Philipsburg — The Sint Maarten Police force is well aware of the increase in the number of school fights that have been taking place within the last few months and would like to send a stern warning to all students and parents that there will be severe consequences for such actions. The KPSM police have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to school and gang fights and are pleading with all parents to get involved in trying to alleviate this rapidly growing problem by talking to their children about the dangers of getting involved in fights. Penalties vary from…
Author: The Publisher
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~ Minister Lee says asthma medication Ventolin is not covered by SZV ~ PHILIPSBURG – An asthma patient has sounded the alarm over the lack of proper medication in St. Maarten, warning that the situation on the island is becoming “extremely serious.” Among the concerns are sharp increases in emergency room visits and in the number of people suffering from asthma due to the fires at the dump. The patient informed stmaartennews.com that she had to travel all the way to the pharmacy in Maho to get Ventolin nebules for her nebulizer – a device for the administration of medication in the…
PHILIPSBURG – When current Member of Parliament Theo Heyliger (United Democrats) was minister of Public Housing, Urban Planning, Environment and Infrastructure he accepted $300,000 in bribes from the Dutch consultant Ronald Maasdam, who is currently detained for this matter in the Netherlands. This appears from the summons against Maasdam, who was scheduled to appear in court in Philipsburg on Monday, November 6. While Heyliger has not been charged with bribery in the Maasdam case it is not the first blemish on his political career. On November 28, Heyliger has been summoned to court as a suspect in the Catfish-case. In…
SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten (Thursday, November 8, 2018) – Corporate Travel to St. Maarten is about to return to a more relaxed setting as the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) prepares to upgrade its Fixed Based Operations (FBO). The FBO is the facility which exclusively caters to the high-end travel operations. It offers a range of services for private jet customers, general aviation and crew. The existing facility is conveniently located to the West of the terminal building and was used temporarily for arriving passengers post hurricane Irma in 2017. The remodeling of the existing FBO will allow the jet-set…
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 clear ignorance on matters that should be dealt with seriously. Yes, the “Cabinets’ Revelations” are embarrassing to the country. Is it more embarrassing than the state we have been in for years, decades and soon to become a century? Our biggest embarrassment started ever since the persons who took the oath to take care of Sweet Sint Maarten…
~ 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 Prosecutor’s Office has also taken note of the use of weapons during these fights or groups of youngsters are ganging up on one individual. This development is worrying professionals in the field. Together with the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM), the Court of Guardianship, Youth Probation Officers and Truancy Officers, the Public Prosecutor’s Office is committed to addressing this issue. Youngsters…
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 doubt that the emissions from the dump are unhealthy for the population and certainly does not want to downplay the possible health risks that may be the result of the emissions from the dump. A copy of the DRAFT report was requested by the Minister this week, to which he stated: “What they are recommending is that as…
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 that comes to mind. Where does the responsibility start and end of the school(s) (boards); Rather than solely having parents hold the school(s) (boards) accountable for the safety of their children, why are parents not being held accountable for the behavior of their children ? Is it not “ironic” that we tend to hold educators, school(s) (Managment/boards), Education board,…
In a poignant post on Facebook we read the statement that something has to be done about all these fights that are constantly happening at the schools. We agree! The writer post that she is not hearing any discussion about these fights on the floor of Parliament or even from the Minister of Justice. “There has to be strict legislation drafted by Parliament to protect the students while at school.” the poster wrote. “There are also community police officers of which I do not see much effort being done at creating projects aimed at curbing these serious issues such as…
