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Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs International WomenS Day Commemoration Speech

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. This years

International Womens Day theme is Choose to Challenge raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality Read more

LokayS Statue Is Restored And Is Standing Tall Again

Cay Hill, Sint Maarten – When hurricane Irma made landfall on the island on September 6th in 2017, the devastation was not only limited to the islands infrastructure, but rather, the category five storm ravaged almost everything in its path.

As a result, some of the islands statues namely, Lokay at the Roundabout in Cay Hill, the Peridot Foundation Domestic Violence Statue located at the Roundabout on the Bush Road and the Salt Pickers Statue on the Walter A. Nisbeth Rd were damaged during the hurricane.

With the assistance of Foundation Community Aid Sentry Hill in collaboration with Mag Tech BV, the TelEm Group and First Response, those statues include Lokay, have been restored Read more

Louis L. Duzanson, Author, Election Expert, Dies At 71 By Lasana M. Sekou

GREAT BAY, St. Martin (April 24, 2020)The authorLouis 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 Read more

113 Donation Registrations Received By Electoral Council

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - At the end of the deadline, Wednesday, October 26, 2016, one hundred and thirteen (113) of the candidates had formally submitted their donation registration. Four (4) of the remaining twelve (12) candidates did not submit the donation registration but have concluded the registration online with no possibility to make any more adjustments. These registrations have yet to be signed by the candidates and submitted to the Electoral Council.

The remaining eight (8) have not concluded the registration online nor provided the Electoral Council with any information Read more

Gracita: Personal Invitation To All Political Party Leaders For “Blue Economy” Model Presentation On Tuesday

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten — “I have personally invited all political party leaders in St. Maarten to attend the presentation of Prof. Gunter Pauli on ‘The Blue Economy’ model for St. Maarten,” at Belair Community Center, Cay Hill, on Tuesday, September 20, at 8 PM, said Gracita Arrindell.

“Along with the open invitation to the public, this is a unique opportunity for everyone, regardless of political affiliation, sentiments or views, to hear about and even start practicing the economic model by Prof Read more

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

Up Welcomes Ppa To Political Process For September 2016 Parliamentary Elections

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – The United People's Party (UP) Board President Sylvia Meyers, would like to congratulate the People’s Progressive Alliance (PPA) Drs. Gracita Arrindell for joining the political process in order to participate in the September 2016 parliamentary elections.

Meyers added that Arrindell was a member of the UP and ran with the party twice as the #2 candidate on the party slate, and on both occasions the former Member of Parliament lacked in votes to justify the position that she was given such as the first President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten.

“This is not a lack of leadership as brought forward by Arrindell during her press conference that the UP is lacking, far from it, it was about putting the best people in the top positions to run our country.  The UP is about opportunity for the people along with the improvement in the quality of life of all the people, and not just a few. 

“The unfortunate insinuations and mudslinging by the PPA lacks any substance.  The UP Party leader Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger, has displayed leadership throughout his political career, and with the most recent being, putting together a two-thirds majority in parliament of 10-seats in order to provide a stable government for the people of the country to prosper.

“However unfortunately, there were those who decided to take another path and the 10-seat two-thirds majority became history.  The UP Party remains committed to the people of the country, and the people are well aware of who turned their backs on them and Sint Maarten, and will decide their fate at the September polls Read more

Up Board President Meyers Thanks Former Up Mps And Ministers For Their Service To Country. New Year's Message Highlights Collective Approach To Opportunities And Success For All In 2015 And Beyond

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – United People's (UP) Party Board President Sylvia Meyers would like to thank former UP Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of the Council of Ministers for their years of service to country Sint Maarten, since October 2010 to December 2014.

The MPs and Ministers who have not returned to the House of Parliament or Council of Ministers are: former MPs Jules James, Dr Read more

Upnext Bake Sale A Sold-Out Affair For Less Fortunate Kids

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - UPNext, the youth movement within the United People party (UP), held a successful fundraising bake sale on Saturday to fund the group's "CheerUp" Christmas program in support of the children homes of St. Maarten and the children housed there.

Dubbed a "BakeUP" and stationed at the Afoo Supermarket in Philipsburg, the youngsters managed to sell all goodies that were up for sale and raised close to $1,000.

