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Chamber Of Commerce Election Results 2024

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry announces the results for the Board of Directors Election, which was held on Friday, December 6th, 2024.

The opening positions on the board were 1 Small Business representative and 2 Large Business representatives. There were four candidates vying for the Small Business category and two candidates for the Large Business category.

On completion of the analysis of the votes cast, the results were as follows:

For Small Businesses: Ms Read more

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Bulbaai, Van Der Mark And Leonard Elected To Coci

From left: Titia van der Mark, COCI Director Jude Houston and Franjesca Bulbaai.

PHILIPSBURG--Franjesca Bulbaai, Titia van der Mark and Tamara Leonard were elected to the board of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) during elections held on Friday, December 6.

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The Soualiga Action Movement (Sam) Announces The First 5 Candidates For Upcoming Elections

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten —The Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) is proud to announce the first 5 of its candidates, featuring dynamic and experienced individuals who will be contesting the upcoming snap Parliamentary elections. SAM, a political party founded by veteran politician, Franklin Meyers, is dedicated to sustainable development, economic recovery, and transparent governance, has carefully chosen a team that embodies these principles and is committed to driving positive change for the People of St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs was deeply honored to be in the presence of amazing women, celebrating the remarkable work and life journey of other prolific women, namely, Ms. Ann Marlin Evans, Ms. Zita Charles, and Ms. Tamara Leonard Read more

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~ The UPP was not formed to benefit one individual or their families Franklyn Meyers.~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Despite the infighting and political backstabbing, the United Peoples Party led by Rolando Brison is back as their supporters showed up in large numbers showing their support for the new and reformed UPP the green machine.
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PHILIPSBURG:---  On Monday, May 26th, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset awarded 8 youth groups for their exemplary performance and outstanding contributions to the community through their organization and for exemplifying the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self. These youth groups have proven to continuously be having a tremendous impact on the lives of our youth.

During the clubs general meeting held at Carl N Sons, Rotarian Tamara Leonard gave a motivational speech titled The Importance of Being Waves of Change among Youth Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Romou continues to promote Literacy throughout the various Primary schools in St. Maarten, with her Reading is Lit with MP Romou Reading Program.
On Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, MP Romou donated various books to the reading program at the Sister Marie Laurence Primary School. She also specifically donated books from local Author Tamara Leonard Read more

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La Corporacin De Desarrollo Econmico Revivi Los Aos Siguientes De Inactividad

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten La empresa estatal, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) ha revivido despus de una dcada de inactividad. El Informe de Inversin y Diversificacin publicado recientemente, esboz la poltica que, dados los desafos financieros del Gobierno, se recomienda que se designe una entidad de promocin de inversiones para tomar la iniciativa en la seleccin proactiva de inversores que reconozcan el National Visin de Desarrollo.

El EDC se incorpor en 1998 para ayudar al Gobierno a facilitar el crecimiento econmico y con su reactivacin, la EDC se centr en atraer inversiones extranjeras directas y facilitar y promover las inversiones existentes para retener y expandir operaciones en el pas Read more

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~Tamara Leonard appointed as interim director~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Government-owned company, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been revived after a decade of dormancy. The recently published Investment and Diversification Policy outlined that given the financial challenges of the Government, it is recommended that an investment promotion entity is designated to take lead in proactively targeting investors recognizing the National Development Vision.
The EDC was incorporated in 1998 to assist Government in facilitating economic growth and with its reactivation, the EDC will focus on attracting foreign direct investments and facilitating and promoting existing investments to retain and expand in-country operations Read more

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Brison Aplaude La Implementacin De La Nueva Licencia De Maternidad Y La Introduccin De La Licencia De Paternidad La Enmienda De La Diputada Tamara Leondard Finalmente Est En Vigor

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Brison ha tomado nota con satisfaccin de la nueva ley laboral que entra en vigor en octubre que ampla el permiso de maternidad de 12 a 16 semanas e introduce un nuevo permiso de paternidad de 7 das. Brison est de acuerdo con la ley laboral desde una perspectiva tanto social como legal. Socialmente, dar a los padres tiempo suficiente para prepararse para el nacimiento de su hijo y tambin estar all para un momento tan crtico de su desarrollo es algo grandioso para nuestra sociedad Read more

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~MP Tamara Leondards amendment is finally in effect~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and leader of the United Peoples Party Rolando Brison has noted with pleasure the new labor law that goes into effect in October that extends maternity leave from 12 to 16 weeks and introduces a new 7-day paternity leave Read more

