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Minister Lee Meets Delegation Of Ministry Of Kingdom Affairs

  From left: Programme Lead Regionale Samenwerking/Regional cooperation Mijke van Goozen, Programme Lead Veiligheid/Safety Eric Brakke, Dutch Representative Chris Johnson, Head of Public Health Dr. Fenna Arnell, VSA Minister Emil Lee, Ministry of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations Secretary-General Richard van Zwol, VSA Cabinet Executive Advisor Jim Rosen, Kingdom RelationsPolicy Officer Jorien Vlaanderen, and Kingdom Relations Senior Policy Officer Lenneke Parie-Joosen.

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National Alliance Says Thank You!

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Board of the National Alliance would like through this medium to express our thanks and deepest appreciation to the hundreds of persons who made our Congress 2016 a success.

We thank the members, supporters, and sponsors for the unwavering support which we received. Congress 2016 would not have been possible without you.

National Alliance Congress 2016, which was executed in the party’s fifteenth anniversary year, took on a different format as is customary to previous years Read more

Ppa Plans Real Estate Tax And Flat Income Tax Levy

PHILIPSBURG--A 2.5 per cent “real estate” tax and the levying of a flat ten per cent income tax are proposed by People’s Progressive Party (PPA), headed by former Member of Parliament (MP) Gracita Arrindell, in its manifesto themed “Strong, Safe and Secure St Read more

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Scdf Outsources Calypso Competition To Organization

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has decided to outsource the organization of the Senior Calypso Competition to a new entity, the Calypso Organizing Committee (COC), chaired by Fernando Clark. With the move, the SCDF continues to build upon one of its core principles – to involve as many stakeholders as possible in the organization and growth of St Read more

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Prosecutor’S Office To Be Regular Guest In Talk Show “View Point” Aired On 102.7 Fm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Members of the Prosecutor’s Office St. Maarten made their first appearance on the live talk show “View Point” hosted by Fernando Clark on Thursday, July 21. The talk show airs on the Voice of St. Maarten Radio Network 102.7 FM daily from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Members of the Prosecutor’s Office will appear on the show at the end of each month as part of efforts to better connect with the community Read more

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Ms. Rosemary A. Richardson Joins Sdm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Development Movement (SDM) proudly presents Ms. Rosemary A. Richardson as candidate on the St. Maarten Development Movement (SDM) slate.

Ms. Richardson, also known as ‘Rosey’, was born and raised in St. Maarten and studied Elementary education at the University of the Virgin Islands, where she obtained her Bachelors degree Read more

Dp And Upp Family, Friends Commemorate Birthday Of Late Dr. Claude Wathey

PHILIPSBURG – The annual wreath laying at the statue of the late Dr. A. Claude Wathey was held on Sunday, July 24, in commemoration of what would have been Wathey’s 90th birthday.

As is customary, representatives of the Democratic Party (DP) and the United People’s Party (UPP) laid wreaths along with Dr Read more

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Scell Celebrates The First Graduates Of Journalism Class    

PHILIPSBURG – The University of St. Martin (USM) School of Continuing Education and Life Long Learning (SCELL) celebrated the first graduating class of USM/SCELL’s Journalism course.

The course commenced in August 2015, and comprised of 16 weeks. Course instructor Wendie Brown facilitated the 6 scholarship recipients on the key principles and theories of Journalism, Media and Reporting.

The Journalism scholarship was established with a joint MOU inclusive of the USM under the leadership of USM President Francio Guadeloupe, Bureau of Telecommunications and Post St Read more

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Ministro Lee Se Reunió Con La Delegación Del Ministerio De Asuntos Del Reino

Por Máximo Castro

LOS PAÍSES BAJOS.- La cooperación entre los Países Bajos y San Martín en el área de la salud es una prioridad para el ministro de Salud Emil Lee.

Los representantes del Ministerio de Salud Pública, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (VSA) dirigido por el Ministro Lee, se reunió recientemente con una delegación del Ministerio de Asuntos del Reino encabezado por su Secretario General Richard van Zwol.

“La reunión fue muy productiva, muy franca y constructiva Read more

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Minister Lee Met With Delegation From Ministry Of Kingdom Affairs

THE NETHERLANDS – Cooperation between the Netherlands and St. Maarten in the area of healthcare is a top priority for Minister of Health Emil Lee.

Representatives of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) led by Minister Lee recently met with a delegation from the Ministry of Kingdom Affairs led by its Secretary General Richard van Zwol.

