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Marlin Updates On Formation Process

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin was hoping to receive the final reports on some of the candidate ministers from the Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, to be able to complete his final report on the formation of the new government. The final report is for Governor Eugene Holiday.

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Formateur Gives Update On Screening Process

PHILIPSBURG – Formateur/Prime Minister William Marlin explained that the screening process of the candidate ministers was once again prolonged due to the disruption in the government network.

“I know everyone was expecting the final reporting on Tuesday, [November] 8, [however] it did not materialize for several reasons, one of them being that we did not receive the final reports on all the candidates, which we hope to receive today from the Public Prosecutor’s office,” the Prime Minister added.

The hope was to receive the final reports Wednesday, November 9, however, some were missing Read more

Nipa Hosts Fete De La Cuisine In Celebration Of 10Th Anniversary

CAY HILL – On November 8, the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) hosted one of the Fete de la Cuisine events while simultaneously celebrating their 10-year anniversary.

Four high end chefs, hailing from the Netherlands came to NIPA, and joined the NIPA culinary students, as well as two students from the Miss Lalie Youth Care and Rehabilitation Center, to create wonderful “mixed cultured” dishes for the invited distinguished guests.

The event started with a heartfelt welcome by Henri Brookson, who is responsible for this event followed by the opening by Dr Read more

Fellow St. Maarteners,
Brothers and sisters,
Family all.

Many rains ago, when I was a teacher, I asked my class to write about what St. Martin Day meant to them. One shy, little boy, whose name I can’t remember now, wrote in his assignment the following: “St. Martin Day is the day for the people of this island to come together as family and enjoy each other and remember those who have gone before us.”
That simple answer stuck in my mind up till now because it captures the essence of what we are supposed to be celebrating today Read more

Pm William Marlin St Martin Day Address

PHILIPSBURG St. Maarten - Fellow St. Maarteners, Brothers and sisters, Family all. Many rains ago, when I was a teacher, I asked my class to write about what St. Martin Day meant to them. One shy, little boy, whose name I can’t remember now, wrote in his assignment the following: “St. Martin Day is the day for the people of this island to come together as family and enjoy each other and remember those who have gone before us.”

That simple answer stuck in my mind up till now because it captures the essence of what we are supposed to be celebrating today Read more

Marlin To Request Parliament Meeting About Oyster Pond

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister William Marlin said in a press statement on Sunday night that he intends to request an urgent meeting of Parliament to discuss the border issues with the French side, in particular at Oyster Pond.

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Fête De La Cuisine Pays Courtesy Visit To Prime Minister

PHILIPSBURG РPrime Minister William Marlin received a courtesy visit by Henri Brookson, organizer of F̻te de la Cuisine 2016, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

This year’s culinary festival event is scheduled to take place from November 6-13, on St Read more

Prime Minister Requests Urgent Meeting Of Parliament

PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister William Marlin in his capacity also as Member of Parliament (MP) said on Sunday afternoon, November 6, that he will be requesting that Chairman of Parliament MP Claret Connor convene an urgent meeting of Parliament to discuss the ongoing problems at Captain Oliver’s Marina.

Prime Minister Marlin said that up to Sunday evening no response was received from the Préfet Deleguee of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin said on Sunday afternoon that he will be requesting the Chairman of Parliament MP Claret Connor to convene an urgent meeting of Parliament to discuss the ongoing problems at the Captain Olivers Marina.

Prime Minister Marlin said that up to Sunday evening no response was received from the Prefet Delegue of St Read more

Fête De La Cuisine 2016 Pays Courtesy Visit To Prime Minister William Marlin

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Prime Minister William Marlin received a courtesy visit by Mr. Henri Brookson organizer of Fête de la Cuisine 2016, who is celebrating its 10th Anniversary Read more

Government Formation Report Deadline Now On November 8

HARBOUR VIEW--Prime Minister William Marlin, in his role as formateur, has been given a new deadline by Governor Eugene Holiday for the submission of his final report on formation of the new Government (Council of Ministers). The deadline is Tuesday, November 8.

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Governor Holiday Receives Update On Formation From Marlin

Formateur William Marlin

HARBOUR VIEW – On Friday, November 4, the Governor of St. Maarten E.B. Holiday, met with and received an update from Formateur William Marlin on the Read more

Harbour View:---- On Friday, November 4, 2016, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday met with and received an update from formateur Mr. William Marlin on the progress regarding the pending points of the formation. Considering that the background screening of candidate ministers is still ongoing the formateur, therefore requested a further extension of his commission to form a new government.
Governor Holiday as a result and having assessed the situation extended the commission for Mr Read more

Prime Minister Gives Clarification On Screening Process

PHILIPSBURG – On Wednesday, November 2, Prime Minister William Marlin gave clarifications on the screenings for the candidate of ministers, and reasons for the current delay.

