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Contactplan Presidium Agree To Next Contactplan Consultation

SINT MAARTEN PHILIPSBURG On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the Parliament of Sint Maarten hosted a Presidium Contactplan meeting with colleague Parliamentarians from the countries of Aruba, Curaao and Suriname. This meeting was initially scheduled for Monday, October 23, but could not take place due to delays in flight connectivity as a result of Hurricane Tammy.

The Presidium meeting consisted of the President of the Parliament of Aruba, Mr. Edgard Vrolijk, the President of the Parliament of Curacao, Mrs Read more

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Parliamentarians Deem Tripartite Meeting A Success

SINT MAARTEN, PHILIPSBURG On October 24, 2023, the Parliament of Sint Maarten hosted colleague Parliamentarians from the countries of Aruba and Curaao for Tripartite discussions.

The objective of the Tripartite meeting is to prepare for the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation as well as to discuss topics of mutual interest. During the Tripartite meeting of February 2023, the delegations agreed to meet more often which would entail three in-person meetings and one virtual meeting per year Read more

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~ Maingrette is yet to resign from his politically appointed job in the cabinet of TEATT.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The board of the United Peoples Party gave their former member and candidate Kevin Maingrette the opportunity to apologize to the people of St. Maarten especially the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Silveria Jacobs or resign from the United Peoples Party (UPP) when they realized that he was one of the persons leaking false information to his friend and compatriot businessman Olivier Arrindell.

SMN News learned from reliable sources that the UPP board members told Maingrette to do an interview on one of the islands radio stations and apologize for his role in causing several persons in government to be defamed and slandered by Arrindell Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On October 24, 2023, the Parliament of Sint Maarten hosted colleague Parliamentarians from the countries of Aruba and Curaao for Tripartite discussions.
The objective of the Tripartite meeting is to prepare for the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation as well as to discuss topics of mutual interest. During the Tripartite meeting of February 2023, the delegations agreed to meet more often which would entail three in-person meetings and one virtual meeting per year. The meeting held on Sint Maarten was the first in-person additional meeting since the decision in February 2023.

The day started with an opening address by the President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, Mr Read more

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~ Disgraced politician Theodore Heyliger to serve five years behind bars.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prosecutor's Office OM has reached a settlement with T.E.H. (Theodore Heyliger) in the Larimar dispossession case Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) October 26, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Central Bank of Curaao and Sint Maarten announces the issuance of a significant NAF 60,854,000 bond to Sint Maarten over a 20-year period. Leveraging the current Dutch yield curve, with an interest rate of 3.418% as of October 19, this financing represents a crucial milestone in the country's developmental journey.

The Ministry of Finance has been working diligently to execute this critical step by providing a transparent explanation of the various local investments, the future impact on budgets, and the underlying value of the investments being made Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  On October 19th, the Honorable Omar Ottley, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) approved the implementation of the Nutri Kids healthy program by Ambrosia. The 3-month pilot project, slated to begin on November 13th, entails a Grab & Go healthy breakfast program for the students of Martin Luther King, Genevieve de Weever, and Leonard Connor elementary schools Read more

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Larimar Case Closed, Heyliger To Serve Five Years In Prison

PHILIPSBURG--The Prosecutor's Office OM has reached a settlement with Theo Heyliger in the Larimar dispossession case. Heyliger agreed to pay US $5 million to the public prosecutor and waive rights and rental income of various immovable properties.

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Sea And Learn Foundation Extends Programme To Statia

From left: Education and Outreach Officer at STENAPA Achsah Mitchell and STENAPA Park Ranger Rupnor Redan at an educational exhibition event.

ST. EUSTATIUS--To celebrate its twentieth anniversary of successful operation on Saba, Sea and Learn Foundation is partnering with the St Read more

SABA:---  In the beginning of October, Jordan Every had the opportunity to travel to Estonia to participate in the 2023 Green Destinations Conference. The conference this year was held in Tallinn, Estonia in honor of the city recently winning the European Green Capital Award.

Sustainable Tourism

As a Junior Policy Advisor in the Project Bureau at Public Entity Saba, Every works closely with the Tourism Department. Prior to her departure to Estonia, she successfully completed the Sustainable Tourism course offered by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

The GSTC course is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of sustainability practices in the travel and tourism industry Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) October 25, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M Read more

Dcna Releases Third Issue Of Bionews Kids Keep The Nature Reading Going For The Youth.

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated third edition of Bionews Kids, a dynamic nature magazine tailored for children aged 10-12 across the six Dutch Caribbean islands. This engaging publication, available both in print and online, is a cornerstone of DCNA's commitment to nurturing a love for nature and bolstering nature education among the youth of the Dutch Caribbean.