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Mp Romou Promueve La Alfabetizacin Al Conmemorar El Da Internacional De La Alfabetizacin Lanzando Su Programa: La Lectura Est Iluminada Con Mp Romou

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La diputada Romou dijo: Como sabemos, el jueves 8 de septiembre de 2022 se celebra el Da Internacional de la Alfabetizacin y, en honor a este da espectacular, he lanzado el programa Leer es LIT! con el programa de lectura MP Romou. Esta iniciativa no es solo para todo el mes de septiembre, sino que contina durante todo el ao escolar 2022/2023.

MP Romou dedicar su tiempo libre, todos los lunes por la maana y cualquier otro da donde est permitido, a leerles a nuestros jvenes, en un esfuerzo por promover an ms la importancia de la alfabetizacin en nuestras escuelas primarias, hogares de acogida y programas extracurriculares Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Romou said As we know, Thursday, September 8th, 2022 is International Literacy Day and in honor of this spectacular day, I have launched the Reading is LIT! with MP Romou reading program. This initiative is not only for the entire month of September, but it continues well throughout the 2022/2023 school year.

MP Romou will be dedicating her free time, every Monday morning, and any other day where permissible to reading to our youth, in an effort to further promote the importance of literacy in our primary schools, foster homes, and after-school programs Read more

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El Club De Leones De Sint Maarten Promueve El Proyecto De Alfabetizacin Readers Make Great Leaders

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Recuerden siempre, Lectores, sean grandes lderes. Garrison Keillor dijo: Un libro es un regalo que puedes abrir una y otra vez.

Con esto en mente, el Comit de Educacin y Juventud del Club de Leones de Sint Maarten emprendi un Proyecto de concientizacin sobre la lectura en un esfuerzo por retribuir a nuestra comunidad, particularmente a nuestros jvenes estudiantes. El objetivo del proyecto era aumentar el amor por la lectura poniendo a disposicin de nuestros lectores ms jvenes interesantes libros de cuentos Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Always remember, Readers, Make Great Leaders. Garrison Keillor said, A book is a gift you can open again and again.

With this in mind, the Youth & Education Committee of the Sint Maarten Lions Club undertook a reading awareness Project in an effort to give back to our community, particularly our young students. The aim of the project was to increase the love of reading by making interesting story books available to our youngest readers. The target group of this project was playschool age (0-3) and students up to Grade two (age 8).

In order to have greater involvement in our corporate businesses, the Sint Maarten Lions Club invited them to support this Project by offering them to place collection boxes in strategic areas where their employees could donate new or used storybooks.

Businesses were offered an alternative option to donate towards this worthy cause Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On December 10th, 2021 Orco Bank visited The Seventh Day Adventist School and Leonald Conner School to deliver books by the author Tamara Leonard (local author) facilitated by the bank. The objective of this project is to train Readers into Leaders.
Orco Bank believes in the importance and great effect that reading has on children and their future, therefore the bank fosters this practice and helps schools in the vicinity with this objective Read more

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Rotary Sunset Inducts Three Professionals

COLEBAY, Sint Maarten — The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset inducted three new members to the club. Joining Rotary Sunset are Ruben Pantophlet, Ishka Jose and Linaisa Mardenborough. All inductees took the oath and were sworn in by President of Rotary Sunset Norrisa Anatol during the clubs general meeting.

Ruben Pantophlet, sponsored by Rotarian Elisia Lake, is employed by the Customs Department of Sint Maarten and his classification within Rotary is Law Enforcement. Linaisa Mardenborough, sponsored by Rotarian Tamara Leonard, is the Managing Director of Dalia Noor B.V and her classification is Landscaping and Waste Management within Rotary Read more

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Rotary Sunset Inducts Three Professionals

COLE BAY, Sint Maarten The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset inductedthreenew members to the club. Joining Rotary Sunset are RubenPantophlet,IshkaJose andLinaisaMardenborough.All inductees took the oath and were sworn in byPresident of Rotary SunsetNorrisaAnatolduring the clubs general meeting.

Ruben Pantophlet, sponsored by Rotarian Elisia Lake, is employed by the Customs Department of Sint Maarten and hisclassification within Rotary is Law Enforcement. LinaisaMardenborough, sponsored by Rotarian Tamara Leonard, is the Managing Director of Dalia Noor B.V and her classification is Landscaping and Waste Management within Rotary. Ishka Jose, sponsored by Rotarian Elisia Lake, is employed by Marine Management and Consulting N.V and her classification within Rotary is Human Resource and Compliance.

