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PHILIPSBURG:--- With an eye toward the upcoming 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, stakeholders serving vulnerable communities discussed how to protect at-risk citizens in a recent meeting hosted by the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) and the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB).

The meeting - held on March 30, 2023 - brought together non-governmental organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), and other stakeholders. A key discussion point was the launch of the Ministry of VSAs pilot Integrated Social Registry System, which aims to enhance coordination and collaboration, both within and outside the ministry, to improve the delivery of social programs and services.

Developed by a local information technology (IT) company, the Social Registry represents a transformational approach in how government can identify and support residents in need of social services and assistance.

Currently, if someone wants to request aid from several government-run social programs, they are required to submit application forms and corresponding paperwork for each application Read more

Emmanuel: I Will Not Permit False Narratives,Justice System To Be Weaponised Against Me

~ Says relative physically assaulted in search ~ PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — MP Christophe Emmanuel is incensed by yet another deliberate political effort to discredit him, rig an election, and, ultimately, stifle his voice which has been in defense of the people of St. Maarten, telling them the truth and holding the powers that be accountable. And while these actions against his person are frustrating and disruptive to ones everyday life, his family’s physical mistreatment by justice officials during a house search on Wednesday elevated his feelings from frustration to anger. He characterized Wednesday’s events as the most recent attempt to shape and control not just false narratives but also representatives of the people of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The winning trio of the recently held NAGICO Senior Calypso Competition paid a courtesy visit to the Head Office of NAGICO Insurances on Monday, to collect their prizes and to personally thank the Headline Sponsors for supporting the art of Calypso for over 30 years.
Eric Ellis, Territory Head applauded the Calypsonians for putting on an entertaining and successful show Read more

Advisory Report For Climate Table Bonaire Handed Over

An increase in sea levels could result in low-lying areas of Bonaire becoming flooded by 2050. (UNESCO photo)

BONAIRE--Under the orders of the Dutch Government and the Executive Council of Bonaire, quartermaster Ed Nijpels examined the best way to set up a Climate Table for Bonaire. Nijpels handed over his findings to Minister of Climate and Energy Rob Jetten, Acting Governor Nolly Oleana, and the cabinet of Commissioner Thielman Read more

~Attorney Brenda Brooks was elected president of the board.~

Cole Bay:--- A sizeable crowd turned out to the URSM's first congress held on Sunday afternoon at the Tropicana Ball Room in Cole Bay. Attorney at law Brenda Brooks was elected president of the URSM board while the other elected board members are Veronica Webster Jensen, Josianne Artsen-Fleming, Stuart Johnson and ---
The elected leader of the URSM is its founder Dr Read more

~ Some people would just like to watch the world burn ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United Peoples Party and Member of Parliament Rolando Brison in concluding his presentation on Thursday during the countrys budget debate quoted biblical scripture specifically 1st Kings 3-16 when addressing the political situation and his recent encounter when he was arrested last week Friday on allegations of bribery Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- United People's UP Party Leader and Member of Parliament, the Honourable Rolando Brison, walked out of the Philipsburg police station a free man within a day of being detained for questioning.

His speedy release sparked a celebration within the UP Party. MP Brison met with family members and supporters and was in good spirits when he thanked them for their support and prayers, a press release from the UP Party Board said.

"All things considered, the discussions with the authorities went well; my focus was on the truth and clarifying any misunderstandings and misconceptions Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The leader of the United Peoples Party and Member of Parliament Rolando Brison was released from police custody on Saturday evening.
Brison was arrested around midday on Friday when members of the RST raided his home at Port de Plaisance and also his office at the Parliament Building Read more

~Building Stop issued to Court House renovations.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's Party Rolando Brison presented a motion on the floor of parliament on Thursday when the continuation of the  public meeting resumed.
Brison through his motion mandated the government of St Read more

~Building Stop issued to Court House renovations.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's Party Rolando Brison presented a motion on the floor of parliament on Thursday when the continuation of the  public meeting resumed.
Brison through his motion mandated the government of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- A core group of community leaders came together on Sunday, February 12, to form a powerful 'Committee to Elect Cloyd Ohndhae Marlin to the Parliament of St. Maarten.'

The atmosphere was filled with excitement as cheers were heard from a distance.
Ohndhae Marlin opened the meeting with a word of welcome, followed by Benjamin Bell former St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---Honourable Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's Party Rolando Brison says Government and Government Owned Companies must consider out-of-court settlements as a preferred option in legal disputes to avoid high costs and significant loss of production time.
Brison referred to recent developments relating to NV GEBE and one of its former employees who took the Company to Court and reportedly had to put a lien on the Company's accounts to support his position Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- During a reception at Bamboo House Mark Mingo and Vision for SXM Team accepted the nomination to run on the UPP list in the upcoming parliament elections.
He will be number 4 on the list.

