Bosman-law gives St. Maarten more control over independence
PHILIPSBURG - The Dutch parliamentary committee Kingdom Relations postponed handling a draft initiative kingdom law submitted by VVD parliamentarian André Bosman this week until there is an advice from the Council of State. The draft law aims to...
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Dear Reader
MP Claude "Chacho" Peterson had a rude awakening this weekend when, during a presentation on Friday in Parliament about a design for a new Parliament Building as a part of a futuristic Parliament Plaza and Boulevard development project, his words were taken out of context and used against him and his fellow Parliamentarians by Second Chamber member for the SP, Ronald van Raak, who used the opportunity to pose several questions to State Secretary Raymond Knops of Kingdom Relations.
The questions Van Raak posed were:
"Do you share my view that the money for the reconstruction of Sint Maarten is meant to restore the infrastructure, repair people's houses and fight poverty, but not to give parliamentarians themselves an expensive and luxurious gift?"
"Can you exclude that money intended for reconstruction will be spent on a futuristic prestige project for a new parliament?"
Van Raak then took a pot shot at the St. Maarten MPs:
"Do you also share my surprise that Sint Maarten is the smallest country in the Kingdom, but parliamentarians there get the highest incomes of the entire Kingdom? What is the outcome to date of the intention to lower the high salaries of the parliamentarians on Sint Maarten? When will this happen?"
MP Peterson has issued a
statement
that his sarcasm about using the World Bank trust fund money to finance the new Parliament building was misunderstood. However, the newcomer to Parliament has certainly learned a valuable lesson how words can be misconstrued by others, not only in the media as he initially claimed on his Facebook page, but certainly by his political opponents, locally and abroad.
If he doesn't believe us, he can ask his colleague in Parliament, MP Christophe Emmanuel, who is now in a tit for tat word battle with Minister of TEATT Stuart Johnson, who according to our satirical cartoon most likely used the opportunity to brush up on his Macchiavelli tactics while on that cruise as he continues to use public relations instead of his presence in Parliament to defend himself.
We have published all these statements and press releases issued this weekend below in our weekend news review newsletter.
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The will of the people
By Hilbert Haar ~ There is a tendency in the Caribbean kingdom countries to dismiss anything VVD-parliamentarian André Bosman comes up with. This is also true when it comes to his initiative kingdom law that aims to change the rules for countries...
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WIVoice, The Critical Voice of the People
WIVoice came on to the social media scene as a group on June 28, 2016, and has been a fixture on Facebook's social media platform ever since. The group serves as a medium for the voice of the people of St. Maarten. Many outsiders label the group...
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SHTA Calls for: Let's make 2019 a Year of Leadership
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Recent reports provide clear warning messages as well as concrete recommendations for Sint Maarten's future, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) said in a statement on Saturday.
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According to Johnson Emanuel's comments offensive ...
PHILIPSBURG-The comments "gay cruise" made in Monday's sitting of Parliament by Member of Parliament for the National Alliance Christopher Emanuel are according to the Tourism Minister, the Honourable Stuart Johnson irresponsible and have...
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MOU signed between USM, American University and NIPA
PHILIPSBURG-A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on collaboration was signed between the American University Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), the University of St. Maarten (USM) and the National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA) at...
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Dr. Nilda Arduin receives Royal Decoration
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten - The Bureau Ombudsman honored former Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin in a farewell dinner held at the Simpson Bay Resort & Marina Ball room on Saturday 19 January, 2019. The event was attended by various dignitaries,...
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Expansion of Hope Estate Community Helpdesk soon complete
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - The expansion of the Hope Estate community helpdesk is anticipated to be completed by February 5. The expansion will accommodate the Women's Desk services. The community help desk services are part of the government...
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NA MP Doran calls PM Romeo-Marlin to Parliament about PSS
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Jurendy Doran requested an urgent public meeting of Parliament, inviting the Prime Minister Leona Romeo-Marlin to update the Members of Parliament concerning the ...
