PHILIPSBURG – St. Maarten has appealed the court ruling that orders the government to complete the Fire Suppression Plan for the dump by May 1, 2020. On July 26, the court ruled that the country has to pay a penalty of 10,000 guilders for each day it surpasses this deadline with a maximum of 10 million guilders (more than $5.5 million). The country’s attorneys Aernout Kraaijeveld and Chris van Hees write in their statement of appeal that the dispute about the dump is not fit for handling in summary proceedings saying that the court should have denied the demands of…
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PHILIPSBURG – “The biggest impediment to progress at the airport is the prime minister who has displayed poor leadership and incompetence in handling the issues surrounding the airport. She is exhibiting tunnel vision with her reluctance to look beyond the World Bank and the Dutch government for airport financing, and trying to micromanage an airport that is way beyond the scope of her understanding and acumen.” Member of Parliament Rolando Brison states in an exclusive release to StMaartenNews.com this morning. Brison, rather sarcastically, notes that “the last minster to exhibit this level of blind insistence, Citizen Lee, is no longer her…
Message #1 Wednesday, September 18, 2019 My Fellow Sint Maarteners and Visitors, The Emergency Operations Center met on Wednesday afternoon to discuss Tropical Storm Jerry. As of 5.00pm on Wednesday, the country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Tropical Storm Jerry is forecast to pass near St. Maarten on Friday. Jerry is forecast to become a Hurricane on Thursday. The Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten says that Tropical Storm Jerry should pass approximately 115 miles to the north of the…
PHILIPSBURG — In a press statement issued on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Member of Parliament Franklin Meyers wrote the following regarding his recent political decision to become an Independent Member of Parliament after withdrawing his support from the UD/SMCP coalition government: “As an independent faction, I would like to share with the People of St. Maarten the reasons for the recent shake up that I, Franklin Meyers, caused. It was not an easy decision and one that I pondered seriously for many months.” Below follows the full statement of MP Franklin Meyers: It is for some time now that I…
CUPECOY — For the eighth consecutive year CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank will host the Walk for the Cure. The proceeds of the event – to be held on Saturday October 5 – will go to the Positive Foundation. Last year the fundraiser netted $14,400 for the Still Beautiful Foundation. CIBC FirstCaribbean hosted a press conference at the venue of its regional platinum sponsor, the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Cupecoy. The Walk for the Cure takes place in all fifteen territories across the region where CIBC FirstCaribbean is established Country Manager Garth Sherwoood said at the…
~ Stories by Cancer Survivors, Patients and Caregivers Shared ~ Philipsburg, St. Maarten – Michael Ferrier, prostate cancer survivor, was the first to share his story as part of the Hour of Hope series launched recently at CIBC FirstCaribbean. During an intimate and interactive session, Mr. Ferrier shared his story, from his diagnosis in 2004 to treatment and cure, with bank staff. The male staffers were encouraged to get tested, and to start the conversations about prostate and men health issues in general. In collaboration with the Positive and the Elektralytes Foundations, the Hour of Hope series will continue through…
Port of Spain, Trinidad – Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) is now one step closer to expanding its reach within the Caribbean region. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has approved the application for the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) to RFHL in Anguilla, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines, pursuant to Section 43 of the Banking Act of 2015 that governs the various territories. The ECCB made the announcement in a September 6, 2019, news release after its Monetary Council…
PORT ST. MAARTEN – Two members of the St. Maarten Harbour Crane Company have already passed the first phase of ships gear vessel operations training. They will continue to work on building more hours together with all other members of the team and also participate in a simulator training prior to full completion of the course which is expected to be completed within the next coming months. In Port St. Maarten’s ongoing mission to improve the port’s operations excellence platform, management decided to also certify all crane operators to work the ships gear in case of auxiliary or activation of…
Philipsburg — On Friday, September 13th a consultation meeting was held between the members of the Committee of Civil Servants Unions (CCSU) and the Minister of Justice the honorable Cornelius de Weever. Also present at this meeting were the police unions: the ABVO and the NAPB, who were allowed to take part in the meeting as observers with speaking rights. The purpose of the consultation meeting was to discuss a way forward on three critical matters for the Sint Maarten Police Force: the constellation of the placement and appeal committee, the approved function book of June 3rd, 2019 and the…
The Mental Health Foundation is proud to present the first edition of the Happiness Event! On Thursday, October 10th from 4.30 PM to 8 PM you’re welcome at the Cultural Center in town to join us for an evening filled with performances, sharing of information, food and drinks, games and entertainment and much more all of this focused on supporting your happiness!. The event is hosted by non-other than Elektra Voltage & DJ Pauly and has a free raffle to win amazing prices every hour! We collaborated with different organizations to bring some happiness to the people of Sint Maarten,…
