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Public Prosecutor's Office concern about escalating school fights ~ PHILIPSBURG - The Public Prosecutor's Office is concerned about the rise in school fights this year. Not only has an increase in violent fights been observed, the Public...
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StMaartenNews.com Letters to the Editor
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Response to 'School fights'
Dear editor, In reference to the editorial titled "School fights". While I agree that this has reached a critical stage, I agree with most statements made by the writer and applaud the writer for addressing the issue, there are several questions...
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Country embarrassment
The country is constantly being faced with dilemma after dilemma. It goes deeper than a few chats or accusations that transpired over the past months. What has boggled me is the mindset of so many educated persons who show nothing more than...
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StMaartenNews.com Justice Matters
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Prosecutor's Office distances itself from statements Frans
PHILIPSBURG - The Public Prosecutor's Office does not recognize the statement of Mr. Richardson made in Parliament and to the media about the theft of jewelry by two TBO members in December 2016 and that these persons had returned to the...
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USP Board asks Justice Minister if he will investigate TBO
PHILIPSBURG - The board of the United St. Maarten (US) party is echoing the call by its leader MP Frans Richardson by publicly asking the Minister of Justice if he will investigate the theft of jewelry from the home of Francesco Corallo by two...
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Attorney for Francisco Corallo responds to Letter and allegations of theft submitted by MP Frans Richardson
~ Corallo was not present during house searches ~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Attorney at Law Jairo Bloem in an email to SMN News after questions were posed to him regarding the letter sent by MP Frans Richardson and the allegation of stolen jewelry by TBO Officers said the following.
“Mr. Corallo took notice, like everyone else who reads your blog, of the content of the - alleged – letter to the former Chief Public Prosecutor on Sint Maarten Mr. Ton Maan, sent by a Mr./Mrs. Festen. Mr. Corallo does not have any way to ascertain if this document is real and more importantly if its content is -fully- correct.
Regretfully, Mr. Corallo was not allowed to be present when his goods and the goods of his girlfriend were being seized from his apartment. Mr. Corallo as such was unable to witness the actions of the TBO Officers in this respect. As far as Mr. Corallo knows, there are no unaccounted goods, specifically jewellery.
This remark is made with the reservation that he has not yet obtained all the seized goods back. This means that he can presently only speak for the availability of the jewellery that was not seized from his apartment.
Logically, he will only know that the seized goods that the Solicitor General’ Office took in its possession are really accounted for, when these are returned to him.
Mr. Corallo deducts from the - alleged - letter dated January 8th, 2016, that was published on your media blog that the TBO Officers who allegedly/possibly stole/misappropriated the jewellery of Mr. Corallo and his girlfriend, were subsequently immediately deprived of this jewellery. Furthermore, that this jewellery was – hastily- placed back at the apartment of Mr. Corallo, where it was allegedly taken in the first place.
It goes without saying that if this is indeed the case, Mr. Corallo, who once again was not allowed to be present at the ‘house-search of his apartment, but instead immediately detained upon entry of the TBO officers, handcuffed, blindfolded and harshly transported away, is incapable to establish what really transpired.
The Solicitor General's Office, the persons named in the alleged letter and personal records of the TBO Officers who conducted the house search at the apartment of Mr. Corallo, should provide the requisite clarity, in this respect.
I trust to have informed you adequately herewith on behalf of Mr. Francesco Corallo.”
Jairo Bloem
Attorney at Law
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Frans: Dutch TBO agents stole and should have been arrested
PHILIPSBURG - Leader of the USP, MP Frans Richardson on Monday disclosed that two members of the TBO arresting team stole jewelry from Francesco Corallo during his arrest and the raid on his residence in December 2016 and was subsequently sent...
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What a disgrace
By Hilbert Haar ~ In a moment of weakness and - I have to admit, bad judgment - I reacted on Facebook to a post about Member of Parliament Frans Richardson where he stated that two members of the anti-corruption task force (TBO) stole jewelry from...
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PM Leona Romeo Marlin addresses concerns of air quality dump
PHILIPSBURG - The Government of Sint Maarten has taken note of the article in de Volkskrant with reference to the Dump. In this newspaper article, reference is made to a commissioned report of the World Bank that allegedly shows levels of...
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Minister Emil Lee addresses comments on dump testing results
POND ISLAND - In the Council of Ministers press briefing of Wednesday, November 7th, Minister of Public Health, Emil Lee, addressed the recent comments made in the media pertaining to the emissions from the dump. Lee made clear that there is no...