After completing the process of a robust membership plan, all three professionals have been identified as assets to the club. From the onset, they have made themselves readily available to assist in all projects, attend workshops, events and fellowships and the members of Rotary Sunset look forward to serving humanity with them onboard. President Anatol delivered an impactful speech highlighting the importance of increasing their Rotary knowledge and being engaged to become a well-rounded Rotarian. Each new member was pinned by their sponsor at Carl N Sons Conference Room amongst members, family, and guests, who cheerfully congratulated them during the celebration. The club would like to once again congratulate Rotarians Ruben, Ishka and Linaisa and look forward to their continued lifelong commitment to the club and their community.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset inducted three new members to the club. Joining Rotary Sunset are Ruben Pantophlet, Ishka Jose, and Linaisa Mardenborough. All inductees took the oath and were sworn in by President of Rotary Sunset Norrisa Anatol during the clubs general meeting.

Ruben Pantophlet, sponsored by Rotarian Elisia Lake, is employed by the Customs Department of Sint Maarten and his classification within Rotary is Law Enforcement. Linaisa Mardenborough, sponsored by Rotarian Tamara Leonard, is the Managing Director of Dalia Noor B.V and her classification is Landscaping and Waste Management within Rotary Read more

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Mp Wescot-Williams: Short-TermLaborContractLawHitsAnotherSnag

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, —MP Wescot-Williamshas expressed her disappointment that the publication of the new Civil CodeBook as far as this regards employment contracts (shortterm contracts), the bookdoes not include any of the amendments made byParliament in 2019.

Now I can understand why the Minister of VSA was so evasive whenhe wasrecently asked about short term labor contracts, locally referred to as 6-months contracts, the MPstated Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Wescot-Williams has expressed her disappointment that the publication of the new Civil Code Book as far as this regards employment contracts (short term contracts), the book does not include any of the amendments made by Parliament in 2019.
Now I can understand why the Minister of VSA was so evasive when he was recently asked about short-term labor contracts, locally referred to as 6-months contracts, the MP stated Read more

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COLE BAY:---The Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset welcomed three professionals as its newest members on August 23rd, 2021. Joining Rotary Sunset are Cheryl Dangleben-York, Jovanka De Randamie, and Alisha Brookes, who were officially sworn in by Rotary District 7020 Governor, Louis Wever, during the clubs general meeting.

- Cheryl York: an Administrator employed by the Parliament of Sint Maarten and sponsored by Rotarian Elisia Lake.

- Alisha Brooks: an Educator employed by NIPA and sponsored by Rotarian Stuart Johnson.

- Jovanka De Randamie: Operations Coordinator employed for Princess Juliana International Airport and sponsored by Rotarian Tamara Leonard.

Following the process of a robust membership plan, all three professionals have been identified as assets to the club and embody the motto of Rotary International, Service Above Self Read more

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Mp Bucamper Suggests Stiffer Penalties For Convicted Sexual Abusers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – With the surfacing of yet another case of alleged sexual abuse of minors, MP Claudius Toontje Buncamper of the USP faction in parliament expresses his concerns with the unwarranted incident.

What is frightening is that people in whom parents place their trust with their children are often the ones suspected of these crimes MP Buncamper noted. The penalty for those found guilty of such heinous crimes are often found to be too lenient to society, considering that their victim(s) is/are scarred for life. Buncamper insists that: Stiffer penalties must be applied to those convicted of rape, child abuse, making and distribution of child pornography. The possibility exists that pedophiles maybe walking around us in our midst, holding jobs that require them to interact with children. MP Buncamper says that he will support a screening method to determine if an applicant applying for a job that involves interaction with children has a record of abusing children. He disclosed that former Member of Parliament (MP) Tamara Leonard started the process to amend the laws regarding child abuse and rape Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- With the surfacing of yet another case of alleged sexual abuse of minors, MP Claudius Toontje Buncamper of the USP faction in parliament expresses his concerns with the unwarranted incident.
What is frightening is that people in whom parents place their trust with their children are often the ones suspected of these crimes MP Buncamper noted. The penalty for those found guilty of such heinous crimes is often found to be too lenient to society, considering that their victim(s) is/are scarred for life Read more

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