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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Members of Association of Dutch Municipalities VNG-International handed over final reports of Building Codes and Technical Norms to Prime Minister Hon. Silveria Jacobs and Minister Hon. Ardwell Irion, on behalf of the Minister of VROMI Hon Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs received SOS: Season of Storms here on Wednesday from the books author, Fabian Adekunle Badejo, said his publisher House of Nehesi (HNP).
The new poetry collection, presented to Prime Minister Jacobs on International Literacy Day, opens with a live wire of experiences borne of hurricanes Irma and Maria Read more

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Mp Buncamper Wants Answers On Water Contract, Says Fuel Clause Up 38 Per Cent

MP Claudius Toontje Buncamper.

PHILIPSBURG--United St. Maarten Party (US Party) Member of Parliament (MP) Claudius Toontje Buncamper sent a letter to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, Se Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, September 8th, Member of Parliament and leader of the USP (United St. Maarten Party) faction in parliament, MP Claudius Buncamper sent a letter to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and the Council of Ministers (COM), regarding the GEBE water management contract and the fuel clause Read more

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Emergency Response Capacity Of The Sint Maarten Fire Department Improved With Delivery Of Three Custom-Made Fire Trucks

Cay Hill The Sint Maarten Fire Department unveiled three recently delivered, custom-made fire trucks in a ceremony at the Fire and Ambulance Building on Monday, September 6, 2021. As these vehicles are outfitted with the latest equipment and designed with the countrys unique terrain in mind, the delivered fire trucks will markedly improve the Sint Maarten Fire Departments response capabilities to a variety of emergencies.

The journey to todays ceremony began more than a year ago, when Sint Maarten Fire Department officials sat at the drawing board with the project team of the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) to specify and design fire trucks suitable to the countrys needs Read more

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Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard Introduced To Council Of Ministers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Last Thursday the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) director, Frank Boots and a delegation paid a visit to the Council of Ministers. During this visit the DCCG director introduced his organization to the Council of Ministers.

The delegation, upon invitation of the Prime Minister who proposed the introduction of the Coast Guard to the Council of Ministers in order to increase the awareness of the organization and the mandated objectives. The DCCG director, Frank Boots gave the introduction of the DCCG through a presentation in which he gave an explanation of the policies, tasks and assets of the organization in the Caribbean and in particular its goals for the island of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, September 2, the Council of Ministers was paid a visit by the Dutch Caribbean Coastguard (DCCG) who rendered an introductory presentation. This comes as a result of Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs visit to the Dutch Caribbean Coastguard during its recruitment day in March 2021. Commander of the Dutch Forces in the Caribbean, Director of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard, and Commander of the Component Task Group, Brigadier General Frank Boots, was personally present to provide elucidation on, among others, the structure of the Royal Netherlands Navy and the constitutional tasks of the Netherlands Armed Forces in the Caribbean to protect, enhance and support the islands Read more

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Ministers Receive Explanation Of Coast Guard Operations St. Maarten

The St. Maarten Council of Ministers with next to Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, on the left Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard director Frank Boots and on the right Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone, head of the DCCG support station on St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG--Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) director Frank Boots and a delegation paid a visit to the Council of Ministers on Thursday, September 2 Read more

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Heyliger-Marten Writes Pm On Lack Of Response To Letters

UP MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has written to Prime Minister Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- Monday marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of dangerous Hurricane Irma that caused catastrophic damage to the country on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, when it made landfall.

Sunday, September 5th also marks the 26th anniversary of Hurricane Luis that caused considerable damage on that date in 1995.

Even though the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has reached the halfway mark of the six-month season, the nation must continue to be prepared for any possible storm/hurricane strike as the season is not yet over with 10-weeks still to go Read more

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Major Hurricane Larry Being Closely Monitored By Odm. Residents Advised To Remain Vigilant This Hurricane Season.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- National Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Clive Richardson, said on Saturday that the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is closely monitoring major Hurricane Larry several hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS) on Saturday said Larry does not pose a direct threat to the country.

Seas are expected to deteriorate from Sunday night as long period swells from Hurricane Larry begin affecting local waters Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, August 31, four civil servants of the Department of Legal Affairs graduated from the University of Curacaos School of Law Sint Maarten Division. The Certified Legislative Lawyer course completed by the civil servants was organized by the Caribbean Center for Legislation in Sint Maarten, Curaao, and Aruba. The aim of the course is to enable the participants to work as legislative lawyers in each of the three Caribbean countries, in principle in any policy area. Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport drs Read more

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Minister Of Justice Anna E. Richardson Hosts Justice Sector Essay Contest Winner Ceremony

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten —Today, Monday, August 30, Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson hosted the Justice Sector Essay Contest Ceremony for 6 secondary school students at the Government Administration Building who all won a chance to spend a day at their chosen department and received certificates of appreciation. Present during the ceremony were Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, the students, their parents and department heads within the justice sector Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, Monday, August 30, Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson hosted the Justice Sector Essay Contest Ceremony for 6 secondary school students at the Government Administration Building who all won a chance to spend a day at their chosen department and received certificates of appreciation. Present during the ceremony were Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, the students, their parents, and department heads within the justice sector Read more

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Com Receives Presentation On Disaster Management Structure, Roles And Responsibilities

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Thursday, August 26, the countrys disaster management officials made a presentation to members of the Council of Ministers (COM) concerning the structure of the disaster management system, the role of the Prime Minister and responsibilities of the ministers.