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MP Emmanuel tells Minister Johnson: Do your job or go home.
PHILIPSBURG:---Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel calls on Minister Johnson to do the job that his political party has appointed him to do, otherwise do the responsible thing and abandon the Council of Minister of Sint Maarten, as there is...
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MP Claude "Chacho" Peterson sarcastic comments misunderstood
PHILIPSBURG - Faction Leader in Parliament for the St. Maarten Christian Party SMCP and Member of Parliament Claude "Chacho" Peterson has sought to explain his "sarcastic" comments during last Friday's meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for a New...
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StMaartenNews.com Health News
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CPS calls on community to adhere to cough etiquette...
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, DCOMM) - The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is calling on the community to continue to practice hand hygiene and cough etiquette in...
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De Weever Commends Police & Students on Successful TAPS...
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) TAPS (Teens and Police Service Academy) program has been deemed a success by KPSM, and Minister of Justice Cornelius de Weever would like to commend KPSM leadership, the...
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TAPS Program deemed a success
PHILIPSBURG - On Thursday 17th January 2019, the Sint Maarten Police Force in cooperation with the St. Maarten Academy P.S.V.E section successfully concluded their Teens and Police Service academy program (TAPS). This eleven week program, which...
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Johnson commends regatta organizers for EcoPark & ArtPark
SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Stuart Johnson commends the organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta for presenting two expanded initiatives to its Regatta Village during the 39 thedition of the country's ...
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Inspection of all Public Transportation Motorvehicles starts
GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) - The Inspectorate of Ministry Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications (TEATT), announces that the annual inspection of all Public Transportation Motor Vehicles has commenced. The inspections are being carried ...
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RADEX BCMS introduces Portable Units for Border Security
SINT MAARTEN/ARUBA - Last year, RADEX Border Control Management System (BCMS), was launched at the airport in Aruba in order to ensure a safe, reliable and effective border control, Gamma IT Solutions said in a press statement. "RADEX BCMS is a...
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A BETTA PLACE Live with Angelique Is Back
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - A BETTA PLACE Live with Angelique comes to you this January month in a new time slot on Cable TV 115, on her You tube Channel and FaceBook page called #A BETTA PLACE LIVE with Angelique and on her Website...
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CARILEC Announces New Strategic Direction
SINT MAARTEN/ST.LUCIA - In 2019, under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Cletus Bertin, The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) will be unveiling a suite of activities that align with its current five-year plan...
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StMaartenNews.com Dutch Caribbean News
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Rhuggenaath: Curacao-Netherlands Covenant is not instrution
WILLEMSTAD - Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath denies that the cooperation agreement between Curacao and the Netherlands would be a disguised instruction. This suggestion was made in the Dutch media. The Netherlands cannot formally intervene ...
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Cooper MP does not want to attend a parliamentary meetings
WILLEMSTAD - Charles Cooper MP is considering not attending meetings in Parliament any more. According to the MP, every motion end in 9-12 or 12-9 for or against.
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ABC Bus Company in serious financial situation
WILLEMSTAD - According to the trade union representing the employees of the ABC Bus Company, the government cannot demand on the one hand that the prices of bus tickets remain low and at the same time cut into the subsidy of the company.
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Presentation CBCS Best Economic Research Award
Willemstad/Philipsburg - The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) recently presented the 'CBCS Best Economic Research Award' to the winner on Bachelor Level, Ms. Talisha de Vries. Talisha earned the award for her thesis "Assessing...
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IMF suggests Curaçao and St Maarten to continue with efforts
WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao’s fiscal position is expected to improve from 2018, reflecting the authorities’ multiyear fiscal adjustment package. However, additional effort would be needed to put the public debt on a sustainable downward path.
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Curaçao and St. Maarten should reinforce oversight ...
WILLEMSTAD - There is an urgent need to further reinforce financial sector oversight and monitor the risks from the withdrawal of CBRs.
