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Louis Mussington Se Convierte El Domingo En El Sexto Presidente Del Saint Martin Francs

MARIGOT, San Martn – El fin de semana se llev a cabo la ceremonia de juramentacin de la nueva administracin en el lado norte de la isla.

Con la presencia de dignatarios provenientes de la regin, incluyendo funcionarios electos del lado holands de la isla, Anguila y Guadalupe, los 23 miembros electos del Consejo Territorial (16 de RSMA, 5 de Team Gibbs y 2 de Generation Hope) juraron su cargo en el presencia de invitados, familiares y amigos el domingo por la maana.

El gobierno ejecutivo entrante, encabezado por el recin juramentado presidente de la Collectivit, Louis Mussington, est compuesto por 7 personas.

Sin embargo, antes de la presentacin del presidente, Louis Mussington y los 23 miembros del Consejo Territorial fueron presentados oficialmente al pblico.

Despus de la presentacin, el recin elegido presidente Louis Mussington fue votado unnimemente por 23 miembros del Consejo a favor de cero.

Ahora es la sexta persona en ocupar el cargo de presidente de la Collectivit Read more

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Louis Mussington Becomes The 6ThPresident Of French Saint Martin On Sunday

MARIGOT, Saint Martin – The swearing in ceremony of the new administration on the northern side of the island took place at the weekend.

Attended by dignitaries coming from the region including elected officials from the southern side of the island, Anguilla and Guadeloupe, the 23 elected Members of the Territorial Council (16 from RSMA, 5 from Team Gibbs and 2 from Generation Hope took oath of office in the presence of invited guests, family and friends Sunday morning.

The incoming executive government, which is spearheaded by the newly sworn in President of the Collectivit, Louis Mussington comprises 7 persons.

However, prior to the introduction of the President, Louis Mussington, the 23 Members of the Territorial Council were officially presented to the public.

Following the presentation, the newly elected President Louis Mussington was unanimously voted in by a vote of 23 Members of the Council to zero.

He is now the 6thperson to hold the position of President of the Collectivit Read more

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What We Want, Proprietors At Orient Beach 2016

FRENCH, Quarter - The Collectivity needs to complete the unfinished work that is needed (in excess of E20, 000) for each Carbet, or allow us to deduct that expense from future rents.

**The 3-page COMPLAINT letter addressed to the President, Madame Aline Hanson from the concessionaires at Orient Bay that accepted the keys, is evidence of the extensive work that each Carbet requires.

I do not understand how the Collectivity could have accepted this project as complete.

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Unity, Theme Word For St. Maarten/St. Martin Day 2015

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - President of the Collectivite of St. Martin Madame Aline Hanson told her peers and those gathered to celebrate St. Maarten/St. Martin Day 2015 that their aim is to go forward, as they look towards developing the island.

She also spoke of the areas of cooperation between St. Maarten/St. Martin.

Outgoing Prime Minister, the Honorable Marcel Gumbs of St Read more

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St. Martin ... Orange Warning : Get Ready

MARIGOT, St. Martin - According to the last reports from Météo France, violent winds with gusts from 80 to 100km/h, heavy rains with thunderstorms, are planned for tomorrow, Monday, August 24th.

Caution is thus strongly recommended. I invite you to continue to follow the weather reports, and safety instructions broadcasted by the media.

As the flood risk is high for this Tropical storm, check the rise of the water level on gullies and exposed sectors.

Remaining at home seems to be the best protection Read more

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Prime Minister Gumbs Attends Bastille Day Celebrations

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Prime Minister Hon. Marcel Gumbs and Minister Hon. Claret Connor represented the Council of Ministers at the 14 of July Bastille Day Celebrations that took place in Marigot on Tuesday.

His Excellency Acting Governor Reynold Groeneveldt and several Members of Parliament were also present.

President of the Collectivite of Saint-Martin and Members of the Territorial Council extended an official invitation to the Council of Ministers to observe the July 14 celebrations.

The delegation from the Sint Maarten attended a Religious ceremony at the Catholic Church in Marigot; this was followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial Monument of the Collectivite; then an official parade at Boulevard de France, Marigot Waterfront; Saint-Martin's Fire Department Pinning Ceremony, Marigot Waterfront.

