USM sent a letter to the Honourable Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sports, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, informing her that if the government of Sint Maarten does not finally take up its responsibility to provide the USM with an increase of the annual subsidy of 3Million Antillean Guilders, the institution will have to close its doors as of the end of November! It’s a do or die scenario Read more

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Arrindell Anuncia Vuelo Especial De Winair St. Maarten-Curacao

Traducido por Máximo Castro

PHILIPSBURG. (Fuente: The Daily Herald) -La ministra de Turismo y Asuntos Económicos Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher, anunció la realización de un vuelo comercial especial y de repatriación de la línea área WINAIR, para el servicio St Read more

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Without Government Support The Usm Will Have To Close Its Doors

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Yesterday the Board of the USM sent a letter to the Honourable Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sports, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, informing her that if the government of Sint Maarten does not finally take up its responsibility to provide the USM with an increase of the annual subsidy of 3Million Antillean Guilders, the institution will have to close its doors as of the end of November! It’s a do or die scenario Read more

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Arrindell Announces Special Winair St. Maarten-Curacao Round Trip Flight

Source: The Daily Herald

PHILIPSBURG — Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Mellissa Arrindell-Doncher has announced a special commercial and repatriation WINAIR flight to service the St. Maarten-Curacao and Curacao-St. Maarten routes two times this week and once next week. The once-a-day, round-trip flights will take place on Thursday, October 5, Saturday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 10 Read more

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Important Szv Notices

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (Monday October 2nd, 2017) — Social & Health Insurances SZV would like to inform the public and its customers of the following important notices. SZV also encourages all to monitor its Facebook page and the media for daily general updates.

NOTICES OCTOBER 2ND – 6TH, 2017
OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
OFFICE LOCATION: Building 3, Level 1 & Building 1 level 1

GENERAL INQUIRIES: SZV can be reached by phone +1721-546 6782 for general inquires Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Employer Desk and Senior & benefits Desk: Available during opening hours Read more