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Disaster Coordinator Thankful Active 2021 Hurricane Season Comes To An End On Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- According to weather forecasters, the closure of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season on Tuesday, November 30 also marks the six consecutive year of an active season.

There were 21-named storms, seven became hurricanes, and four of those became major hurricanes (Category 3+).

Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson, and on behalf of Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is thankful that the nation has been spared the full onslaught of a major hurricane for the season Read more

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Disaster Coordinator Thankful Active 2021Hurricane Season Comes To An End On Tuesday

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) According to weather forecasters, the closure of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasonon Tuesday,November 30alsomarksthe six consecutive yearof anactiveseason.

There were 21-named storms, seven became hurricanes, and four of those became major hurricanes (Category 3+).

Disaster Coordinator and Fire Commander Clive Richardson, and on behalf of Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is thankful that the nation has been spared the full onslaught of a major hurricane for the season. 

An average season has 14 named storms; seven hurricanes; and three major hurricanes.

We can share a sense of relief and have a lot to be thankful for as a community after making it through another very active hurricane season.  

Our nations Disaster Management Organization of 10 Emergency Support Functions mobilized prior to the start of the season to make the necessary preparations as part of our annual disaster readiness assessment.

The countrys disaster management system sprang into action on two occasions in August and September and issued the necessary advice to the community on remaining vigilant and prepared to take action Read more

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Council Of Ministers Meet With Ccsu Members On The Way Forward

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On Thursday, November 18, the Council of Ministers held a fruitful consultation meeting with the Committee for Civil Servants Unions (CCSU) and its members of the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU/PSU), Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), and Algemene Bond van Overheid en Overige Personeel (ABVO) union as well as a representative of NAPB.

The meeting, which was chaired by CCSU Chair Mr. Rafael Boasman, served as an opportunity for the membership to be updated on the Constitutional Courts verdict which confirmed governments position surrounding the three temporary national ordinances and pose their questions concerning this.

The three temporary national ordinances were issued by the government on July 1, 2020, to cut the employment benefits of civil servants, (semi) public sector workers and political authorities Read more

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Council Of Ministers Meet With Ccsu Members On The Way Forward

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten On Thursday, November 18, the Council of Ministers held a fruitful consultation meeting with the Committee for Civil Servants Unions (CCSU) and its members of the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU/PSU), Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), and Algemene Bond van Overheid en Overige Personeel (ABVO) union as well as a representative of NAPB. The meeting, which was chaired by CCSU Chair Mr. Rafael Boasman, served as an opportunity for the membership to be updated on the Constitutional Courts verdict which confirmed governments position surrounding the three temporary national ordinances and pose their questions concerning this Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, November 18, the Council of Ministers held a fruitful consultation meeting with the Committee for Civil Servants Unions (CCSU) and its members of the Windward Island Civil Servants Union (WICSU/PSU), Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU), and Algemene Bond van Overheid en Overige Personeel (ABVO) union as well as a representative of NAPB. The meeting, which was chaired by CCSU Chair Mr. Rafael Boasman, served as an opportunity for the membership to be updated on the Constitutional Courts verdict which confirmed governments position surrounding the three temporary national ordinances and pose their questions concerning this Read more

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Govt., Unions To Determine Most Effective Steps For Cost-Cutting Laws

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--Government and the Committee of Civil Servants Unions (CCSU) aim to determine the most cost-effective way to move forward as it relates to the cost-cutting laws that are to be implemented.

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St. Maarten Heart And Stroke Foundation Hosts Family Fun Day At Emilio Wilson Park

CUL DE SAC, Sint Maarten — St. Maarten Heart and Stroke Foundation held its first Family Fun Day for stroke survivors and caretakers, in collaboration with the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) and the White and Yellow Cross Care foundation (WYCCF), in Emilio Wilson Park.

