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~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

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Peridot Foundation To Host Two Dynamic Speakers Jose Sommers & Cathy Vollmer On The Occasion Of International WomenS Day March 8, 2023

~United Nations Theme: Digital: Innovation and Technology For Gender Equality~

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Peridot Foundation Gracita Arrindell states: for almost twenty-five years, Peridot Foundation celebrates and commemorates International Womens Day (IWD2023) March 8th. This year is no exception. Taking heed of and following the directives of the United Nations Secretary-General, we are pleased to commemorate this occasion with a program that will include two dynamic speakers on the theme: DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.

The United Nations theme this year is chosen, as stated in several official communications, among others to highlight awareness of the manner in which technology and education in the digital age can empower women and girls across the globe Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Gracita Arrindell states: Sint Maarten took note of the recent public notices issued by the cabinet of the Governor of Sint Maarten in search of a new location to establish a Governors mansion. The criteria for the proposed structures are listed in full-page newspaper advertisements.
Twelve years after assuming our new status as Country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, new location is sought for housing of the Governor of Sint Maarten from which to execute his/her constitutional duties.
Arrindell states: the quest to find a more centrally located office and residence for the Governor to welcome local, international and other invited guests and dignitaries is warranted Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- PPA leader Gracita Arrindell said in a press release that on Monday, June 6th we bid farewell to a son of the soil, Reynold A. Groeneveldt affectionately known as Groen. Grateful to celebrate his public life and outstanding service to the country as an attorney at law, first acting Governor, and an experienced constitutional expert Read more

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Gracita Calls For Common Sense Approach Over Elusive Coho Common Goals Policy What Is This Coho Thing.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Gracita Arrindell said: We are two years into discussions back and forth between Kingdom partners in an attempt of the Dutch government to solidify the Caribbean entity for Reform and Development by means of a Consensus Kingdom Law.

This intended structure is aimed at among others supervision of the restructuring processes on the islands paid for by the Dutch tax-payers monies Read more

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~Visitors Experience at Government Buildings Deserves Much Improvement~

Gracita Arrindell states: intolerable experience of hundreds of citizens who visited the Government building especially in Philipsburg the past weeks to pay for and or collect their vehicle number plates is no way to treat our citizens. In fact, it is plainly unacceptable under any such circumstances Read more

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~Keeping an eye on the ball for special needs education.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- President of Peridot Foundation Gracita Arrindell states: at an event held at the John Larmonie Center on Friday, March 12th, in commemoration of International Womens Day 2022 special honors were bestowed on Ms. Alisha J. Brookes Director and board of Excellence Learning Academy Foundation.
The programs main highlights were touching presentations of two well-known local personalities: Educator and poet Ms Read more

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Peridot Foundation To Celebrate International WomenS Day 2022 Theme: #Break The Bias Exciting Program

Peridot Foundation states: United Nations General Secretary announced its theme #BREAK THE BIAS, in commemoration of International Womens Day March 8th 2022. This topic refers to the global call by the United Nations SG to encourage everyone to; accept that we live on a diverse planet that is inclusive and more equitable, thereby rejecting a world of stereotyping and discrimination.

We must heed to act on this call more than ever before in the history of mankind stated President of the Foundation Gracita Arrindell Read more

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Gracita Lauds Road - Workers As Well As The Sint Maarten Port Authority For Their Service To Country St Maarten

PHILIPSBURG:--- Gracita Arrindell states: Several days a week cars swoosh by men and women cleaning our streets, come rain or shine.
Some of these workers wear a hat or some other garment wrapped tightly around their head and face to protect from the blistering sun, from dirt - or grass particles flying around as they go about their tasks Read more

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Gracita : St Maarten Day To Be Celebrated With More Pride And With Less Prejudice .

PHILIPSBURG:_-- Gracita Arrindell reflects with nostalgia on past Sint Maarten Day celebrations: its really amazing to see how many things have changed on Sint Maarten in a relatively short span of time. Not too long ago preparations to commemorate Sint Maarten Day started almost immediately after the day of festivities. For example, schools were actively involved by government in putting together and being part of the program events Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Today March 8, 2021, on International Womens Day, it gives me great pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments, and leadership of women all around the world. We have come a long way, from when we were not allowed to vote, make decisions or hold certain functions to breaking the molds set by men throughout history. We have seen women rise to the occasion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and exhibit leadership skills in protecting their communities in governments around the world Read more

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Principle Of Equal Treatment Violated.

