Court denies Smartplay right to text message lottery
Philipsburg - Telecom provider UTS does not have to offer services for phone lotteries to Smartplay, the company doing business as Robbie's Lottery in St. Maarten. The Common Court of Justice rejected Smartplay's appeal against an earlier court...
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Dear Reader
Are there any statistics available on the St. Maarten diaspora?
Logical places to look for the St. Maarten diaspora is of course the USA, Canada, Holland, France, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius, The Dominican Republic, Panama, Belize, etc., and apparently even as far away as New Zealand and Australia.
In a recent discussion on Facebook one poster was adamant that there are well over 5000 St. Maarteners abroad who are highly qualified with the necessary degrees to fill various positions on St. Maarten.
It would be interesting to find hard data on these numbers.
Any suggestions?
We suggest establishing a network of organizations in countries targeting the St. Maarten diaspora so that we can have a good idea who all we can tap for our nation building efforts.
Maybe an idea for a St. Maarten headhunter bureau.
In the meantime, do enjoy reading our full newsletter today.
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Richards bids farewell to eight years of inspection ...
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Former Lt. Governor Franklyn Richards delivered his farewell remarks in a ceremony of the Council of Law Enforcement to mark his eight years of being a member of the aforementioned which comes to an end on December...
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Questionable behavior
By Hilbert Haar ~ The General Audit Chamber-report about Dutch assistance to St. Maarten in the wake of Hurricane Irma reveals that one of the island's key state-owned enterprises - utilities company GEBE - is in serious financial trouble. The...
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Cartoon: MP Rolando Brison test results in ...
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Lee traveled to Italy with INSO seeking comfort letter ...
PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Health and Labor Emil Lee has traveled to Italy with INSO representatives seeking the assistance from the Italian Government on behalf of INSO in order for them to continue with the New General Hospital project.
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Minister of VROMI Miklos Giterson to appear in Court ....
PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VROMI Miklos Giterson has to appear before a judge on Tuesday as the Prosecutor’s Office is seeking the court’s permission to prosecute him for driving under the influence of alcohol.
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90 Arrested - Guyana Companies Linked to US$60B Cocaine Ring
Sicily - Investigations into one of Europe's most powerful drug syndicate and mafia grouping has led to intelligence officials tying at least two export companies in Guyana to the feared Ndranghet Mafia out of Sicily, who is believed to have...
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NAGICO's Christmas Raffle
Draw date Friday December 28, 2018 at 3 pm. Witness Live Drawing by Independent Auditors from Grant Thornton. To be eligible you must have a valid NAGICO Insurance Policy not expired and paid in full before December 26th, 2018.
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NAGICO Group-sponsored rowing team begins 3,000 mile row
With support from NAGICO, Atlantic Discovery team rows from the Canary Islands to Antigua to raise money to fight Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Four-man rowing team Atlantic Discovery commenced The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Wednesday morning,...
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StMaartenNews.com Aviation News
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Curaçao finally got the airport that it wanted for long time
Willemstad - Those who depart from or arrive at Hato Airport in Curaçao these days may have had a hard time: the airport is developing rapidly and the large-scale renovation and expansion, which took more than 2 years, are coming to an end....
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The potential and opportunities of Grand Case airport
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert ~ It is a well-known fact among economists and aviation professionals that the growth of a region may depend on the development of its airport. You may start laughing, but Grand Case airport and French St.Martin are no...
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SZV STAFF DELIVERS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DONATIONS
The staff donations provide a family with a meal for at least three days. The holiday season has begun, and our staff has already made several deliveries to various schools, including to the students of the Vocational school and Oranje School.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTS HOSTS FIRST STARS GYMNASTICS
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Sunday December 9 th, NIA (National Institute of Arts) hosted its first STARS gymnastics. An event designed to motivate and inspire its gymnasts to work hard and diligent to attain their athletic goals. 48 gymnasts...
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EDUCATION AND MUSIC ON THE MOVE BY THE NATION'S YOUTH
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The talented students of Public Education serenaded all public schools and some of the businesses in Philipsburg in a week of sharing the Holiday cheer from Monday 3 rd December to Friday 7 th December. This was...
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StMaartenNews.com Goverment News
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Minister Stuart Johnson encourages participation in Regatta
POND ISLAND:--- Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Stuart Johnson is encouraging participation in the 20th Annual Regatta Art Competition which is open for all children between 4-18 years of age. According to the organizers of the St. Maarten ...
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Sarah: Changes to pension ordinance critical for pensionfund
PHILIPSBURG-The Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has announced that there will be cardinal changes to the pension ordinance. During a press conference which was held at the Parliament Building, she said that these changes will be...
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Mid Isle Awards Four Paul Harris Fellow
PHILIPSBURG:--- During the recent visit of Rotary District 7020 Governor Patrick Adizua to St. Maarten, while visiting The Rotary Club of St. Maarten-Mid Isle, he was asked to present four Paul Harris Fellow Awards on their behalf.
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Rotary Sunset Donates Supplies to Mental Health Foundation.
Cay Hill:--- In recognition of Rotary's December theme, "Disease Prevention and Treatment," the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset brought some cheer to the patrons of the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) by donating much-needed supplies. A few...