Pastor Elijah Singer, a stroke survivor, opened the family day with a prayer. Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs delivered a motivational speech to the gathering Read more

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Jacobs: St. Maarten Making Significant Progress With Implementation Agenda

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten is making significant progress with the execution of the implementation agenda and the structure in place is working well, Prime Minister Read more

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Mp Arrindell Questions Pm On Pjia

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On November 22, Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell sent a letter to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, requesting her attention to a number of concerns at PJIA Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On November 22, Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell sent a letter to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, requesting her attention to a number of concerns at PJIA. In his letter to the prime minister, the MP sought clarity on PJIAEs alleged intentions to seek additional financing, which contradicts the information the MP received last year, which prohibits PJIAE from seeking finance on the world market, an agreement that was signed off by the World Bank Read more

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Family Fun Day At Emilio Wilson Park

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The St.Maarten Heart and Stroke Foundation did it again. The foundations first Family Fun Day for stroke survivors and caretakers was well attended. The event was organized in collaboration with The American University (AUC) and the White and Yellow Cross care foundation (WYCCF).The program was opened with a prayer from Pastor Elijah Singer whom also suffered a stroke. He came to pray and stimulate other Stroke Survivors.The Honorable Prime Minister Ms. Silveria Jacobs opened the event with a motivational speech reaching out to the participants and the community Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Commends Ashley Furniture Homestore On Grand Opening

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten On November 17, Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs together with Managing Directors Sami Elyousef and Yousef Elyousef, cut the ribbon declaring the grand opening of Ashley Furniture Homestore in Cole Bay following a short ceremony attended by several dignitaries and members of the business community.

Ashley Furniture Homestore officially opened its doors to the public today, November 18. The store has a wide collection of authentic and high-quality Ashley home furniture pieces.

Despite the challenges of Hurricanes Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic, I commend the management of Ashley Furniture Homestore for not only choosing St Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Calls For The Promotion Of Strong Role Models On International MenS Day

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – This is the time we must honor men and boys in our society. We honor the roles our men play in the family structure and the development of our nation.A significant positive contribution is required in relationships with others based on love and equality, as community leaders and as men who are involved in the care and nurture of children, and involved in organizations.There is no doubt that a prosperous future for our country is based on the pillars of a solid family structure in which our men must play a vital role, especially in being an example for their sons and daughters, loving and respectful to their partners and an inspiration to other men.

We are celebrating by reflecting on some objectives for our men, including; promoting strong role models in our society for our children and focusing on mens health and wellbeing. As we know, being a man does come with its challenges, especially as our expectations and taboos make mens vulnerability a conflicted challenge within the individual and society. A man who is not afraid to express and process his feelings is a healthy individual.As a community we must encourage room for growth and thereforeembrace the necessary culture change required for such.

One of the six pillars of International Mens Day is to improve gender relations and promote gender equality for men and women. In this light, our theme for 2021 is Better relations between men and women. We know that the only way to bridge the gap between the two is through good values and respect for each other. I congratulate all men who are leaders in the fight for equality. 

I invite the community of St Read more

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Pm Says AshleyS Investment Shows Confidence In Economic Development

A scene during the grand opening of Ashley Furniture Homestore on Wednesday evening.

COLE BAY--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs believes that the investment to open an Ashley Furniture Homestore in St. Maarten is a sign of confidence in the countrys economic development.

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Prime Minister Jacobs Commends Ashley Furniture Homestoreon Grand Opening

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten On November 17, Prime MinisterSilveriaE.Jacobs together with Managing Directors SamiElyousefand YousefElyousef, cut the ribbon declaring the grand opening of Ashley FurnitureHomestorein Cole Bay following a short ceremonyattended by several dignitaries andmembers of thebusiness community.Ashley FurnitureHomestoreofficially openeditsdoors to the public today, November 18.Thestore has a wide collection of authentic and high-quality Ashley home furniture pieces.

Despite the challenges of Hurricanes Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic, I commend the management of Ashley Furniture Homestore for not only choosing St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On November 17, Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs together with Managing Directors Sami Elyousef and Yousef Elyousef, cut the ribbon declaring the grand opening of Ashley Furniture Homestore in Cole Bay following a short ceremony attended by several dignitaries and members of the business community. Ashley Furniture Homestore officially opened its doors to the public today, November 18. The store has a wide collection of authentic and high-quality Ashley home furniture pieces.