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PJIAE in financial straits, WB intends to give injection
SMN-NEWS EXCLUSIVE: PJIAE in financial straits, World Bank intends to give financial injection by June 2019. ~ CEO of PJIAE Brian Mingo soon to take up his post ~ PHILIPSBURG -- 14 months after the passing of hurricane Irma and Maria ...
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StMaartenNews.com Police News
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School fight investigation
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten (PR KPS) - In connection with the fight which took place on the school bus on November 5th 2018, which was posted on Social Media, detectives of the Police Youth and Morals Department have located the victim. The victim in ...
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Traffic accident involving student
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten (PR KPS) - The Police Traffic Department is presently investigating a traffic accident involving a student from the Sint Maarten Vocational School riding a scooter without license plate or any other documents and a private ...
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This week Commemorates the Founding of the first IC
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - World Interact Week is celebrated every year during the week of 5TH November to commemorate the founding of the first Interact club in 1962. To mark this occasion with Interactors and Rotarians around the world, ...
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MP Peterson Honours SMCP Pledge
PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Claude “Chacho” Peterson is continuing to honour the pledge made by the Sint Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) during their 2018 election campaign to donate 15 percent of the salary of their parliamentarians.
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Waste2Work showcases their work for the first time at SMILE
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - "We should start looking at waste differently," was the main message of the Waste2Work team who were one of the keynote s...
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Caribbean-wide Plant a Million Coral Initiative Launched ...
SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - Intelligent reefs powered by nature have been installed at three sites in St. Maarten in a continuing effort to restore mari...
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WYCCF calls on the youth and seniors to participate in...
SINT MAARTEN (ST. JOHN'S ESTATE) - The White & Yellow Cross Care Foundation (WYCCF) is calling out to the youth and elderly of St. Maarten to particip...
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StMaartenNews.com Goverment News
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PM Leona Romeo Marlin clarifies Public & National Holidays
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Prime Minister Leona Romeo Marlin has taken note of the debate that has spread through the community concerning her state...
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Reps Ministry of TEATT attend Gaming Regulation Forum
ST. MAARTEN – Representatives from the Ministry of TEATT, Economic Licenses and Inspectorate recently attended the Caribbean Association of Gaming Regulation (CAGR) 6th Annual Caribbean & Americas Gaming Regulation Forum (CAGRF).
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Minister Johnson commends Nature Foundation ...
PHILIPSBURG--- The St. Maarten Nature Foundation announced this week that St. Maarten is part of the “Plant a Million Coral” campaign that will see one million corals planted throughout the Caribbean Basin by 2025.
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StMaartenNews.com Parliament News
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Sarah hails AUC plan to create Center for Disaster Medicine
PHILIPSBURG - Following her queries to Ministers Johnson, Smith and Lee of respectively TEATT, MECYS and VSA, regarding the partnership recently entered into by AUC in a MOU to create a Caribbean Center for Disaster Medicine (CCDM)...
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Plenary Session of Parliament about Draft Amendment ...
Plenary Session of Parliament about Draft Ordinance to amend Administrative Jurisdiction ~ PHILIPSBURG - The House of Parliament will sit in a Plenary Public meeting on Thursday, November 8. The Public meeting is scheduled for 15.00 hrs. in...
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Parliaments meeting week schedule for the week of Nov 4-9
SXM PARLIAMENT MEETING WEEK NOVEMBER 5 - 9, 2018 Monday, November 5, 2018 OV 08 9.00 Repercussions of the verdict by the European Court of Human Rights in the Corallo case for the country St. Maarten and the Ministry of Justice of St. Maarten...
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StMaartenNews.com Civic News
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LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS BINGO SET FOR DECEMBER 8TH
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - St. Maarten Lions Club members are fervently preparing for their fundraiser "Annual Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo...
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Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset Assists Local Home Owners
SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - In efforts to promote Economic and Community Development, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset embarked on a mission to assi...
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StMaartenNews.com Culture News
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USM to hold Friday evening of reflection for the Island...
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - On Friday, 9 November 2018, the University of St. Martin (USM) will host an evening of public dialogue on the meaning of...
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Blair returns from Russia
Great Bay, St. Maarten - Shawn Blair, President of St Maarten National boxing Federation recently returned from Russia where he attended the 2018 AIBA Congress. Blair stated that it was a successful trip for the St. Martin National Boxing...
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NAGICO 1000 Smiles Project donations to SMMC in support...
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - NAGICO Insurances culminated the month of October on a high note when they presented a donation to the Positive Foundatio...