“The meeting was extremely productive, it was very candid and constructive Read more

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Local Agriculturist: “Incorporate Agriculture And Culture In Tourism”

PHILIPSBURG – With news that St. Maarten’s record of tourist arrivals for this year is anticipated to be significantly less than last year, a suggestion has been put forward that St. Maarten diversify its tourism product to incorporate more cultural and natural attractions like organized hikes and a botanical garden, and to “piggy back” locally made art off the backs of other products to make them more attractive to visitors as souvenirs.

This suggestion was made by One St Read more

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Scell Celebrates The First Journalism Class Graduates

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The University of St. Martin School of Continuing Education and Life Long Learning, (SCELL) celebrated the first graduating class of the USM/SCELL’s Journalism course.

The course commenced in August of 2015 and comprised of 16 weeks. The course instructor, Wendie Brown facilitated the (6) scholarship recipients on the key principles and theories of Journalism, Media & Reporting.

The Journalism scholarship was established with a joint MOU inclusive of, The University of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The University of St. Martin School of Continuing Education and Life Long Learning, (SCELL) celebrated the first graduating class of the USM/SCELL’s Journalism course. The course commenced in August of 2016 and comprised of 16 weeks. The course instructor, Wendie Brown facilitated the (6) scholarship recipients on the key principles and theories of Journalism, Media & Reporting.
The Journalism scholarship was established with a joint MOU inclusive of, The University of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- A message of hope permeated the air as DP and UPP family and friends commemorated the birthday of the late Dr. A. Claude Wathey, co-founder of the DP.

The annual wreath laying at the statue of the late Dr Read more

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The Hague, The Netherlands:--- Incumbent Kingdom Ambassador the Hon. Mr. Jeroen Roodenburg, who was previously stationed in Baghdad, Iraq will be taking up his new post in Colombia within short, visited the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary accompanied by Mrs. Jacinda Hofland from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs..
He was received by the Cabinet’s Director, Perry Geerlings and acting Director of the Cabinet, Margie van Gijn.
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Usp Extends Condolences To Family Of Chantal Schaminee-Ringeling

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson on Monday extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the board and members of the USP, to the family and friends of Educator and civil servant Chantal Schaminee-Ringeling who passed away on Monday after a battle with cancer Read more

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National Alliance Pleased With Party Convention Sunday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The National Alliance Party held their party convention on Sunday. According to President of the Party Cedric James, the convention lived up to all expectations pointing to the huge turnout of members to the event on Sunday afternoon.

As a result of the convention there were no changes in the leadership structure of the party.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson on Monday extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the board and members of the USP, to the family and friends of Educator and civil servant Chantal Schaminee-Ringeling who passed away on Monday after a battle with cancer.

"Chantal was a dedicated educator and administrator in her functions within government at the Inspectorate of Education Read more

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Ppa Releases Manifesto Monday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Peoples Progressive Alliance {PPA} Monday gave an outline of their parties manifesto for governing.

This was presented by the leader of the PPA Drs. Gracita Arrindell who stated that the party believes that the purchasing power must be returned to the people including the pensioners Read more

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Minister Lee Met With Delegation From Ministry Of Kingdom Affairs

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Cooperation between the Netherlands and St Maarten in the area of healthcare is a top priority for Minister of Health, Emil Lee.

Representatives of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (VSA) led by Minister Emil Lee recently met with a delegation from the Ministry of Kingdom Affairs led by its Secretary General Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Cooperation between the Netherlands and St Maarten in the area of healthcare is a top priority for Minister of Health, Emil Lee. Representatives of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (VSA) led by Minister Emil Lee recently met with a delegation from the Ministry of Kingdom Affairs led by its Secretary General Mr Read more

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Marlin Challenges Supporters To Capture ‘Perfect 10’ Seats

DAWN BEACH--A full term of four years with a “perfect ten” seats was the mandate National Alliance (NA) leader Prime Minister William Marlin gave to supporters at the party’s congress held in The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Read more

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Heyliger Calls For Unity, Healing At Remembrance Claude Wathey

PHILIPSBURG--“It is time to put aside differences. It is time to let healing begin for our country and to move it forward.” This is what United People’s (UP) party leader Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger said his grandfather, the late Dr Read more

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What Would Claude Have Said About Sint Maarten Today?

United People’s Party (UP) Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Theodore Heyliger on the occasion of the birthday of his grandfather Dr. A. C. “Claude” Wathey’s wreath laying ceremony asked the question what his grandfather would say about Sint Maarten today if he was around.

The ceremony took place at the statue of Dr Read more

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