The event started at 9:00am and by 1:00pm everything was sold out.

On the bale sale were popular items such as black cake, carrot cake, several tarts, brownies, cookies and much more.

The UPNext teens didn't just stay at the venue, they put goodies on trays and walked through Backstreet and Frontstreet selling baked items to local and visitors alike.

Members of the community who didn't purchase anything simply made financial contributions to the cause for which the teens from UPNext showed their appreciation with loud applause and shouts of thank you.

Minister of Youth Affairs Patricia Lourens also passed by to support the cause while leader of the UP Theo Heyliger provided breakfast for the hard working teens.

President of UPNext Kinisha Kalla thanks everyone for their overwhelming support and reminded that a second bake sale will be held next Saturday, November 22 at the same venue from 9:00am until everything is sold.

This week group will elaborate more on the Christmas CheerUp program and its plans to bring some joy into the lives of the less fortunate children at some of the Children's homes.

UPNext is guided by the members of the PR & Marketing Committee of the UP, Grisha Marten-Heyliger, Alston Lourens and Mike Granger.

The group also thanked the Afoo Group of Companies, Peter J Read more

Positive Foundation Continues Breast Cancer Awareness Activities

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Positive Foundation and its partners continue their Breast Cancer Awareness activities with free clinical screenings at doctor's clinics and a number of special events throughout this month.

So far over 150 women have received free clinical breast examinations provided by the Family Medical Practice, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and Zamora Perez Clinic.

Dr. Grace Spencer will also offer free clinical screenings today at her clinic on Oleander Road #139, Saunders, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Free clinical screenings for women will be offered at Union Road Clinic on Union Road, Cole Bay, on Wednesday, October 15, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Simpson Bay Medical Clinic will offer free clinical screening on Friday, October 17, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

During the free clinical breast examination screening on Saturday, October 18 at the Dutch Quarter Medical Clinic, students from AUC will be providing instructions for breast self-examinations from 9 am - 1 pm.

Elektralyets Foundation in collaboration with Positive Foundation also present their annual Pink Phit Phabulous Walk-a-thon Read more

New Parliamentary Year Opens Tuesday, Governor Outlines Possibilities

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The new parliamentary year 2014/2015 was officially declared open during a solemn ceremony held at the House of Parliament Tuesday morning.

On hand for the occasion were among other invited guests, representatives of the Collectivite, the Judiciary as well as the Council of Ministers.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, and in delivering his traditional speech, His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday, presented the policy plans of government for the coming year.

Since 10-10-10, it was the 5th time that the Governor was presenting such a map Read more

Parliamentary Year Concludes On Monday With Traditional Speeches

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The parliamentary year for 2013-2014 ended on Monday during a session of the House of Assembly.

The session was carried out by the chairlady of parliament of the United People's Party, the Honorable Gracita Arrindell.

During the parliamentary meeting, parliamentarians took some time to reflect on the last four years, while they took the opportunity to say farewell to their colleagues.

One of those MPs looking back at the four years served was out going Independent Member of Parliament, the Honorable Romain Laville who can now be heard via PodCast.

Leader of the United St Read more

National Security Supervisory Committee Meets

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The National Security Service (NSS) Supervisory Committee met last week Thursday at the House of Parliament to discuss a number of pending matters.

Members of the Supervisory Committee that were present were: Judge Selma Verheijen, President, Maritza James-Christina, Secretary, President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Ar Read more

Road Closures In Connection With Opening Of New Parliamentary Year

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Closure of the parliamentary year 2013-2014 will take place on Monday, September 8 at 10.00am in the House of Parliament.

On Monday, September 8, parts of Front Street and Back Street as well as Cannegieter Street, with street connections to the House of Parliament will be closed to motorized traffic.

A dress rehearsal with respect to the official opening on Tuesday, September 9 will be carried out between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.

On Tuesday, September 9 the new parliamentary year 2014-2015 will be opened by the President of Parliament Hon Read more

Closure And Opening Of New Parliamentary Year Next Week

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Closure of the parliamentary year 2013-2014 will take place on Monday, September 8 at 10.00am in the House of Parliament.

The closure will be carried out by the President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell.

On Tuesday, September 10 the new parliamentary year 2014-2015 will be opened by the President of Parliament in a solemn ceremony.

