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Boasman: From Day One, Very Busy Working On Situation At Prison

PHILIPSBURG – In Wednesday’s, February 1, Council of Ministers Press Briefing, Acting Prime Minister Raphael Boasman made two announcements before updating the press on the matters his Ministry was dealing with.

He said first that Prime Minister William Marlin was off island attending to overdue matters, and secondly, congratulated Policy Adviser in his cabinet Richinel Brug and spouse on the “addition to their family with a brand new baby boy, and I have in my notes, another reason to make St Read more

William, Silveria Saddened By Passing Of Freddie York

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin and Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Affairs (MECYS) Silveria Jacobs are saddened by the passing of cultural icon George Frederick “Freddie York” Adolphus York, who passed on Thursday a few days after celebrating his 100th birthday Read more

El Primer Ministro William Marlin Pronunció Un Discurso En La Apertura De La Acu

Traducido por Máximo Castro

PHILIPSBURG.- El primer ministro William Marlin, pronunció el sábado día 28 un discurso durante la ceremonia de apertura de la ACU Credit Union, en su local de Bush Road.

Marlin, dio la bienvenida a laACU a St. Maarten, y señaló que “la Cooperativa de Crédito celebrará el 55 aniversario de su fundación Read more

Parliament Of St. Maarten Passes Motion To Deem Protocol On Integrity Chamber Null And Void.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The parliament of St. Maarten unanimously passed a motion on Monday to deem the protocol signed in May 2015 by former Minister of Justice Dennis Richardson and the Minister of Interior and Overseas Affairs Ronald Plasterk on the establishment of the Integrity Chamber.
The motion cited that the signed protocol which was also passed by the then majority in parliament that since the protocol did not get the approval of the Ombudsman and it was also thrown out by the Constitutional Court makes it null and void.
The motion passed on Monday will be sent to government and parliament of countries Aruba and Curacao, the island councils of the BES islands and Bonaire.
Minister of Finance Richard Gibson Sr in his presentation said that the Minister of Justice of St Read more

Prime Minister William Marlin Addresses Acu At Opening

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin addressed the ACU Credit Union at its opening ceremony at its Bush Road location on Saturday, January 28.

Marlin welcomed ACU to St. Maarten, and noted that, “the Credit Union will be celebrating the 55th anniversary of its founding. From the 35 public servants that began the Ambtenaren Credit Union in 1962, the ACU has grown into a cooperative with a membership of over 17,000, making it the largest credit union in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.”

In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Marlin stated: “I particularly like your motto: ‘Not for Profit; Not for charity, but for service.” That service is based on two pillars: encouraging your members to save at the highest interest rates on the market and offering them financial support through loans at the most favorable rates available.”

“Allow me here to say a few words about saving Read more

Pond Island:---TelEm Group’s Management Board, consisting of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mrs. Helma Etnel, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Mr. Brian Mingo and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Mrs. Helma Etnel, officially hand over the reins of the government-owned company this week to new Chief Executive Officer (CFO) Mr. Kendall Dupersoy after filling the vacant CEO position for more than seven years.

All three were personally thanked recently by Prime Minister and Shareholder Representative, Mr Read more

Prime Minister: Relationship Within The Kingdom Is Not What It’S Supposed To Be

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister and Minister responsible for General affairs William Marlin, in Wednesday’s, January 25, Council of Minister press briefing updated on several matters pertaining to his Ministry.

He briefly mentioned the survivors of the fire that destroyed their home completely in the Cul-de-Sac area, who are staying temporarily at Paradise inn, and stated that the Department of Social Welfare along with the St Read more

St. Maarten Parliament Passes A Law That Infringes On The Rights Of The People --- Mp Frans Richardson.

Kingdom must respect, PM, Parliament and its people.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Frans Richardson in his opening remarks on the floor of parliament on Thursday afternoon during the discussion on the appointment of a Quartermaster by the Minister of Interior and Foreign Affairs Ronald Plasterk said it’s a shame that the Kingdom has stopped so low when they chose not to inform the Prime Minister of St Read more

Prime Minister: Council Of Ministers Is Working Across The Board

PHILIPSBURG – In Wednesday’s, January 18, weekly Press Briefing, Prime Minister William Marlin provided clarity on several issues.