BioNews Kids: Fostering Curiosity and Conservation

BioNews Kids was conceived with a clear mission: to inspire young minds to explore the wonders of nature and cultivate a sense of responsibility towards its preservation Read more

...The Flood Watch For St. Maarten Has Been Cancelled

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday morning (06:00 LST) October 25, 2023

WEATHER:

This morning through Wednesday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and possi-ble isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This morning through Wednesday morning: Southwesterly to westerly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph, with occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

Instability and lingering moisture associated with Hurricane Tammy will maintain cloudy skies, show-ers, and possible thunderstorms across the region Read more

Prime Minister Summons Olivier Arrindell To Court, Demands Correction And Apology

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is preparing to go to court to enforce rectification and an apology from businessman Olivier Arrindell, who has repeatedly accused her of being corrupt. The petition for summary proceedings, filed with the Court of First Instance on October 18, scrutinises 29 videos made by Arrindell.

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Usm Welcomes Dr. Rigobert As New Dean Of Academics

 POND ISLAND--University of St. Martin (USM) has recently appointed Dr. Gale T.C. Rigobert as the new Dean of Academics.

Schools Reopen On Tuesday. Eoc Deactivated.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  On Monday, October 23rd, 2023, at 7:00 PM; Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); did her third and final update with respect to matters related to post-Hurricane Tammy effects on Sint Maarten for Monday, October 23rd.

Military assistance to the disaster management organization ended as of 6:00 PM this evening Read more

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Drive With Extreme Caution. Avoid Flood Prone Areas.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs who is also chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), gave her second update for Monday, October 23rd.

A number of Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) have provided updates at midday with respect to post-Hurricane Tammy effects that are still impacting the country of Sint Maarten.

ESF-3 the Ministry of VROMI reports that water levels have started to subside Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Steadfast efforts are in full force as CIBC FirstCaribbean gets ready to Move for the Cure on Saturday, October 28th.

With an unswerving pledge to support cancer patients and the education and awareness of the disease, the regions most prominent cancer charity, Walk for the Cure, now in its 12th year, continues to support persons living with the disease.

This years walk comprises a walk, workout, and yoga marathon event. Proceeds will benefit the Positive Foundation, Still Beautiful, and Elektralyets Foundation in their collaborated cancer support, education, and awareness efforts Read more

Cbcs Announces A New Bond Issue On Behalf Of The Government Of The Country Of Sint Maarten.

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:---  On Friday, November 10, 2023, there will be a bond issue on behalf of the country of Sint Maarten. The bond will have an annual coupon as follows:
NAf 60.854.000,-- bond with a duration of 20 years. The interest rate is based on the Dutch yield curve as of November 2, 2023. The yield as of October 19 for a 20-year loan was 3.418%. The bond will have annual redemption starting on December 10, 2023.
On Thursday, November 2, 2023, the Dutch State Treasury Agency (DSTA) will be able to subscribe, and after that up to Friday, November 3, 2023, 10:00 A.M., the general public will be able to subscribe to this bond issue at all commercial banks on Curaao and Sint Maarten Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 23rd October 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)   

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 23, 2023  

...THE FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT 

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED... 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through tonight: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.   

Tuesday morning, through midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.  

Forecast High: 29C / 84F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  

Sunset Today: 6:45 P.M Read more

Drive With Extreme Caution. Avoid Flood Prone Areas.

PHILIPSBURG:---  A number of Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) have provided updates this morning with respect to post-Hurricane Tammy effects that are still impacting the country of Sint Maarten.

ESF-3 Ministry of VROMI reports a number of areas are partially flooded, namely the road at Mullet Bay, Beacon Hill and part of the Billy Folly Road leading to Pelican. Motorists should drive with extreme caution or avoid these areas until flooded street water levels subside.

ESF-5 the Police, have also reported street flooding and rock falls at certain areas, Illidge Road (near the traffic lights); Zagersgut Road; Bush Road; Belair (Octavius L Read more

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St. Maarten Schools Closed Monday As Eoc Prioritises Students Safety

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, who chairs the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), announced on Sunday evening that all schools in St. Maarten will remain closed today, Monday, October 23.

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Our Creations Arts & Craft Opens Its Home In Cole Bay

St. Maarten Arts and Crafts Foundation founder and president Esther Narcisco-Williams and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs unveil a section of the large mural called a page from the Culture Book of St. Maarten at the official opening of Our Creations Arts and Craft Home at Titah Frock Park on Union Road, Cole Bay.

COLE BAY--Authentic island-made arts and crafts now have a permanent presence with the recent opening of Our Creations Arts and Craft Home at Titah Frock Park on Union Road, Cole Bay the home of the Titah Frock figurine, created by the artistic minds of Our Creations, St Read more

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