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a press release, Gracita Arrindell said the billion-dollar question facing government and our citizens is, where do we find the right balance between much-needed austerity measures as demanded by the Dutch government in exchange for temporary liquidity (cash support) and the right balance to get the economy moving in the right direction and still take care of our people Read more

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High Councils Of State & First Responder Carried Our Democracy

PHILIPSBURG:--- Gracita Arrindell reflected on the past ten years and said: ten years of constitutional reform arrived fast and furious. October 10, 2020. Its been a tumultuous decade plagued by hurricanes, and a lack of political will power to acknowledge our mistakes and a commitment to do better. The end of a decade that culminated in a COVID- 19 pandemic that caught the world off guard and brought Sint Maarten to its knees Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the Peoples Progressive Party Gracita Arrindell states said in a press release that The Dutch Parliament supported the establishment of a new Caribbean Reform entity including the conditions set by PM Mr. Mark Rutte Cabinet III for short term and temporary liquidity support for the governments of Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten Read more

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12,5 % Dutch Demand Equals Economic Recession

PHILIPSBURG:---  Gracita Arrindell states Lease of the Peoples Progressive Party stated in a press release, " We can rank amongst the most coveted islands in the Caribbean again and featured positively in the talking points of the best travel and leisure magazines such as Celebrated Living, Travel & Leisure, Cond Nast traveler, but we still need to address some fundamental issues before we can rest on our laurels Read more

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Remote Controlled Bureaucracy, Debases 1648 Treaty Of Concordia.

PHILIPSBURG:--- PPA leader Gracita Arrindell states that the border blockade is being used increasingly as an instrument to control the free movement of our people. Once that Genie is out of the bottle its hard to put it back in. Theres a sea of difference between a border-blockade and border control Read more

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Time To Rise To The Occasion Proposed Caribbean Reform Entity Is A 3 Humped Camel

PHILIPSBURG:--- Gracita Arrindell states:it was just a matter of time before PM Mark Ruttes government presented a secret entity' for the countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A proposal that given our Kingdoms constitutional history spanning four hundred years should not be a surprise to anyone. The 57-page document was not written out of the blue!
A document rightfully rejected by our Parliament.
Lets be brutally honest with each other Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The author Louis L. Duzanson passed away in St. Martin on April 16, 2020. He was 71.
He leaves his beloved wife Oretha and many family members. He also leaves several friends and colleagues throughout the island and abroad.
Louis L. Duzanson was born on November 16, 1948, in San Nicolas, Aruba. His early schooling was completed at St. Joseph School in St. Martin, his familys homeland. From 1966 to 1971, he studied public administration at Bestuurschool Overijsel and document management at Studiekring Overheidsdocumentatie in the Netherlands Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Gracita Arrindell former President of Parliament states that it is with deep sorrow we mourn the passing of our former colleague, the late Mr. Louis Duzanson, former head of the department of General affairs Island Territory St. Maarten

Mr. Duzanson was loved and highly respected by all who had the privilege to work and be trained by him for decades Read more

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Peridot Foundation Bids Farewell To The Late Mr. Kenneth Kong

PHILIPSBURG:--- Gracita Arrindell stated: Peridot foundation bids farewell today to a very kind and gentleman, the late Kenneth Kong as he will be laid to rest today in close family circles.
We are still stunned and very saddened by his sudden passing March 30th last.
Our special relationship goes beyond the many times we sat in his front- yard together with his beloved wife Dolores, his dear friend and neighbor Mr Read more

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Compels New Strategies, Urgent Need To Deputizing Core Tasks.

PHILIPSBURG:---  Gracita Arrindell said we keep all our First Responders including law enforcement agencies in our Prayers.
Our Nation follows their orders as our people continue to prepare to emerge a healthier and wiser after this COVID-19 world pandemic is behind us. In order to be successful at our recovery, it requires an evaluation of our current state of affairs, adjusts where needed in order to move forward triumphantly

Arrindell states: Sint Maarten people deserve to know how we are prepared for the upcoming hurricane season while, our fight to mitigate - ultimately get a grip on the pandemic continues Read more

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People Progressive Alliance: The Voters Have Spoken.

PHILIPSBURG:--- People Progressive Alliance (PPA) leader Gracita Arrindell, stated: following the outcome of the January 9th snap elections, we offer our congratulations to the parties that obtain one seat or more in Parliament Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The leaders of six political parties submitted their lists to the Electoral Council on Friday paving the way for them to contest the upcoming Parliamentary Elections slated for February 26, 2018. They are SDM, SMCP, PPA, USP, NA and the UD.
The United People's Party and Democratic Party joined forces hoping to garner enough votes for a majority in Parliament Read more

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 The UN call for action theme for this year: Orange the world: Raise money to end violence against women and girls, is aimed to place more focus and address the fact that funding for this cause is still lacking” Gracita Arrindell founder of Peridot foundation states:

“You have a Voice, You have Choice to support.

As the domestic violence awareness campaign which started Friday, November 25th, continues, more then ever before, thanks to the entrance of the social media era, has it been possible to share the voices and numbers of victims of domestic/ relational violence perpetrated mostly against women and children.
Social media can also be an effective tool to raise funds for awareness campaigns Read more

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