He said that at a general shareholders meeting of TelEm, several agenda points, had to put off due to some information being received the day before, and the Council of Ministers having to attend a swearing-in.

However, the new CEO for TelEm is Kendall Dupersoy, who previously worked for TelEm, then went to work at the airport Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, January 19th the Town Hall meeting organized by the Community Police Officer Felix Richards was held at the Milton Peters College. Many invited residents of these neighborhoods for unknown reasons did not show up for the meeting. The residents that attended this meeting were given a detailed explanation of the present situation on crime in the areas and tips given on how to jointly prevent and combat crime and criminal activities. A Whatsapp Chat group was also set up for these residents Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Recently, the Council of Ministers hosted a New Year’s breakfast meeting to introduce key staff members to all ministers. The staff of the cabinets of the ministers, Secretaries General of the 7 Ministries, their replacement and their secretaries as well as the support unit of the Council of Ministers, the Secretariat of the Council, were invited and were introduced by the respective ministers. All Ministers, including the Minister Plenipotentiary, were present at the breakfast.
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Kendal Dupersoy Is Telem New Ceo

~ Three board members appointed ~

PHILIPSBURG--Kendall Dupersoy has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the TelEm Group, Prime Minister William Marlin an Read more

El Primer Ministro Asistió A Servicio Religioso Y De Promoción Del Vks

Traducido por Máximo Castro

El Primer ministro William Marlin, coloca al teniente de VKS Anthony Schoobar el rango a Teniente de 1ra clase, en la ceremonia de la promoción.

MADAME ESTATE.- El Cuerpo Voluntario de St. Maarten (VKS) inició el Año Nuevo 2017 con un Servicio Religioso celebrado en la Iglesia Metodista de Philipsburg, seguido de una Ceremonia de Promoción en su sede en Madame Estate.

El gobernador Eugene Holiday, y el primer ministro William Marlin, estuvieron acompañados de sus esposas Read more

Prime Minister Attends Vks Church Service And Promotion Ceremony

MADAME ESTATE – The Voluntary Corps of St. Maarten (VKS) kicked off the New Year 2017 with a Church Service held at the Philipsburg Methodist Church, followed by a Promotion Ceremony at its headquarters in Madame Estate.

Governor Eugene Holiday and his wife, Prime Minister William Marlin and his wife, Commander of the VKS Antonio Rogers and his partner, invited dignitaries, officers and soldiers of the VKS at the Methodist Church.

The Church Service was attended by Governor Eugene Holiday and his wife, Prime Minister William Marlin and his wife, Commander of the VKS Antonio Rogers and his partner, invited dignitaries, officers and soldiers of the VKS.

Commander Rogers took the opportunity to address the youth in attendance by giving them words of encouragement as they face the challenges of the world today.

During the Promotion Ceremony in Madame Estate, 2 officers were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant 1st Class Read more

MADAME ESTATE(DCOMM):--- The Voluntary Corps of Sint Maarten (VKS) kicked off the New Year 2017 with a Church Service held at the Philipsburg Methodist Church, followed by a Promotion Ceremony at its headquarters in Madame Estate.

The Church Service was attended by His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday & his wife, The Honorable Prime Minister William Marlin & his wife, Commander of the VKS Antonio Rogers & his partner, invited dignitaries and Officers & Soldiers of the VKS Read more

New Restaurant

New Restaurant

St. Maarten’s newest Mexican restaurant, La Patrona, officially opened at Simpson Bay Resort and Marina. The red ribbon was cut by Prime Minister William Marlin and Resort co-owner Julieta Sutton. The opening coincided with the celebration of the completion of the multi-year renovation of the property.

