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Dear Reader
We commend the 'Labour Office' for releasing a
statement outlining the responsibilities of the employers and the rights of the employees in the post-hurricane Irma phase wherein many employees are left wondering if they have a job or not or if they will get paid or not.
The mantra of many employers about 'no work, no pay' is certainly not applicable in this situation as it is no fault of the employees that they were in a situation that they could not nor can not work during and after the passing of
two storms over St. Maarten and those storms leaving many businesses totally destroyed in their wakes.
That many businesses are presently closed due to the looting and plundering that took place during and after the passing of hurricane Irma is a sad and regrettable situation and many business owners are calling out for justice. The expeditious manner in which the police force has been tracking down looters and confiscating the looted goods and items found is commendable. However, we strongly believe that the good work should not be tainted by overzealousness in carrying out this task. Read our
opinion piece entitled '
A few rotten apples' to understand what we are referring to.
That there would be victims of hurricane Irma in all forms and fashions was to be expected. However, the news that the University of St. Martin would have to close its doors in November if the government does not provide extra financial assistance to the tune of 3 million guilders is disheartening and does not bode well for the intellectual capacity of the island, a factor that is very much an essential ingredient in the recovery and rebuilding process of the economic capacity of St. Maarten.
We sincerely hope that the groundbreaking news the university's dean, Dr. Francio Guadeloupe, referred to on the radio yesterday, that was to be announced during a faculty and staff meeting at 5pm, would be news that financial assistance for USM would be forthcoming as a part of the Dutch assistance Minister Plasterk
talked about during his press conference on Monday. We eagerly look forward to any positive news that we can publish in our daily email newsletter about this
situation.
Similarly, we look forward to government deciding as an alternative to use the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex as the proposed location for an emergency container village given the close proximity to the SMMC hospital, the fire department and to the Link One access roads. It is clear that the health implications of using the Festival Village are worth considering, as the SCDF rightfully points out in a press
statement yesterday, which can be read online
here.
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The Newspaper for Country St. Maarten
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Police addresses excessive force incident - TODAY - The...
PHILIPSBURG - Police Chief Carl John and his management team are addressing a video-clip which is circulating on social media regarding the use of excessive force by police officers on Sint Maarten. The police chief and management are stating...
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In times of crisis you get to know not only yourself but also your friends and, if you have any, your enemies. The role of the media during a crisis is ambiguous, though the bottom line remains the same. A free press is there to keep its readers abreast of whatever the authorities are up to....
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Statement from Labor Office
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Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor
Department of Labor Affairs and Social Services
Topic:
Responsibilities of the Employers, Rights of the Employees
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The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has warned that housing people in the Festival Village is a humanitarian and health disaster waiting to happen. The board of the foundation issued its warning following comments made by at least two Ministers (Marlin and Lee) that the village was being considered for housing.
Read the full story online.
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On Monday, the Board of the USM sent a letter to the Honourable Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sports, Ms. Silveria Jacobs, informing her that if the government of Sint Maarten does not finally take up its responsibility to provide the USM with an increase of the annual subsidy of 3Million Antillean Guilders, the institution will have to close its doors as of the end of November!
Read more online.
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British Landing Ship docks in port for transfer of...
PORT ST. MAARTEN - The British Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Mounts Bay L3008, one of three Landing Ship Docks (LSD), arrived on Monday morning at Port St. Maarten to pick up two fire trucks and seven containers of hurricane relief goods. The...
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French Officials visit the Zr.Ms. Karel Doorman Navy...
PHILIPSBURG - His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday, hosted a visit aboard the Navy Ship Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 3. Representatives of French Saint Martin - Prefete Anne Laubies and...
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IMPORTANT SZV NOTICES effective Monday, Oct.2nd - TODAY...
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (Monday October 2nd, 2017) - Social & Health Insurances SZV would like to inform the public and its customers of the following important notices. SZV also encourages all to monitor its Facebook page and the media for...
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BURGER KING IN SIMPSON BAY REOPENED FOR BUSINESS
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Telem Disconnection Notice
For July 2017 Bill deadline for payment is Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
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