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Prime Minister Jacobs On Submission Of Petition

~ Submission premature, dialogue needed at all levels ~

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten —On Wednesday evening, February 23, 2022, the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs learned that an amended or adjusted petition was submitted on behalf of the Parliament of St. Maarten to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, and the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent. This was done without prior consultation with the parliamentary Constitutional Affairs and Decolonization Committee, the Parliament as representatives of the people, nor the Government of St Read more

Psalm 5:11. But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exalt in you.

Good Morning Excellency, Governor Drs. Eugene Holiday, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, Members of Parliament, the St. Maarten Police Force, the Police Academy of the Netherlands, invited guests, ladies and gentlemen, and a special and proud good morning and welcome to you 18 cadets.

It is an honor to be here with you today, to share in this special occasion signifying the completion of your training and official entry into the justice chain Read more

La Polica Grada A 19 Cadetes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Unos 19 cadetes de la clase BPO 4 de 2019 se graduaron el viernes 25 de febrero durante una ceremonia celebrada frente a la sede de polica de Walter Kramers en Philipsburg. Los 19 cadetes entre hombres y mujeres prestaron juramento en presencia de muchas personas y ante sus familiares y amigos.

Para la ocasin estuvieron presentes, entre otros invitados, el Gobernador de Sint Maarten Su Excelencia los dres. Eugene B. Holiday, la Honorable Primera Ministra del pas, Silveria Jacobs, la Honorable Ministra de Justicia, Anna Richardson, Miembros del Parlamento, incluyendo la Presidenta de la Asamblea de la Cmara, Grisha Heyliger-Marten y la nueva Fiscal Principal del Pas, la Sra Read more

~ Submission premature, dialogue needed at all levels ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday evening, February 23, 2022, the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria E. Jacobs learned that an amended or adjusted petition was submitted on behalf of the Parliament of St. Maarten to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, and the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent. This was done without prior consultation with the parliamentary Constitutional Affairs and Decolonization Committee, the Parliament as representatives of the people, nor the Government of St Read more

19 Cadets Are Now Police Officers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten –Some 19 cadets of BPO 4 class of 2019 graduated on Friday, February 25th, during a ceremony held in front of the Walter Kramers Police Headquarters in Philipsburg. The 19 men and women took the oath in the presence of many persons and to the cheers of family and friends.

On hand for the occasion were among other invited guests, the Governor of Sint Maarten His Excellency drs. Eugene B. Holiday, the countrys Honorable Prime Minister, Silveria Jacobs, the Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna Richardson, Members of Parliament including the Chairlady of the House Assembly, Grisha Heyliger-Marten and the Countrys new Chief Prosecutor Miss H Read more

Petition Filed On Behalf Of Parliament St. Maarten By Coharis Law Group.

PHILIPSBURG: --- An updated petition was filed last week by the Coharis Law Group on behalf of the Parliament of St. Maarten to the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance and The Working Group of Experts On People of African Descent.

It should be noted that the parliament of St. Maarten was not informed of the latest petition filed on February 17th, 2022, neither was the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Silveria Jacobs and by extension the Council of Ministers of St Read more

Jacobs Presenta Modificaciones A La Ley De Tarjetas De Identidad Para Personas Privilegiadas

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Finalmente se aprueba una enmienda a la ordenanza nacional sobre tarjetas de identidad para personas privilegiadas, presentada recientemente por la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs al Parlamento, St. Maarten cumplir con las obligaciones internacionales y estar un paso ms cerca de poder acordar acuerdos del pas anfitrin con organizaciones como el Banco Mundial y otras organizaciones de las Naciones Unidas (ONU).

La presentacin de la enmienda fue cuestionada por algunos miembros del parlamento (MP) que estaban preocupados por el motivo por el cual se requeran tarjetas de identificacin especiales.