The presentation was given by Disaster Management Coordinator and Fire Chief Clive Richardson, Section Head Disaster Management Paul Martens, and Emergency Support Function (ESF) 9 Governmental Affairs representative Angelique Gumbs.

The COM presentation included the following: disaster definition; types of disasters; legislation; role of ministers; disaster management system; command structure; role of the prime minister; Emergency Support Function (ESF) groups and their tasks.

The ministers were informed about the three ordinances and legal instruments of legislation that govern the countrys disaster management system, namely, the national ordinance disaster management; the national decree containing general measures disaster management; and the national ordinance state of emergency.

The disaster management organization issubdivided into three levels: Operational (On Scene Command COPI); Tactical (ESF groups); Strategic (Emergency Operations Center EOC).

The Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC, Hon Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- On Thursday, August 26, the countrys disaster management officials made a presentation to members of the Council of Ministers (COM) concerning the structure of the disaster management system, the role of the Prime Minister, and the responsibilities of the ministers.

The presentation was given by Disaster Management Coordinator and Fire Chief Clive Richardson, Section Head Disaster Management Paul Martens, and Emergency Support Function (ESF) 9 Governmental Affairs representative Angelique Gumbs.

The COM presentation included the following: disaster definition; types of disasters; legislation; role of ministers; disaster management system; command structure; role of the prime minister; Emergency Support Function (ESF) groups and their tasks.

The ministers were informed about the three ordinances and legal instruments of legislation that govern the countrys disaster management system, namely, the national ordinance disaster management; the national decree containing general measures disaster management; and the national ordinance state of emergency.

The disaster management organization is subdivided into three levels: Operational (On Scene Command COPI); Tactical (ESF groups); Strategic (Emergency Operations Center EOC).

The Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC, Hon Read more

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Com Receives Presentation On Disaster Management Structure, Roles And Responsibilities

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) On Thursday, August 26, the countrys disaster management officials made a presentation to members of the Council of Ministers (COM) concerning the structure of the disaster management system, the role of the Prime Minister and responsibilities of the ministers.

The presentation was given by Disaster Management Coordinator and Fire Chief Clive Richardson, Section Head Disaster Management Paul Martens, and Emergency Support Function (ESF) 9 Governmental Affairs representative Angelique Gumbs.

The COM presentation included the following: disaster definition; types of disasters; legislation; role of ministers; disaster management system; command structure; role of the prime minister; Emergency Support Function (ESF) groups and their tasks.

The ministers were informed about the three ordinances and legal instruments of legislation that govern the countrys disaster management system, namely, the national ordinance disaster management; the national decree containing general measures disaster management; and the national ordinance state of emergency.

The disaster management organization is subdivided into three levels: Operational (On Scene Command COPI); Tactical (ESF groups); Strategic (Emergency Operations Center EOC).

The Prime Minister and Chairlady of the EOC, Hon Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Meets With Ballast Nedam International Projects Ceo

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs held an introductory meeting with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V., Mr. Roy van Eijsden. Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V. (BNIP) was chosen as the General Contractor for the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project and officially signed the agreement with PJIAE N.V Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs held an introductory meeting with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V., Mr. Roy van Eijsden. Ballast Nedam International Projects B.V. (BNIP) was chosen as the General Contractor for the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project and officially signed the agreement with PJIAE N.V Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Today, Thursday, August 26, 2021, former Senior Manager of Port St. Maarten Roger Lawrence was ceremoniously sworn in as Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) at the cabinet of His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday. Lawrence was put forth by the United Peoples (UP) party as candidate minister after former Minister of TEATT Ludmila de Weever accepted her seat in Parliament.
Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs stated, I welcome Minister Lawrence to the Council of Ministers and trust that the good rapport had during the screening process will set the tone for continued cooperation and cohesion in the execution of our governing program and the balance of this governing term Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Presented With Integrity Chamber 2020 Annual Report

PHIIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs engaged in a fruitful meeting with the board members and director of the Integrity Chamber Sint Maarten to receive the 2020 annual report and updates from the organization. Present at this meeting were the President of the Integrity Chamber Mrs Read more

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Prime Minister Jacobs Presented With Integrity Chamber 2020 Annual Report

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime MinisterSilveriaJacobsengaged in a fruitful meetingwith the boardmembers and directorof the Integrity ChamberSintMaarten to receive the 2020 annual report and updates from the organization. Present at this meeting werethePresidentof the Integrity Chamber Mrs.RianVogels,Integrity Chamber members Mr. RafaelBoasmanand Mr. HansLoddertogether with Integrity Chamber DirectorMs.CharnaPompier.

During the meeting, President Vogels presented Prime Minister Jacobs with the Integrity Chamber Sint Maarten Annual Report for 2020. Director Pompier informed that the Integrity Chamber has been working on some matters, the most recent being the strengthening of awareness on the importance of integrity Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs engaged in a fruitful meeting with the board members and director of the Integrity Chamber Sint Maarten to receive the 2020 annual report and updates from the organization. Present at this meeting were the President of the Integrity Chamber Mrs. Rian Vogels, Integrity Chamber members Mr Read more

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Winair Audited Annual Accounts For 2020 Approved

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — On Thursday, August 19, a shareholders meeting of Winair Airline was held with all shares represented as Winairs board presented the audited annual accounts for fiscal year 2020. Present at this meeting were the Sint Maarten shareholder represented by the Council of Ministers, the representative of the Netherlands shareholder, the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of Directors of Winair.

The report was delivered with a clean or unqualified opinion by the auditors, indicative of the boards continued commitment for high quality and timely financial reporting Read more

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