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Fake News On Social Media Ignited Protest In Sandy Ground Says Prefet.

MARIGOT:--- On Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning violence broke out in Sandy Ground after a video was posted on social media and various WhatsApp groups implicating the Gendarmes in a motorcycle accident that injured a young man that was riding a scooter.
The video that was posted accused the gendarmes of running over the young man it also went on to state that the young rider was in a coma, all of which were false information. All of the false information posted on social media is the cause of the violence in Sandy Ground.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Prefet Vincent Berton said because of the false information he said that four vehicles were burned, three businesses vandalized, and two vehicles belonging to the Gendarmes were also damaged while a senior officer was also injured.
The rioting started in Spring, Concordia, where a number of gendarmes responded to the scene and began controlling scooters Read more

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~ Admits that St. Maarten does have a sewage problem to deal with.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VROMI Egbert Doran in a statement to the media on Wednesday said that he does not allow anyone within the Ministry of VROMI to use the Ministry to campaign for political purposes. As such he called out the social media outlet who recently used a family situation at the Emergency homes in Dutch Quarter for such purposes.
Doran said that when it came to his attention that the home was flooded with sewage, he contacted the St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Ministry of Justice in Philipsburg has successfully concluded the final consultations for the legislative package required for the enactment of the Justice Function Book. Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson, held meetings with various unions representing Justice workers, including NAPB-ABVO-WICSU/PSU and the Committee of Civil Servants Union (CCSU), as well as management and employees of the Ministry of Justice.
During these consultations, the NABP-ABVO-WICSU/PSU collaborated closely with Minister Richardson and her team to conduct the final review of the Legal Position Police regulation Read more

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

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 13, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through tonight:Cloudy, breezy, slightly hazy, and isolated showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. 

Thursday morning through midday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy with brief showers possible.  

Forecast High: 31C / 87F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M Read more

Extension Of Water Supply Agreement Signed Between Vsa And Seven Seas Water Group

From left: Seven Seas Water Group Lead Project Engineer Lester Bryan and Managing Director Franklyn Richards, with VSA Minister Omar Ottley.

 ~ GEBE saving $400,000 annually ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley in collaboration with GEBE N.V Read more

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To Parents Of Students That Will Immigrate To Further Studies

On Sunday, July 9 th , 2023 during my livestream Sunday Chat I interviewed a young
man named Elisha Jones, who is currently a student in The Netherlands. He gave us
an idea of real life in The Netherlands, and shared his experiences from when he left
St. Maarten to when he arrived in The Netherlands.

From registration at the Gemeente to finding an apartment, he elaborated on the
expectations and the actual realities; the hard facts and how at times ones faith is
tested.

I have been preaching to all parents to put your faith in God, and keep praying for
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PHILIPSBURG:---  On June 30th, The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Omar Ottley in collaboration with GEBE N.V. and Seven Seas Water Group ("SSWG"), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service ("WaaS") solutions signed a 2-year extension of the current water supply agreement. This agreement entailed renegotiating key terms and conditions which will yield a savings of approximately $400,000.00 on water production annually for GEBE N.V Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Ministry of Justice is delighted to announce the commencement of Justice Week 2023, a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the tireless efforts of justice workers and promoting safety and security within the community. From July 10th to July 17th, a series of activities and events will be held, culminating in Justice Day on the 17th.
The Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, inaugurated Justice Week with a remarkable Justice Prayer Link, which brought together administrative and frontline justice workers Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 10, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 11, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

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A tight surface pressaure gradient will account for brisk winds across the region Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- I have taken note of the public statements made by Prime Minister Rutte, including his regret that they remained at an impasse within the coalition of four parties. The political decision to tender the resignation of the entire cabinet now means new elections will be called, allowing the people of the Netherlands to resolve the issue.
While instability in coalition governments is nothing new in the Dutch Kingdom, we trust that this latest disagreement, at a political level based on immigration policies in the Netherlands, will not negatively impact the improving relations within the Kingdom, including our ongoing discussions on the loans, availability of funding for sustainable development projects, climate change & actions following the apology for the Dutch governments role in slavery past on its former colonies Read more

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Szv Met With Bgnaa

SZV CFO Elton Felisie, BGNAA Chair Peter van den Esschert, BGNNA Secretary Inge Den Heijer- Bodeutsch and SZV Manager Pension and Cessentia Benefits, Renatto Rodriguez.

 PHILIPSBURG--Members of the Association of Pensioners of the former Netherlands Antilles and Aruba BGNAA visited the SZV Social and Health Insurances on May 26.

  BGNAA met with SZV representatives, Chief Financial Officer Elton Felisie and Manager of Pension and Cessantia Renatto Rodriguez.

  BGNAA was briefed on current affairs regarding access to SZV pension benefits and service provisions for SZV pensioners residing in the Netherlands as part of SZVs commitment to strengthen stakeholder relations and information exchange.