La enmienda presentada durante una reunin del Comit Central del Parlamento busca enmendar la ordenanza nacional sobre tarjetas de identidad para personas privilegiadas o tarjetas de identificacin tambin conocidas como “carnets” para “personas privilegiadas” afiliadas a organizaciones intergubernamentales (OIGs) como el Banco Mundial Read more

Jacobs Presents Amendments To Law On Id Cards For Privileged Persons

A sample of the ID cards for privileged persons. A green card (not pictured) will be introduced for persons associated with IGOs.

PHILIPSBURG--If an amendment to the national ordinance on identity cards for privileged persons, presented by Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to Parliament recently, is eventually passed, St. Maarten will Read more

Van Huffelen: Assessment To Be Done On Cost Of Living, Cuts To Be Discussed

The management of Discovery Kidz Day Care Center talking about renovations to the building that were made possible through the R4CR project, to NRPB Director Claret Connor (second left), Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (third left), VROMI Minister Egbert Doran (third right), Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitisation Alexandra van Huffelen (second right), and R4CRs Rolf Hunink (right), during Van Huffelens tour of several St Read more

La Secretaria De Estado Holands Recorre Proyectos Del Fondo Fiduciario De Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La Secretaria de Estado holandesa de Relaciones del Reino y Digitalizacin, Alexandra van Huffelen, recorri varios proyectos del Fondo Fiduciario de Sint Maarten el sbado 19 de febrero. Esto fue parte de la visita de trabajo oficial de la Secretaria de Estado a Sint Maarten, que tuvo lugar del 17 al 20 de febrero de 2022.

Guiada por el personal de la Oficina del Programa Nacional de Recuperacin (NRPB), la Secretaria de Estado Van Huffelen aprovech el recorrido como una oportunidad para ver de primera mano los resultados en procesos de los diversos proyectos del Fondo Fiduciario Read more

~ Assessment on 12.5% cuts to take place during the Spring~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization, Ms. Alexandra van Huffelen said on Saturday when she met the press with Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs that the Dutch Caribbean Islands are in dire need of reforms through the COHO in order for things to get better for the people of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister of St. Maarten Silveria E. Jacobs hosted the new Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalization, Ms. Alexandra van Huffelen in her first in-person meetings during her introductory tour of St. Maarten today, Friday, February 18, 2022. The first meeting was held with the Prime Minister, followed by a meeting with the full Council of Ministers. This was followed by a meeting with the Minister of Finance. State Secretary Van Huffelen was accompanied by the Director-General of the Government Information Service Henk Brons, Director of Kingdom Relations/Countries at the Ministry of the Interior Saskia de Reuver, Dutch representative on St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria E. Jacobs would like to inform the general public that she has tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, and will remain in isolation as prescribed by the public health protocols. Prime Minister Jacobs is fully vaccinated, has also taken the booster shot, and is experiencing mild symptoms Read more

Prime Minister Jacobs Isolated After Testing Positive

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — The Honorable Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria E. Jacobs would like to inform the general public that she has tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, and will remain in isolation as prescribed by the public health protocols. Prime Minister Jacobs is fully vaccinated, has also taken the booster shot and is experiencing mild symptoms Read more

St. Maarten Welcomes Ambassador Joke Brandt

Philipsburg On Monday, February 8, St. Maarten welcomed the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, Her Excellency Ambassador Joke Brandt for a two-day working visit. Ambassador Brandt who was accompanied by First Secretary Climate and Environment, Kavish Bisseswar, executed an extensive agenda that allowed her the opportunity to meet with government officials, the St. Maarten Youth Parliament and local artists. This working visit was planned by Ambassador Brandt in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs to gain more knowledge and understanding of the specific needs and priorities for St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, February 8, St. Maarten welcomed the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, Her Excellency Ambassador Joke Brandt for a two-day working visit. Ambassador Brandt who was accompanied by First Secretary Climate and Environment, Kavish Bisseswar, executed an extensive agenda that allowed her the opportunity to meet with government officials, the St. Maarten Youth Parliament, and local artists. This working visit was planned by Ambassador Brandt in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs to gain more knowledge and understanding of the specific needs and priorities for St Read more

Pantophlet Lauds Van Huffelen ForHonouring Her Word, Giving Hope

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) George Pantophlet on Sunday lauded the new Dutch government and in particular State Secretary for Home Affairs and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen for keeping her promise giving the people of St Read more

Pantophlet Lauds Van Huffelen For Honouring Her Word, Giving Hope.