The Prime Minister made clear that at no point did he make mention that there was a “green light” for the swearing-in of the Council of Ministers Read more

Nov. 7 Tentative Date For Swearing In New Ministers

PHILIPSBURG--Monday, November 7, is the tentative date for the new candidate Ministers to be sworn in, Prime Minister William Marlin said on Wednesday.
If the screening is not completed by this time, then another tentative date will have to be set. The process is not yet finalised as the screening of all candidates is not yet comple Read more

Prime Minister Marlin Insists That The French Are Committing Illegal Acts, And Has Been Using The Marina At Captain Oliver’S To Fulfill Their Agenda.

PHILIPSBURG:---Prime Minister William Marlin insisted on Wednesday during the weekly council of ministers press briefing that the French authorities made an illegal arrest on the Dutch side when they arrested the owner of Captain Olivers on the marina he claimed she was busy repairing. Marlin said the “owner” of the marina was arrested on the Dutch side where the marina is located and she was taken to the French Gendarmes, according to Marlin is that the woman who has since been released was arrested because she was conducting repairs on the marina and not meeting the French environmental laws Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin announced at the Council of Minister's press briefing that at no point he has ever released any information or gave a date as to when the Ministers of the incoming coalition will be sworn in. Marlin further explained that at the moment the screening of the candidate Ministers are ongoing and as such he still cannot give a direct date as to when the Ministers will be sworn in Read more

Prime Minister Marlin Requests From Prefet Deleguee Laubies The Removal Of Barricades From Dutch Controlled Territory

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Prime Minister William Marlin sent a letter to the Prefete Deleguee of St. Barths and Saint Martin Mme. Anne Laubies, making a clear call

Last month September 2016, a concern citizen provided 721news with this picture where you can clearly see the French lawman stopping cars and inspecting them on the Dutch side (Dutch Quarter / Belvedere) of the border Read more

Marlin Requests That French Remove Barricades Placed At Oyster Pond

OYSTER POND--Remove all barricades placed at Oyster Pond post-haste was the message Prime Minister William Marlin sent via letter to Prefete Deleguee of St. Barths and St. Martin Anne Laubies.

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Prime Minister Marlin Requests From Prefet Deleguee Laubies The Removal Of Barricades From Dutch Controlled Territory

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten – Prime Minister William Marlin sent a letter to the Prefete Deleguee of St. Barths and Saint Martin Mme. Anne Laubies, making a clear call for the following to be done post haste.

The removal of all barricades impeding access to Dutch controlled territory as agreed upon by the French authorities, i.e. the status quo Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister William Marlin sent a letter to the Prefete Deleguee of St. Barths and Saint Martin Mme. Anne Laubies, making a clear call for the following to be done post haste.
The removal of all barricades impeding access to the Dutch-controlled territory as agreed upon by the French authorities, i.e. the status quo Read more

Governor Holiday Receives Progress Report From W. Marlin

HARBOUR VIEW – On Thursday, October 27, the Governor of St. Maarten E.B. Holiday, met with and received a progress report from formateur William Marlin.

During the meeting the formateur provided the Governor with a copy of the governing program and an update on the progress of matters related to the formation.

This included a review of the status of the screening of the candidates for the posts of Prime Minister, Ministers, Minister Plenipotentiary and acting Minister Plenipotentiary.

The screening covers a background review of

(a) the personal and professional credentials, (b) the financial position, (c) the fiscal (i.e Read more

Harbour View:--- On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency drs. E.B. Holiday met with and received a progress report from formateur Mr. William Marlin.
During the meeting, the formateur provided the Governor with a copy of the governing program and an update on the progress of matters related to the formation Read more

Jamaica And St Maarten Move To Regulate Timeshare Industry

Source: Caribbean News Service

MIAMI BEACH, – In light of calls for improved standards, two Caribbean destinations have gone ahead with laws to regulate the timeshare industry.

St. Maarten remains the leaders in timeshare in the Caribbean with more than 2000 units and an occupancy rate of 82 percent year-round.

Prime Minster William Marlin said after 40 years of offering timeshare options, the island has finally drafted its legislation which is now being translated into Dutch.

“It has now passed through what we call the central committee of parliament,” Marlin told reporters here on Wednesday.

“When the new (Dutch side) government comes in, this legislation is one of the first that will be dealt with,” the prime minister announced.

He said the laws will focus on “consumer protection” but also prescribes “a code of conduct” for timeshare companies and sales personnel.

Timeshare pumps more than US$500 million dollars in the economy of the Dutch overseas territory annually.

In Jamaica where timeshare is still a growing industry, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett has announced that the island has already passed its timeshare laws.

He told the Shared Ownership Investment Conference here that timeshare presents “a great opportunity for job creation”.

According to Bartlett the development of timeshare also presents an opportunity to freshen up the tourism product.

“We have to refresh ourselves and re-invent ourselves,” he said.

Interval International says it is a proven fact that timeshare owners do come back no matter what’s going on in the global economy Read more