The official ceremony concluded with speeches and cocktails Read more

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St. Martin Book Fair Program June 4 – 6, 2015

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten -  Pre-Book Fair Activities;

Tuesday, June 2

8pm – 11pm
The Poets Lounge
Guest poets: Rosabelle Illes (Aruba), Fola Gadet (Guadeloupe). Magueda Jackson (St. Martin/Anguilla), reads her poetry from the new anthology Where I See The Sun – Contemporary Poetry in Anguilla
Place: Q Lounge (Upstairs, McDonald's Restaurant)
Simpson Bay

Wednesday, June 3

6 pm – 7:30 pm
Economic Models in the Caribbean
Presentation/discussion with business and political leaders
Guest speaker: Luiz Bernardo Pericás (Brazil)
Historian, social critic, translator
Author of Che Guevara e o debate econômico em Cuba
(Che Guevara and the economic debate in Cuba)
Cambridge University Press

Place: Mr Read more

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St. Maarten/St. Martin Musical Icon Attacks President Hanson {Updated}

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Sxmislandtime.com has been reliably informed that Madame Aline Hanson, President of the Collectivite was aggressively attacked on Friday morning.

The incident occurred between 8:30 and 8:45 upon her arrival to office.

However, she was not hurt during the unfortunate moment.

The attacker is also said to be a well-known musician in the community, "Lino Hughes", of Lino and the Hardway band.

It is also alleged that the attacker is somewhat unstable at this time.

We also learnt the Lino used a frying pan to attack the President however the president reacted quickly and used her hand to fend off the attack.

A statement from the Collectivite on the incident can be read below.

The Chairperson of the Community Aline Hanson was assaulted Friday morning Read more

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Minister Of Youth Affairs Lourens-Philip: November 20 Is International Day On The Rights Of The Child

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports Hon. Patricia Lourens-Philip would like to wish every child and youth of the nation happy International Day on the Rights of the Child which is observed globally on November 20th.

The day 20 November marks the day on which the Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989.

Minister Lourens-Philip will be joining President of the Collectivite Saint Martin Aline Hanson on Thursday morning at the Multi-Media Library in Concordia for an official ceremony related to this universal day celebrating the rights of children.

"The world made a promise to children: that we would do everything in our power to protect and promote their rights to survive and thrive, to learn and grow, to make their voices heard and to reach their full potential, and as country, we are committed to this.

"On a global level, in spite of the overall gains, there are many children who have fallen even further behind Read more

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St. Maarten/St. Martin Day Celebrated Tuesday, Celebrations Hosted By St. Martin

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The 66th anniversary of St. Maarten Day was celebrated on Tuesday, November 11th.

This year's celebrations were held on the French side, as it was their turn to host the activities marking the occasion this year.

The day started with an ecumenical service at the Methodist Church in French Quarter. This was then followed by the wreath laying ceremony at the frontier between Dutch Quarter and French Quarter in the morning.

Soon after the wreath laying ritual, dignitaries were transported to in front of the Cultural Center in French Quarter, where they witnessed the parade of the various uniform groups.

After the parade, dignitaries were shuttled to the Thelbert Carty Stadium, where the official ceremony for St Read more

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President Henson Happy About Possibilitys For Country Coming Out Of Operational Programme For European Cooperation

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - To the tune of 10 million Euros, on Monday morning, the government of St. Maarten and the Collectivite signed a letter of Intent Operational Programme for European Cooperation Territories.

The programme is geared specifically towards joint projects such as, the Waste Water Management, Disaster Management and Environment protection for the two sides of the island.

For the signing of the LOI, the French side was represented by the Prefet Philip Chopin and the President Madame Aline Hanson, while the Dutch side was represented by the Prime Minister, the Honorable Sarah W Williams.

Whilst speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday, the President of the Collectivite, Madame Aline Henson stated that she was happy that they have taken a decisive step towards the designing of a wholesome St Read more

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Prime Minister Wescot-Williams Signs Letter Of Intent With French Side For Waste Water Treatment Facility Benefitting Both Sides Of The Island

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten- The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams together with the Prefet of St. Martin and St. Barths Philippe Chopin and the President of the Collectivite of St. Maarten Mrs. Aline Hanson signed the Letter of Intent (LoI) for cross border cooperation between both sides of the island at a signing ceremony on Monday.

The European Trans-border Cooperation (ETC) Operational Program is a program of cooperation between both sides of the island to work on various mutually important projects for both sides of the island.

Prime Minister Wescot-Williams stated that administrations over the years on a technical level have been making agreements on how to move various areas forward for the people of St Read more

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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

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