PHILIPSBURG:--- National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) George Pantophlet on Sunday lauded the new Dutch government and in particular State Secretary for Home Affairs and Digitization Alexandra van Huffelen for keeping her promise giving the people of St Read more

Desviacin Artculo 25 Rft Otorgado A St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Hoy, 4 de febrero, St. Maarten recibi la aprobacin para desviarse del artculo 25 Rft para poder ratificar su justificable dficit presupuestario. Esta decisin fue aprobada durante la reunin del Consejo de Ministros del Reino (RMR) celebrada en La Haya sobre la base del consejo positivo presentado por BZK. El desvo que el Comit de Supervisin Financiera (CFT) haba aconsejado positivamente desde finales de noviembre de 2021, fue el primer punto de la agenda de hoy.

El Gobierno cumpli con su obligacin legal de presentar el presupuesto y solicitar la desviacin con base en el dficit del presupuesto nacional causado por los desastres que ha enfrentado el pas desde 2017 hasta el presente Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, February 4, St. Maarten was granted the approval to deviate from article 25 RFT to be able to ratify its justifiable deficit budget. This decision was approved during the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) meeting held in The Hague based on the positive advice as presented by BZK. The deviation to which the Committee of Financial Supervision (CFT) had advised positively since the end of November 2021, was the first point on the agenda for today. The government lived up to its legal obligation to submit the budget and to request deviation based on the national budgets deficit caused by the disasters the country has been facing from 2017 until the present Read more

Deviation Article 25 Rft Granted To St. Maarten

Philipsburg Today, February 4, St. Maarten was granted the approval to deviate from article 25 Rft to be able to ratify its justifiable deficit budget. This decision was approved during the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) meeting held in The Hague based on the positive advice as presented by BZK. The deviation to which the Committee of Financial Supervision (CFT) had advised positively since the end of November 2021, was the first point on the agenda for today. Government lived up to its legal obligation to submit the budget and to request deviation based on the national budgets deficit caused by the disasters the country has been facing from 2017 until present Read more

St. Maarten Progresses With Eu B-Envelope Shelters Project

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On Thursday, February 3, 2022, a Steering Committee Meeting, chaired by St. Maarten {SG AZ, supported by BAK}, with representatives from the European Union (EU) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Ministry of VSA and the Ministry of VROMI, will take place. The focus of the steering committee meeting is to discuss the strategic focus for the coming year(s), share best practices, provide updates on all elements of the project and if necessary, suggest modifications based on lessons learned from the past year or other programs.

A large milestone has been achieved in March 2021, when the 11th European Development Fund B-Envelop Shelters project was launched for St Read more

St. Maarten Avanza Con El Proyecto De Refugios B-Envelope De La Ue

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – el jueves 3 de febrero de 2022, una reunin del Comit Directivo, presidida por St. Maarten {SG AZ, apoyado por BAK}, con representantes de la Unin Europea (UE) y la Organizacin Panamericana de la Salud (OPS), el Ministerio de VSA y el Ministerio de VROMI.

La reunin del comit directivo es discutir el enfoque estratgico para el prximo(s) ao(s), compartir las mejores prcticas, proporcionar actualizaciones sobre todos los elementos del proyecto y si es necesario, sugerir modificaciones basadas en las lecciones aprendidas del ao pasado o de otros programas.

Se logr un gran hito en marzo de 2021, cuando el 11 Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, February 3, 2022, a Steering Committee Meeting, chaired by St. Maarten {SG AZ, supported by BAK}, with representatives from the European Union (EU) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Ministry of VSA and the Ministry of VROMI, will take place. The focus of the steering committee meeting is to discuss the strategic focus for the coming year(s), share best practices, provide updates on all elements of the project and if necessary, suggest modifications based on lessons learned from the past year or other programs.

A large milestone has been achieved in March 2021, when the 11th European Development Fund B-Envelop Shelters project was launched for St Read more