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The Hague:--- Minister Plenipotentiary, H.E. Mrs. H. Doran York, was honored with an official visit from His Excellency, Mr. Urs Breiter, resident Ambassador of Switzerland to the Netherlands, since September 2014.
During his introduction to the Minister Plenipotentiary, the Ambassador informed her of the pending assignment of the new Honorary Consul for Switzerland to Sint Maarten, Curacao and Aruba, Mr. T. Markert.
Mr. Markert will be the successor of the current Consul, Mr. Mike Koch who will be relinquishing his post Read more

Governor Holiday Swears In Three New Mps

Harbour View – On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, Governor Eugene B. Holiday administered the oath to new Members of Parliament Romeo Pantophlet, George Pantophlet and

Hyacinth Richardson at the Governor’s Cabinet Read more

Harbour View:--- On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, His Excellency Governor Eugene B. Holiday administered the oath to new Members of Parliament Mr. Romeo Pantophlet, Mr. George Pantophlet and Mr Read more

Govt. To Host 12Th Annual National Day Of Prayer

PHILIPSBURG – The 12th annual National Day of Prayer will be held this Sunday, January 8, 2017 in front of the new Government Administration building under the theme: “Lord, give us vision that we may prosper.”

The ecumenical service will begin at 5:30pm with Praise and Worship led by the Harmonics Team and Band.

The Order of Service includes a call to worship and invocation. Renditions will be done by the church choir of the Seventh Day Adventist Church as well as the Love and Grace Youth choir.

Intercessory prayers for: Government, economic stability, against crime and violence, the family, the youth and protection, will be offered by a member of the clergy, together with the various persons from the different churches, while Reverend Jaediene Meade will give the sermonette.

Prime Minister William Marlin will offer remarks, followed by a word of thanks by a representative of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Affairs.

The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the second Sunday in January, with an invitation to people of all faiths to pray for the nation Read more

Update: Four New Mps To Be Sworn In Soon

~ Credentials to be checked today ~

PHILIPSBURG--The four vacant seats in Parliament will soon be filled. The four persons to whom the seats were offered by the Central Voting Bureau by virtue of the votes they gathered on their parties' slates have accepted their posts.

Voting Bureau Chairman Jason Rogers told The Daily Herald that as of Thursday morning all four had accepted their seats to serve as Members of Parliament (MPs).

Perry Geerlings of the Democratic Party (DP) had not yet accepted his seat up to late last Wednesday night.

Now that Geerlings has accepted the seat, Rogers will inform Parliament of his acceptance Read more

Four New Mps To Be Sworn-In Soon

PHILIPSBURG--The four vacant seats in Parliament will soon be filled. The four persons to whom the seats were offered by the Central Voting Bureau by virtue of the votes they gathered on their parties' slates have accepted their posts. 

  Voting Bureau Chairman Jason Rogers told The Daily Herald as of this morning all four had accepted their seats to serve as Members of Parliament  (MPs). 

  Up to late last night, Perry Geerlings of the Democratic Party (DP) had not yet accepted his seat, Rogers had told the paper on Wednesday night. 

  Now that Geerlings has accepted the seat, Rogers will inform Parliament of his acceptance Read more

Prime Minister Marlin On New Administration

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister and Minister responsible for General Affairs William Marlin wished all a happy and prosperous 2017, in Wednesday’s Press Briefing, and said they are looking forward to being in office for four years.

“Not that it means that the government will now relax and take it easy because you have four years, but it gives you a better opportunity to plan and prepare and to execute, and to tackle many of the problems that we have had to deal with,” Prime Minister Marlin stated Read more

The Government To Hosts The 12Th Annual National Day Of Prayer .

PHILIPSBURG:--- The 12th Annual National Day of Prayer will be held this Sunday, January 8th, 2017 in front of the New Government Administration Building under the theme is “Lord give us vision that we may Prosper”. The ecumenical service will begin at 5:30 p.m. with Praise and Worship led by the Harmonics Team & Band.
The Order of Service includes a call to worship and invocation. Renditions will be done by the church choir of the Seventh Day Adventist Church as well as the Love and Grace Youth choir.
Intercessory Prayers for: Government, Economic stability, Against Crime & Violence, the Family, the Youth and Protection will be offered by a member of the clergy, together with the various persons from the different churches, while Rev Read more