Unbiased look at the Sint Maarten Elections
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Parliament of St. Maarten passed the draft motion presented by Member of Parliament Omar Ottley that was presented weeks ago when the NRBP accompanied by the Prime Minister of St. Maarten appeared in Parliament. On Monday during the continuation of the meeting, 13 Members of Parliament voted in favor of the draft motion that is geared towards providing work to local contractors and or businesses on St Read more
Argos Cement Delivers Devices To 60 Students
A student received a device from an Argos representative.
PHILIPSBURG--After seeing the effects the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has had on the local population, Argos joined forces with Klass Electronics, Member of Parliament Omar Ottley, Good Food and Mojitos, and the Brooks Modelling Agency in the Netherlands, to deliver electronic equipment to sixty children from the public education system in St Read more
Mp Omar Ottley Along With Others Donates 63 Electronic Devices To Allow Students In Need To Participate In Online Learning.
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – MP Omar Ottley, in collaboration with Argos, Keianna Liburd, Klass Electronics, Good Food & Mojitos, Brooks Modeling Agency (in the Netherlands), will collectively be donating 63 hand held tablets and lap tops for students in need during the upcoming school term.
The MP stated that it is no secret that St Maarten as a country is faced with what is now known as the new norm, and unfortunately distance learning is part of this norm Read more
PHILIPSBURG:--- MP Omar Ottley, in collaboration with Argos, Keianna Liburd, Klass Electronics, Good Food & Mojitos, Brooks Modeling Agency (in the Netherlands), will collectively be donating 63 handheld tablets and laptops for students in need during the upcoming school term. The MP stated that it is no secret that St Maarten as a country is faced with what is now known as the new norm, and unfortunately distance learning is part of this norm Read more
PHILIPSBURG:--- In 2020 budget meeting member of parliament Omar Ottley stressed on the importance of mass rapid testing. This method has been adapted all over the world in places like America, Asia, and even Europe.The MP went on to state that now is the time to exercise all options. The current method used by the government of St. Maarten is a PCR swab test done through the nasal area and goes to the throat.Ottley went on to state that he is not at odds with the EOC or the epidemiologist but urges them to utilize both the PCR swab test and antibodies testing.While there are arguments about the accuracy of the rapid antibody test being only 90% accurate as opposed to the desired 97% accuracy of the RT- PCR Test Read more
Mp Ottley Proposes Shopping Per District
UP MP Omar Ottley
PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley says he has submitted a proposal requesting that Justice Minister Read more Candidates in this article:
Exclusive: ProsecutorS Office Delays Swearing In Of Omar Ottley.
~Swearing imminent is their class justice at the Prosecutors Office.~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Reliable information reaching SMN News states that the incoming Minister of VSA Omar Ottley may have to wait a bit longer than usual to be sworn in as Minister of VSA, while the other Ministers forming the National Alliance and United Peoples Party coalition may take office anytime soon Read more
Dutch Should Take Their Responsibility And Monitor Borders ---Mp Buncamper.
PHILIPSBURG: --- Several Members of Parliament expressed their concerns on the effects of the COVID- 19 a pandemic that has worldwide concerns causing many countries to shut down.MP Claudius Buncamper called on the Dutch Government to monitor the borders because they asked for border control and it is now their competency. MP Buncamper said that he is concerned about the influx of Venezuelans that managed to secure refugee statuses on the French territory but crosses the border to work and live illegally on the Dutch side Read more
Quince Miembros Del Parlamento Hicieron Juramento / Rolando Brison Fue Elegido Presidente Del Parlamento
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Las 15 personas elegidas para el parlamento de Sint Maarten durante las elecciones parlamentarias del 9 de enero, ahora son miembros oficiales del parlamento. Fueron juramentados por el Gobernador, Su Excelencia Dres. Eugene B. Holiday durante una ceremonia celebrada en la Oficina del Gobernador en Harbor View el lunes por la maana. Los 15 legisladores que se juramentarn el lunes fueron: Silveria Jacobs, Jurendy Doran, William Marlin, Christopher Emmanuel, Ardwell Irion y Rudolphe Samuel por la Alianza Nacional Read more
~ MP Rolando Brison elected Chair of Parliament, Vice-Chair MP William Marlin, 2nd Vice-Chair Rodolphe Samuel.
PHILIPSBURG:--- Of the 15 Members of Parliament that cast their votes to elect the chairman of parliament, 12 voted in favor of MP Rolando Brison, while one voted for Grisha Heyliger Marten and one blank Read more
Ottley: Coronavirus Should Not Be Taken Lightly
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Member of Parliament Elect Omar Ottley urges The Health Department, The Princess Juliana International Airport, and The Port of St. Maarten to pay keen attention to the rapid spread and growth of the Wuhan Coronavirus.
The Coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China mid December 2019. The virus has since spread to Europe, the US, and Australia; infecting more than 1300 worldwide Read more
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Elect Omar Ottley urges The Health Department, The Princess Juliana International Airport, and The Port of St. Maarten to pay keen attention to the rapid spread and growth of the Wuhan Coronavirus.
The Coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China mid-December 2019. The virus has since spread to Europe, the US, and Australia; infecting more than 1300 worldwide Read more
Christopher Emmanuel: I Am Not Jumping Ship
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – One of the Members of Parliament elect in the just concluded parliamentary election, Christopher Emmanuel who has not assigned his signature to the signed agreement between the National Alliance and the United Peoples Party, made it clear Monday afternoon that he has no intention of leaving the NA or jumping ship Read more
Los Mayores Ganadores De La Alianza Nacional Comienzan Las Conversaciones De Formacin
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Los resultados preliminares de las elecciones parlamentarias interrumpidas que acaban de celebrarse el jueves 9 de enero estn en marcha y la Alianza Nacional (NA) y sus 22 candidatos acumularon un total de 4.694 votos.
El Partido UP es el siguiente en lnea con 3.232 votos. Los dos partidos ms grandes fueron seguidos por el Partido Unido de Sint Maarten (USP), que obtuvo 1.759 votos, el PFP recin llegado recibi 1, 408, SMCP reuni 752 y PPA obtuvo 326 votos.
Haba 111 candidatos representando los siete partidos polticos que participaron en las elecciones Read more
National Alliance Biggest Winners Formation Talks To Start
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Preliminary results in the just concluded snapped parliamentary elections held on Thursday, January 9th are in and the National Alliance and its 22 candidates amassed a total of 4,694 votes.
The UP Party is next in line with 3,232 votes. The two largest parties were followed by the US Party who garnered 1,759 votes the new comer PFP received 1, 408, SMCP gathered 752 and PPA acquired 326 votes Read more