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StMaartenNews.com Curacao News
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US Consulate General organized mid-term election night event
WILLEMSTAD - United States Consul General Margaret Hawthorne welcomed cabinet members, parliamentarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, other invited guests, and about 100 students into Roosevelt House to celebrate the United States'...
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Floating dock Damen in use
WILLEMSTAD - The largest floating dock of Damen Shiprepair is finally in use. The intention is also to get the second smaller dock into operation this month. The docks were brought to Curaçao from the Netherlands in early May.
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NEW! CuracaoFlowers: You order online, we deliver in Curacao
CuracaoFlowers.com is the sister to StMaartenFlowers.com, an online flower order and delivery service. You can also order online and we deliver offline in Curacao. Flowers, giftbaskets, fruitbaskets and cakes. Contact us today to place your order.
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Phone betrays drug mule
WILLEMSTAD - Two Colombians, a Venezuelan and a Curaçao native must serve sentences of 5 to 7 years if it is up to the Public Prosecution Service. On 8 June, the Venezuelan landed illegally with a small boat and had over 100 kilos of drugs and 11 ...
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Curaçao eases visa requirements
WILLEMSTAD - The government of Curacao will ease its visa policy. Haitians, Cubans and Dominicans should be able to come to the island more easily. Due to the current strict policy, Curaçao is missing a lot on business opportunity and income. The ...
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StMaartenNews.com Finance News
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ING saw nothing suspicious in €150 million transactions ...
WILLEMSTAD - The ING bank saw 'nothing suspicious' in transactions worth € 150 million by a company in Curaçao.
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Investor Education Warning Notice regarding "Flower"/"Eflor"
WILLEMSTAD - The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten ("CBCS") is issuing this warning notice to the public and (potential) investors about pyramid or similar schemes such as "Flower"/"E Flor" that are promoted as a legitimate opportunity to ...
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Senate not done with social minimum for the BES-islands
The Hague - The Senate will once more be addressing State Secretary Van Ark (Social Affairs and Employment) and Knops (Interior and Kingdom Relations) about the failure to determine the social minimum for Bonaire, Saba, and Statia (BES). A letter ...
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Princess Beatrix to visit Bonaire
BONAIRE - Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands visit Bonaire from November 28th up to and including December 1st, 2018. She visits t...
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Water Polo at Club Nautico/ Swimmers To Aruba Dolphins
Kralendijk- The Bonaire Barracudas swim and water polo teams are very busy these days! Bonaire hosted the Curacao Orcas for a water polo tournament for player's under 16 on the weekend of October 21st. Club Nautico and Mushi Mushi graciously...
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StMaartenNews.com Weather
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Code Yellow for heavy rains and thunderstorms until Nov. 11
Weather: Northern Islands in yellow vigilance for heavy rains and thunderstorms until November 11th. The Yellow vigilance level, issued on 02 November by the weather services of France, should not be lifted until Sunday 11 November.
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Weather Forecast: Wednesday to Friday
PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday evening (18:00 LST) Nov...
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TelEm Group launching new Internet Support App
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - TelEm Group is launching a brand-new Support App to better assist customers with their home internet connections whenever...
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Nominations underway for COCI Board. Deadline Nov. 14
PHILIPSBURG - Three positions on the Board will become vacant as of January 1st, 2019 and these positions will be filled by three (3) candidates chose...
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AOV PENSION STATUS SURVEY FOR RESIDENTS OF DUTCH SINT...
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Social & Health Insurances SZV will launch its AOV Pension Status Survey on Monday October 15 th. Residents of Dutch Sint Maarten who are currently receiving AOV pension payments from SZV have an obligation to...
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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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SMMAF Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition Nov 10
SINT MAARTEN (REWARD) - St. Maarten Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF) proudly presents its third annual competition on Saturday, November 10th at MPC Gy...
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WIB's Bobby's Marina ATM Reopened
POINTE BLANCHE - The Windward Islands Bank (WIB), 'Your Partner in Progress,' has reopened its drive-thru ATM at Bobby's Marina, Pointe Blanche. Whene...
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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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Increased Level of Felt Earthquakes in Trinidad & Tobago ...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday November 7, 2018 - The University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre (SRC) today sought to assure that the recent increased level of felt earthquakes in Trinidad and Tobago is not unusual. But it...
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British Airways to Boost Travel To and From Barbados
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Grenada and Antigua & Barbuda Reject Caribbean Court of...
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CCJ Disappointed with Referenda Results in Grenada and A&B
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday November 7, 2018 - The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is disappointed that Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda have voted against making the Trinidad-based court their highest appeal court, but it says it remains...
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Barbados Gets More Assistance To Revive Economy
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