  Topics of discussion included data exchange between local and Dutch entities to reduce the administrative tasks of pensioners, the general AOV indexation process, verification that the AOV pension amounts are taxable in St Read more

Sunday Chat July 09, 2023 @ 11:00Am

Sunday Chat July 09, 2023

The post SUNDAY CHAT — July 09, 2023 @ 11:00am appeared first on 721news.com | Sint Maarten News | SXM News.

PHILIPSBURG--- On May 26, members of the Association of Pensioners of the former Netherlands Antilles and Aruba (BGNAA) visited St. Maarten from the Netherlands. They met with SZV Social & Health Insurances representatives, Mr. Elton Felisie - Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Renatto Rodriguez - Manager of Pension & Cessantia. As part of SZVs commitment to strengthen stakeholder relations and information exchange, BGNAA was briefed on current affairs regarding access to SZV pension benefits and service provisions for SZV pensioners residing in the Netherlands Read more

~Calls issued to rename Waterfront in the name of longest serving Mayor of Saint Martin. ~

MARIGOT: ---Persons from all walks of life throughout the community of Saint Martin and dignitaries from Sint Martin, Anguilla, St. Barths, and Guadeloupe gathered at the waterfront in Marigot on Friday to pay their last respects to Mayor Albert Fleming who passed away on June 28th, 2023, at the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital.
The late Mayor Fleming was described as a patriot, a man for his people, simple and humble, and a man who cared for his family and that of his community Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 07, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 08, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy. 

Tonight through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy with isolated showers. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M Read more

Bgnaa Meets With Szv

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten On May 26, members of the Association of Pensioners of the former Netherlands Antilles and Aruba (BGNAA) visited St. Maarten from the Netherlands. They met with SZV Social & Health Insurances representatives, Mr. Elton Felisie – Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Renatto Rodriguez – Manager of Pension & Cessantia.

As part of SZVs commitment to strengthen stakeholder relations and information exchange, BGNAA was briefed on current affairs regarding access to SZV pension benefits and service provisions for SZV pensioners residing in the Netherlands Read more

Chamber Of Commerce ViewS To The Introduction Of The Caribbean Guilder

(NEED AND/OR ECONOMIC IMPACT ANTICIPATED)
Philipsburg – The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) has taken note of the intention of the Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), on the introduction of the Caribbean Guilder. The decision to introduce a Caribbean guilder in replacement of the Antillean Guilder is said to be based on the notion that this new guilder can help foster economic stability and prosperity within the monetary union Read more

Mp Grisha: CadasterS Funds Being Depleted By Creating Top-Heavy Management Board

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — While waiting for the Managing Director of the Foundation Cadastre & Land Registry to be invited to Parliament to elucidate on the foundations financial situation, MP. Grisha Heyliger-Marten will send a letter to the Minister of Finance, Hon. Ardwell Irion urgently requesting him to asks the Supervisory Board of the foundation to put the recruitment of a full-time CFO and COO on hold.

During a question hour regarding developments at the Foundation Cadastre & Land Registry held earlier this year, the Minister informed Parliament that it could make use of article 14, sub 2 of the Articles of Incorporation of the Foundation to get access to the Foundations administration and receive all requested information regarding its financial policies/management, according to Heyliger-Marten in a press statement released on Thursday afternoon.

The MP stated that she made use of said articles by means of a letter to the President of Parliament dated April 3rd, 2023 Read more

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Pm: If No Agreement On Refinancing Covid Loans, Repayment Will Be Postponed By A Year

PM Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--If an agreement between St. Maarten and the Netherlands on how the COVID liquidity support loans will be refinanced is not reached by the mid-July deadline, the repayment will be postponed by a year.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 06, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 07, 2023 

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, and a few brief showers. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph. 

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The presence of Saharan dust will continue to limit significant precipitation, in addition to affect air quality and visibility Read more

Pm: Discussion On Reparations Missing From KingS Apology

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs was the only minister present during Wednesdays Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--Discussion on the subject of reparations was missing from King Willem Alexanders apology on July 1, Prime Minister Silveira Jacobs said on Wednesday.

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Grisha Concerned About 'Toxic' Working Environment At Pjia

MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

 ~ Govt. playing Russian roulette with peoples livelihoods ~

PHILIPSBURG--Independent member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-MartenRead more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  TelEm Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Randell Hato as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
With a wealth of experience in the telecommunications sector and a strong private and public sector background, Mr. Hato brings profound knowledge and a strategic mindset to his new role. He is determined to ensure a secure future for TelEm Group and the telecommunications industry of St. Maarten itself.
Having served in strategic positions within the telecommunications sector, both regionally and internationally, Mr Read more

SABA:--- Saba, Bonaire and the Netherlands on Wednesday, July 5, signed the Education Agenda which aims to further improve the quality of education on the two islands.
Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science Robbert Dijkgraaf, Saba Commissioner of Education Eviton Heyliger, and Bonaire Commissioner of Education Jolinda Craane signed the Education Agenda on behalf of their government. For Saba, the education agenda was also signed by the Executive Director of the school board of the Sacred Heart School and Saba Comprehensive School Anton Hermans, and Expertise Center EC2 Saba Director Annelies Buurmeijer Read more