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CRU operational again before the holidays
WILLEMSTAD - In a press release, the Curaçao Refinery Utilities, better known as CRU, announced that it will be operational again for the holidays and can again supply utilities to the Isla refinery. Work on the BOO boilers have been progressing...
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Rhuggenaath wants emergency law to circumvent bureaucracy
WILLEMSTAD - The government of Eugene Rhuggenaath wants a special mandate from the Parliament of Curaçao to boost the economy. The bureaucracy must be circumvented through ministerial regulations. The Emergency Law, which must regulate all this,...
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Government: SVB spends too much on medical specialists
WILLEMSTAD - Minister of Health Suzanne Camelia-Römer explained in parliament recently that according to her, the reimbursement of medical specialists has grown unevenly. Currently, half of the total number of specialists in the hospital and the...
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Sterilization in the Dutch Caribbean will now be reimbursed
By René Zwart © The Hague - Sterilization for both men and women will be reimbursed in the Caribbean Netherlands from 1 January by the BES Healthcare Insurance Office. This is shown by the Insured Monitor that Minister for Medical Care Bruno...
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CBCS announces new bond issue for government of Curaçao
WILLEMSTAD - On Friday, January 11, 2019, there will be a bond issue on behalf of the country of Curaçao. The bond will have a semi-annual coupon as follows: NAf 69,100,000 bond with duration of 30 years. Interest rate is based on the Dutch yield ...
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StMaartenNews.com BES-Islands News
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Case against Statian dismissed
Oranjestad - The Public Prosecutor's office, because of a lack of evidence, has dismissed the criminal case against A.J.J.E. (66) from St Eustatius. A.J.J.E. was suspected of mistreating schoolchildren aged 6 and 7 years old and of having...
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Open day defense ended with a reception aboard the Zeeland
Kralendijk - Last Sunday the open day of defense ended with a private reception on board the Zr. Ms. Zeeland. Several guests at this reception could enjoy a snack and a drink under the musical guidance of "Mimoun Himmit and the healers". The...
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Weather Forecast: Tuesday to Thursday
DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 17, 2018 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday evening (18:00 LST) December 18, 2018 Tonight through Tuesday evening: Fair to partly cloudy with local showers possible. Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: ...
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City of Amsterdam Technology Office inspires SHTA with...
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - "Technology can bring new economic opportunities, but even more importantly solve societal challenges." This was the key message of Ruben Polderman, Mobility Project Manager of Amsterdam's Chief Technology Office, in...
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COCI supports ban of single use plastics and applauds...
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry (COCI) says it supports the ban of single-use plastics and applauds those in the business community who have moved to only using reusable and biodegradable products....
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NAGICO launches the Hurricane Xtra Policy
PHILIPSBURG (Monday, July 23, 2018) - Today, NAGICO Insurances unveiled a new insurance product called the NAGICO Hurricane Xtra Policy. It's designed as a supplemental coverage to insure uncovered expenses that may arise following a hurricane as ...
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Safe holidays: Don't Drink & Drive
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, DCOMM) - The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, and the Department of Communication (DCOMM), in a collective public service message is...
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Review LuminAID Packlite Max, a Solar Powered Phone Charger
ST. JOHN'S ESTATE - The Wizards, specializing in computer repairs and onsite services, is now the official reseller for an environmentally-friendly product that has a very unusual feature: A solar powered LED lantern that is a phone charger as...
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CPS: Advises persons at risk to get their flu vaccine
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, DCOMM) - It's that time of the year when influenza, better known as the flu, becomes more predominant. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. Unlike the common cold, influenza can cause severe illness and...
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Venezuela Welcomes Two Nuclear Bombers - As Russia Backs ...
Guyana Guardian - Saying that it firmly backs Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro, Russia has sent two nuclear bomber aircraft to the Spanish speaking country; - an act that the United States has so far fail to comment on. It is believed that...
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Former government minister arrested in Dominica
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Man dies from Swine Flu in The Bahamas
The Bahamas government has confirmed that a 61-year-old man has died from the HINI influenza, otherwise known as swine flu. Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands, who was unable to provide any specifics about the case, said the death occurred last...
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Barbados Enters Code Share Agreement to Boost Visitor...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday December 18, 2018 - Barbados may not have an agreement with France for air services, but the island has signed agreements that will see greater connectivity and the movement of visitors between the two countries.
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Sandals Resorts Denies Claims of Cover-up of Sexual Assault
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday December 18, 2018 - Jamaican-based luxury resort operator, Sandals Resorts, is denying allegations that it is covering up sexual assaults at its hotels. "Recent allegations of cover-ups by our organization are false and ...
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Dutch woman arrested for bomb threat on TUI flight
A TUI Dreamliner scheduled to fly from Aruba to the Netherlands on Monday was kept on the ground due to a bomb threat. A Dutch woman was arrested, TUI Nederland confirmed to the Telegraaf. "The plane was checked completely and all passengers and...
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Girl, 16, shot dead at Rotterdam school; man, 31, arrested
A 16-year-old girl has been shot dead in the bike sheds at the back of her college in the west of Rotterdam. The girl was a student the city's Design College and was killed at around 1pm, police said. A 31-year-old man was arrested several...
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