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StMaartenNews.com BES-Islands News
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Financing Agreement Signed for Construction of 500 Homes
Kralendijk- The Fundashon Cas Boneriano has finally succeeded in securing the necessary financing to construct 500 homes on the island intended for lower to middle income families. Friday evening, Fundashon Cas Boneriano director Ben Oleana...
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American Airlines to Execute Four Weekly Flights...
Kralendijk - American Airlines will keep executing 4 weekly return flights between Bonaire and Miami. This was confirmed by the Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) earlier today. American Airlines started with the 4 flights a week to Bonaire in...
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National Ombudsman: Saba is a real special place
The Bottom, Saba - The Ombudsmen of the Kingdom met on Saba this week. "It was our turn to organize the yearly gathering. We chose Saba and everyone is happy that we did," said National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen. "Saba is a real special place.
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Statia finally gets a new road-system
ORANJESTAD - After more than half a century Statia will finally get a new road-system. The State Secretary for Kingdom Affairs made this announcement during his last visit to the island. Some Statians are more excited about the news than others.
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Weather Forecast: Sunday to Tuesday
DATE ISSUED: Saturday, January 26, 2019 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday evening (18:00 LST) January 27, 2019 Tonight through Sunday evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy, with a passing shower possible. Forecast High: 28°C / 82°F...
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New Redesigned 2019 Hyundai Elantra
SINT MAARTEN (COLE BAY) - The redesigned 2019 Hyundai Elantra sedan conveys emotion with a new intense design, while delivering a sophisticated driving experience with superb drive quality and convenience technologies. The newly designed 2019...
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Domino's Continues Its 25 Year Anniversary with Hyundai...
SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Domino's announced today that they will be giving their customers a chance to win a brand-new Hyundai i20 Active, Free Pizza For A Year, and an XBOX One as a part of its ongoing 25 year anniversary celebration of...
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SXM Festival Announces Phase Two Lineup for March 13-17
SINT MAARTEN/ST. MARTIN - Today SXM Festival, underground electronic music's premiere destination getaway, has announced the phase two lineup for its March 13-17 return to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten, festival organizers...
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NAGICO-SPONSORED ATLANTIC DISCOVERY CROSS THE FINISH LINE
PHILIPSBURG - It took the four men 40 days, almost 1,000 hours rowing, nearly 1 million calories, 700 litres of water, 52,000 watts of solar power, unimaginable inner strength and a large dose of humor to row the 3,000 miles, unsupported, from...
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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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Legendary Performance of The Jacksons at Heineken Regatta
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY) - The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is famous for world-class racing and attracting some of the world's top musical acts for their legendary parties. This year is no different. Motown royalty, The Jacksons - Jackie,...
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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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Motion of No Confidence to be tabled against Minister of TEATT Stuart Johnson. Agree?
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European powers poised to recognize Venezuela's Guaido
MADRID - Major European countries threw their weight behind Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday saying they would recognize him as interim president if Nicolas Maduro failed to call elections within eight days. Britain, Germany, ...
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Pope says weary Church 'wounded by her own sin,' ...
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CARICOM to Seek UN Help to Resolve Political Crisis in VEN
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Friday January 25, 2019 - Amid global division over whether the opposition leader who declared himself Venezuela's interim leader should be recognized over the elected President Nicolas Maduro, the Caribbean Community...
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Two Presidents Vie for Power in Venezuela
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COMMENTARY: Will men speak out against domestic violence?
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Police officer in Jamaica given life sentence after murder
A High Court judge has sentenced a police constable to life imprisonment following his conviction in the so-called police "death squad" trial. Justice Viviene Harris ordered that 42-year-old Collis "Chucky" Brown must serve 51 years in jail...
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Barbados PM issues warning to criminals
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Dutch PM accuses EU of laxness in Italy's budget issues
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Dutch love sharing 'pulp news' on social media: Leiden...
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