Despite the challenges of Hurricanes Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic, I commend the management of Ashley Furniture Homestore for not only choosing St Read more

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~ Donations made to K1 Britania and Mental Health Foundation.~

Cole Bay:--- Several dignitaries and members of the business community joined the Al Yousef family at the grand opening of the Ashleys Furniture Homestore in Cole Bay St. Maarten on Wednesday night. The Al Yousef family have been doing business on St. Maarten for years as they started off with Ace Liteline in Philipsburg then advanced to Ace Home Center in Cay Hill then expanded to Ace Mega Center.
At the Ace Stores, the Al Yousef family began selling Ashley's Furniture some years ago Read more

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Officials from both sides of the island stand at the Cole Bay border monument on Thursday.

PHILIPSBURG--Leaders from Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin conveyed a message of resilience during their respective addresses on the 62nd annual St. Maarten/St. Martin Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021.

  President of the Territorial Council of St. Martin Daniel Gibbs said the theme chosen for this years celebration, We stand triumphant in the face of adversity, has a significant meaning for those who have faced the COVID-19 global pandemic not long after having gone through the worst natural disaster in the islands geographical area.

  We overcame adversity after Hurricane Irma, despite the obstacles, the blockages, and sometimes the sarcasm Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Meets With Civil Servants On Constitutional Court Decision

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs met with the government organization on Friday, November 5, 2021, to render an update on the decision taken by the Constitutional Court concerning the three Temporary National Ordinances to reduce the employment benefits of the civil servants, (semi) public sector workers, and political authorities Read more

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Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Meets With Civil Servants On Constitutional Court Decision

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Prime MinisterSilveriaJacobs met with the government organization on Friday, November 5, 2021, to render an update on the decision taken by the Constitutional Court concerning the three Temporary National Ordinances to reduce the employment benefits of the civil servants, (semi) public sector workers, and political authorities. The result of the verdict signifies that the legislation will go into effect three weeks after the day after the verdict was rendered.

Prime Minister Jacobs told the organization, Although Governments position was confirmed by the court, the only constant in all that has transpired is your dedication and commitment, and I appreciate that so very much. This is a tough time for all, and I sincerely empathize with the organization for the sacrifices they continue to make for the people of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs met with the government organization on Friday, November 5, 2021, to render an update on the decision taken by the Constitutional Court concerning the three Temporary National Ordinances to reduce the employment benefits of the civil servants, (semi) public sector workers, and political authorities Read more

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Richardson Heirs Claim Vineyard: It Is Time For Redemption Now

By Jacqueline Hooftman
Source: The Daily Herald

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — 45 heirs of the late Alfred Richardson are the owners of the Over the Bank and Vineyard Heights area, liquidator Mylene Imelda Richardson revealed to The Daily Herald. Forty heirs have come forward to claim what is rightfully theirs, and to stop the unlawful actions of the Government of St. Maarten.

In addition to in St. Maarten, Richardson heirs reside in Curaao, Aruba, Bonaire, the Netherlands, Italy and the United States Read more

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Pm: St. Maarten Has Lost A Hero With Jocelyn ArndellS Passing

The late Jocelyn Arndell.

~ Condolence book open today ~

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten has lost a hero whose legacy will remain for years to come, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Thursday in reaction to the passing of cultural icon and former civil servant Jocelyn Arndell on Friday, October 29.

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Constitution Court Rules The Government Of Sint Maarten Has Not Acted Unconstitutionally

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On Monday, November 1, the Constitutional Court did not support the request filed by the Ombudsman of Sint Maarten on April 26, concerning the three temporary national ordinances to cut the employment benefits of civil servants, (semi) public sector workers and political authorities. The three contested national ordinances were issued by the government of Sint Maarten on July 1, 2020, and passed in Parliament on February 3, 2021.

During Mondays ruling, the Constitutional Court stated, The Court is fully aware that the measures laid down in the national ordinances are far-reaching and have unexpected and serious consequences for many Read more

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