Pond Island – TelEm Group is not allowing the effects of two devastating hurricanes to get in the way of the company’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign that brings attention to personnel and the general public about the dangers of an equally devastating disease. Each year TelEm Group focuses on the campaign by participating in various Breast Cancer Awareness events, and by decorating the company’s lobby area in the main building on Pond Island to stimulate public attention and reaction. The company has also sponsored various Breast Cancer Awareness efforts in the community in past years, including a sponsored…
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GREAT BAY – The navy terminated the emergency assistance by its vessels Zr. Ms. Zeeland and Zr. Ms. Pelikaan to Dominica on Wednesday. The Zeeland docked on Wednesday afternoon next to Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman in St. Maarten to bunker fuel for itself and for its on-board helicopter. The regular support vessel in the west, Sr. Ms. Pelikaan is on its way to Curacao where it arrived on Thursday morning. The Zeeland and the Pelikaan provided emergency assistance to St. Maarten, Saba and Statia after the passage of Hurricane Irma. Both vessels also provided support to Dominica that was hit…
PHILIPSBURG — Head of the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Rolando Brison on Thursday said that discussions with all airlines pertaining to resumption of service to the island is ongoing with some already indicating that service will resume as soon as the airport is open on October 10. He said Delta Airlines, Seaborne, Pawa Dominicana, Insel Air, Winair have all indicated that they will resume service per October 10, with Seaborne code sharing with American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. Other airlines, he said, will more than likely announce their service over the next few days. As for those airlines that had…
PHILIPSBURG — The Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) Sint Maarten is prepared to take into account looters and fencers who regret their act. As is known, citizens committed criminal offenses during and after the passage of hurricane “Irma”. In this case, specifically with looting. There have been many searches in recent days and suspects are detained. The police force KPSM will continue the investigations, under the supervision of the OM. Meanwhile, there are also signs that people are sorry for what they have done. The Public Prosecutor’s Office is willing to take this into consideration and has established a scheme for…
PHILIPBURG— Community connectedness, collaboration and the creation of safe spaces are some additional elements needed to bounce back collectively from the psychological, material, environmental and financial wounds caused by Hurricane Irma which descended on the island on September 6, 2017, according to The St. Maarten Foundation For Psychologists & “Orthopedagogen” (SFPO). SFPO officials said on Thursday, October 5, 2017, that the pain and stress experienced as a result of the hurricane is being experienced both on the individual and community level. Healing and rebuilding therefore can be brought about via the provision of psychological support to the individual, as mentioned…
‘The struggle is real’ was a much heard expression after the passing of hurricane Irma when people experienced the lack of many basic necessities such as water, electricity, phone service and internet. But for some people the struggle is hard, much harder. We are talking about those who have struggles dealing with the reality of the aftermath of hurricane Irma. Some have lost their homes, their loved ones, their jobs and their overall sense of safety and security. Thankfully, there is help for those having problems coping. The Association of Psychologists and Allied Professionals of Sint Maarten is extending a…
GREAT BAY – Parliament will receive a proposal from the central committee to reappoint Ombudsman Dr. Nilda Arduin for a second term of seven years. The central committee met yesterday afternoon – the first meeting in the Parliament Building after Hurricane Irma. The committee that examined the applications for the position reported on August 29 that it had received just two applications and that none of them had a “strong assessment.” The committee gave an advice that consisted of three options. The first one was to reopen the application period; the second one was to appoint the candidate that had…
PHILIPSBURG –Eight (8) persons were arrested on Wednesday October 4th during at least seven house searches at different locations on the Dutch side of the island that were executed by members of KPSM assisted by the police forces from Curacao and the Netherlands, the Royal Marechaussee, VKC, VKS and Customs Department. During these searches three fire-arms, illegal drugs and a large amount of electrical equipment and food stuff were found and confiscated. All 8 suspects remain in custody for further investigation.
Joint Message on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day 2017 Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers 5 October 2017 Teachers are a critical foundation of every society’s long-term strength – providing children, young people and adults with the knowledge and skills they need to fulfil their potential. But around the world, far too many teachers don’t have the freedom and support they need to do their vitally important jobs. That is why the theme of this year’s World Teachers’ Day –“Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers” – reaffirms the value of empowered teachers and recognizes the challenges many encounter in their professional…
Willemstad – During its visit to Curaçao, the Board of financial supervision Curaçao and Sint Maarten (Cft) indicated that the implementation of the 2017 budget was under great pressure. Revenue enhancing and tax mitigation measures are necessary to prevent a budget deficit in 2017. Challenges are related to lagging tax revenues en social funds premiums and the control of expenses. In addition, the stimulation of the economy is an important challenge Probable positive closing of 2016 budget The year 2016 appears to have closed with a positive result on the ordinary service, on account of incidental windfalls. With this, Curaçao…