Present at the event were members of UPP Party, Leader MP Rolando Brison, President of Parliament Mr Read more

~Virtual Assets need to be regulated by law in St. Maarten~

PHILIPSBURG:--As a follow-up to Brisons previous call to advance the local economy while promoting the responsible use of blockchain technology in St. Maarten, MP Rolando Brison, Leader of the united Peoples Party stated his intention to not re-invent the wheel and look to the island of Dominica which recently adopted Tron as its official blockchain, and the Eastern Caribbean Central Banks Virtual Assets draft law Read more

Grisha Se Une A Dp, Dice Que La Coalicin Es Una Colisin

CAY HILLLa miembro independiente del parlamento (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten, esposa del fundador de United Peoples party (UP), Theo Heyliger, firm para convertirse oficialmente en miembro del Partido Demcrata (DP) el domingo por la noche.

Vestida con una camiseta roja y una gorra roja, la exmiembro de United Peoples party (UP) se uni a DP en el escenario despus de pronunciar un discurso durante una reunin de regeneracin de DP muy concurrida celebrada en Cay Hill Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The United People's Party UP Leader and Member of Parliament Rolando Brison said Monday, the removal of the COHO is a big win for St. Maarten and a step in the right direction for improved relations between the Netherlands and the Caribbean Dutch territories."
He said, As I have stated in parliament during the handling of the COHO law, Having the country packages as a method of reform is much better than a COHO Read more

Minister Lambriex Announces His Plan For The First 100-Days In Office

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honorable Arthur Leo Lambriex, says increasing the resilience of the Tourism Industry and repositioning St. Maarten as a competitive tourism destination will be his focus over the next 100-days.
"My goal is to ensure that St. Maarten remains at the centre of the travel industry and rises once more to the top," said Lambriex Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Incoming Minister of TEATT Leo Lambriex will be sworn in on Wednesday afternoon.
SMN News has been reliably informed that Lambriex will be taking the oath in the presence of Governor Ajamu Baly on Wednesday however the time of swearing-in has not yet been released by the Governors office.
Lambriex was selected as the Minister of TEATT by the two Independent Members of Parliament who have given their support to the National Alliance and United Peoples Party coalition government when a number of Members of Parliament from both parties declared themselves as independent members of parliament.
Lambriex is the policy advisor to Member of Parliament Akeem Arrindell, he was selected and vetted as the incoming Minister of TEATT after former Minister of TEATT Roger Lawrence fell ill and subsequently resigned Read more

Exclusive: At Least Three Politicians Duped Nrpb Through Esp Program. (Updated1)

PHILIPSBURG: --- At least three known politicians will soon have to appear in courts as the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) tries to recover monies
that was given to them for specific investment projects.
SMN News learned that each of the politicians received between one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to invest through the Enterprise Support Project (ESP) and they never invested the monies for which it was secured.
According to the information SMN News received the three politicians were asked to repay the NRPB but they opted not to do so as such the NRPB is now moving to courts to recover the money that was loaned to them.
The politicians that requested money for investment purposes are United St Read more

Exclusive: At Least Three Politicians Duped Nrpb Through Esp Program. (Updated)

PHILIPSBURG: --- At least three known politicians will soon have to appear in courts as the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) tries to recover monies
that was given to them for specific investment projects.
SMN News learned that each of the politicians received between one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to invest through the Enterprise Support Project (ESP) and they never invested the monies for which it was secured.
According to the information SMN News received the three politicians were asked to repay the NRPB but they opted not to do so as such the NRPB is now moving to courts to recover the money that was loaned to them.
The politicians that requested money for investment purposes are United St Read more

~ Stakeholders are still not paid, and they can walk out on carnival. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Member of Parliament Rolando Brison called on the government to look into the status of St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) whose financials are not in order. The UP member of Parliament said that this foundation is receiving government subsidies and they are expected to share information with the government in order to comply with the subsidy ordinance Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Grisha Heyliger Marten, the wife of the founder of the United People's Party has officially resigned from the party the Heyliger founded.
Heyliger Marten made the announcement on Thursday afternoon on a Facebook live video Read more

~Removal from Chair is not gender-based --- Marlin~

 PHILIPSBURG: --- The majority of 8 members of parliament voted out Grisha Heyliger Marten from the chair of parliament on Thursday during a public meeting. The national alliance members of parliament made it clear that their decision to remove Marten Heyliger has nothing to do with gender but mostly because of the way Heyliger Marten treated her coalition members Read more

Parliament Strikes Down Mp BrisonS Proposal Of Order To Sack Chairlady Of Parliament

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – On Monday, October 17th, the Parliament of Sint Maarten handled to proposal of order to thank and relieve the Chairlady of Parliament, the Honorable Grisha Heyliger Marten of her duties.

The proposal, which was supported by MPs William Marlin and George Pantophlet and presented by leader of the United Peoples Party, the Honorable Rolando Brison on Monday, September 19th was finally put to a vote on Monday Read more