His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday will deliver the traditional speech at the opening of the new parliamentary year.

This solemn ceremony will be held at 10.00am in the House of Parliament General Assembly Chamber on September 10.

The closing and opening of the parliamentary years will be broadcast live on radio and television and via the internet.

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on St Read more

Tripartite Parliamentary Meeting Concludes On St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Tripartite meeting between Members of Parliament of Aruba, Curacao and St. Maarten ended here on Tuesday Morning.

The urgently convene meeting between the parties was to discuss some issues of importance for the three countries.

These include among others, the recent decision of the Kingdom Council of Ministers to give an instruction to the Governor of St. Maarten to investigate integrity related issues within the public administration, and the instruction given to the Governor of Aruba to with hold his signature to the draft budget of 2014 of that country.

The meeting was at the request of the Parliament of Aruba Read more

President Arrindell Receives Courtesy Call From Indian Ambassador

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell on Monday received a courtesy call from Indian Ambassador Smita Purushottam at the House of Parliament.

Ambassador Purushottam's visit is of a courtesy nature to meet the Governor, President of Parliament and Prime Minister as well as to meet with Indian nationals.

President Arrindell stated on Tuesday that the Ambassador is stationed in Venezuela.

"The Ambassador's visit was to acquaint herself with the institutions of the country Read more

President Arrindell Meets French Cardinal Barbarin And Bishop Riocreux

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell had the honour of meeting Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese in France Cardinal Archbishop Philippe Barbarin.

The Cardinal was accompanied by Bishop of Basse Terre & Pointe a Pitre in Guadeloupe Jean-Yves Riocreux.

President Arrindell was invited to form part of the welcoming delegation which included Prefet Philippe Chopin, Madame President of the Collectivite Aline Hanson as well as Father Bob Johnson.

The Cardinal and Bishop arrived last week Wednesday at Grand Case Airport from Guadeloupe.

"The Cardinal expressed his sincere gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the dignitaries from both sides of the island Read more

Two Days Left To Nominate For Annual President Of Parliament Award

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell says two days are left to consider nominating somebody for the Annual President of Parliament Award. The public and organizations have until Friday.

The application documents are on the parliament's website. Persons have until August 15, 2014 to submit their nominations.

The website address is: www.sxmparliament.org and can be found under the documents section on the right side of the site Read more

President Arrindell Says Social Formation Program A Step Forward For Prevention Of Criminality

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell is very pleased with the cooperation of the Ministry of Justice as it is working diligently preparing the draft ordinance regulating a Social Formation Program for young people between the ages of 16 and 20 years.

"Safety and security of our people and visitors is a critically important aspect of the quality of life of our island.

"Prevention of criminality under our young people is key in working towards this goal Read more

Avs First Live Political Debate Set For August 10

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten - AVS Live Political Debates on the parliamentary elections will be held Sunday, August 10, August 17 And Sunday, August 24 At The Belair Community Center In Cay Hill.

The debates will be aired via Sxm Cable TV Channel 120 and WTN Cable TV Carib Channel 10 and Will Stream Live via Avsnewsonline.com TV Channel.

On Saturday, August 2, the leaders or an authorizing representative of the six political parties were invited to an informative session regarding the rules & regulations of the debate by the organizing committee who consist Of Clarence Richardson, Chairman, Edward Benjamin, Vice Chair, Terry Woods, Member, Florence Marlin, Member and Mireya Ostiana, Member.

The session was held at The Yogesh Commercial Complex on A.J.C Read more

President Arrindell Wishes Students Much Success With Studies Overseas

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell wishes the 80 students who left on Sunday for the Netherlands much success with their studies.

"I can recall the days when I left the island to continue with my studies. It is a positive experience. You will have challenges, but nothing that you can't overcome.

"It is also a difficult time for parents to say good bye to their sons and daughters, but at the same time, also exciting Read more

High Schools Invited To Nominate For Annual President Of Parliament Award

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell has asked high schools to consider nominating somebody for the Annual President of Parliament Award. The public and organizations still have an opportunity to do so. The application documents are on the parliament's website. Persons have until August 15, 2014 to submit their nominations. The website address is: www.sxmparliament.org and can be found under the documents section on the right side of the site Read more